Been on this channel for a long while now. It doesn't make sense to me why it hasn't got 5M subscribers. Info is honest and on point. Editing is top notch and he always has the best cars to show us. Love the content. Promotion, promotion promotion.
I love your videos! Especially the way you can super-impose the various models and model years on an existing vehicle. Its become your trademark - I note you're doing it for the interiors too, now. Thank you so much.
I've always said, if you only have space for 1 car that is a sedan/has room/is sporty, go for the Panamera. If you can afford two, just get a real 2-door sports car/weekend car and whatever utility/daily without all the compromise.
Great Overview - no one does it better...Love how ou show previous Gens to see how it has developed / blossomed!! Loving that Dark Gold colour...... Turbo E-Hybrid it is for Me!
I will add on to the list of compliments, the interior VFX are fantastic. It's one thing when a reviewer mentions the changes but we can't always remember or be bothered to look for the photos on google from the previous gen cars, so showing those old interiors is brilliant.
I have a gen 1 GTS and get nothing but positive comments about it's looks - I think you are jumping on the old bandwagon on the looks. I presume you hate the 996 too - looking better and better with age!
The Best Porsche Panamera review ever!!!! To all automotive journalist out there, watch and learn!!!!! Design, Technology, deep dive, comparison and some ride & handling! Keep up your great work and don't compromise, this is the standard!!!
Competitor for the next V8 hybrid BMW M5. No non-hybrid V8, 200kg more than a Taycan, no Sport Turismo, and you can’t get Active Ride on non-hybrid V6. With the extra range of the new Taycan, the argument is swinging more to the Taycan. Depreciation whilst slighter better on the Panamera, will still be pretty hefty.
@@withmatt1062 Have you driven one? It drives phonomenally good for it's size. Heck, it is the best handling Porsche outside their sports cars. The Taycan is really the complete package if it wasn't for the lack of range, which supposedly has been improved on the facelift.
I will say that the looks -- for me personally -- on G3 are a little polarizing. I say that now but hopefully the looks start to grow on me if I ever do see it in person. G2 honestly still has my heart in terms of overall looks and dimensions. The rear end just looks so proportioned and more handsome than the new model but, maybe I need to give it a chance.
Thanks for the review. One thing we consider when driving is managing the weight transfer and where the grip is. For example, trail braking can help point the nose of the car into a corner and provide more grip to the front wheels. Does the active ride make any changes to that?
I’m an owner of first generation Porsche Panamera that actually looks like a Porsche, with the elevated fenders and lower hood, this new Panamera doesn’t look like a Porsche anymore, it looks like a station wagon,,, wouldn’t trade mine for the new…. 😂
As a Gen2 owner I'm not quiet convinced. Certainly not enough to run to my dealer and be screwed by the options list. My Gen 2 with the sports design pack looks so much better than the standard Gen 2 but on the Gen 3 the standard looks better than the sport design pack. The interior on the Gen 2 is a gentleman's club. Gen 3 is Taycan parts bin and the dash mounted lady shave gear changer is the thing i absolutely loath on my 992GTS. The usable range on my ehybrid has always been a joke. When i first had a demo i was shocked at how low the winter range was. With the increase in electric prices its now cheaper to run my car in petrol mode. I only ever charge the car at work as its free. Maybe it will grow on me who knows.
Absolutely love the depth of this review, especially the side-by-side comparisons with previous models! However, the debate around the Panamera's positioning got me thinking 🤔. While the Panamera undeniably offers a unique blend of luxury, sportiness, and practicality, do you think it truly fills the niche for those wanting a 'do-it-all' vehicle? Or is it trying too hard to be a jack-of-all-trades, compromising on the essence of what makes a Porsche, a Porsche? On one hand, it's a technological marvel, blending performance with daily usability. On the other, could Porsche push the envelope further by enhancing its sportiness without diluting its practical appeal? What's your take - is the Panamera the ultimate daily driver for the discerning enthusiast, or should Porsche explore more dedicated segments within its lineup?
You probably don’t have one. If you had you would think you are driving in a Skoda or cheap Toyota courtesy of an unacceptable cheapo plastic interior…….A real shambles….
Finally it has a sharp and pronounced lines which gives the car a character a predecesor was lacking. Now I would probably prefer this Turbo version over RS7. Yet I would have to see them both because there is a slight impression this front is not entirely compatible with the side line. Gotta see that real time.
Man , u r amazing with you videos, as a car fan , your channel is the best when it comes to video editing and producing, even the info delivery, thanks
With the new Active ride suspension , definitely they can bring it to India easily. First time that i have seen Porsche taking such concentration on just the suspension and chassis. Superb road grip and unbelievable refinement.
G1 Panamera "..not look right from any angle". Seems you should very young or a kid on that time (2009), who doesn't know anything about the cars. Did you checked how many 970.1 and 970.2 were sold and why the customers bought them? I think not....
1st time here, and i must say, you certainly bring some "unique" to the party! Already set my notifications! Now how about a "watch check" ??? The two worlds seem to go hand in hand...
One big minus with the car: Tyre noise, it's just unforgivable loud in a car like that. It's not a track car, rather an expensive daily drive, and you want tyre noise to be as minimal as possible. And yes, this is compared to others with same tyre size.
It’s funny, no one bats an eyelid when Mercedes, Bentley or Rolls Royce price their luxury vehicles at around €350k/$350k up to and over €500k/$500 but when Porsche price their flagship vehicle at €250k\$250k some have called it ‘overpriced’. Also mentioning the cost for the active ride option being expensive. Porsche has always been performance first then luxury, so for this car to offer the best combination of both, €250k/$250k inc. all options is a relative bargain when compared to those other manufacturer’s flagship models. Paying for the pinnacle of engineering excellence that delivers outstanding performance, high end technology along with premium luxury all in one package is well worth it, in my opinion, and is practically unmatched by any other all-in-one sedan solution. Hats off to Porsche, again. Bravo 👏
I wish they made 2 passenger cars for big people. I’m 6’4, 315 muscle 💪🏾. I tried to buy a corvette c8 but I couldn’t fit haha. Hopefully they have some very cool color choices when they put out more Panamera turbos.
😮 The 1st Gen is Beautiful!!! you are crazy 😮 where do you think the Gran Turismo sport was inspired by!!! Put some Respect on the 1st Gen aka the Best gen!!!!😊❤
I always wonder whether Panamera and Taycan teams work together or look at one another as each other's fiercest enemies ;-) I hope the latter. For now, Panamera team wins and keeps winning
