The 2021 Porsche Panamera remains available in three body styles: a standard-wheelbase hatchback, a wagon based on the standard wheelbase (known as the Sport Turismo), and an extended-wheelbase hatchback called the Executive. The standard and Executive body styles seat four, while the Sport Turismo has seating for five. It’s actually more of a “4 + 1” arrangement because the center seat in the back is best suited for kids. The Executive, with 5.9 extra inches of wheelbase, adds more rear legroom, rear-wheel steering, an adaptive air suspension, soft-close doors, heated rear seats, and an enhanced rear-center console. Lane-keep Assist is standard on all 2021 Panamera models, along with Traffic Sign Recognition. Any time you see the number 4 in the name of a Panamera, that means it has AWD. The standard
Panamera ($87,200) and AWD
Panamera 4 ($91,800 standard; $98,000 Sport Turismo; $98,500 Executive) come standard with an adaptive suspension (PASM), a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors,
dual-zone automatic climate control, heated 8-way power front seats, partial leather upholstery, the PCM touchscreen interface, Connect Plus (remote vehicle services, onboard internet, vehicle tracking), Apple CarPlay, three USB ports, and a 10-speaker sound system. The powerful Panamera
4S ($105,000 standard; $111,200 Sport Turismo; $116,300 Executive) adds a stronger engine and different 19-in wheels. The Panamera
GTS ($129,300 standard; $135,500 Sport Turismo) is a more driver-oriented version of the Panamera that splits the difference between the 4S and the new Turbo S. The GTS is the entry-level V8 model which on top of the engine upgrade adds a sport exhaust, adaptive headlights, better brakes, and 20-inch wheels. The new Panamera
Turbo S ($177,700 standard; $181,700 Sport Turismo; $188,100 Executive) features an improved twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 620 hp and 605 lb-ft of torque. The Panamera
4 E-Hybrid ($103,800 standard; $107,00 Sport Turismo; $108,300 Executive) models have a plug-in hybrid powertrain, and it’s joined this year by the new Panamera
4 S E-Hybrid ($113,300 standard; $117,300 Sport Turismo; $124,600 Executive), which has 552 hp and a performance level similar to the discontinued Panamera Turbo. If you’re keen on having the ultimate Panamera, it’s the
Turbo S E-Hybrid ($187,700 standard; $191,700 Sport Turismo; $198,100 Executive). In addition to a hybrid powertrain with 689 total hp, the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid has air suspension, a full leather interior, heated rear seats, adaptive LED headlights, a power-adjustable steering wheel, an Alcantara headliner, and a 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound audio system. The destination fee for the 2021 Porsche Panamera remains at $1,350. Much of the equipment from upmarket Panamera models is optional on the standard Panamera (if there is such a thing). Notable options include the pricey but long-lasting carbon-ceramic brakes, a blind-spot monitor,
adaptive cruise control (with
forward-collision warning), a head-up display, an enhanced adaptive cruise control system with semi-autonomous functionality, a surround-view camera, night-vision assistance, 14-way adaptive seats, 8-way power rear seats, seat ventilation, massaging seats, a heated steering wheel, power rear sunshades, a rear-seat entertainment system, and a 21-speaker Burmester premium audio system.
