Panamera Sport Turismo as a daily driver?

[James_p9746]

I am looking to replace my 2014 Audi RS4 (B8) with something that has a decent turn of pace and is fun to drive, but which can be practical for 4/5 people plus luggage at other times.
I don’t need a cavernous boot (Mercedes E-class, Audi A6) and don’t want an SUV like a Cayenne. Another RS4 (B9) is a possibility.
I like the look of the forthcoming Taycan Sport Turismo, but I don’t like the price, particular when I think electric cars will see significant improvements in the next 5 years, so resale of older models could be hit hard.
So would a few year old Panamera do the job - with a budget of around £80k?
Cheers

[James_p9746]

Cheib said:

They’re brilliant cars and hide their bulk very well and the interiors are really lovely places to be...loads of rear seat room if that’s important.

I don’t think OPC’s can shift them very easily so think you should get some flexibility if you do go for one.

Rear seats will be used a few times a year, so not a priority. I think I need to decide whether a second hand (1-2 years old) Panamera (hybrid?) Sport Turismo at c. £90k, or Taycan 4S (new sport Turismo) at (say) £100k is the best option.

Taycan will probably be practical enough (waiting to see the boot dimensions etc for the Taycan Sport Turismo), but the Hybrid Panamera will be sufficiently useable (c. 30 miles) in electric only mode for my daily commute and general use, so will be comparable to the Taycan from that perspective.

In the meantime I'll be doing more research into the Panamera (latest version) and keeping an eye on the approved used cars on the Porsche website, while I eagerly await for news of the Taycan Sport Turismo.

[James_p9746]

Cheib said:

I think the Taycan ST is due Q2 next year...it’s the one I am interested in.

Out of interest, what is it that would make you choose the Taycan ST over a used Panamera (hybrid) ST, at the same price?

[James_p9746]

Interesting thoughts, thanks all!