Porsche Panamera series now in India at INR 1.45 crore

All the new models feature the previously optional Sport Design front end with striking air intake grilles, larger side cooling openings and a single-bar front light module. The new Turbo S is differentiated by larger side air intakes. GTS models incorporate new darkened Exclusive Design tail light clusters as standard to signify the extra 20 PS over its predecessor.

Panamera GTS offers 480 PS of power and 620 Nm torque with its V8 biturbo engine, while the rear-wheel drive Panamera is now powered by the familiar 2.9-litre V6 biturbo unit, delivering 330 PS and 450 Nm. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S is powered by a new 630 PS, four-litre, biturbo V8 engine that allows it to accelerate to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 315 km/h.The Turbo S E-Hybrid is touted to be the most powerful variant in its range. It combines a 571 PS, four-litre, biturbo V8 with a 136 PS electric motor integrated into an eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and a 17.9 kWh battery. Its all-electric range has been increased by up to 30% due to new 17.9 kWh battery and optimised driving modes, adding 59 km range in full electric mode according to the New European Driving Cycle.

All models house an updated Porsche Communication Management (PCM) which includes additional functions such as wireless Apple CarPlay, LED matrix headlights with PDLS Plus, Park Assist with Surround View and head-up display. The new Panamera also features a revised Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system to control its three-chamber air suspension as standard as well as Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC) and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) which are added options that customers can choose from.

The Panamera is priced at INR 1.45 crore (ex-showroom), the Panamera GTS at INR 1.86 crore (ex-showroom), the Panamera Turbo S at INR 2.12 crore (ex-showroom) and the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid costs INR 2.43 crore (ex-showroom).