It's about the quality of the sound. Suspension (F/R): control arms/multilink 6. with careful analysis around pricing, features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving and performance. Like no other car in the luxury car class, the Panamera has combined the performance one would expect from a sports car with the luxury and versatility of a touring saloon since 2009. The advanced safety features are well-tuned for a sporty car like this. The additional reporting of the WLTP values is voluntary until their obligatory use. At Porsche's recent drive event for the GTS, we spent almost as much time sampling the car on the racetrack as we did on the street. Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! The base Panamera comes with quite a bit of standard equipment, including a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (330 hp, 331 lb-ft), 19-inch wheels, Porsche Active Suspension Management (also known as adaptive suspension or PASM), LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, a power hatchback liftgate, front and rear parking sensors, and a push-button ignition. The GTS fills the big gap between the 440-hp 4S and the 550-hp Turbo. Yet the ride remains fairly supple, and big bumps are easily dispatched. The doors are fairly short in length and open wide in tight spots. Thankfully, it makes all the right noises when you wind it out. Of course, this is slower to 60 mph than the Taycan Turbo S's 2.4-second run and its 10.5-second quarter-mile sprint. Wind noise on the highway is absent, and the engine is well-muffled when you're just cruising. If you have any questions on this subject, please contact your local Porsche Centre. But none of these issues comes even remotely close to being a deal-breaker. Whether you're short or tall, the range of adjustments will accommodate you. When driving the Panamera 4S on a fun road, you quickly forget that it's a 4,125-pound luxury sedan. 60 mph: 3.1 sec We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. The attractive exterior once again houses a host of innovations, including a digitised display and operating concept. And then there's safety and reliability. Inside, there's a lot of GTS-specific simulated-suede upholstery. The engine in the GTS is nearly identical to the one in the Panamera Turbo — right down to the turbochargers. 2. False alarms were never triggered, and the stability control intervention was graceful. Engaging the system is as easy as pushing the brake with your left foot and flooring the accelerator with your right. Like other GTS models offered by Porsche, the Panamera GTS bundles performance hardware such as the Sport Chrono package, an adaptive air suspension, active suspension management, and a lower ride height with Porsche's Sport Design styling touches (front and rear fascia, side skirts, gloss black trim, and 20-inch wheels) for a lower overall cost than adding them individually. As with all other Porsches, the Panamera has nearly infinite levels of customization to suit the priorities and tastes of many different buyers. The 2019 Porsche Panamera GTS offers drivers an upgraded instrument panel. You're left longing for the way a V-8 can be mellow one minute and ferocious the next. new, used, or certified pre-owned (CPO) 2019 [object Object] Panamera Sedan for sale near Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4, F:275/40ZR-20 (106Y) N0 R:315/35ZR-20 (110Y) N0, DIMENSIONS Thankfully, this generation Panamera forgoes the mass of buttons of its predecessor, but some difficulties remain. A less aggressive start to 60 mph, which we simulate in our rolling-start five-to-60-mph test, took 4.6 seconds. The primary controls are well-placed, and the range of seat adjustments ensures an optimal position for drivers of any size. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more. All Panameras come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four seats. $149,360 (base price: $129,550), ENGINE TYPE h.c. F. Porsche AG (hereinafter: Porsche AG), unless otherwise stated. 2019 Porsche Panamera Sedan. The power is breathtaking, and the shifts are impressively smooth. Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. Shop with Edmunds for perks and special offers on new cars, trucks, and SUVs near Rutland, ND. When you're driving two EVs, it's nice to have a gas-fueled car along as a sort of lifeboat. The popular Sport Chrono package is also standard as is a sport exhaust system with black tailpipes, black exterior design elements and black 20-inch wheels. With all of that equipment working its magic, the big Porsche remains stable and nimble all the way up to its lofty 1.01 g of grip around the skidpad. Rear-seat occupants get their own chairs, and the leg- and headroom is adult grade. For 2020, Porsche celebrates 10 years of Panamera production with a 10th-anniversary model. VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 4-door hatchback. Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.8 sec It's aggravating to take a number of steps to do something that was once so easy. ), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy and MPG (city, highway, and combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (interior cabin space, vehicle length and width, seating capacity, cargo space). Should one or more provisions of these terms and conditions be or become invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. When you're just driving around town, you could be excused if you forget the Panamera GTS is V8-powered. What about cargo capacity? Overall, the GTS remains capable and comfortable, despite its enthusiastic tuning and performance-oriented hardware. 4. It's definitely not in the same league as a shouty Mercedes-AMG V8, but it still conveys its power just fine. It feels much lighter and smaller. A few interesting bits of technology are still optional, namely Porsche's semi-automated InnoDrive and rear axle steering, which we think are both worth the extra expense if you can swing it.