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2018.07.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera vs. Panamera Sport Turismo: A Back-to-Back Test Drive, Part 1

The Panamera Sport Turismo Finally Arrives About a month ago, I wrote that my brother-in-law had bought a Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo. → Related article: Yesterday, a Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo Came Home With Us! The other day, my husband borrowed it and brought it home. Since we had both cars on hand, we decided to compare my Panamera Turbo with my brother-in-law’s Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo. In this article, I’ll share the differences I...

2018.07.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.07.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera Interior Photos

Best to take photos while it’s still clean. It’s been nine months since our Panamera Turbo was delivered. Dust has started to gather on the steering wheel, and our younger daughter has managed to get a little runny nose and drool on the seats (sorry for the gross details!). I try to wipe things down whenever I notice them, but it suddenly occurred to me that I should take some photos of the interior while...

2018.07.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.07.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

5 Handy Porsche Panamera Touchscreen and Button Features

Touchscreen Controls It’s been about nine months since our Panamera was delivered, and I’m finally getting the hang of the buttons around the steering wheel and the touchscreen. At first, if my husband leaned over and said, “Why don’t you turn off the auto start/stop?” I’d panic: “Wait—where is it?!” Thankfully, those days are mostly behind me. So today, I’m sharing five handy features you can use with the steering-wheel buttons and touchscreen. ① The...

2018.07.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche Maintenance Costs

2018.06.23Porsche Maintenance Costs

What Does a New Porsche Panamera Turbo Really Cost to Run Each Year?

ポルシェ パナメーラ（971）の年間維持費をまとめてみました - ガソリン代、オイル交換・補充、タイヤ交換、自動車税、車検費用など。100万円はかからないけれども…！？

2018.06.23Porsche Maintenance Costs

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2018.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Yesterday, the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo Arrived at Our Home!

The Big Delivery Day! Last Friday, my husband got a message from his brother-in-law: “The Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is being delivered on Saturday. I’m picking it up at the dealership—would it be okay if I stopped by on my way home?” Oh… it’s finally being delivered…! It happened sooner than I expected. So yesterday, I spent the morning feeling a little restless. My husband was getting ready, saying, “It’s such a beautiful day. When...

2018.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo vs. the Standard Panamera: Which Should You Buy?

Comparing the Panamera on a Test Drive I came across an interesting article in GQ Japan: How to Choose a Porsche Panamera: The Latest Turbo Sport Turismo vs. the Standard Panamera [Part 1] As more people consider buying a Panamera, I can imagine them wondering, “Should I get the Panamera or the Sport Turismo?” But this article compares the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo with the standard Panamera, so isn’t it really just a comparison of...

2018.05.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera

2018.05.05Porsche Panamera

The Next Audi S8 May Get the Porsche Panamera Turbo’s Engine: A Comparison of the Two

The Next Audi S8 May Get the Panamera Turbo’s Engine According to German automotive publications Auto Bild and autoevolution, the next-generation Audi S8 is expected to arrive later this year with the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 as the Porsche Panamera Turbo. Since Audi and Porsche are both part of the Volkswagen Group, it’s not entirely surprising. The S8’s output is reportedly expected to be around 530 hp—less than the Panamera Turbo’s 550 hp, but more...

2018.05.05Porsche Panamera

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2018.04.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Driving the Porsche Panamera Turbo on Royu in Sport Plus Mode

The Sport Chrono Package Our Panamera Turbo is equipped with the optional Sport Chrono Package, which gives us access to Sport Plus mode. In this mode, the engine, transmission, and chassis are set up for maximum performance (including a firmer suspension), making the car more suited to racing and track driving. You can find more details on the Porsche Car Configurator page. Six months after buying the car, I still hadn’t really driven it in...

2018.04.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.04.09Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Are Porsche’s Published Figures Really Accurate? Testing the Panamera with *Car Graphic*

Porsche tests its cars in the extreme heat of Death Valley The other day, I came across an article titled “The Porsche 911 GT3 Doesn’t Have a Turbo or Hybrid System Because Customers Don’t Want One.” It included this passage: The GT3 is the only car in Porsche’s current lineup without a turbocharger. Its naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six produces an impressive 520 PS (according to Preuninger, that figure was recorded in the scorching summer heat...

2018.04.09Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

How to Buy a Porsche

2018.03.23How to Buy a Porsche

Which Options Are Must-Haves When Buying a Porsche Panamera?

How the Previous and New Panamera Compare Our first Panamera arrived in February 2016: a facelifted 970 Panamera Edition in Carrara White. It had a naturally aspirated engine with wonderfully smooth acceleration, and even with its conventional steel springs, it rode beautifully. It was such a fantastic car that my husband and I thought, “There’s no way the new Panamera could top this.” In October 2017, we said goodbye to the Panamera Edition and welcomed...

2018.03.23How to Buy a Porsche