AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 PHEV
Horsepower
462 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
0–60 mph
4.2 sec
Top speed
172 mph
Drivetrain
AWD
Seats
5
Combined MPG
24 mpg (21 city / 27 hwy)
Range
385 miles
MSRP
$127,200
Body style
Luxury
The verdict
What's good
Electric motor fills in low-rpm V6 lag for a seamless, wave-of-torque pull
28-mile EV range covers typical city days entirely silent and fuel-free
AWD traction via electric rear motor adds genuine winter grip beyond most rivals
Hybrid system's energy recovery under braking noticeably extends fuel range on long trips
What's not
Battery pack raises floor, reducing rear legroom slightly versus standard Panamera
PHEV complexity means higher servicing bills if battery or inverter needs attention
Short electric range delivers limited efficiency gains for mainly highway drivers
Heavy overall weight slightly blunts the handling sharpness the standard Panamera is praised for
The engine
3.0L V6 PHEV
3.0L V6 Plug-in Hybrid
Porsche pairs its 3.0 turbo V6 with an electric motor and battery for near-silent electric running around town and a strong combined punch when both power sources fire together.
Porsche's E-Hybrid system is a direct technological descendant of the 918 Spyder hypercar's powertrain, bringing motorsport-bred hybrid know-how to the Cayenne and Panamera.
The hybrid tech traces back to the Le Mans-winning 919 and the 918 Spyder hypercar.
It can run several miles on electricity alone, then add a boost when you floor it.
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The six sub-scores behind the 85 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value