In its first generation, it’s safe to say the Panamera incorporated some interesting design language. When the second generation was revealed in 2016, all these issues were addressed perfectly. They enhanced the design to such a level where the first generation looked almost unrecognisable in comparison. At the tail end of 2023, the covers were removed from the third generation of the Panamera. 

In true Porsche style, minimal changes have been made to the styling but there are enough to signify that it is something new. At the front, you can find an additional air intake above the number plate holder. The window line has also been redesigned to help highlight the rear haunches of the Panamera, although the long-roof Sport Turismo estate will not be returning, owing to slow sales. Over and above styling changes, Porsche focussed on developing mechanical and technological advancements over the previous model. 

The biggest development is dual-chamber two-valve air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) which comes standard. This system provides a smoother ride over bumps while also providing more body stability when you want to use your Panamera like a Porsche. However, if you decide to opt for a plug-in hybrid Panamera, you can tick the option for Porsche Active Ride. This system, according to Porsche, has the ability to absorb bumps almost completely. Alongside enhanced comfort, it also helps keep the body flat for when you are going on a spirited drive. Another piece of comfort trickery of the Active Ride suspension is when the car is stationary and the doors are opened, the body is lifted for a comfortable entry or exit height.  

Some extra convenience is found in the standard-fit Matrix LED headlights which have a range of 600 metres. Working with the new headlights, Porsche have overhauled assistance systems and introduced the active speed assistant, which works with traffic sign recognition. When this is active, the car won’t automatically drive faster than the speed limit. 

Moving to the interior of the latest Panamera, Porsche has gone all-in on screens. You now have a curved digital drivers display and an enhanced infotainment system and the option for a passenger display, which we first saw on the Taycan. With the enhanced infotainment, you can now control functions such as air conditioning, seat massages and ambient lighting through Apple CarPlay or with Siri. Buyers of the latest generation of the Panamera can finally begin to say goodbye to having to go through submenus to adjust what you want.