2020 Porsche Panamera review
Porsche Panamera highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Sports-car like handling
- Excellent acceleration
- Refined interior
Cons
- Confusing infotainment system
- Can be very expensive
- Small cargo space
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 22 highway, 18 combined
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The 2020 Porsche Panamera is a luxury, high-performance four-door sedan
Porsche came to market with the Panamera in 2011. It was a four-door sedan with performance deserving of the Porsche name. Redesigned in 2017, the Panamera now is offered as a Sport Turismo wagon, standard sedan, and extended-wheelbase model. The 2020 Panamera is primarily unchanged from the previous model year; however, Porsche is offering a 10 Years Edition to celebrate a decade of Panamera production. The Porsche Panamera is available with a range of engine options, from the 330-horsepower turbocharged V6 to the top-level Turbo S E-Hybrid that boasts 677 hp. Seven trim levels and available all-wheel drive provide a variety of options for Panamera customers. With a long list of luxury features and a comfortable ride, the Panamera meets the needs of luxury-sedan buyers while providing the performance of a sports car.
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What is new for the 2020 Porsche Panamera?
- The Panamera is available in a variety of new trims, including the 10 Years Edition and 4 10 Years Edition.
- The GT Sport Turismo, Turbo Executive, and Turbo Sport Turismo trims have been discontinued for 2020.
- Panamera trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, Satellite Radio Ready, BOSE Sound System, and Burmester Audio as standard equipment this year.
- The Turbo trim now comes with Rear Sunshade as standard equipment.
2020 Porsche Panamera trims
Base:
- 3.0L
- 330-hp, 330-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Traction Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Power Mirrors
- Rear View Camera
- Parking Sensors
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10 Years Edition:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitor
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- BOSE Sound System
4:
- Includes all features available on the 10 Years Edition
- 4WD/AWD
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4 10 Years Edition:
- Includes all features available on the 4
- No significant upgrades found on the 4 10 Years Edition
4 Executive:
- Includes all features available on the 4 10 Years Edition
- Adjustable Suspension
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear Seat Heaters
4 Sport Turismo:
- Includes all features available on the 4 Executive
- Burmester Audio
4S:
- Includes all features available on the 4 Sport Turismo
- 2.9L
- 440-hp, 406-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
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather & Suede Seats
Turbo:
- Includes all features available on the GTS
- 4.0L
- 550-hp, 567-lb-ft of torque 4.0L
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What We Like
Performance: It may have the versatility of a four-door sedan, but the Panamera boasts performance on a par with much smaller sports cars. One of the quickest cars in its class, the Panamera has precise steering, excellent brakes, and proper sports car suspension, allowing this big sedan to tackle twisty roads like a Porsche 911. For the ultimate performance, the top-level Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid will reach 60 mph in less than 3 seconds—impressive for a big, heavy sedan.
Comfort: The suspension is on the stiff side, but overall the Panamera delivers a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride. The front seats offer multiple adjustments to fit just about any size driver. The seat padding is thin, but there is still good support, reducing fatigue even on a long day's drive. Two comfortable standard bucket seats make the rear seat an enviable position.
Interior: The Panamera's cabin is luxurious and has a long list of standard features, befitting the car's hefty price tag. As is typical with Porsches, the list of options is almost as long, with available features like ventilated seats, soft-close doors, and sport seats. Rear passengers will find plenty of legroom, especially in the extended-length Executive models. The center console has a high-end appearance and soft-touch controls.
What Needs Improvement
Technology: The 12.3-inch infotainment system looks good but can be confusing. Menus can be overcomplicated, which can be distracting while driving. The center console has a high-tech look with many capacitive soft-touch buttons that are not easy to operate while keeping eyes on the road.
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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 Hatchback
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
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- CD Audio
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
330
Torque (ft-lbs)
330
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
2020 Porsche Panamera FAQ
The 2020 Porsche Panamera is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 4S : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Base : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 4 : 19 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
- GTS : 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- 4 Sport Turismo : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- 4S Sport Turismo : 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- GTS Sport Turismo : 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Turbo Sport Turismo : 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- 10 Years Edition : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 4 10 Years Edition : 19 MPG City and 26 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 2020 Porsche Panamera:
- 10 Years Edition
- 4 10 Years Edition
- GTS Sport Turismo
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitor
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