New Panamera Sport Turismo to Debut in Geneva
Four Different Versions will be Available for Ordering at Launch
Porsche is expanding the Panamera family with the addition of a new body style: The all-new Panamera Sport Turismo, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Four different versions will be available for ordering in the U.S. at launch: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and the Panamera Turbo.
“For Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo is a step forward into a new segment, but it retains all of those values and attributes that are characteristic of Porsche,” says Michael Mauer, Porsche’s Director of Style.
Based on the successful sports sedan, the new Panamera makes a strong statement in the premium segment with its signature design. At the same time, the Sport Turismo, with up to 550 hp, is reportedly one of the most versatile models in its class, sporting a large tailgate, low-loading edge and an innovative seating concept.
From a technological perspective, the Sport Turismo is available with all of the innovations introduced with the brand-new Porsche Panamera model line announced last year. These include a digitally advanced cockpit, adaptive cruise control and turbocharged powertrains. Additionally, all Panamera Sport Turismo vehicles are equipped with Porsche Traction Management, an active all-wheel drive system with an electronically-controlled multi-plate clutch, and adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology as standard.
‘The Panamera Sport Turismo is a step forward into a new segment, but it retains all of those values and attributes that are characteristic of Porsche.’
Just like the coupe-style Panamera sports sedan, the Sport Turismo is characterized by its dynamic proportions. The vehicle is 198.8 inches long, 56.2 inches high and 76.3 inches wide, while the wheelbase spans 116.1 inches. The silhouette is further characterized by short body overhangs and large wheels measuring up to 21 inches.
Beginning from the B-pillars back, the Sport Turismo features a unique rear design. Above the pronounced shoulder, an elongated window line and equally long roof contour lend the vehicle its striking appearance. At the rear, the roof drops away less dramatically than the window line, resulting in a prominent and distinctive D-pillar which transitions into the shoulder section in a coupe-like fashion.
The new Sport Turismo is the first Panamera to feature rear seating for three passengers. The two outer seats take the form of individual seats, thereby producing a 2+1 configuration in the rear. As an option, the Panamera Sport Turismo is also available in a four-seat configuration with two electrically adjustable individual seats in the back.
The Panamera Sport Turismo models will be available with the four engines launching with the sports sedan, and they consequently maintain the same 0 to 60 acceleration figures. The Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo is powered by a 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 generating 330 hp, and it will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds with launch control. The Panamera 4S Sport Turismo reaches 60 mph in 4.0 seconds and is powered by a 2.9 liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is powered by the same combustion engine as in the 4S, and it has an additional 136 hp electric motor which in combination propel it from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. The Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo reaches 60 in 3.4 seconds and is powered by a 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 generating 550 hp.
The MY18 Panamera Sport Turismo models are expected to arrive in the United States at the end of 2017. Prices will start at $96,200 for the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, $104,000 for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, $109,200 for the Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, and $154,000 for the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo.
