2017 Porsche Panamera review
Porsche Panamera highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Agile driving performance
- Four-door design
- Sleek new body styling for 2017
Cons
- Narrow windows hinder visibility
- No Android Auto™ connectivity
- Confusing infotainment system menus
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 25 highway, 21 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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What is new for the 2017 Porsche Panamera?
- The Panamera is available in a new trim called the 4 Executive.
- The 4 Edition, Edition, GTS, S, Turbo S, Turbo S Exclusive, and Turbo S Executive trims have been discontinued for 2017.
- Panamera trims have been upgraded with Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- Panoramic Sunroof, Seat Massagers, and Satellite Radio Ready features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Base trim now comes with Rear View Camera, Turbo Charged Engine, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
- The 4 trim now comes with Rear View Camera, Turbo Charged Engine, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
- The 4S trim now comes with Rear View Camera and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
- The Turbo trim now comes with Rear View Camera and 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment.
- The Turbo Executive trim now comes with Rear View Camera and 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment.
- The 4S Executive trim now comes with Rear View Camera, Rear Air Conditioning, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Porsche Panamera
1. Room for people and packages
When you think of a sports car, ample cabin space isn't usually on your mind. However, the 2017 Porsche Panamera has curvy looks as well as four doors and a backseat to accommodate four passengers comfortably. In the rear, you'll find a spacious 17.4 cu-ft hatchback-style trunk to stow away everything from golf clubs to the weekly grocery stock-up. Need more room for luggage on your couple's getaway weekends? Fold the rear seats to enjoy 46 cu-ft of cargo room.
2. Many options to suit you
The 2017 Porsche Panamera is not a one-size-fits-all sports car. When launching this first year of the second-generation (2017-2020) design, the German automaker impressed with eight trim packages, 15 exterior color options, and multiple engine choices. You can get behind a turbocharged V6, a twin-turbo V6, or a twin-turbo V8. Live a more eco-conscious lifestyle? A hybrid swap for the S-trims is available and the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid combo features a V8 and electric motor combo.
3. Impressive driving performance
Don't let the sedan body shape fool you. The 2017 Porsche Panamera handles every bit like a sports car on the road. As you navigate highway merging lanes and busy city streets, you'll notice a smooth ride, quick acceleration, easy hill climbing, and grippy cornering for the ultimate in driver control. When it comes to winter weather driving, the Hybrid and Turbo models come standard with all-wheel drive to help navigate snowy streets. Base, 4, and S models feature rear-wheel drive, with optional all-wheel drive.
4. Luxurious standard features
The Porsche brand truly flaunts its opulence when you discover some of the standard features in the 2017 Panamera. These include a refrigerated glovebox (perfect for traveling with temperature-sensitive medications or perishable snacks), power-controlled heated front seats with leather trim, a rearview camera, a panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone climate functions to keep front and backseat riders cozy. This car is ready to impress, whether you're shuttling business clients around or carpooling friends on weekend adventures.
5. Updated in-cabin technology
In 2017, Porsche gave the Panamera's tech stack a new look with fewer manual buttons and more modern touchscreen functionality. The stylish flatscreen is positioned in the center of the narrow, sporty console for a clean, minimalist look. Standard features include Apple CarPlay® connectivity, Bluetooth® connectivity, a navigation system, Wi-Fi hotspot availability, satellite radio option, and a USB port.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Porsche Panamera an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Porsche Panamera 42nd out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Adjustable Suspension
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Burmester Audio
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear A/C Seat(s)
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Seat Massagers
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
330
Torque (ft-lbs)
331
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
23.7
Wheelbase
116.1"
Overall length
198.8"
Width
76.3"
Height
56"
Front tires
P265/45YR19
Rear tires
P295/40YR19
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Porsche Panamera FAQ
The 2017 Porsche Panamera is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 4 Executive : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 4 : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 4S Executive : 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- 4S : 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Base : 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Turbo Executive : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Turbo : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Porsche Panamera received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Porsche Panamera as 41 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
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Here is what's new for the 2017 Porsche Panamera:
- 4 Executive
- Apple CarPlay
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Seat Massagers
- Satellite Radio Ready
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