Porsche now has so many variants of the Panamera that it manages to appeal to such a wide variety of customers whether it’s performance, luxury or efficiency as your main priority. Porsche’s aim was to rival the likes of the Mercedes-Benz saloons with smooth ride quality and high levels of technology whilst trying to appease the Porsche performance enthusiasts. Although the looks were initially criticised by many experts the feeling now is that it has matured into a sophisticated luxurious saloon that both it’s owners and onlookers appreciate and in doing so has become another big success for Porsche. It’s shape has tried in some ways to reflect an extra large 911 though the main difference being it’s more traditional front mounted engine and it’s 5 door layout.

The Panamera name was adapted from the famous Carrera Panamericana race which had already bore much influence over Porsche model names with the 911 Carrera.

Porsche first ventured into the luxury saloon market thanks in part to the huge success they achieved having forayed into the 4x4 market with the Cayenne. Initially unveiled to the horror of hardcore Porsche 911 fans in 2009 the Panamera has now really cemented it’s place in Porsche’s expansive line up and is widely acknowledged as one of the best performance saloons for sale.

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