I've seen the Panamera today for the first time in the metal.

There were 3 cars , white, yachting blue and topaz brown.

Positive

  • Unique design and unmistakable
  • Very special and well made interior
  • Performance car stance
  • Front,full rear and 3/4 front views flattering

Negative

  • Too large especially in width
  • The side view is very unflattering for the car especially the part behind the rear door that looks too heavy. They should have thought of something to disguise this heaviness even with a upward sweeping bumper Also the upper rear part behind the end of the rear door  window is awkward.
  • Too colour sensitive. White was nice but looked even bigger, blue was acceptable and Topaz terrible.

I will drive a Panamera S next week, in theory (before extras)  the most affordable model.

I am glad I am not in the market for a limousine, otherwise I would be very sceptical about buying the Panamera even though I am a friend of Porsche.

For me the best colour for this car I imagine is silver (which I haven't seen). Dark colours might help to disguise its sheer size but they make the rear side look even more heavy and ungainly because they also hide the rear styling details.

 

 

 


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