MOTOR Magazine Australia

PORSCHE PANAMERA

Rating 4.0

ENGINE 2894cc V6, DOHC, 24v, twin-turbo

POWER 243kW @ 5400-6400rpm

TORQUE 450Nm @ 1800-5000rpm

0-100KM/H 5.4sec (with Sport Chrono)

WEIGHT 1860kg • PRICE $199,500

LIKE: Improved value; fabulous dynamics; interior quality; space

DISLIKE: Chassis deserves more grunt; engine response; ride on air is better

THE LATEST PORSCHE Panamera facelift isn’t exactly extensive – even Porsche itself describes it as “very mild”.

It mainly consists of a couple of new variants such as the V8 GTS, petrol-only Turbo S, more powerful 4S E-Hybrid and a long-wheelbase ‘Executive’ option for the Panamera 4, but it also gives

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