RE: Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo: Driven
Discussion
I know the hybrid system's real world validity may be limited, but there's nothing more frustrating than crawling in traffic whilst your car drinks petrol. Mentally it's refreshing as a daily knowing your using zero fuel in all electric mode, even though it's not necessarily the best value model (but then again, who buys a Panamera Turbo if they're looking for value?).
I've not driven a Sport Turismo yet, but having spent a couple of days with the new Panamera 4S I couldn't believe how well Porsche can make such a big lump drive. The 4 wheel steer made it feel more nimble than a 4 series and the grip was bonkers (something proved by the max values that were stored in the G meter). This Sport Turismo would be my dream daily driver! Alas I can't afford one so will have to make do with my Mondeo day to day and my Cayman R for the weekends.... I don't think I can complain! 
RDMcG said:
IrishAsal said:
Can someone explain why the article says you can't fit a family in this thing??
It is really a four seater. The fifth dear they talk about is a quite uncomfortable perch with legs splayed. Four in comfort.
RDMcG said:
IrishAsal said:
Can someone explain why the article says you can't fit a family in this thing??
It is really a four seater. The fifth dear they talk about is a quite uncomfortable perch with legs splayed. Four in comfort.
PaulD86 said:
RDMcG said:
IrishAsal said:
Can someone explain why the article says you can't fit a family in this thing??
It is really a four seater. The fifth dear they talk about is a quite uncomfortable perch with legs splayed. Four in comfort.
I actually think that the stats in recent years show that we have a large number of families with 4 kids now. More so than any other European country, if I remember correctly (Don't quote that!). If you have 4 kids, you aren't buying 95% of cars for 'family duties', let alone a Porsche of any kind! (No 7 seater option).
If you're rolling in the readies needed in order to be shopping in the £100k+ range for a family barge, I imagine you would be trotting off to Land Rover and spec'ing your RRS with the 2 additional seats in the boot.
This is definitely not a vehicle if you want copious amounts of space. Further, it does not have a roof rail option like my Cayenne. I checked. So no roof pod.
As I said earlier it’s not for the practical , does not deliver the best value for money , and for some it’s ugly.
Can’t wait till mine shows up.
As I said earlier it’s not for the practical , does not deliver the best value for money , and for some it’s ugly.
Can’t wait till mine shows up.
RDMcG said:
Can’t wait till mine shows up.
Did you attend any of the launch events? I did and I must say that the SportTurismo looked much more 'Porsche' than the regular Panamera. I liked it in the metal. Lovely place to sit, but (admittedly in a room with a lot of people milling about) it felt bloody HUGE! Even I heard myself saying that I wouldn't fancy parking it on a daily basis. (Not here in the UK where our spaces are laughably small - twice unable to get in my Cayman which is allegedly a smaller car!)I do think that part of me is getting old, tho - starting to be a bit more practical in ways I never used to be. Damnit!
Hope the new car looks as good as the ones I saw.
PhantomPH said:
Did you attend any of the launch events? I did and I must say that the SportTurismo looked much more 'Porsche' than the regular Panamera. I liked it in the metal. Lovely place to sit, but (admittedly in a room with a lot of people milling about) it felt bloody HUGE! Even I heard myself saying that I wouldn't fancy parking it on a daily basis. (Not here in the UK where our spaces are laughably small - twice unable to get in my Cayman which is allegedly a smaller car!)
I do think that part of me is getting old, tho - starting to be a bit more practical in ways I never used to be. Damnit!
Hope the new car looks as good as the ones I saw.
You’re right about the size. Biggest car I have owned since a Buick in 1993. Parking is an issue of course as it will mainly be street parked. Will just have to get used to it. I do think that part of me is getting old, tho - starting to be a bit more practical in ways I never used to be. Damnit!
Hope the new car looks as good as the ones I saw.
Plate spinner said:
PunterCam said:
69g/kg, as we all know, is an utter b
ks. I think it'd be great if Pistonheads championed actual efficiency.
What does this actually mean?ks. I think it'd be great if Pistonheads championed actual efficiency. Hmm. I quite like it. It is as relevant as the Ferrari FF or whatever the successor is now called. I do find that the facelifted "normal" Panamera is now nicer looking than the Sport Tourismo with the latter being a bit of a wasted opportunity as it looked much nicer as a concept a couple of years ago.
hornbaek said:
I do find that the facelifted "normal" Panamera is now nicer looking than the Sport Tourismo with the latter being a bit of a wasted opportunity as it looked much nicer as a concept a couple of years ago.
Farking 'ell, there really is no way to please everyone is there.How much does it weigh????? How can that weight be justified? Apart from that, what a stupid car. Looks wrong - it's far too long in the middle and the rear overhang, and has a dashboard which can't be used without taking your eyes off the road for a long time. Pointless, and does not have one redeaming quality in my opinion (which is just that, of course).
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