Mar 20, 2013 10:51:04 AM
Mar 20, 2013 10:52:54 AM
rulesdontapply:
^ My guess is that's the the new e-hybrid.
It looks ready; bring on the unveiling!
rulesdontapply
China...April.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
Mar 20, 2013 12:08:21 PM
Mar 20, 2013 4:08:24 PM
Mar 20, 2013 7:48:12 PM
the front lights have some real changes but the rear is so subtle in these pics. it is more like the 2002 facelift on the 996 imo.
the difference will be what is in them, or rather what is not in them - down 2 cylinders might make this a facelift that helps the dealors move the "old" stock.
2012 991 C2S -PDK / 2010 997.2 turbo cab manual, sold / 2008 Cayenne GTS Manual /2008 RS 60 sold /04 C4S sold - 08 Cayenne Turbo PDCC sold
SciFrog:
I don't see the differences
There is a difference and it is noticeable, wait until the camouflage goes away.
The front lights do not only have a slightly changed design but they actually look a bit different and the back lights are a bit smaller with LED lines instead of dots in the interior.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2012), Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
What is the thing with the sunken light clusters nowadays?
The 918 seems to have the headlight cluster where the bonnet lies over the lights, and with the new panamera, you can see the DRT under the camo seems to be recessed as well... makes it look very "plastic-ish" if you ask me. Or is that still camo?
Wonderbar:
Hope rear bumper still has camo. Prefer current smooth design.
i agree, i don't see that smoothing out and the drop of the licence plate area looking any good this way. makes me want to close out and take my last run GTS order - almost
2012 991 C2S -PDK / 2010 997.2 turbo cab manual, sold / 2008 Cayenne GTS Manual /2008 RS 60 sold /04 C4S sold - 08 Cayenne Turbo PDCC sold
Wow, that ass is never gonna look good on pictures.
Typically, I find the panamera a very nice car to see in real life, from 3/4 front and 3/4 aft, and then a lower stance than this. But on pictures, she always looks fat and crooked.
Had a good chuckle; a Dutch blogger called the weird roofline the "pooping dog" roofline...
Mar 30, 2013 8:57:14 AM
I can’t believe what they’ve done with the typical Panamera design.
Of course the Panamera was criticized from the beginning because of its massive back but in the end the current Panamera design is very original and typical. The facelift, however, is a mixture of different styles and makes the Panamera not just desirable. Too bad. I've always liked the Panamera. We only can hope that the time to the new Panamera Gen. II will pass quickly.
Panamera L???
Apr 1, 2013 6:06:56 PM
Frankly, I dont see any significant difference between the FL and the old one except for some cosmetic changes like lights etc - not a Panamera enthusiast but did consider one briefly because of the kids (dont any more - BMW is a cheaper family/work car & Pana sure as hell can never replace a 911) -
That aside, I hope that its a successful car - Porsche is great company that knows what's its doing but I think with any new models they seem to screw up Gen I & get it right in Gen II - a la Cayenne
Anyhoo....all the best & hope the FL is well received by Pana buyers