2019 Porsche Panamera review
Porsche Panamera highlights
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Pros
- Powerful acceleration
- Sports car handling
- Refined interior
Cons
- Standard four-passenger seating
- Disappointing infotainment system
- Can get expensive
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 22 highway, 18 combined
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The 2019 Porsche Panamera delivers sports car performance in a roomy four-door sedan
For those who pine for a proper German sports car but need room for the entire family, Porsche offers the high-performance four-door Panamera. Introduced in 2011, the Panamera nicely blends the performance of a Porsche 911 with the space and utility of a large sedan. Last redesigned in 2017, the Panamera comes into the 2019 model year with the addition of the GTS trim level. The Panamera GTS features a lower ride height, Porsche Sport Design styling touches, a distinctive interior, and a 453-horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine. Porsche offers the Panamera in three body styles: sedan, Sport Turismo wagon, and extended-wheelbase Executive. Aside from the base-level trim, all Panamera variants come with all-wheel drive. Five powertrains are available depending on the trim level selected, ranging from the turbo V6 in the Panamera base to the Turbo S E-Hybrid that puts out an impressive 677 horsepower. With remarkable performance from any of the engine options and the comfort of a luxury sedan, the Panamera holds its own against competitors like the Mercedes-AMG E 63, Audi RS 7, and BMW M6 Gran Coupe.
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What is new for the 2019 Porsche Panamera?
- The Panamera is available in a variety of new trims, including the GT Sport Turismo and GTS.
- Panamera trims have been upgraded with Leather & Suede Seats and Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment this year.
- Head Up Display features are now available as options on select trims.
- The 4S Sport Turismo trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The 4 Sport Turismo trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The 4S trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The 4 trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The Turbo trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.
- The 4 Executive trim now comes with Smart Key and Adjustable Suspension as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof and Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The 4S Executive trim now comes with Smart Key and Adjustable Suspension as standard equipment.
2019 Porsche Panamera trims
Base:
- 330-hp, 331-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
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4:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 4WD/AWD
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4 Executive:
- Includes all features available on the 4
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Adjustable Suspension
- Rear Sunshade
4 Sport Turismo:
- Includes all features available on the 4 Executive
- 116.1 inch wheelbase
4S:
- Includes all features available on the 4 Sport Turismo
- 440-hp, 405-lb-ft of torque 2.9L
4S Executive:
- Includes all features available on the 4S
- 122 inch wheelbase
4S Sport Turismo:
- Includes all features available on the 4S Executive
- 116.1 inch wheelbase
GTS:
- Includes all features available on the 4S Sport Turismo
- 453-hp, 457-lb-ft of torque 4.0L
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
GT Sport Turismo:
- Includes all features available on the GTS
- No significant upgrades found on the GT Sport Turismo
Turbo:
- Includes all features available on the GT Sport Turismo
- 550-hp, 567-lb-ft of torque 4.0L
Turbo Executive:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo
- 122 inch wheelbase
Turbo Sport Turismo:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo Executive
- 116.1 inch wheelbase
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What We Like
Driving: One of the quickest sedans on the market, the Panamera may be big and heavy, but it drives like a sports car. Steering is precise with excellent feedback, and the brakes perform very well. Handling is akin to that of a much smaller vehicle, and the ride is surprisingly smooth and comfortable, especially when it's equipped with the available air suspension.
Comfort: The front seats in the Panamera offer multiple adjustments to accommodate most drivers. The seat padding is thin, but support is excellent, providing a comfortable space, even for longer drives. The ride is stiff but not uncomfortable; the suspension absorbs any small bumps in the road, and the cabin stays very quiet even at highway speeds.
Interior: Getting in and out is made easier by the Panamera's short doors, which can open wide in tight spaces. While it does have the feeling of a cockpit up front, overall the Panamera is spacious and provides plenty of headroom. Rear seats offer good legroom to accommodate taller passengers, with even more room available in the extended-length Executive model.
What Needs Improvement
Utility: Although the Panamera is a hatchback, there is limited space behind the rear seats. The shallow trunk space makes it difficult to load taller items; this is somewhat alleviated in the larger Panamera Sport Turismo. Storage spaces in the cabin are on the small side, with limited space for personal items.
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Ratings & reliability
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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
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- 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
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- CD Audio
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear A/C Seat(s)
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Seat Massagers
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
2019 Porsche Panamera FAQ
The 2019 Porsche Panamera is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 4 : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- 4S : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Turbo : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- 4 Executive : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- 4S Executive : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Turbo Executive : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- 4 Sport Turismo : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- 4S Sport Turismo : 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Turbo Sport Turismo : 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- GTS : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- GT Sport Turismo : 15 MPG City and 22 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
Here is what's new for the 2019 Porsche Panamera:
- GT Sport Turismo
- GTS
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Head Up Display
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