Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Porsche
Porsche Panamera key looks like... Porsche Panamera
by Jonathon Ramsey on Oct 30th 2008 at 12:59PM 
What you're looking at is a Porsche Panamera key. Arguably, it's better looking than the Panamera prototypes currently racking up more frequent flier miles than the Travelocity gnome. But we think it will take up all kinds of awkward space in your pocket and won't play nice with other keys. Perhaps Porsche should offer a man bag with every Panamera purchase.
However, we are in love with the Panamera interior. In. Love. Click here to check out new pics of it over at TeamSpeed. Yes, there are a lot of buttons, but that shouldn't surprise anyone who's been in a Porsche lately. And the buttons are caliente. We'd also prefer a gate instead of the shifter on a moonball, which reminds us of a Volvo, but so what? That's the kind of interior we've been waiting for in a Porsche since the 993. So Porsche, you can put us on the list for a Panamera, because we don't have to see the outside from the inside. We'll just need to get pants with bigger pockets. Thanks for the tip, DJ.
Gallery: Porsche Panamera - spy shots
[Source: TeamSpeed]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Adam Marcello 1:03PM (10/30/2008)
I cant tell if thats cool or just tacky. Im leaning towards tacky.
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Jared 2:41PM (10/30/2008)
My vote is for cheesy.
geo.stewart 3:49PM (10/30/2008)
cheesy:
Is that a Panamera key chain in your pocket or are you happy to see me?
tacky: my panamera gives me a bulge in my pants
s13hybrid 1:06PM (10/30/2008)
The key looks better than the car.
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BoxerFanatic 1:12PM (10/30/2008)
That is the coolest part of this car, so far.
The question is, is this completely an RFID keyless start fob, or does it have a switchblade key element as a failsafe for that system.
It might be a little thick, but it is very smooth, and likely not to catch on things, or your pocket. Considering how huge and rectangular some new keys/fobs are, this is an improvement, and a cool little touch for a Porsche owner.
The question is, are those going to become available for the Carrera, Boxster/Cayman, or Cayenne, each with their appropriate profile?
Geeky1 1:23PM (10/30/2008)
BoxerFanatic:
The Cayenne (at least the Turbo S, no idea about the other models) already has a Cayenne-shaped key.
fR00r 6:43PM (10/30/2008)
@Geeky1:
I own a V6 cayenne and it has the same key :D
John R 1:07PM (10/30/2008)
You have got to be kidding me.
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zamafir 1:09PM (10/30/2008)
x2, could it be any takier. oh. wait. vertu rip off interrior, yes it could. Fail.
3seriesisking 5:44PM (10/30/2008)
Had the design not been so fugly I would say yes it was a joke but i fear it isn't. Please just stop Porsche, we love and care about you...
F-22 1:08PM (10/30/2008)
An ugly key for an ugly car...
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Neil 1:27PM (10/30/2008)
At least Porsche is consistent.
Coco 1:09PM (10/30/2008)
knowing Porsche, I'm sure this Panamera junior will have its own maintenance plan as well.
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ryan 1:11PM (10/30/2008)
It looks like one team from Jaguar designed the dashboard and another team from Volvo the center console. The two elements just slam into each other with an irregular seam below ridiculously large (8" tall?) vents. The individual switch details look nicely crafted though.
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Vetmstr 1:14PM (10/30/2008)
I will have to agree, the detailing of the interior looks really good, but when I first looked at the interior I instantly felt overwhelmed....waaay to many buttons.
Torrent 1:12PM (10/30/2008)
ew gross
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garlinski 1:16PM (10/30/2008)
Forget the key... that interior is freaking awesome!
Question though, with a center console that wide, how's your chick gonna... you know... while hanging over that thing!?
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Matty 1:19PM (10/30/2008)
Did you see how close the driver is sitting to the steering wheel? There's no way any chick could do anything that you may be thinking of anyway. Everyone knows you need to apply a little gangsta lean if you're riding in a luxury sedan like that.
Farris 1:24PM (10/30/2008)
Isn't that the point of having a four door Porsche? Y'know, a backseat big enough for someone with legs to sit in, or alternatively a backseat big enough for some lovin' on a Saturday night?
Jay Evans 1:18PM (10/30/2008)
"Panamera prototypes"
Yes!!! Autoblog finally gets the terminology correct!!!!!
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