Unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, this new iteration of the second generation Porsche Panamera offers the same, if not more provocative styling as its sibling, but with added utility and seating for five. Love it or hate it, this new offering unapologetically evokes passionate responses the moment you lay eyes on it.
There are 4 powertrain options available. A 330hp turbocharged V6 gets you in the door for around $96k. From there, you have a choice of an E-Hybrid turbo V6, a Twin Turbo V8, and their most powerful offering, the 680hp Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo E-Hybrid, starting around $160k. Get crazy and check a few boxes on the options list and add an extra cupholder or usb port, and you can easily approach $200k for what is spiritually a four door, five seat, 911...WAGON!
However, just like the 911, you DO NOT need it! You can make every excuse for its green(ish) plug-in hybrid system, enough space in the back for a family roadtrip, the available driver assistance package, or the amazing performance of the top tier V8 hybrid. But, at the end of the day, numbers aside, you dont need it. You WANT it! And you want it because at the very sight of it you get emotional. Currently, only a few vehicles in production today can give you butterflies, make your heart rate speed up, and fingers tingle as you walk up to it in the Whole Foods parking lot. The 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo gives you that feeling. And THAT is what makes this car special.