Now comes a little more versatility with the incoming 2023 Porsche Panamera Wagon. Got a dog or just need that extra bit of space and practicality? The Wagon version of the Panamera is going to make a lot of sense then. And it’s not just the versatility of the wagon shape I like because the longer roofline and the sharper drop off at the rear also adds a bit of extra visual appeal to the Panamera’s lines.
The Panamera Wagon’s (also known as the Turismo) length from bumper to bumper is just shy of 5050 mm. The car’s width, without the mirrors taken into account, is a spacious 1986.28 mm, and this equates to quite a generous interior space for both the front and rear occupants. The new Panamera Wagon also boasts a boot space of 520 litres behind the rear seats (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo/Wagon is 425 litres). Of course, these seats can be folded flat, which increases the luggage compartment volume to 1390 litres (4 E-Hybrid/Wagon is 1295 litres). The luggage area is easily accessible via the powered tailgate, with a 63 cm loading edge height and a full 92 cm wide luggage compartment making it a breeze to throw in all your gear. A useful feature for the folding of the rear seats is that they can be split-folded in any of the 40:20:40 ratios. Porsche is definitely rewriting the way a sports car can be designed. Who says a Porsche can’t be practical, comfortable, fast, and luxurious all at the same time?
Porsche also has an additional load-space management system for the luggage compartment of the Panamera Wagon. This system enables secure loads with two rails integrated in the loading floor, four lashing points, and a luggage compartment partition net. A retractable luggage compartment cover also comes as standard.
Also known as the Panamera Turismo, the Panamera Wagon has a generous 4+1 seating design, so those sitting in window seats really do enjoy a class of luxury that can only be described as a high-end experience. As an option, the Panamera Wagon is also available in a 4-seat configuration, and with this version the individual rear seat are completely adjustable electronically. Also, a useful feature of the Wagon versions of the Panamera is that the roof line is raised just that little bit more for the rear seat occupants, making it easier to enter and exit the rear seats, as well as there being better head clearance in the back seats. The legroom for the outer rear seats is particularly spacious, and you can operate your smartphones and tablets back here, which can also be charged via the two standard USB connections found in the rear occupant space.
A dream to drive, the 2023 Porsche Panamera Wagon goes like the clappers and is glued sweetly to road even when pushed quickly through the corners. In the driver’s seat the view is sensational out over the Panamera’s bonnet, and the standard Porsche Advanced Cockpit includes a digital display, touch-sensitive panels for the climate control functions, and the latest generation of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system. With its 12.3-inch touchscreen display in the centre console, the PCM assumes the role of a multifunctional infotainment system. A sub-area of the home screen can be customised using tiled windows. This is a cool feature, and its operation is based on multi-touch and gesture control. So, as with a smartphone or tablet, the displays can be rotated in any direction with two fingers. The display will also recognise handwriting, which means the driver can simply write the navigation destination on the screen. No chance of getting lost then!
The latest PCM system includes online navigation, mobile phone preparation, voice control, and the audio interfaces. As standard, the PCM is linked to a sound system delivering 150 W. The PCM can also accommodate a Bose surround sound system that delivers 710 W (standard with the Turbo Sport Turismo), or a Burmester 3D high-end surround sound system with a total output of 1,455 W as an optional extra. Another option for those who want more includes the Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment feature, which includes a CD/DVD autochanger, movie display screens, and digital radio.
Porsche offers the new Panamera Sport Turismo Wagon with five different powertrains, so power ranges from 243 kW to 404 kW. Porsche’s ICEs are either V6 or V8, and the Sport Turismo/Wagon is available with a petrol engine, a diesel engine, or a plug-in hybrid variant. All of the 2023 Porsche Panamera Wagons are AWD and come with an 8-speed PDK gearbox as standard.
The Panamera 4 Sport Turismo: V6 Petrol with 243 kW, 450 Nm, 259 km/h, 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds/5.3 seconds.
The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo delivers 340 kW of power and 700 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 275 km/h and a 0–100 km/h sprint time of 4.6 seconds. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo uses two powertrains: a V6 petrol engine and an electric motor. The system produces its maximum torque of 700 Nm between 1000 and 4500 rpm. The car has been tested through the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models and is said to be good for 2.5 litres/100 km and 15.9 kWh/100 km.
This is a plug-in hybrid Porsche Panamera Wagon that always starts in electric-only mode. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo can be used as a local/city/town emission-free vehicle, so when it is in “E-Power” mode you have a range of up to 51 km up to a speed of 140 km/h. The high-voltage battery takes under 6 hours to reach a full charge using a 230 V / 10 amp connection. If the Panamera is able to use the optional 7.2-kW on-board charger and a 230-V / 32-A connection instead of the standard 3.6-kW charger, then the battery is fully charged in just 2.4 hours.
The Panamera 4S Sport Turismo is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine with a maximum of 324 kW of power and 550 Nm of torque through a broad engine speed range of 1750 to 5500 rpm. Its combined fuel consumption is rated as being around 8.3 to 8.2 litres/100 km. It also has a top speed of 286 km/h, a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.4 seconds/4.2 seconds.
The Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo offers 404 kW of power, 770 Nm of torque, a top speed of 304 km/h, a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 3.8 seconds/3.6 seconds. It delivers all these goodies thanks to the high performance V8 petrol engine. Its 4.0-litre biturbo engine is a peach and delivers its maximum torque between 1960 and 4500 rpm. A combined fuel consumption of around 9.5 litres/100 km is impressive.
The Panamera 4S Diesel Sport Turismo has a powerful 310 kW motor with a lusty 850 Nm of torque on offer. This model boasts a top speed of 282 km/h and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.5 seconds/4.3 seconds. This is the most powerful diesel that Porsche has ever produced for a production model, and the 4.0-litre V8 engine delivers its maximum torque of 850 Nm between 1000–3250 rpm. The turbo diesel motor has a combined fuel consumption of around litres/100 km.
The new 2023 Porsche Panamera Wagon is the elite sports wagon, combining high levels of comfort, typical Porsche sportiness and power, and all this with a wagon shape that delivers luxury with versatility. All the latest impressive safety systems are onboard the Panamera, making this one of the best sports wagons to drive.
The current 2023 Porsche Panamera Wagon models include the:
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