The 2024 Porsche Panamera showcases advanced engineering, seamlessly blending luxury and sports performance, solidifying its status as one of the best luxury sedans in the global market. This new model reflects Porsche's commitment to innovation and high-quality design in exceptional sports cars. Today, we will delve into the details of this vehicle through this review.
Design
The design of the 2024 Porsche Panamera maintains its distinctive dynamic appearance, with elegant updates. The long hood and sharp lines convey a sense of power and performance, while the clear shoulder lines add extra allure to the overall look. The front lights utilize standard LED matrix technology, with a unique light signature that distinguishes modern Porsches through four small lamps.
From the rear, the slim tail lamp design enhances the car's unique identity while retaining its sporty appearance, thanks to the dual exhaust pipes. A new air vent above the license plate helps cool the powerful engines, enhancing practical performance alongside the sporty design, while the fastback design of the rear door combines elegance and functionality.
Interior and Technology
The interior of the 2024 Porsche Panamera embodies a unique blend of luxury and modern technology, utilizing premium materials such as high-quality leather and chrome embellishments, adding a touch of elegance and luxury to the interior design. The sports seats in both the front and rear offer exceptional comfort, with outstanding back support, especially in the higher trims.
In terms of technology, the Panamera comes with a 12.3-inch central display supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a sound system that includes 10 speakers and the option to upgrade to advanced sound systems from Burmester or Bose. Other technical features include wireless charging, USB ports, and Bluetooth, along with a sunroof and an advanced air conditioning system to ensure passenger comfort.
In the updates for the 2024 model, the Panamera received a new center console with the gear shift lever relocated next to the steering wheel, similar to the electric Taycan model. Users can also opt for an additional 10.9-inch display in front of the passenger for easy interaction with the entertainment system.
Safety
The 2024 Porsche Panamera offers an advanced level of safety, despite not undergoing official safety tests; its design adheres to the strict standards that characterize Porsche in this area. The car features a comprehensive set of safety and driving assistance systems, such as front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assistance. It also comes equipped with traffic sign recognition technology and a heads-up display that clearly presents important alerts and current speed.
Additionally, it offers a surround-view camera and night vision system to enhance driving in low-light conditions, along with blind-spot monitoring and front collision warning systems. The adaptive cruise control provides a safe and smooth driving experience, increasing confidence while driving on various roads.
Performance and Engines
The 2024 Porsche Panamera opens new horizons in the world of performance with a wide range of engines designed to meet the needs of drivers seeking excellence and power. It features a 2.9-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, delivering power ranging from 325 to 443 horsepower, with a fuel consumption rate of about 8.9 km/l.
The hybrid versions offer impressive power ranging from 455 to 552 horsepower, with high fuel efficiency of up to 21 km/l, making it both an economical and high-performance option. Meanwhile, the V8 twin-turbo engine delivers power of up to 473 or 620 horsepower, with a fuel consumption rate of about 7.6 km/l.
The hybrid version with the V8 twin-turbo engine boasts a tremendous power of up to 689 horsepower, making it the strongest option in the lineup, with a fuel consumption rate of nearly 20 km/l. All these engines are paired with an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission, with the option of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive to achieve an ideal balance between performance and efficiency.
Prices
As for pricing, the 2024 Porsche Panamera starts at around 464,700 Saudi Riyals including tax. Globally, the prices start from around 99,900 US dollars. These prices reflect the level of luxury and high performance that the car offers, making it a standout choice for luxury sports car enthusiasts.
