First look at Porsche's new Panamera Turbo

Probably one of the most thought out sedans I've ever seen. It looks like whatever vision they had really came out in production.

— DexDiamonds (View Profile)

Posted on 10/27/2009 10:22:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I probably would have to agree with the author on the looks of the car. I too went to a launch party event...and to my surprise the car looked much better in person. The car was much larger than it looked in pictures...and it seemed to have good road presence. Then I sat in it...wow...enough space for my 6'2" frame front...and back! I set the driver's seat so I was in, what felt like, an optimal driving position. Then I sat behind the same seat...and I couldn't believe I had almost 2.5 inches of space between my knees and the seat back. Not to mention how damn comfortable those seats where. I think this car is really growing on me. Too bad VW plans to kill it in a few years

— Need4Speed (View Profile)

Posted on 10/27/2009 10:46:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

this will be the hottest car on the road this year. it is also very rare and many won't introduced to the USA. i love it

— 007vehispy1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/27/2009 10:48:46 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

who do you guys think it's main competitors are?

— 007vehispy1 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/27/2009 10:49:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It still looks weird to see a porsche with a cabin that big...

— lexusrox123 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/27/2009 1:21:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

On a test drive in a new 2010 AWD TL 2 days ago, I saw this Panamera blow by us with someone else on a test drive ( Monroney still in the window). Didn't get the best look of the car (it was traveling VERY fast) and all I can say about it was that it looked very IMPOSING. If you didn't know what this car is ( and most of the general public DOESNT), you absolutely knew that is was VERY EXPENSIVE. I heard the engine from inside of the TLs cabin and it sounded nice. I am sure it is a very nice car and it definitely looks like someone very well off would be driving it.

V-10 NSX

— jsell (View Profile)

Posted on 10/27/2009 7:35:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The Panamera is a winner. What a car.

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/28/2009 3:02:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

First off the Cayenne only shares the basic sub frame with the Toureg. In fact the Porsche tuned 6 cylinder that comes in the entry level Cayenne will out perform the VW Toureg V8. Being a Cayenne GTS owner i will say that there is nothing similar about the Toureg and the Cayenne. But if it makes you feel better thinking they are the same more power to you.

As for the competitors my salesmen was talking to me about the training they went to. The cars they tested the Panamera line up against were BMW 7 series, MB CLS 55, S55, S63, Audi A8, etc. From what i took, and from driving one all day yesterday their goal is to take the customers who need to drive one of the above sedans; but also have a 911.

I spent the day in and out of the Panamera and it is outstanding. On the track it was insane how good it was.

— Timzilla (View Profile)

Posted on 10/28/2009 11:09:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1