The Car Guide’s Most Award-Winning Vehicles Since 2020
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July 6, 2024
Porsche Panamera
Launched to offer Porsche fans a true four-seat alternative, the Panamera arrives in 2017 with a more classic look and new engines. The basic Panamera is equipped with turbocharged V6 featuring 330 horsepower. The S versions boast 440 hp, while the Turbo version gets a 550-horsepower, twin-turbo V8. Between the three there's the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, which offers very good performance, thank you very much. A long-wheelbase Executive variant is available as well.
2024 Porsche Panamera 4 and 2025 Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid: Evolution and Revolution
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Sevilla, Spain— Porsche recently invited auto journalists to test drive the new, third-generation 2024 Panamera 4 on the beautiful roads of Andalusia and later the 2025 Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid on a track. Notable design changes to the large German sedan are found up front including new headlights and a redesigned …March 13, 2024
The Most Fun-to-Drive Cars for 2021
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December 30, 2020
10 New Vehicles Available With a Plug-in Hybrid Variant
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September 29, 2020
2019 Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo: The Character it Needed
Test Drives
German brand Porsche doesn’t launch new models very often, and when it does, it’s always a success. When’s the last time we saw one of their nameplates retire by lack of interest? It’s been a while. And by creating countless variations of its models, it ensures that loyal customers come …July 26, 2019
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo: Multiplication Pays Off
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As these lines are being written, there are no less than 24 variations of the Porsche 911 available in Canada. And that’s before considering options, colours and customisation. What’s the point of having such a palette of trims and body styles of the 911? There’s bound to be one for …September 24, 2018
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo: Green Porsche Power
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MALAGA, Spain – Remember the controversy when this full-size Porsche sedan was introduced? Purists were very displeased, criticizing its lack of proportion and nauseating tail end design. That was in 2009. Since then, purists have accepted this Porsche and sales have increased progressively. Last year, Porsche’s stylists freshened up the …December 13, 2017
2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo: Stylish and Practical
First Drives
So you want a practical vehicle, but you're not a fan of SUVs. You like luxury sedans, but only if they're sporty and eye-catching. If that’s the case, take a minute to consider the Porsche Panamera. Launched in 2009, it’s the first four-door car sold by the famous Stuttgart-based automaker. August 4, 2017
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: Performance, Efficiency and Exclusivity
First Drives
The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is the latest addition to Porsche’s line of electrified vehicles and it comes with the technological advances introduced in the 918 Spyder. The previous version—namely the Panamera S E-Hybrid that launched in 2014—was the first of the brand’s vehicles to feature plug-in hybrid technology, but it …February 6, 2017
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: we’re Driving it This Week
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With the new 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, which was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show last September, Porsche is expanding its line-up by offering a plug-in hybrid version that will arrive in Canadian dealerships this summer with an MSRP of $113,400. The Car Guide is heading to Cape Town …January 23, 2017
Porsche Panamera to be stretched once again
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We recently attended the press introduction of the latest Porsche Panamera, which has been completely redesigned for 2017. The first-generation Panamera was introduced in 2009, but in 2014 Porsche introduced the Executive edition, an extended-wheelbase version of the Panamera for owners of the sporty luxury car that have a preference …September 7, 2016
2017 Porsche Panamera: Trimming the Fat
First Drives
MUNICH, Germany – Porsche has completely redesigned the Panamera for 2017, the first major makeover for the German sports sedan since it was introduced in 2009. The changes are significant, and nothing but the badge has been left untouched. We got a chance to drive the 4S, and its higher-performance …August 26, 2016
Tech Upgrades, Price Hikes Coming to Many 2026 Porsche Models
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Fancy a new Porsche 911 , Taycan , Panamera or Cayenne ? A series of updates are coming for the 2026 model year including enhanced infotainment, connectivity and audio. First, the revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is now more responsive thanks to greater computing power. It also offers additional …March 28, 2025
Porsche Cranks Up New Panamera to 771 Horsepower
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The third-generation Porsche Panamera was missing a few key pieces, but not anymore thanks to the addition of the dynamic Panamera GTS and the extremely potent, fast and luxurious Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid at the top of the range. The latter happens to be the new record holder in the …July 18, 2024
2025 Porsche Panamera Adds Two New Hybrid Models
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You didn’t think the third-generation Porsche Panamera unveiled late last year would be limited to the Panamera 4 and Turbo E-Hybrid models, did you? Here are two more, namely the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid, with a fourth hybrid also set to join the lineup at a later date. February 20, 2024
2025 Porsche Taycan, Vision Gran Turismo Concept Star in Toronto
Toronto
Porsche came to the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto to host the North American premiere of the 2025 Taycan that recently made its global debut and that The Car Guide got to experience behind the wheel of a pre-production prototype. The German electric sports sedan benefits from a …February 16, 2024
Canadian Black Book Hands Out 2023 Best Retained Value Awards
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For the 16th year, Canadian Black Book (CBB) recently announced the winners of its Best Retained Value Awards, which measure how much of their original MSRP vehicles hold after four years of ownership. The average retained value across the industry is 77% of MSRP on 2020 model-year vehicles, down from …November 29, 2023
Porsche Unveils New 2024 Panamera With More Performance, Enhanced Hybrid Tech
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Porsche today revealed details and photos of its new, third generation Panamera , giving this sporty four-door an additional dose of style, tech and performance. Porsche says the lineup will get a total of four hybrid models. The new Panamera gets a few minor physical upgrades, with standard Matrix LED …November 24, 2023
These 10 Vehicles Are the Most Likely to be Recalled, Study Says
Recalls
Vehicle recalls are designed to fix a variety of problems that could potentially affect the safety of their occupants or other road users. They also help paint a picture of a product’s overall quality and reliability. U.S. research firm iSeeCars recently looked at the vehicles that had the most recalls …April 19, 2023
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Porsche Panamera
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Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size luxury sedans are flagship models that people turn to for regal comfort and opulent interiors. In this market segment, the German automakers lead the way by a mile over …June 18, 2022
Porsche Drive Subscription and Rental Program Launches in Montreal
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The unique Porsche Drive program, which offers a daily and weekly on-demand rental service as well as a monthly subscription plan, is now available to Montrealers. "With over 450 first deliveries in Canada since the program’s inception, Porsche Drive is back in the greater Montreal area, with an extended offering …May 27, 2022
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Porsche Panamera
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Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size luxury sedans are flagship models boasting exceptional levels of performance and refinement. German automakers completely crush their rivals from Italy, Korea and Japan. Porsche Leads the Way For 2021, …April 5, 2021
New 2021 Porsche Panamera Raises the Bar Once Again
New Models
Two weeks after setting a new official record in the “executive cars” class on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany, the redesigned and updated 2021 Porsche Panamera is celebrating its world premiere today. Both performance enthusiasts and environmentally conscious drivers will find something to like. Here’s why… All Hail the …August 26, 2020
The Car Guide’s 2020 Best Buys: Porsche Panamera
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Every year, The Car Guide publishes its Best Buys in nearly 30 different vehicle categories. Today we continue our review of the 2020 winners with a look at full-size luxury sedans . Unsurprisingly perhaps, the same German trio occupies the podium. The Porsche Panamera (MSRP from $99,300) successfully defends the …July 8, 2020
Review: 2017 Porsche Panamera
Video Reviews
Porsche says the Panamera is simply the best 4-door sports car on the market, which can also become a first class limo at the touch of a button!. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode 3) …
Patrick Dempsey completes the new Panamera's development journey
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Five years and more than a million miles after it began its engineering journey, the new Panamera, in its final prototype form, has appeared at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Great Britain, driven by race driver and actor Patrick Dempsey. Courage changes everything. The new Panamera is coming. 
2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Overview
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Watch the all-new Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid in action. This eco-friendly version of the full-size luxury car is as powerful as it is impressive.
2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
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Check out our new trailer for the 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid.
2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive
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Check out Automoto TV's trailer of the 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive.
2014 Porsche Panamera 4S Trailer
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See Porsche all-new Panamera model, the 2014 Panamera 4S, with a 4.8 L V8 engine.
2013 Porsche Panamera
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Our review of the 2013 Porsche Panamera
2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
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Presentation of the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
