2013 PORSCHE Panamera (970) 3.6 V6 7AT (310 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Four years after the introduction of the Porsche Panamera range in Shanghai, the German car-maker chose the Shanghai Motor Show to unveil the facelifted version. It began with the regular Panamera.

The facelift was made to fix some of the issues revealed by the 2009 model. It was, somehow, understandable for a carmaker who never made a sedan before. While some parts remained unchanged, some were modified or completely replaced by newer, modern, features.

A major improvement for the Panamera 4 was the standard bi-xenon headlights and the option for full LED lamps. The daytime running lights were fitted with light-emitting diodes as standard. The revised front and rear bumpers brought a more aggressive look for the car. The bigger side-scoops in the apron were inspired by those installed on the 911 range. A wider rear windscreen was installed on the new tailgate. Despite the high price-tag, the rear wiper was offered as an option.

Inside, the manufacturer installed the PCM (Porsche Communication Management) for the infotainment system. It supported Apple CarPlay connectivity, but its compatibility with Android phones was limited. The tachometer was mounted in the middle of the instrument cluster, with a round TFT display on its right side, where the navigation system could have been shown, as well as other on-board computer information. A bi-color leather interior was offered as an option.

The base engine, installed in the Panamera version, was an upgraded version of the previously used 3.6-liter V6. For the 2013 model year, it was mated exclusively with a 7-speed (PDK – dual-clutch) automatic gearbox and the 6-speed manual was dropped. It also gained some extra horses.