PORSCHEPanamera 2023

　　Porsche introduced the third generation of the Panamera in late 2023, and, at first sight, it was more of an evolution rather than a revolution, but the brand's fans didn't have to worry; the four-door Porsche sedan produced enough oomph to make them happy.

　　The first generation of this nameplate appeared on the market in 2009 and sent a huge shockwave to the market, but Porsche's stakeholders were happy. After the successful Cayenne, the Panamera came to fill the gap between the two-door sportscars and the carmaker's SUV lineup. Even though it wasn't the most beautiful car on the market, it was convincing, thanks to its drivetrain. In addition, the level of luxury and comfort was on par with the brand's status. But fast forward to 2023, and the German automaker had already reached the nameplate's third generation, and the changes compared with its predecessors were massive… but well hidden.

　　From the outside, the car sported a front fascia that clearly resembled the 911 lineup with its four LED blocks inside the headlights. Furthermore, the same signature light pattern was noticed on the Cayenne and other Porsche vehicles. But any vehicle fitted with an internal combustion engine needed a cooling area, and the automaker placed that in the lower side of the bumper. The lower grille was black and divided into three sections. In addition, two horizontal slats crossed the apron from side to side. But the car's overall look resembled the previous generation, just with different headlights and bumper.

　　The interior went through a major update. In front of the driver, the automaker installed a fully digital instrument cluster where the tachometer took center stage. However, the driver could re-arrange what they could see on that display. In addition, atop the center stack, Porsche installed a touchscreen for the infotainment system, while underneath it, on the center console, a touchscreen for the HVAC system. Like the Panamera's first generation, the 2024 model year came with four individual seats, with high-bolstered ones for the front occupants. Between those seated in the back, the automaker installed a storage area. Still, customers could get the vehicle with a five-seat option.

　　When Porsche made the first generation of the Panamera, it created a unique profile for the vehicle and kept it throughout the car's generations. As a result, it created a specific design language for this nameplate. The raked windshield and curved roofline ended into a sloped-down rear end that covered the trunk. Behind the front fenders, the automaker placed thin and tall extracting vents that reduced aerodynamic lift. Finally, at the back, the Panamera featured a long red LED stripe for the taillights with Porsche lettering underneath. As a signature design for this version, the automaker installed a set of side exhausts with a trapezoidal shape.

　　Under the hood, the Panamera featured a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 that powered the rear wheels only via an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, the most significant difference compared with the previous Panamera was the enhanced adaptive suspension and the four-wheel steering capability. Furthermore, the car raised when it was stopped to ease ingress and egress.

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