2016 Porsche Panamera GTS 4dr All-Wheel Drive Hatchback

Overview

The Porsche Panamera brings sports car performance and nontraditional styling to the full-size premium luxury sedan class. The Panamera is offered in thirteen versions, the rear-wheel drive 2, Edition and S, and the all-wheel drive 4, 4 Edition, 4S, 4S Executive, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, Turbo Executive, Turbo S Executive and Exclusive Series. The 2, Edition and 4 models come with a direct injected 3.6-litre 310-hp V-6 engine, the S/4S get a 420-hp twin-turbo 3.0-litre V-6, the GTS sports a 4.8-litre V-8 making 440-hp, while the Turbo adds twin turbos to the V-8 to make 520-hp and the Turbo S/Exclusive bump that up to 570-hp. The Porsche PDK double-clutch gearbox is standard on all models, and all are equipped with an auto start-stop feature for increased urban fuel economy. The body appears to be a four-door sedan but with a coupe-like profile and a power liftgate, rather than a typical trunk, for access to the spacious luggage area. Standard safety features include ten airbags, adaptive bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, rain sensing wipers, full LED rear lighting, four belt pretensioners and electronic traction and stability control. A small sample of optional tech features includes a 6-disc CD changer, Bose surround sound, Burmester surround sound, an electronic logbook and voice control. For 2016, Panamera Edition and Panamera 4 Edition trims have been added that include some sportier decor and a selection of upgraded equipment such as 14-way power seats, 19-inch wheels, Bose audio system, PASM and PDLS. Also new for 2016, a run of only 100 Exclusive Series versions of the Turbo S Executive will be available and will include unique two-tone paint, black 20-inch wheels, Poltrona Frau leather interior, two screen rear entertainment system, Burmester sound system and Exclusive badges.