Another time, in the US, the Porsche Panamera of the future has been observed in testing. This recently discovered prototype may be the sporty Turbo edition of the Panamera lineup. We’ve previously observed two variations testing on the Nurburgring.
Given that the current Panamera debuted in 2017 and underwent a facelift as recently as 2020, we anticipate the third generation model to go on sale in 2024. Given the sales success of the all-electric Taycan, which is already convincingly outselling the combustion and hybrid-powered Panamera, it will be a new car but evolutionary in comparison to the second-generation model. Although this test vehicle is still camouflaged, we can see some new features on the exterior.
The front of the car features a redesigned bumper with wider air curtains (the less sporty model we’ve previously seen has smaller intakes), as well as Porsche’s distinctive quad daytime running lights enclosed in a rounded section.
Additionally, the C-pillar is covered, which raises the possibility that this is a completely new model as manufacturers hardly ever alter such large pieces of sheet metal as the C-pillars for a facelift. An identical quad exhaust system as the Panamera Turbo cars of today is present at the back.
The prototype has center-locking wheels, which are typically only found on Porsche sports vehicles. Huge brake discs with drillings and six-piston calipers are placed behind them.
This development vehicle’s interior is also covered, suggesting that a cabin change may be in the works. Porsche won’t make too many significant changes to the overall design, but the interior might resemble the Taycan by using an updated infotainment system and switchgear arrangement that resembles that of its all-electric brother.
Earlier this year, Porsche updated its sixth-generation Porsche Communications Management, but by 2024, a completely new infotainment system with a totally digital instrument panel may be available. Currently, the Panamera has an analog rev-counter and a mostly digital layout.
It’s unknown if the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 and 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine options will remain in the new car, but the Turbo S E-Hybrid should continue to be the top model.
In 2024, a new Porsche Panamera is anticipated, and its starting price is estimated to be higher than the PS71,460 of the current model.
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sneak images and video of the redesigned Porsche Panamera, which will continue to use ICE power
The new Panamera, which is anticipated to be the final Porsche to use an internal combustion engine, is currently undergoing field testing by Porsche.
The second iteration of the nameplate, the current Panamera, debuted for the 2017 model year and underwent an update for 2021.
Given that the first Panamera was produced for around seven years, the third generation model ought to be ready for the 2024 model year, which means that sales ought to begin some time in 2019.
As it retains the MSB platform that debuted in the current Panamera and also serves as the foundation for Bentley’s Continental and Flying Spur models, the redesigned Panamera will be more of a significant update than a real next-generation vehicle. It should, however, feature modernized powertrain options.
While higher power is a given, the updated powertrains are anticipated to prioritize overall lower emissions as well as longer range and quicker charging times for plug-in hybrid powertrains.
As is typical for Porsches, the styling will vary, although these changes will be minor. Particularly noticeable are the headlamps’ squarer design, which will also be present on a soon-to-be-released upgraded Cayenne. It is also intended to redesign the interior to reflect the Taycan’s more technologically advanced cabin.
On an electric vehicle basis, Porsche is anticipated to eventually release a revamped Panamera. It’s possible that the vehicle will enlarge in order to compete with the Taycan, which is only a few inches shorter than the present Panamera, and attract consumers of full-size sedans.
Additionally, Porsche announced in July that it will introduce an electric SUV that would sit atop the Cayenne. The car, which will be the automaker’s sixth model line, should be available later this decade.
Most Porsches will eventually be electric. The firm predicts that by 2030, EVs would account for more than 80% of its sales, with the 911 serving as Porsche’s final remaining I.C. vehicle.
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Of fact, the Panamera is a new generation, but you should be aware that it will more closely resemble a refreshed model than a completely new one. It will be constructed using the same platform as the existing design, with just the technology undergoing significant revisions and adaptations.
The Panamera of this generation will also be Porsche’s final model to be sold with a combustion engine; after that, the entire lineup will be powered by electricity.
Both the front and back ends, as well as the tailgate, will undergo significant outward design changes. The passenger area will remain the same size and shape on the inside, but the entire design and technology will be new. The fuel filler cap will become slightly more sumptuous in the future because the new generation Panamera will receive a completely new fuel tank.
Although we don’t know what changes will be made to the lineup, Porsche needs to make some significant adjustments because its top model, the Turbo S E-Hybrid, is significantly less potent than the competition: 690 horsepower as opposed to 843 in the
Tesla Model S Plaid and 1,020 horsepower from a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63S E-Performance.
The new generation Panamera is anticipated to go on sale in 2024 and be introduced toward the end of 2023.
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With so many outward modifications, a next-generation vehicle appears more likely than a significant makeover. Given that Porsche development times may be fairly long when it comes to testing vehicles on public roads, that actually makes more sense. As a result, the earlier sightings might have been test mules—current models donning a prototype of the new facade. That would imply more significant alterations are occurring beneath the skin, but at this early stage, our sources are only able to provide the images.
The 2017 Porsche Panamera made its début in 2016 as a new model. Following in 2020 was the facelift for the 2021 model year. If Porsche continues to change its models every four years as planned, the following Panamera wouldn’t go on sale until 2024. That suggests that a revelation could still be two years away, unless this is some whole new Panamera trim level.
In any event, it is not an exact science to follow automakers as they build new vehicles. We will undoubtedly continue to look into what the Panamera’s future holds.
Porsche updates the Panamera once more for 2023 before becoming entirely electric.
The automobile industry is evolving quickly, and a conversion to electric vehicles looks not only probable but also imminent, especially when considering major automakers.
Surprisingly, Porsche is probably the first niche sports car manufacturer to get ahead of the curve when it decided to move the wildly popular Macan off of an ICE platform and onto an all-electric one.
The announcement was made as early as 2019, and instead of a new generation since then, the current Macan SUV has undergone a second facelift. This is because the electric version will arrive later in 2022 and coexist alongside the ICE model for a less abrupt changeover.
The 718 Boxster and Cayman will also be replaced by electric sports cars rather than a new mid-engine generation, according to Porsche, but the company has been mum on what will happen to the Cayenne, Panamera, and the classic 911.
While it is likely that the 911 won’t be converted to an electric vehicle anytime soon, at least not this decade, the same cannot be said for the third and fourth generations of the Cayenne and Panamera, respectively.
While the Panamera had a mid-cycle makeover just over a year ago, the Cayenne is currently in the last stages of testing for one.
In actuality, the second-generation Panamera will last a lot longer than anticipated because we’ve recently obtained the first-ever spy images indicating a second makeover is on the way.
To put it another way, Porsche is pulling a Macan with everyone while debating whether to spend money on a new ICE platform for a completely new Panamera generation.
Speaking of platforms, the Bentley Flying Spur and the Continental GT both share a modular platform with the current Panamera, therefore Bentley’s (and Lamborghini’s) intentions for both cars will also affect the Panamera’s future.
The body type should remain in use until at least 2025 because the second Panamera facelift is anticipated to debut in 2023.
Even if a mild hybrid system on the Panny’s non-plug-in engines would be appreciated, you shouldn’t anticipate the Panny to undergo many alterations in light of the second Macan makeover.
The Taycan and future Macan EV may inspire some outward tweaks, while a new infotainment system should be installed inside.
Every powertrain in the lineup should be able to provide more power while using less gasoline, although the majority of them will remain largely same.
Porsche’s plans for the following generation are undoubtedly a mystery, albeit an electrified Panamera would threaten Taycan sales.
The inside of Porsche’s upcoming Panamera appears to be modeled after the Taycan electric vehicle.
Ahead of the Panamera’s anticipated unveiling in the latter half of 2023, our spy photographers have once again recorded the big liftback and provided an inside look at the vehicle.
A fully digital instrument cluster that is somewhat curved like the Taycan looks to be in front of the driver. The Panamera now on the market has a partial digital cluster in the centre of which is an analog rev counter.
A tiny gear selector toggle, likewise like that of the Taycan, is located between this digital instrument cluster and the main infotainment screen.
The climate control knobs and touch-sensitive controls on the center tunnel appear to have been carried over from the current-generation Panamera to this next-generation prototype, even though they aren’t flanking the gear lever.
On the current-generation vehicle, the electronic park brake is replaced by a starter button.
Given how Taycan’s dashboard resembles this prototype’s dashboard, the upcoming Panamera might possibly have a front passenger screen as an option.
As is customary for development prototype cars, the remaining inside of the prototype that was spotted is covered in black sheets.
Currently, a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with 243kW of power and 450Nm of torque serves as the base engine.
A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of this engine is also available, adding an electric motor and a 17.9kWh lithium battery pack. Depending on the model, this combination can produce 340kW or 412kW of power.
A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine is additionally offered; it generates 463kW and 820Nm in the Turbo S and 353kW and 620Nm in the GTS, respectively.
The Turbo S E-Hybrid, which uses a PHEV version of the V8 powertrain with overall outputs of 514kW and 870Nm, is at the top of the lineup.
The exterior design of this new generation vehicle seems to be more of an evolution than a revolution.
New headlights with a distinct lighting signature, a redesigned front fascia with a larger main air inlet and more noticeable side air intakes set this Panamera prototype apart from the existing model at the front.
The current-generation Panamera GTS, Turbo S, and Turbo S E-Hybrid models share a similar double daytime running light/indicator signature with this prototype.
Different, squarer rear door lines can be seen around the side that have been deftly painted and covered with black camouflage where the chrome door trim would normally be.
Additionally, the fuel filler cap is round rather than square like the one on the present Panamera.
The rear hatch has a highly distinctive shape around the back and appears to be more squared-off.
A retractable, active spoiler also seems to be a carryover feature for this new model.
Porsche Australia sells the Panamera in much smaller numbers than the brand’s sports vehicles.
By the end of April 2022, Porsche had sold a total of 21 Panamera models, compared to 157 911s, 64 718s, and 218 Taycans of a similar size.
Australian automotive journalist Jack Quick works out of Melbourne. Jack recently earned his degree from Deakin University and has previously participated in national dancing competitions. Jack enjoys playing Forza Horizon and listening to hyperpop in his free time.