More power, more technology, and a new look more in keeping with its SUV brothers. Meet the 2021 Porsche Panamera.
The new Panamera has been given a significant overhaul beneath its subtly-evolved looks.
The Turbo has hit the gym and become a Turbo S, the GTS has been given a power bump, and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid now has a bigger battery for longer-range running in electric mode.
Update, 10:45am 20/10/2020: Porsche Cars Australia has announced new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid variants for 2021. Read more here
Even the base Panamera and Panamera 4 have been treated to a heart transplant, swapping their current 3.0-litre engines for the 2.9-litre V6 used in the Macan and Cayenne.
Also new for 2021, in Australia at least, is the addition of the longer-wheelbase Panamera Executive, with a stronger focus on comfort for rear-seat passengers.
Pricing starts at $199,500 before on-road costs for the Panamera, and extends to $420,800 before on-roads for the Turbo S E-Hybrid. The new Panamera will hit dealerships in December, with 4 E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid models arriving in the first quarter of 2021.
Pricing
- 2021 Porsche Panamera: $199,500
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4: $209,700
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive: $219,200
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo: $217,000
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: $245,900
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo: $253,200
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive: $255,400
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid: $292,300
- 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS: $309,500
- 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo: $316,500
- 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S: $409,500
- 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid: $420,800
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Engines
The base engine in the Panamera is now a 2.9-litre turbocharged petrol V6 with 243kW of power and 450Nm of torque, sent to either the rear wheels, or all four wheels in the Panamera 4, through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Opting for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid teams that 2.9-litre bi-turbo V6 with an electric motor and 17.9kWh lithium battery pack, good for a combined power output of 340kW.
Moving to the 4S E-Hybrid gets you a twin-turbocharged V6 (331kW) mated with an electric motor (100kW) for a combined peak power output of 412kW, and a peak combined torque output of 750Nm.
Both the GTS and Turbo S pack a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine under the bonnet, sending power to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic.
The GTS now outputs 353kW of power and 620Nm of torque, while the flagship Turbo S ups those figures to 463kW and 820Nm.
Wondering where the Turbo has gone? With 59kW and 50Nm more than the outgoing Turbo, the facelifted model has been upgraded to Turbo S status.
Flat out in the Turbo S you’ll hit 100km/h in just 3.1 seconds, on the way to a 315km/h top speed.
Topping the range is the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sedan, which combines a 420kW 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 with an electric motor and 17.9kWh battery pack, good for system outputs of 514kW and 870Nm.
Porsche quotes a 0-100 time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 315km/h.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy figures for the new Panamera haven’t yet been confirmed.
Safety
The Porsche Panamera hasn’t been tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
It features standard safety equipment such as autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control, along with the full gamut of airbags for front and rear occupants.
Dimensions
All Panamera models except the GTS (5053mm) and Executive (5199mm) measure 5049mm long, while regular-wheelbase models measure 2950mm between the axles. The Executive stretches the wheelbase to 3100mm.
The whole range is 1937mm wide, and between 1417mm and 1428mm tall depending on spec. Boot space in the Panamera, Panamera 4, and GTS is 495L with the rear seats in place, while the 4S E-Hybrid has 403L and the Turbo S offers 467L.
Meanwhile, the Sport Turismo wagon measures 5049mm long in base 4 guise and 5053mm long in GTS trim. The wheelbase is the same as the regular coupe, as is the width, and height tops out at 1428mm.
Boot space is 515L with the rear seats in place.
Standard Equipment
The Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid feature:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- LED matrix headlights with dynamic high-beam
- Power Steering Plus
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 14-way powered front seats
- Soft-close doors
- Twin exhaust
- Auto-dimming mirrors
- Automatic windscreen wipers
- Four-zone climate control
- Panoramic roof
- Four-seat interior
- Keyless entry and start
- Parking sensors
- Reversing camera with surround view
- Powered tailgate
- Dual-screen infotainment with satellite navigation and Apple CarPlay
- Head-up display
- 14-speaker Bose surround sound audio
- 60/40 folding rear bench
Moving to the Executive adds:
- Silver exterior highlights
- Eight-way powered rear seats with comfort headrests
- 40/20/40 folding rear bench
- Rear seat heating
- Powered rear sunshade
The 4S E-Hybrid gains:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- E-Hybrid exterior highlights
- Parking pre-climate
- Green interior highlights
- Cabin ioniser
- Charge cable
- EV charging hardware
- Sport Chrono package
The Panamera GTS features:
- Sports exhaust
- PASM adaptive air suspension with 10mm drop
- 20-inch alloy wheels in black
- Black exterior highlights
- Sport Design exterior package
- GTS exterior highlights
- Exclusive Design taillights
- GTS interior highlights
- Interior Alcantara package
- Alcantara-trimmed, heated steering wheel
The range-topping Turbo S loses the following compared to the GTS:
- Lowered sport suspension
- Alcantara interior trim
- GTS highlights, interior and exterior
- Exclusive Design taillights
- Sport Design exterior package
It gains the following:
- Body-coloured air intake finishers
- Powered rear sun blind
- Turbo S interior highlights
- Rear seat heating
- Leather interior package
- GT steering wheel
- 18-way powered sports seats with memory
Warranty
The Panamera is backed by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
