evo magazine's editorial director and founder, Harry Metcalfe, reviews the 2012 Porsche Panamera diesel. Read evo'sfull review here: www.evo.co.uk/c... Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.co...
Top Gear would do well to take a leaf out of this style of road test. I'm sick to death of their cliched 'power tests'. Thanks for another great review Harry.
These videos provide something that's pretty unique; a relaxed, informed view thats often humourous, and in 1080p too! I look forward to these as much as Evo mag actually arriving, thanks!
Amazing, a youtube channel which had comments from viewers asking for more of a particular type of content, and they actually went ahead and made more content! Thanks Evo, I love the diaries.
I love the site of a car parked in Harry's driveway. I love the walk around tour and discussion about design. I love how I feel like I'm there with Harry, being personally talked to. I love it how I feel like I'm going for a drive with Harry. That's what I love about EvoDiaries. Pretty much a perfect video about a car. And I love the Panamera because it's made by Porsche.
I love the look of the exterior of the car. Some don't but I picture this flying past someone in the night on the highway and have them wonder in awe. the interior is perfect too
It will automatically appear while driving and can stay in 3 different positions depending on your speed. You can also put it up manual in any stage through a button.
This is a love it or hate it design. I will admit that I didn't like it when it first came out. The new Panamera has grown on me and I now think it looks great. The addition of the diesel just makes it that much more appealing to smart people who do lots of highway driving. Don't forget you can run any diesel on used vegetable oil. Check it out if you don't believe me. Thanks.
And this is exactly how i fell about this thing. Who cares about looks when you've got such an interieur with four identical seats? Imagine having a spin with four of your mates in that. In fact, the seating- arrangement reminds me of a rollercoaster-wagon, and thats what I love about this car. I want one.
I'm starting to love diesls O_O The punch it can give, the real world power and the unmatched fuel economy. This diesel, the 3.0 diesel of BMW. When i grow up, i'll buy something luxurious and surprise everyone by my running costs :D
sports chrono is a diesel seems abit pointless, unless your going to the 'ring' i dont see the point either. 250hp isnt much and i know its all about torque but my dads xf has 325hp as it has been chipped from 275hp and whilst it may not have as good a chassis or suspension or weight distribution it certainly has good dynamics and cost alot less. it also has a really good interior although not as good as the porsche but would like to see a comparison. love evo diaries
Hi guys.. Does this V6 3.0 l, with 259 hk have a spoiler too? Can you choose to have it manually? Or will it automatically go on and off while driving?
It is not about affording the fuel costs. It is about the convenience of a long range. It is annoying to have to stop constantly at petrol stations. Plus if you do not go to the track (which is unlikely even in a Panamera) you do not need a petrol engine. Plus the whole car is a lot cheaper than the 4S and Turbo/S versions. I would rather buy a diesel Panamera and a Boxter/Cayman for the price of a Panamera Turbo.
The redline on that Porsche is only very slightly lower than on my car. And my car has a gas engine! I suppose that's what you get when you're in a '90s car with an engine that debuted in the early '60s.
@TheFreakyGames I have a Jaguar XF S which for the same money I could have had the standard 5litre V8 but when i test drove both I found that the Diesel S was more fun to drive, both in town and on the open roads, its was quieter on the motor way and did double the mpg. Because of the money i save on fuel, tax and insurance, I'm able to afford more toys from the options list and I can keep more money in the bank :)
@The FreakyGames A diesel luxury car is useful if you do a lot of long journeys, while the cost of petrol is meaningless if you can afford a car like this, its the better usability of a diesel. You dont have to fill up as much on a long run or when youre driving around town. Also a diesel engine is better in this size of car when youre going around town because a petrol can to be too lazy at low revs.
@FOGGYDUC No exactly Top Gear. Their reviews are quite real and they DO criticise and focus on the driving aspects. It's just a bit exaggerated. Ever watched Jay Leno's Garage? He's extremely biased. Even the driving in Roadfly isn't the most exciting to watch and they are often very positive about cars.
I wish Porsche would just get on and build the Sport Turismo, which is what the Panamera should have looked like from the very start. Ditch that HORRENDOUS body, chop 25cm out of the wheel base, Slap a 2+2 coupe body on it, add a big rear hatch, recess the rear lights slightly, bolt a V10, or a turbo V8 into it and call it a 929!
@maglore thing is, the top gear presenters don't really know that much about cars.. doing silly stuff is all they know. But I like top gear being silly, fifth gear could be a great serious car program, but it's just horrible, even with Tiff and Plato who are great presenters.
