The Porsche Panamera is a medium or large luxury car produced since 2009. The model name Panamera, like its relative Carrera, is inspired by the "Carrera Panamericana" race name.

This model is unusual for the Porsche brand. Being a full-sized, four-seat, four-door luxury hatchback weighing almost 1800 kg, with front-mounted engines, the Panamera contradicts the company's characteristic lightweight, two-door sports cars with rear-mounted engines. Although the Panamera's shape and profile resemble the 911 to some extent, the 911 is a tight, performance-oriented car, while the Panamera is an exceptionally spacious, technologically advanced and luxury-oriented model.

So far, two Panamera generations have been released, each with one facelift. The third Panamera generation is expected to debut in 2024.

There are several modifications of Panamera, including the base models: Panamera and Panamera 4, as well as the Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo models with V8 engines. Externally, these models are almost identical. Their front and rear lights resemble those of the Cayenne, while the profile resembles an elongated 911 or the 989 concept car. The front wings feature two ventilation slots that allow air to be extracted from the wheel arches, reducing the effect of lift at the front. At the rear, an adjustable spoiler is mounted on the boot lid, which automatically deploys when travelling at speeds over 120 km/h.

Inside, there are four seats with a large central console that separates the driver from the other passengers. There is ample space in the back for adults, and as it is a hatchback, there is plenty of room for luggage. The instrument panel is typical of Porsche, with round dials and a central tachometer.

The V6 engine in the Panamera and Panamera 4 models is based on the V8 engine, retaining many of the V8 technologies, such as direct fuel injection, variable valve lift (VarioCam Plus), water cooling with thermal management, and more. The Panamera Turbo version features active aerodynamics with a multi-stage adjustable rear spoiler, and additional Sports Chrono packages include a Sport Plus mode with stiffer shock absorbers, air springs, and a 25 mm lower ride height.

In 2011, the Porsche Panamera lineup was expanded to include Panamera S Hybrid, Diesel, Turbo S, and GTS variants.

The second generation Porsche Panamera has already established a strong reputation. This model has fixed the mistakes of the previous generation and is now more beautiful and modern.

The second-generation Panamera is 35mm longer, 5mm wider, and 5mm higher than the first generation, with a 30mm longer wheelbase. The designers tried to create a short engine hood and moved part of the engine under the front windshield. The rear and taillights of this model resemble the 911 model.

Inside the new Panamera, the layout of the instrument panel has been redesigned, and touch-sensitive surfaces have replaced the buttons in the previous generation. Instead of analog gauges, there are two seven-inch screens and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with online navigation, Apple CarPlay integration, and an updated voice control system. An analog tachometer is still located in the center of the instrument panel as a tribute to the Porsche 356 model. As befits a luxury car, the interior quality is excellent - almost every surface is covered in leather or another high-quality material.

Under the hood, there is a new range of engines. 2.9L and 3.0L V6 gasoline engines, 4.0L V8 gasoline and diesel engines, and 2.9L or 4.0L hybrid options are available. All models, even the base version, have a four-wheel drive system.