2023 Porsche Panamera Wagon

　　

2023 Porsche Panamera Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The Porsche Panamera is a unique vehicle and Porsche's only four-door car. Not only does it handle like a smaller sports car, it's offered in almost countless trim levels and in three body styles: a sleek wagon and a sedan with a hatchback that can be configured with a regular wheelbase or an extended wheelbase for more rear seat legroom. You also have the option of a turbocharged V6, V8 and plug-in hybrid powertrains. There is a Panamera for almost anyone who can afford its six-figure price tag. And like most Porsches, the Panamera is luxurious and comfortable.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$233/mo  for Panamera 4 Sport Turismo

　　Panamera 4 Sport Turismo

　　4 Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) - $103,200 MSRP4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8AM) - $113,000 MSRP4S Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) - $117,100 MSRP4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8AM) - $123,200 MSRPGTS Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8AM) (Most Popular) - $141,400 MSRPTurbo S Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8AM) - $190,400 MSRPTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8AM) - $200,400 MSRP

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　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The 2023 Panamera received only minor updates for the new model year. The most significant one is the addition of adaptive cruise control as standard equipment, which helps make highway driving easier and safer. As distinctive as the Panamera is, there are other options to consider. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is another sporty, luxurious and capable large sedan, and the Audi S7 and RS 7 are similarly premium and powerful sedans with hatchback practicality. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full review of the Panamera's performance, tech and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.5/10

　　How does the Panamera drive? Porsche proves that a large luxury sedan doesn't have to be barge-like or clumsy. The Porsche Panamera offers a masterful blend for those who want to enjoy the drive as much as they desire comfort. The entry-level Panamera's 2.9-liter V6, which is what we tested, provides enough oomph to get to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. The brakes are equally powerful and hauled down our Panamera to a dead stop in a ridiculously short 102 feet. We'd be shocked if this were anything else other than a Porsche.

　　And it's not just straight-line performance that the Panamera does well. Steering response and accuracy are among the best in class, as is the way it moves around corners. The Panamera is always composed, sure-footed and nimble. The base model won't bend the laws of physics like the higher-performance spec models do, but there's more than enough athleticism to uphold Porsche's performance reputation. And when you're not out for thrills, the car just works the way you'd expect any luxury sedan to.

　　The only small criticism we'd add is a heavier-than-usual accelerator pedal. It's something you may adjust to over time even if we weren't able to after a week of driving.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Panamera? Some luxury sedans do comfort better than the Panamera, but few can match its performance at the same time. Few concessions have been made in exchange for the impressive dynamic capability. The suspension impressively smooths out bumps in the road. Make sure to get the optional sport seats. The standard seats lack some adjustment and support during hard driving, even though they provide decent baseline comfort.

　　The climate control interface is fussier than it needs to be, with touchscreen-controlled vents that look cool but are less convenient than simple manually pointable vents. The system itself offers ample cooling capacity, and the heated seats and ventilation function effectively. As far as noise goes, there's always a faint hum of road noise. However, wind and ambient noise on the highway is all but absent, and the engine is well muffled when you're just cruising.

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