2012 Porsche Panamera review
Porsche Panamera highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 23 highway, 18 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Porsche Panamera?
- The Panamera is available in a new trim called the Turbo S.
- Panamera trims have been upgraded with Full Leather Interior and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
- Blind Spot Monitor and Rear A/C Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Porsche Panamera an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Porsche Panamera 42nd out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Adjustable Suspension
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear A/C Seat(s)
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
300
Torque (ft-lbs)
295
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
21.1
Wheelbase
115"
Overall length
195.7"
Width
83.2"
Height
55.8"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 33.3"
Head room
F 38"/R 38.2"
Front tires
245/50R18
Rear tires
275/45R18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Porsche Panamera FAQ
The 2012 Porsche Panamera is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 4: 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- 4S: 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- S: 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Turbo: 15 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Turbo S: 15 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Porsche Panamera received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Porsche Panamera as 41 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
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