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Porsche Panamera
Car and Driver rates the Panamera 9.5/10 as an Editors' Choice, saying this Porsche is a sports car trapped in a family car's body, with three high-output powertrain options, a 348-hp turbocharged V-6, a 463-hp plug-in hybrid V-6, and a 493-hp twin-turbo V-8, locking in the Panamera's position as a serious driver's car with agile cornering and a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic. MotorTrend says some of the most entertaining four-doors on the planet are made by Porsche, and the 2026 Panamera is among them, competing with the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Mercedes-AMG 4-Door Coupe, and Porsche's own electric Taycan; while some MotorTrend editors prefer the sublime Taycan for outright driving fun, the gas-powered Panamera holds appeal with a range of nearly 500 miles in some configurations, more spacious packaging, and, in GTS form, a V-8 whose engine sound was described as 'soft enough not to impede conversation.'
A sports car trapped in a family car's body
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) rates the Panamera 9.5/10 as an Editors' Choice, saying this Porsche is a sports car trapped in a family car's body, with three high-output powertrain options, a 348-hp turbocharged V-6, a 463-hp plug-in hybrid V-6, and a 493-hp twin-turbo V-8, locking in the Panamera's position as a serious driver's car with agile cornering and a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic.
Gas power with nearly 500 miles of range
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says some of the most entertaining four-doors on the planet are made by Porsche, and the 2026 Panamera is among them, competing with the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Mercedes-AMG 4-Door Coupe, and Porsche's own electric Taycan; while some MotorTrend editors prefer the sublime Taycan for outright driving fun, the gas-powered Panamera holds appeal with a range of nearly 500 miles in some configurations and more spacious packaging.
A V-8 quiet enough for conversation
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says in its review of a Panamera GTS, it found the V-8's engine sound 'soft enough not to impede conversation.'
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Porsche Panamera have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says from 348 hp up to 493 hp in the twin-turbo V-8.
How does the Panamera compare to the Porsche Taycan?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the Taycan is quicker, but the Panamera has more range and more space.
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The 2026 Porsche Panamera is built around 2.9L turbo V6, plug-in hybrid V6, or twin-turbo V8 (GTS), rated at 348–771 horsepower across its full-size luxury sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 7 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Panamera seats 4 or 5 and is a Full-size luxury sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the 2026 Panamera.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Porsche Panamera
Output spans 348 hp (base V6) to 771 hp (Turbo S E-Hybrid, the most powerful Panamera ever); E-Hybrid trims combine the V6 with a battery and electric motor, while GTS uses a distinct twin-turbo V8.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Porsche Panamera model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Porsche Panamera | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Porsche Panamera | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Porsche Panamera.
The Porsche Panamera is a mid- to full-sized luxury car (E-segment or F-segment for LWB in Europe) manufactured and marketed by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It currently spans across three generations, using a front-engine and rear- or all-wheel drive configuration. The Panamera debuted at the 13th Auto Shanghai International Automobile Show in April 2009, later launching hybrid and diesel versions in 2011.
- Reception
- Despite the differences in dimensions and design, a reviewer noted that the Panamera's driving dynamics were close to that of the 911, and it "seems to occupy the no-man's-land between really good sports sedans and proper sports cars", and so far the Panamera has won some comparison tests against other four-door performance cars on the market such as the Maserati Quattroporte and Aston Martin Rapide.
Source: Porsche Panamera (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Porsche Panamera at a glance
- Production
- 2009–present
- Assembly
- Germany: Leipzig
- Class
- Executive car (E-segment, E), Full-size luxury car (F-segment, F) (LWB)
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
- Predecessor
- Porsche 989 (concept)
Porsche Panamera generations
The Porsche Panamera has been redesigned in 2016, 2024, gaps of 7, 8 years, an average of 7.5 years between generations. The current generation (third generation, 976 Chassis G3) began in 2024.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | 970 Chassis G1 | 2009–2016 | The V8-powered Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo models were the first versions that debuted in 2009. |
| Second generation | 971 Chassis G2 | 2016–2024 | The second generation Panamera was revealed on 28 June 2016 at a special event in Berlin, Germany. |
| Third generation | 976 Chassis G3 | 2024–present | The third generation of the Panamera was officially presented on 24 November 2023, with Porsche providing details for the mid-range Panamera 4 and Turbo E-Hybrid models; details on the Turbo S E-Hybrid and GTS models are expected to be available later. |
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- September 2025, Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak. Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- July 2025, Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring. Consequence: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Porsche Panamera, most often about air bags (1).
Year by year
The Porsche Panamera across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Porsche Panamera | 21 | $3,800 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Porsche Panamera | 18–21 | $3,700–$4,300 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2024 Porsche Panamera | 21 | $3,700 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Porsche Panamera | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 15 | 2 | |
| 2022 Porsche Panamera | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera | 17–22 | $3,500–$4,550 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Porsche Panamera | 18–23 | $3,350–$4,300 | 18 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Porsche Panamera | 18–23 | $3,350–$4,300 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera | 20–24 | $3,250–$3,900 | 16 | 6 | 12 |
| 2017 Porsche Panamera | 21–24 | $3,250–$3,700 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera | 18–25 | $3,100–$4,300 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera | 18–25 | $3,100–$4,300 | 11 | 3 | 6 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Porsche Panamera, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 5 to 2 | 19.5 to 21.0 | Labels: Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera GTS; Engines: 2.9L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2024 to 2025 | 2 to 5 | 21.0 to 19.5 | first listed: 28 | Labels: Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera GTS; Engines: 2.9L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 15 to 2 | 19.5 to 21.0 | Labels: Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 ST, Panamera 4S, and 9 more; Engines: 2.9L 6-cyl, 4L 8-cyl, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | 13 to 15 | Labels: Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid, and 2 more; Engines: 2.9L 6-cyl, 4L 8-cyl | Labels: Panamera 4 E-Hybrid/Exec/ST, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid/Exec/ST, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid/Exec/ST, Panamera Turbo S/Exec/ST; Engines: 2.9L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV | ||
| 2021 to 2022 | 21 to 13 | Labels: Panamera 4 E-Hybrid/Exec/ST, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid/Exec/ST, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid/Exec/ST, Panamera Turbo S/Exec/ST | Labels: Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST, Panamera 4S e-Hybrid, and 8 more | ||
| 2020 to 2021 | 18 to 21 | 20.5 to 19.5 | 470 to 18 | Labels: Panamera 4S e-Hybrid, Panamera 4S e-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S e-Hybrid ST, Panamera Turbo S, and 2 more; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | Labels: Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Exec, Panamera Turbo ST; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; Drives: 4-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Premium Gas or Electricity |
| 2019 to 2020 | Labels: Panamera Turbo Exec | Labels: Panamera Turbo Executive | |||
| 2018 to 2019 | 16 to 18 | 22.0 to 20.5 | 465 to 470 | Labels: Panamera GTS, Panamera GTS ST | |
| 2017 to 2018 | 7 to 16 | 22.5 to 22.0 | first listed: 465 | Labels: Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST, Panamera 4 ST, and 5 more; Engines: 2.9L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium Gas or Electricity | |
| 2016 to 2017 | 11 to 7 | 21.5 to 22.5 | Labels: Panamera 4 Executive; Engines: 2.9L 6-cyl SIDI, 4L 8-cyl SIDI; Drives: 4-Wheel Drive | Labels: Panamera GTS, Panamera S, Panamera S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S, and 1 more; Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl SIDI, 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4.8L 8-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (AM-S7); Fuels: Premium and Electricity |
Buying used
What the Porsche Panamera recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | suspension (front); fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | None |
| 2025 | 2 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2024 | 2 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); back over prevention (sensing system) | None |
| 2021 | 3 | suspension (front); seat belts (rear/other); electrical system | None |
| 2020 | 1 | electrical system | None |
| 2019 | 1 | electrical system | None |
| 2018 | 6 | service brakes, hydraulic; steering (electric power assist system); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); 1 more | None |
| 2017 | 4 | steering (electric power assist system); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); electrical system | None |
| 2016 | 4 | electrical system; power train (automatic transmission); air bags (air bag/restraint control module); 1 more | None |
| 2015 | 3 | electrical system; power train (automatic transmission); exterior lighting (headlights) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 9 | 26% | 2018 (4) |
| electrical system | 9 | 26% | 2018 (3) |
| unknown or other | 7 | 20% | 2020 (2) |
| power train | 7 | 20% | 2018 (4) |
| air bags | 3 | 9% | 2015 (1) |
| service brakes | 2 | 6% | 2016 (1) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Porsche Panamera trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 348 | 368 | 4,295 | – | 21 | – |
| 4 | AWD | 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 348 | 368 | 4,374 | – | 21 | $115,550 |
| 4 E-Hybrid | AWD | 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 463 | 479 | 5,016 | – | – | $122,050 |
| 4S E-Hybrid | AWD | 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 348 | 553 | 5,068 | – | – | $133,350 |
| GTS | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 493 | 486 | 4,639 | – | – | $159,250 |
| Turbo E-Hybrid | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 670 | 685 | 5,302 | – | – | $197,950 |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 771 | 737 | 5,311 | – | – | $232,950 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Porsche Panamera model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 348–771 | 4,295–5,311 | – | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 348–771 | 4,295–5,311 | – | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 348 | 4,295–4,374 | 4,850 | 23.7 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 325–620 | 4,222–5,412 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2022 | 24 | 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 325–550 | 4,222–5,390 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2021 | 21 | 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 325–550 | 4,222–5,390 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2020 | 21 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) +2 | 330–550 | 4,157–5,390 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2019 | 18 | 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) +2 | 330–550 | 4,001–5,313 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2018 | 16 | 3.0-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) +2 | 330–550 | 4,001–5,313 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–23.7 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3.0-liter V6 (Hybrid, Turbo) / 3.0-liter V6 (Turbo) / 2.9-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 330–550 | 4,001–4,960 | 4,850–7,716 | 23.7 |
| 2016 | 13 | V6, Hybrid, Sprchrg 3.0L / 3.6-liter V6 / 3.0-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) +2 | 310–570 | 3,902–4,619 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–26.4 |
| 2015 | 11 | V6, Hybrid, Sprchrg 3.0L / 3.6-liter V6 / 3.0-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) +2 | 310–570 | 3,902–4,619 | 4,850–7,716 | 21.1–26.4 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Porsche Panamera.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | – | – | 118 lb-ft | – | CR2032 |
| 2015 | – | – | 118 lb-ft | – | CR2032 |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Porsche Panamera: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2018 Porsche Panamera : 6 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and steering.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | suspension, fuel system |
| 2025 | 2 | not available | fuel system, backup camera |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | fuel system, backup camera |
| 2023 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | seat belts, suspension, electrical system |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | electrical system |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2018 | 6 | 12 | electrical system, steering, brakes |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | electrical system, steering |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | powertrain, airbags, electrical system, exterior lighting |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 | powertrain, electrical system, exterior lighting |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Porsche Panamera model year 2025 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Porsche Panamera?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2018 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Porsche Panamera model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2018 Porsche Panamera has 6 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, steering, brakes. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Porsche Panamera by model year?
2026: suspension, fuel system. 2025: fuel system, backup camera. 2024: fuel system, backup camera. 2021: seat belts, suspension, electrical system. 2020: electrical system. 2019: electrical system.
Q04Why do some Porsche Panamera model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Porsche Panamera model year 2025 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Transmission and drivetrain, Climate and electrical, Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering, Engine and cooling.
2018 Porsche Panamera owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Brakes, tires and steering.
Compared with
Models this Porsche Panamera is most often compared with.
Nearest Porsche models
Other Porsche models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Panamera come in?
The 2026 Porsche Panamera (full-size luxury sedan) comes in 7 trims: Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.
Q02What are the 2026 Panamera trims?
The 2026 Porsche Panamera trims are Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, listed from the entry Panamera up to the top Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Panamera use?
The 2026 Porsche Panamera is built around 2.9L turbo V6, plug-in hybrid V6, or twin-turbo V8 (GTS), rated at 348–771 horsepower across its full-size luxury sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Panamera have?
The 2026 Porsche Panamera is rated at 348–771 horsepower (2.9L turbo V6, plug-in hybrid V6, or twin-turbo V8 (GTS)).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Panamera?
The 2026 Porsche Panamera is offered with RWD / AWD.