2010 Porsche Panamera Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Following such successful vehicle introductions as the Boxster roadster and the Cayenne SUV, Porsche takes a bold step in a new direction with its first-ever four-door sport sedan, the 2010 Porsche Panamera. Porsche refers to the Panamera as No. 4, completing a quartet of vehicles that also includes the legendary 911 sports coupe, as well as the Boxster and the Cayenne. The Panamera offers a spacious four-passenger luxury-oriented interior melded with traditional Porsche sports car performance and handling, as well as an aggressive, low-slung exterior design that exudes the Porsche mystique.
The Panamera borrows some of its exterior styling from the 911, particularly in its front end and wheel arches. In place of a grille, it utilizes air scoops low in the front fascia, and shows off its low stance and long profile when viewed from the side. From the rear, the Panamera displays its flip-up hatch with integrated spoiler and its impressive width, which ensures good stability and plenty of interior space.
The 2010 Panamera comes in three trims for 2010, including the rear-wheel-drive Panamera S, the all-wheel-drive Panamera 4S, and the twin-turbocharged Panamera Turbo. A 4.8-liter V8 engine, which produces 400 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, powers the Panamera S and 4S, driving both trims from 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds. The engine features direct fuel injection and Porsche's VarioCam Plus variable valve timing system, which helps ensure powerful performance as well as fuel efficiency.
At the top of the line, the Panamera Turbo rockets down the road, thanks to a twin-turbocharged version of the same V8 engine, which pumps out 500 hp and a whopping 415 lb-ft of torque. The powerplant drives the sport sedan from 0 to 60 in just about 4 seconds.
In all three trims, the engine links to a seven-speed, dual-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission, which has both a manual and an automatic mode. The dual-shift feature provides faster shifts, ensuring a steady flow of power to the wheels. In automatic mode, drivers can choose from comfort or sporty gear shift patterns, while in manual mode drivers can use the shift knob or steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters to change gears.
In addition, owners can opt for a Sport Chrono Package Plus for the Panamera S and 4S, or a Sport Chrono Package Turbo for the Panamera Turbo. The packages feature an engine management system, which makes adjustments to the engine, transmission, and suspension to ensure optimal acceleration and overall performance, as well as a firmer, sportier ride. A dash-mounted Sport Plus button, a digital and analog stop clock, and a performance display are also included with the packages.
The Panamera's V8s are the first eight-cylinder engines offered in a production Porsche since 1995, and many expect the Carrera GT's V10 and a diesel V12 will eventually be offered in the sport sedan. Some industry watchers have also noted rumors of a Panamera Hybrid, which would use the same hybrid technology the automaker designed for the upcoming Cayenne Hybrid.
Inside, the four-passenger Panamera comes well-equipped with a wide range of luxury-oriented and high-tech features. The Panamera S and 4S feature partial-leather seats with eight-way power adjustment in the front, while the Turbo comes equipped with leather upholstery throughout and 14-way power-adjustable front seats with memory. In addition, the Panamera S and 4S come with heated front seats, while the Turbo keeps passengers comfortable with heated front and rear seats.
In the rear, the two individual seating positions are divided by a center console with an armrest, storage spaces, and cupholders. The center console extends the length of the vehicle, from front to back. Buttons and controls for the sedan's various systems drift down from the dash onto the center console between the front seats, providing finger-tip control. The rear seats fold down to expand the cargo space, which can carry four full-size suitcases.
All trims also include such standard features as a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, a slide/tilt moonroof, automatic climate control, an automatically dimming rearview mirror, cruise control, power windows and door locks, and a power tailgate. In addition, all trims come standard with Park Assist, which provides audible alerts if rear sensors detect an obstacle behind the vehicle when backing up. Owners can add front Park Assist, with six sensors in the front end, as an option. Other options include a rearview camera, four-zone automatic air conditioning, a rear-entertainment system, and adaptive cruise control, which maintains a safe preset distance behind cars in front of the vehicle.
All Panamera trims come standard with the Porsche Communication Management central control unit with touchscreen, which drivers can use to manage the audio, communications, and optional navigation systems. The Panamera S and 4S come standard with an 11-speaker, 235-watt AM/FM audio system. It includes an MP3 input jack and a DVD drive, which plays both CDs and audio DVDs. The Turbo upgrades to a 14-speaker, 585-watt Bose Surround Sound audio system with Digital Dolby and a 200-watt subwoofer. Owners of all trims can also opt for a 16-speaker, 1,000-watt Burmester High-End Surround Sound audio system with a 300-watt amplifier.
Beyond that, owners can customize the Panamera to their liking, choosing from four colors of leather and seven interior trim options, which include carbon fiber and olive wood trim.
Key safety features include antilock brakes and Porsche's Stability Management system, which improves traction and agility on wet or slippery roads. A full range of airbags, including knee airbags for the driver and passenger, comes standard. The Panamera S and 4S ride on 18-inch alloy wheels, while the Turbo rockets down the road on 19-inch alloy wheels.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 585 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: carbon
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: variable power-assisted steering · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Power adjustments: 8 · Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 235 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: variable power-assisted steering · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: HID · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Power adjustments: 8 · Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bench · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: two-tone · Ventilated: front and rear
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 585 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: variable power-assisted steering · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Power adjustments: 8 · Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
