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2021 Porsche Panamera GTS review
I've always been a 911 diehard, but what Porsche has done with the 2021 Panamera GTS lies close to engineering perfection.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Porsche Panamera vs 2024 Audi A8 Comparison
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
165 to 1053 km
72L
425 to 432 km
Warranty
3 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$199,500 - $420,800
$201,375 - $221,375
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Finally, a good-looking Panamera
- Spectacularly quick on twisty B-roads
- Porsche air suspension is akin to magic
Misses
- Fractional lag below 2000rpm
- It's pricey
- Limited rear headroom
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightfully smooth to drive
- Not overwhelmed by screens
- Elegant and classy inside
Misses
- Not as high-tech as rivals inside
- Not the most forward-thinking powertrain
- Arguably less status than BMW, Mercedes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alcantara Grab Handles (+$1,630)
- Air Outlet Trims - Carbon (+$2,470)
- Alloy Pedals (+$720)
- All Season Tyres 20 Inch (+$250)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated (+$1,750)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$1,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$3,100)
- Black Design Pack (+$2,600)
- Digital TV (+$1,900)
- Inlays - Black (+$1,700)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 - 3996 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 4.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 243kW - 463kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5400 - 6500 | 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 820Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2300 | 1250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 10.5 | 11.2 | |
