Enmanuel:
Thanks for the shots. I think tthine only color I like the Panamera is in black, I still think its a bit huge. The front lights in black do make it look aggressive, I like that.
Of course it is huge, it needs to fit four persons comfortably.
Put it next to the new BMW 5 series and you'll be surprised that it they look the same size.
What I don't like about the Panamera is the lack of luggage space. For such a big car, the luggage room is ridiculous.
I really think that former Porsche CEO Dr. Wiedeking got it all wrong: This is not a chauffeur's limousine, this is a sporty sedan and he could have reduced the rear compartment (incl. leg and head room) for a larger luggage compartment.
I also think that Porsche kind of got the image wrong for the Panamera, even if it sells that well.
Let me give you an example: When I was offered the factory loaner, Porsche apologized to me for not having something more mainstream, the car I would get would be a little bit out of the ordinary and for that, they apologized. When the loaner arrived, I was amazed how good it looked.
Also look around Zuffenhausen and their factory cars: Many of them are in the same style...black wheels, black front lights, not really that elegant look many seem to like (or not?) on the Panamera.
To make it short: I think that Porsche should offer options which enhance the sporty look or even the performance of the Panamera and I really hope they will do that with the facelift. Look at the backlights for example, why aren't there darker (or black) backlights for the Panamera but black front lights? Does this make sense to you?
I also don't understand why there was no deviating stitching available for the Panamera...or yellow seat belts for example. Just now they seem to start offering the deviating stitching options...
The Panamera is a great Porsche (yes, a true Porsche...they put one billion EUR into development) but I get the feeling that Porsche put too much emphasis into the elegant part of the car, not the sporty one. Yes, the Panamera Turbo S did the Nordschleife in 7:52 min., which is amazing for a sedan of this size but this should be only the beginning.
As long as Porsche doesn't offer a Panamera Coupe or a 911 with more room in the rear compartment, Porsche lovers who have kids and need more room have no real choice. I think that Porsche is missing an opportunity here because the image of the Panamera isn't really very sporty.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S, BMW X5M, Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe PP/DP, Mini Cooper S Countryman All4