Porsche Panamera (971)
Model Years Produced: 2017 to Current
Summary
Model History
These are the trim levels available for each model year of the Panamera’s lifespan.
- 2017: Base, 4, 4 E-Hybrid, 4S, Turbo
- 2018: Base, 4, 4 E-Hybrid, 4S, Turbo, Turbo S E-Hybrid
- 2019: Base, 4, 4 E-Hybrid, 4S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S E-Hybrid
- 2020: Base, 10 Years, 4, 4 10 Years, 4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid 10 Years, 4S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S E-Hybrid
- 2021: Base, 4, 4 E-Hybrid, 4S, 4S E-Hybrid, GTS, Turbo S, Turbo S E-Hybrid
- 2022: Base, Platinum, 4, 4 Platinum, 4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Platinum, 4S, 4S E-Hybrid, GTS, Turbo S, Turbo S E-Hybrid
- 2023: Base, Platinum, 4, 4 Platinum, 4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Platinum, 4S, 4S E-Hybrid, GTS, Turbo S, Turbo S E-Hybrid
- 2024: Base, Platinum, 4, 4 Platinum, 4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Platinum, 4S, 4S E-Hybrid, GTS, Turbo S, Turbo S E-Hybrid
Desirable Options
- PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management): Adaptive shock absorbers which can vary their damping between soft/comfort and stiffer settings like “sport” and “sport plus.”
- PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control):
- PSE (Porsche Sport Exhaust): Adds a bypass valve to the exhaust which can be enabled at the push of a button to make the exhaust louder. PSE should not be confused with Sport Tailpipes, which are merely an appearance item designed to change the look of the exhaust tailpipes without affecting sound or performance.
- Sport Chrono: Adds several features – analog timer/clock on the dashboard, performance mode rotary switch on the steering wheel, launch control (PDK models only), rev-match (manual transmission models only), active driveline mounts which can stiffen or soften depending on the currently-selected drive mode, 10mm reduction in ride height on PASM-equipped models (20mm reduction in ride height on vehicles equipped with the PASM sport chassis).
- Limited Slip Differential with PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring): Adds a limited slip rear differential and allows the computer to brake the inside rear wheel for additional cornering prowess. Manual transmission vehicles have a mechanical LSD, while PDK vehicles receive an electronic LSD (which is called PTV Plus).
- Premium Package: Adds several features – Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless entry and ignition), heated seats, ventilated seats (leather seats only), blind spot monitoring, power folding mirrors, heated multifunction steering wheel, Light Design Package, storage net in passenger footwell.
- Burmester Stereo: Very expensive upgraded stereo option ($4690 as of 2024) and one of the best car stereos you will ever hear.
- Apple CarPlay: Not standard for most of the 718’s lifespan, so if you’re buying a used car, make sure it has been optioned. There are ways to hack it into the PCM system if you buy a car that doesn’t have it, but you do run a (small) risk of bricking the infotainment in the process.
- Power Sport Seats or Adaptive Sport Seats Plus: Power versions of the two different seat designs that allow much greater adjustment than the 2-way/4-way manual versions.
Primary Criticisms
Warranty
Information is as of 2023 model year
New
- Limited: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Powertrain: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Emissions: 8 years/80,000 miles
- Corrosion (Perforation): 12 years/unlimited miles
- Roadside Assistance: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Accessories: 2 years/unlimited miles
- Courtesy Transportation/Loaner: Yes
Certified Pre-Owned
- Repair Deductible: $0 per visit
- Limited: 2 years/unlimited miles extension to original warranty (or from CPO purchase date if original warranty has expired)
- Roadside Assistance: Yes
- Courtesy Transportation/Loaner: Yes
Porsche dealers are allowed to certify cars up to 13yrs/124k miles in age.
4 E-Hybrid
Reviews
Specifications
- Body Style(s): Liftback, Wagon
- Engine: VW EA839 / Porsche MDG.PA – 2.9L V6 twin-turbocharged PHEV
- Horsepower: 455 hp
- Torque: 516 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: AWD w/ open differential, electronic limited-slip differential is optional
- Fuel Economy: 50 comb / 52 city / 54 hwy
- Used Price:
Liftback (Sedan)
- Curb Weight: 4967 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 183.2 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 47.3 cu ft
- Starting Price: $110450
Wagon (Sport Turismo)
- Curb Weight: 5004 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 181.9 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 49.0 cu ft
- Starting Price: $114450
4S
Reviews
Specifications
- Body Style(s): Liftback, Wagon
- Engine: VW EA839 / Porsche MCS.ZA – 2.9L V6 twin-turbocharged
- Horsepower: 443 hp
- Torque: 405 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: AWD w/ open differential, electronic limited-slip differential is optional
- Fuel Economy: 23 comb / 21 city / 28 hwy
- Used Price:
Liftback (Sedan)
- Curb Weight: 4336 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 204.3 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 47.3 cu ft
- Starting Price: $112350
Wagon (Sport Turismo)
- Curb Weight: 4403 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 201.2 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 49.0 cu ft
- Starting Price: $118550
4S E-Hybrid
Reviews
Specifications
- Body Style(s): Liftback, Wagon
- Engine: VW EA839 / Porsche MDG.PA – 2.9L V6 twin-turbocharged PHEV
- Horsepower: 552 hp
- Torque: 553 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: AWD w/ open differential, electronic limited-slip differential is optional
- Fuel Economy: 49 comb / 50 city / 51 hwy
- Used Price:
Liftback (Sedan)
- Curb Weight: 5004 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 220.6 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 47.3 cu ft
- Starting Price: $120650
Wagon (Sport Turismo)
- Curb Weight: 5042 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 219.0 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 49.0 cu ft
- Starting Price: $124650
GTS
Reviews
Specifications
- Body Style(s): Liftback, Wagon
- Engine: VW EA825 CXYA – 4.0L V8 twin-turbocharged
- Horsepower: 473 hp
- Torque: 457 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: AWD w/ open differential, electronic limited-slip differential is optional
- Fuel Economy: 17 comb / 15 city / 21 hwy
- Used Price:
Liftback (Sedan)
- Curb Weight: 4561 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 207.4 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 47.3 cu ft
- Starting Price: $136650
Wagon (Sport Turismo)
- Curb Weight: 4601 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 205.6 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 49.0 cu ft
- Starting Price: $142850
Turbo
Reviews
Specifications
- Body Style(s): Liftback, Wagon
- Engine: VW EA825 CXYA / Porsche MCV.DA – 4.0L V8 twin-turbocharged
- Horsepower: 550 hp
- Torque: 567 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: AWD w/ open differential, electronic limited-slip differential is optional
- Fuel Economy: 21 comb / 18 city / 25 hwy
- Used Price:
Liftback (Sedan)
- Curb Weight: 4579 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 240.2 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 47.3 cu ft
Wagon (Sport Turismo)
- Curb Weight: 4639 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 237.1 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 49.0 cu ft