The 2025 Porsche Panamera marks a big step forward for the German sedan in terms of technology, but the design is not much different.
The 2025 Porsche Panamera is a more comprehensive version of the previous generation, with no intention of a complete refresh (Photo: Porsche)
On November 25, Porsche officially launched the third generation Panamera globally. In this comeback, the 4-door sedan has been renewed in many aspects, from design, engine to steering system.
However, the scale of change is not large and does not help the car stand out compared to its predecessor.
First of all, the third-generation Panamera looks very similar to the old version. There really aren't many major changes to the flagship sedan, as Porsche's goal is probably more safety.
Only the front end has been lightly refreshed, with matrix LED headlights now standard on all configurations (Photo: Porsche)
Only the observant eye can see the new air vents above the front bumper, which are responsible for cooling the engine. The window frames have also been slightly tweaked. Matrix LED headlights are now standard equipment.
The top-of-the-line Turbo E-Hybrid version alone has a different design than the rest of the 2025 Porsche Panamera.
This version has its own front end design, rear diffuser and copper exhaust pipes. The completely new dark elements called Turbonite, which Porsche first introduced in early November, also appear on the interior and exterior of this version.
The rear area does not have many improvements on the lower versions (Photo: Porsche)
Moving into the cabin, you can see that this area has been refreshed much more clearly than the outside. The center console now looks much more open. The gear lever has been moved to the dashboard (to the right of the steering wheel) like the Taycan.
A third 10.9-inch screen in front of the passenger seat also appears like the electric sedan. Thanks to that, passengers sitting here can adjust the infotainment system, monitor driving data or stream videos.
The Taycan-like 3-screen interface is the most obvious change inside the 2025 Panamera cabin (Photo: Porsche)
In terms of powertrain, Porsche equips the 2025 Porsche Panamera with up to 4 E-Hybrid electrification options. The most powerful version is the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. This version uses a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine combined with an electric motor and a 25.9kWh battery, for a total capacity of 670 horsepower and 929 Nm of torque. The 8-speed PDK transmission transmits the engine's power to both axles.
Meanwhile, the two lower versions are the Porsche Panamera and Panamera 4. This version uses a 2.9L single-turbocharged V6 engine. The power and torque of this engine are 348 horsepower and 499 Nm respectively, a sharp increase of 23 and 50 units compared to the old version.
The rear seats on the Panamera have their own control system (Photo: Porsche)
The 2025 Porsche Panamera comes standard with a 2-chamber air suspension. It also features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The new system separates the compression and rebound forces of the shock absorbers. This allows the car to adjust for a more optimal ride comfort.
The advanced Porsche Active Ride technology on the E-Hybrid models keeps the Panamera flat even when cornering. This allows the sedan to lean into corners like a two-wheeled vehicle. Rear-axle steering is also available as a premium option.
The 2025 Porsche Panamera will go on sale in spring 2024 with a starting price of $101,550.