PORSCHE Panamera 4 (970) 2013-2016 Photos, engines & full specs

The 2009 Porsche Panamera base engine version was available exclusively with a rear-wheel-drive system. The 2013 model came to fix that, along with other improvements, on the Panamera 4.

When the first generation of the Panamera was introduced, some details were left aside. It was understandable for a company that never built a four-door sedan in its career, but it is hard to accept some flaws from a project that cost 1 billion Euros. But the 2013 version fixed most of the 2009 model year flaws, including the introduction of the all-wheel-drive base version, the Panamera 4.

A major improvement for the Panamera 4 was the standard bi-xenon headlights and the option for full LED lamps. The daytime running lights were fitted with light-emitting diodes as standard. The revised front and rear bumpers brought a more aggressive look for the car. The bigger side-scoops in the apron were inspired by those installed on the 911 range. A wider rear windscreen was installed on the new tailgate. Despite the high price-tag, the rear wiper was offered as an option.

Inside, the manufacturer installed the PCM (Porsche Communication Management) for the infotainment system. It supported Apple CarPlay connectivity, but its compatibility with Android phones was limited. The tachometer was mounted in the middle of the instrument cluster, with a round TFT display on its right side, where the navigation system could have been shown, as well as other on-board computer information. A bi-color leather interior was offered as an option.

The base engine, installed in the Panamera 4 version, was an upgraded version of the previously used 3.6-liter V6. For the 2013 model year, it was mated exclusively with a 7-speed (PDK – dual-clutch) automatic gearbox and the 6-speed manual was dropped. It also gained some extra horses.