We didn't like the Porsche Panamera that much when it came out, but we do know? Shocker, huh? It's always been this way with every car model that contradicts heritage and a brand's identity.
People used to say that it's ugly, that it's not economical and that it doesn't have that much room in the back. All these things have been addresses with the heavily facelifted Panamera, which is now the most economical Porsche ever, a classic sedan in the making and is available in long wheelbase versions as well.
Backed by Volkswagen AG, Porsche aims to deliver 200,000 vehicles by 2018, almost double the 2010 sales. This diversity in the Panamera's range is crucial if that's to happen.
This Porsche presentation vision explains why the designers made the changes they did, leaving some elements in and taking some out to make the car more modern.
The German company has invested heavily into this facelift, giving customers the equipment they want instead of radically changing the car. So while the uninitiated will say not much has changed on the car, Porsche fans will know the game has been moved forward a couple of millimeters in every direction.
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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