Porsche launched the Panamera four-door back in 2009, at the Shanghai Auto Show. Four years will soon have passed, and they are no closer to stopping criticism about the looks. Soon though, The Germans will have their answer, one which couldn’t come a moment to soon.
The performance, practicality and luxury, not to mention the build quality, are still there. But for the Panamera’s mid-cycle refresh, some major cosmetic changes will take place. Nobody outside Porsche has seen this car without camo on, but most of us are expecting the headlight and bumpers to be styled after the Cayenne and 911.
However, the changes aren’t going to be dramatic in nature. If you’re expecting a production version of the beautiful Panamera Sport Turismo Concept... don’t, just don’t.
Inside, we’re likely to see updated electronics and hopefully fewer buttons. Changes should also include color and trim combinations.
This Panamera prototype was spotted testing on public roads and is likely a naturally aspirated V8 model like the S or GTS, judging by the sound. It was filmed recently by DrGumoLunatic in Stuttgart, though no new details can be seen.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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