2022 Porsche Panamera Review

Name: 2022 Porsche Panamera Review
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The Panamera is one of the most athletic luxury sedans available. It's also fairly practical thanks to its hatchback design. But there are also some downsides, such as a needlessly complicated user interface and high price.

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2022 Porsche Panamera Review

byTravis Langness^{Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.}

Pros

Strong acceleration from V6, V8 and hybrid models
Handles more like a sports car than a large sedan
Refined interior design with the latest technology
Decent practicality thanks to hatchback and wagon body styles

Cons

Only two rear seats are standard (a middle seat is optional)

What's new

New Platinum Edition styling package
Part of the second Panamera generation introduced for 2017

Overview

The Swiss have their Army knife for a do-anything kind of tool, but the Germans have decidedly one-upped them with the Porsche Panamera. Available as a sleek wagon, a sporty hatchback-style sedan, or as a sedan with an extended wheelbase for extra rear legroom, the 2022 Panamera can do just about anything you ask of it. And on top of its multiple body styles, the Panamera offers several powertrains, including a V6, a hybrid and a turbocharged V8. Oh, and there are eight trim levels and a nearly limitless options list to choose from too.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Porsche Panamera 4dr Sedan (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$260/mo

$213/mo

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No matter how you spec it, the Panamera is comfortable, refined and excellent to drive. It's worth considering whether you want a performance sedan, a luxurious cruiser or something in between. Check out our full Expert Rating for more information about how it fares in the Edmunds evaluation process.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Good

7.9

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the Panamera drive? Porsche proves that a large luxury sedan doesn't have to be barge-like or clumsy. The Porsche Panamera offers a masterful blend for those who want to still enjoy the drive as much as they desire comfort. The entry-level Panamera's 2.9-liter V6, which is what we tested, provides enough oomph to get to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. The brakes are equally powerful and hauled down our Panamera to a dead stop in a ridiculously short 102 feet. We'd be shocked if this were anything else other than a Porsche.

And it's not just straight-line performance that the Panamera does well. Steering response and accuracy are among the best in class, as is the way it moves around corners. The Panamera is always composed, sure-footed and nimble. The base model won't bend the laws of physics like the higher-performance spec models do, but there's more than enough athleticism to uphold Porsche's performance reputation. And when you're not out for thrills, the car just works the way you'd expect any luxury sedan to.

The only small criticism we'd add is a heavier-than-usual accelerator pedal. It's something you may adjust to over time even if we weren't able to after a week of driving.

Comfort

8.0/10

How comfortable is the Panamera? Some luxury sedans do comfort better than the Panamera, but few can match its performance at the same time. Few concessions have been made in exchange for the impressive dynamic capability. The suspension impressively smooths out bumps in the road. Make sure to get the optional sport seats. The standard seats lack some adjustment and support during hard driving, even though they provide decent baseline comfort.

The climate control interface is fussier than it needs to be, with touchscreen-controlled vents that look cool but are less convenient than simple manually pointable vents. The system itself offers ample cooling capacity, and the heated seats and ventilation function effectively. As far as noise goes, there's an ever-present faint hum of road noise. However, wind and ambient noise on the highway is all but absent, and the engine is well muffled when you're just cruising.

Interior

8.0/10

How’s the interior? This generation Panamera forgoes the glut of traditional buttons of its predecessor, but the touch-sensitive buttons that have replaced some of them aren't necessarily better. Some buttons take a few presses to work and can require you to take valuable attention away from the road. We like that there's still a touchscreen and appreciate the small dial control that provides some redundancy in how you control things.

There's plenty of space in the Panamera up front. There's less in back compared to the rest of the class unless you opt for the long-wheelbase model. The driver's seat and steering column have an excellent range of basic adjustments to accommodate drivers of almost all sizes. The view out of the back window is slightly obscured by the rear headrests, but surround-view camera coverage makes this a non-issue at parking lot speeds. Visibility out of the front is excellent.

Getting in and out of the Panamera is easy. The doors don't have traditional detents but will stay open in any position you want. They also close with ease. Our test car had the soft-close door option, which will even finish closing the door for you if it's not shut all the way.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The standard Bose sound system is good enough that you probably can save on the pricey audio upgrade. The sound is rich and clear, and we could crank the volume to our ears' content. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard, and the onboard nav system is one of the better systems if you're not using your phone.

The main screen is responsive and easy to control. We love the gauge cluster pod that can cue up a small navigation screen. But we're less impressed with the smartphone accommodations. Bluetooth took a little longer to connect in our testing than in other cars. We also found our test smartphone got hot in the wireless charger, which also failed to provide adequate charging power while our phone was in use. And there aren't many options for charging beyond that. Our test Panamera lacked standard USB ports for rear passengers, which is disappointing for a flagship luxury sedan.

Advanced driver aids are almost all optional in the Panamera, which is unusual for a luxury brand. When we've tested Porsche's aids, we found them to be mostly well tuned to avoid false alarms.

Storage

7.0/10

How’s the storage? The Panamera benefits from a hatchback trunk, but it doesn't reap as much of an advantage as that body style usually imparts. Cargo space is pretty generous on paper, with 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. But since the trunk is a bit shallow and has a higher liftover, it's not as convenient as it could be. The seatbacks can split and fold flat to allow for longer items, but since there's also no remote seatback releases to lower the seats from the hatch, you have to do so from the rear doors.

The Sport Turismo's cargo space is only marginally bigger, but its lower liftover height and upright hatch allow easier loading of bulky items. The door pockets, bins and glovebox are all on the small side, leaving you limited options for your personal items.

Car seat anchors are a little hard to locate — they're very deep within the slits in the seat. The top tethers for front-facing seats are fairly accessible, but the cargo cover in back has to be removed in order to route them through. The limited rear legroom will also limit the size of the seat that this car will accommodate unless you get the Executive long-wheelbase model.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates fuel economy for the rear-wheel-drive Panamera with the V6 at 20 mpg combined. This isn't all that great as the Panamera 4S, which makes much more power and has all-wheel drive, achieves the exact same rating.

On our evaluation route, which includes a fair amount of highway roads, we achieved a promising 24.6 mpg. At least this indicates to us that the Panamera should have no issue achieving its EPA estimates.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Panamera a good value? Porsche build quality is often top-notch, and the Panamera is fundamentally solid. However, some of the interior materials in our car fell a little short of what we'd expect in a $100,000-plus luxury performance sedan. For example, we thought the door materials and even the drive mode knob on the steering wheel felt a little cheap. You'll also end up paying more than the Panamera's base price since many desirable features are extra. This does not make the Panamera a bad choice, but it's not exactly a great value for the money either.

Porsche's warranty coverage is standard for the class with four years/50,000 miles of basic and powertrain coverage. Roadside assistance runs for the same duration.

Wildcard

8.5/10

The Porsche Panamera is much better than the average luxury sedan in terms of driving fun. Few cars can match the way the Panamera engages its driver. It also does the luxury thing pretty well. And with the latest redesign, the Panamera has more pleasing styling than earlier iterations. Sleek, sporty, modern, refined — the Panamera is a complete package.

Which Panamera does Edmunds recommend?

Since there are such a wide variety of configurations for the Panamera, it's difficult to recommend a particular trim or body style to fit everyone's needs. But as an all-arounder choice, we think the Panamera 4S will work out well. It offers upgraded performance over the standard model but the price remains reasonable for the class.

2022 Porsche Panamera models

The 2022 Porsche Panamera comes in three body styles: the regular Panamera sedan, which actually has a hatchback-style trunk; a longer-wheelbase Executive model with additional rear seat legroom; and the Sport Turismo, which has a wagon-like profile and additional cargo space. There are also many trim levels available that are distinguished by different drivetrains and features, but not in every body style. These include the base Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.

Panamera
Besides the typical items expected of any luxury sedan, the base Panamera standard feature highlights include:

Turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 (325 horsepower, 331 lb-ft of torque)
Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the rear wheels
Adaptive suspension (adjusts to help improve ride comfort and handling)
Panoramic sunroof
Heated front seats
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
Navigation system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto smartphone integration
Wireless charging pad
10-speaker audio system
Driver aids include:

Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Lane keeping assist (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Panamera 4
The Panamera 4 includes all of the above and adds all-wheel drive.

Panamera 4S
The Panamera 4S is identical to the Panamera 4 but increases power output to 443 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. It also has:

Air suspension (adjusts to lower or raise the vehicle's ride height)

Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid that is both greener and meaner (thanks to more power). Added enhancements include:

V6 engine, electric motor and rechargeable battery pack produce a total of 462 hp and 516 lb-ft
EPA-estimated 18 miles of all-electric driving range on a full charge

Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
The Panamera 4S E-Hybrid upgrades the 4 E-Hybrid with a power increase to 552 hp and 553 lb-ft. You also get:

Upgraded brakes
Sport Chrono package (analog clock/stopwatch atop the dashboard, drive mode switch on the steering wheel, and launch control)

Panamera GTS
The Panamera GTS is the first step into the higher-performing eight-cylinder models and brings:

Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (473 hp, 457 lb-ft)
All-wheel drive
Sport exhaust system
Lower ride height
Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
Unique sporty styling touches
Upgraded front seats

Panamera Turbo S
The Turbo S trim replaces the previous Panamera Turbo model. Standard upgrades include:

Upgraded turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (620 hp, 604 lb-ft)
All-wheel drive
Ceramic-composite brake rotors
Rear-wheel steering (enhance steering response and handling agility)
Torque-vectoring for the AWD system (enhances handling agility)
Heated rear seats
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)

Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
Finally, at the top of the lineup, the Turbo S E-Hybrid combines the Turbo V8 and E-Hybrid and adds:

Power increase to 690 hp and 641 lb-ft
Second air-conditioning system to cool the car while it's parked
14-speaker Bose audio system

The Panamera is also available with a wide range of additional technology, safety and customization-oriented features. These include but are not limited to:

Platinum Edition (for Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid):

Special interior and exterior trim
Unique 21-inch wheels
A few extra standard features

Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Four-zone automatic climate control
Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Soft-close doors
Night vision camera system
Middle rear seat
Ventilated seats
Massaging seats
Premium audio

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

2/5Average

#42 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Porsche Panamera from 2008-2022.}

$908/yr

vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

2.07x/yr

vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

24.6%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

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Great! (When its working...)

SadOwner, 12/14/2019

2018 Porsche Panamera 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM)

I have had the car for 9 months and driven 14K miles... The handling and performance is superb until the transmission can't decide on a gear. Sometimes "reverse gear is unavailable." (It's a Porsche, I don't need reverse). No really, can't select reverse! Electronics remind me of a Christmas tree, there is always some warning light on. Don't worry if one disappears another will take its …

road handling great...electronics suck

Seabolt, 07/26/2018

2018 Porsche Panamera 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM)

The redesign was a huge hit. The 911-ish back end vs the old 'fat butt' is a smart move. Road handling excellent. MPG surprisingly good (28 hwy). Electronics suck and the driver interface was evidently designed by committee. Sometimes CarPlay works...sometimes not. Takes forever for the software to load every time you start the car. Too many ways to control the same thing …

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M.S., 11/14/2017

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8AM)

Update: multiple electronic issues including a complete shut down while driving. Trim coming off. Carpet buckling without any use. First car I ever regret purchasing. Sorry to say.

Personal review of the 4S Sport Turismo

David Chen, 07/25/2018

2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8AM)

Starting off, the looks on this car are gorgeous. It stands out from the crowd of "boring" looking cars and can give you some unwarranted attention on the road or driving in town. Most people won't know that the car is a Porsche however they'll know when they hear it. So my car: a Panamera 4S Sport Turismo (a mouthful to say haha) is Volcano Grey Metallic with the 21 inch high gloss … black rims. It has the standard interior in black (enough for me as there's still leather everywhere in the car), Surround View Camera (360 degree camera system that I highly recommend getting if you don't want to scrape your front bumper or expensive rims), Sport Package (which includes the sports exhaust system in black **when put into sport or sport + the car pops and crackles on each up shift and downshift, sport chrono pack **makes the car faster with a faster 0-60 and higher top speed @180mph, and rear axle steering **a must for such a large car like this). I recently picked up the car this month of July 2018 and have already driven nearly 800 miles on it. Talking about the driving dynamics, the car handles so smoothly and there is no transmission out there that shifts as quick or as smoothly as the PDK. The Sport Turismo (fun fact) comes standard with a 3 level air suspension. If you're wondering how much of a lift the car can get, it is approx 0.5 inch or more. With the sport chrono option, you're also able to do launch control (and don't worry, you can do this an unlimited amount of times) which is an exhilarating experience. Moving onto the interior and daily usability of the technology inside. At first, all this tech can seem daunting and confusing at times. However, it took me personally around 20-25 min playing around with all the settings to fully understand the car (it's basically a giant iPad). One of the cool things about the navigation is that it can be put into 3D Google Earth mode. It's very easy to input destinations or look for certain places without putting in the destination. For the media, you have Bluetooth, jukebox, aux, Sirius XM, and more. My car does not have the extra $5k Burmester Speaker system but has the standard Bose system which still sounds fantastic. In regards to daily driveability and interior space, the sport turismo offers a little bit of more room than the standard panamera but has a lower loading height (if you want a more detailed video, I'd recommend watching Doug Demuro's review of the car on YouTube). The car in normal mode is alright and what I would consider to be the "boring" mode. The air suspension soaks up bumps very well even with my car's 21 inch rims. In sport or sport plus the chassis and suspension become more stiff and the engine becomes more responsive and "alive". I was surprised that even in the most stiff, most fun mode (sport +) that the car still rode very smoothly (props to Porsche engineering). Overall, if you're in the market for a wagon for the family but you still want it to drive like a sports car, the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo satisfies both aspects. If you have any more questions about this car or my review, feel free to DM me on instagram @sportturismo_4S.

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2022 Panamera Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$88,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$260/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Panamera models:

Lane Departure Warning and Intervention: Warns you if you try to move into a lane with another car in the blind spot and even applies minor steering corrections.
Forward Collision Warning: Alerts you when a front collision is imminent. Automatic emergency braking also applies the brakes, depending on the severity.
Adaptive Cruise Control: Adjusts the speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front, allowing for a safe space between cars.

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2022 Porsche Panamera Review

2022 Porsche Panamera Review

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Wildcard

Which Panamera does Edmunds recommend?

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road handling great...electronics suck

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