Porsche is always impudent, expensive, incredibly cool and very fast. It can not be in any other way. It is worth noting that the company's designers always achieve an amazing effect, but at the same time, the designs of Porsche cars can be called modest, strict and even brutal.
The history of the "Panamera"
The first official sketch “Porsche Panamera” dates back to 2005, and the name Panamera was officially registered by Porsche in 2004, at the same time the company registered the name Cayman.
The first prototypes of the Porsche Panamera were spotted at the world-famous Nurburgring North Loop in the spring of 2007, and the official premiere of the car took place at the Beijing motor show back in 2009. In total, a billion euros was spent on the development of the Panamera model and the full commissioning of production. Solid investments, but they paid for themselves. The Panamera model has become a worldwide legend and pride of the company.
Flagship Panamera
Porsche Panamera Turbo is a car that cannot be missed on the road. She attracts glances. She falls in love with herself at first sight. The turbo version is a more powerful version of the Porsche Panamera, although in the classic variation the car has more than enough power. Porsche Panamera Turbo S has a V-shaped eight under the hood with a solid four-liter volume, giving out just breathtaking 550 liters. from. This is something that goes beyond the understanding of the ordinary car enthusiast. This herd of elite mares can be purchased at a price of about some 10-11 million rubles! The numbers are, of course, staggering, but it's worth it! If you become the owner of a Porsche Panamera Turbo, the characteristics of which are some kind of fantasy for ordinary motorists, they say that this is forever!
Hybrid Porsche
Continuing the conversation about this model, you can not miss the Porsche Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid. This is a less powerful device, the power unit in this version is a gasoline V6 with a volume of 2.9 liters, which works in conjunction with an electric motor. The total capacity of the hybrid heart of the machine is about 462 liters. from. The figure is more modest than that of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S, but you can still call it more than enough for the car’s brutal disposition! The price of the issue is 7-8 million rubles. If you pay extra, you can get a version with a chassis that has rear-wheel steering wheels; there is also a separate paid option - these are carbon-ceramic brakes.
Hybrid versions of cars are becoming more popular in the world. Automotive experts say the future lies with such cars. In Russia, hybrids have not yet found wide distribution. The thing is that we do not yet have state programs for financing the purchase of a hybrid car or electric car, which are fully developed abroad.
Porsche Panamera 4S
This is a modest model, so to speak about a car with a capacity of 440 horses and with a premium interior filled with luxury, style and the latest technology. If we take into account the two models that we examined above, then in this machine there is some modesty, at least on the issue of power. Powertrain - V6 2.9 turbo. Four-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. The price starts from 7.5 million rubles.
Alternate Versions
The second generation of the insanely chic and prohibitively powerful Porsche Panamera model has been produced since the beginning of 2016 in Germany, in 2017 diesel versions entered the market. The power plant has a volume of 4 liters, a V8 engine. In fairness, it should be noted that the classic Porsche has a gas engine under the hood. The diesel powerplant and Porsche are already something that goes beyond the classics that the company loves so much. But demand dictates supply, this must not be forgotten.
Do not forget about the scandal that is happening in Germany. There they go to ban the entry of diesel cars into the city centers on the basis of environmental considerations. Perhaps we are witnessing the beginning of the end of the death of diesel cars. Maybe the diesel Panamera will go nowhere. But the scandal is unfolding in Germany, and not in Russia. Experts say that in Germany, the ban on diesel cars will not work, let alone Russia. While the Soviet KAMAZ trucks and diesel locomotives smoke the sky with their exhaust, the Porsche Panamera with a diesel engine that meets the latest environmental requirements can feel quite comfortable.
Porsche Panamera in Russia
In our country, in the lineup of this model, the Porsche Panamera Turbo model is considered the most purchased. If you have money, then you can afford the luxury and power with an elite herd of German stallions under the hood! That is how the owners of these cars reason. Is it justified to have a Porsche Panamera Turbo at your disposal in the conditions of city bustle and eternal traffic jams? The answer is mixed. But this is the prestige and luxury that everyone in our country loves, just not everyone can always allow it. Everyone will answer this question for himself, but there is hardly a person who does not respect Porsche!
For fans to stand out
If Porsche is not enough for you to make a splash, if you want to stand out among other Porsche owners, then the Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive is a godsend for you. A special division of the German company finalized the already very thoughtful design of the Panamera Turbo hatchback. Externally, the model is distinguished by a special body color in red, which received the brand name Carmine Red. The car was also awarded parts from the SportDesign package, in particular, the model has a different rear diffuser, modified exhaust openings and multi-spoke wheels with two-color paint.
In the interior of the car, black was added, which goes well with red, which is also in the interior of this car. The cost of all the improvements described above is not exactly called, the only thing that can be said is that all the improvements are visual. The power plant remained the same, as did the transmission.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive is a version for wealthy people who are trying to be individual against the same owners of the Porsche Panamera. The basic model does not say that it looks damp, but the “exclusive” version also takes place, because you cannot forbid anyone to live beautifully!
Station wagon from Porsche
If the classic Porsche Panamera has a hatchback body, albeit in its own vision, then the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is already a station wagon. Are Porsche and station wagon compatible? It seems, yes, because not so long ago everyone opposed the 4-door Porsche salons. And the crossover from the “Porsche” all scolded even before its release. After all doubts are dispelled, because the guys from Porsche do their job very high quality.
Porsche could not ignore the station wagon. It is believed that this body design is the undisputed leader in Europe and one of the leaders in the United States. This body is more practical. The Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo has a rear sofa for three passengers, not two, as was the case in all versions of the hatchback. But the sofa for three seats is conditional. Very far away, the central passenger of the rear row of seats will have a hard time leaving. The protruding central tunnel complicates a comfortable fit in the middle of the sofa. But if the question is about installing a child seat in this place, then everything is fine.
The power units are still the same as on the hatchback versions of the car, and the same 8-speed automatic transmission. The wagon is more practical, it has a large trunk. It is also worth noting a slightly different body geometry, in particular, landing in a car through the rear doors is now not as problematic as in a hatchback, where you could always hit your head.
It is difficult to imagine some kind of average family with a couple of children who go to the sea on the most charged version of this station wagon, whistling in the cabin some of their family songs to the roar of an engine of extraordinary power. In fairness, it should be said that the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is bought, and bought pretty well. The company management considers the model successful, and that is precisely what they needed.
Reviews of motorists
The feedback from true Porsche lovers is always a storm of emotion and praise to German engineers, who, with all their vehicles equipped with various electronics and smart systems, still leave Porsche as close to the driver as possible.
There is still a category of people who scold Porsche for being too expensive both when buying it and in terms of servicing it further during operation. It is worth saying that this is the opinion of the townsfolk who only look at these cars when they are parked on the streets and do not own them for sure! Yes, these are expensive cars. But they are bought by those people who can afford it. They certainly are not interested in the price of an oil change or the current rate of transport tax.
Making a conclusion on the model, we need to recognize it as very practical in the Porsche family, in this aspect it goes almost on a par with the Porsche Cayenne. It is difficult to name another model of the eminent German manufacturer, except for these two, where it is comfortable to travel with four. "Panamera" combines the very daring "Porsche" that we know, and the comfort of a modern high-end city car. The Porsche guys made the impossible possible again.