Overview

This vehicle represents the successful combination of luxury sedan and performance car features. In addition to all the performance it comes with it also has a functional back seat, unlike most of other sport coupes and smaller sport sedans on the market. This year’s model comes with hybrid version as well. Wide range of 2015 Panamera goes from plug in hybrid to turbocharged super car. There’s also more luxurious Exclusive Edition, that was presented on this year’s LA Auto Show.

Exterior Styling

New model comes with and interesting and futuristic exterior styling. It looks nice from all sides, accept the attempts to bring this vehicle closer to Porsche 911 Carrera, with longer roofline and an arch that connects it to the rear end look kind a weird. One thing that also feels somehow strange is seeing traditional Porsche styling incorporated on a vehicle this big.

Interior

Interior design of 2015 Porsche Panamera is dominated by the straight lines and flat surfaces. It comes with a lot of hi tech, and overall cabin design looks a lot futuristic and modern. Unlike most other sport vehicles, especially manufactured by Porsche, this model is spacious enough in both front and rear. It comes with two wheelbase forms, standard and long, with the long one being applied to the Executive model that offers 5 more inches in the rear seat. There is also solid amount of cargo space, behind the rear seat, especially when you compare it with other vehicles in this class. This car is well equipped with both hi tech and luxury features. Base version comes with SiriusXM Radio and Porsche Dynamic Lightning System. It comes also with Car Connect application, standard on most of Porsche models, Bi Xennon lights with standard package and optional full LED headlights. There are also a few additional safety features like Lane departure warning and Surround View cameras.

Performance

When it comes to performance this vehicle matches 911 Carrera sportiness. Base version comes with 3,6 liter v6, that is able to make 310 horsepower and 295 pound feet of torque, it is also capable of reaching from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds. Each higher trim comes with strongest acceleration, with Panamera Turbo trim level being the fastest one with capability to reach from 0 to 60 mph in only 3,9 seconds. Hybrid version is somewhere in the middle of the range with 5,2 seconds result.

S and 4S models that in earlier model years came with V8 engine, now have the new turbocharged 3,0 litre V6, that is able to produce 420 horsepower, and 384 pound feet of torque.

Hybrid version comes with combination of 95 hp electric motor and naturally aspired 3,0 liter V6, combined output is rated at 416 horsepower and Porsche stated that it can run for 22 miles in the electric only mode.

2015 Porsche Panamera Price

Prices of 2015 Porsche Panamera varies a lot depending on the trim level buyers choose. Least expensive is the base version, with naturally aspired v6 engine, it can be bought for $78,100. S version can be bought tor $93,200 and the 4S for $98,300. Most expensive is the Executive Edition that can be bought for $125,600.

What Do Girls Think About Porsche Panamera?

Girl we asked about this vehicle think that it looks really fast and expensive. It is also very elegant and luxurious and everything else that is typical for this class of cars.

Literature:

http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/porsche_panamera_2015