The 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Detailed Review: Luxury in a Hurry

Yeah, I’m surprised too! This is a plug-in hybrid with 30 or so miles of electric only range that also keeps up with a Ferrari Enzo! Porsche’s four-door fastback has proper sports sedan moves and legit green car street cred. It’s a vehicle that paves a nice and smooth path for enthusiasts to transition to cars of the future. Don’t believe me? Watch my video and discover for yourself.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
2:08 Walkaround
5:20 Cargo room
5:58 Rear seat comfort and features
7:42 Front seat comfort and features
10:22 Drive review – Overview
10:47 Drive review – Powertrain
12:07 Drive review – Acceleration
13:37 Drive review – Drive modes/Hybrid
14:11 Drive review – Ride and handling
16:40 Drive review – Luxury
17:23 Drive review – Conclusion

Specifications:
2021 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
Base price: $114,650
Price as tested: $135,510

Powertrain: twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V-6 plug-in hybrid
Engine Power: 443 horsepower between 5750-6600 rpm
Electric Motor Power: 134 horsepower
Total System Power: 552 hp
Engine Torque: 405 lb-ft of torque between 1900-5750 rpm
Electric Motor Torque:295 lb-ft of torque
Total System Torque: 553 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: 8-spd dual-clutch transmission
Drive: all-wheel-drive
Battery: 17.9 KWh lithium-ion

Fuel Economy
Combined EV + Gas 50 mpge
Combined 22 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 198.8 inches
Width: 78.2 inches (w/mirrors folded)
Height: 56.0 inches
Wheelbase: 116.1 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 5004 lbs
Interior volume: 98 cu ft (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Cargo volume (seats up/folded): 14/44 cu ft (according to Porsche)

Calculated weight to power: 9.1 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds (w/sport chrono package)
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 185 mph
Government classified size: Large car

Options: Premium package, $6640; PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) Sport (incl PTV+), $5010; Sport exhaust system (incl. tailpipes in black), $3860; rear axle steering (incl. power steering plus), $1650; Surround view, $920; 7.2kW on board charger, $840; Gentian Blue metallic paint, $840; Heated GT Sport steering wheel, $590; Window trim in high-gloss, $420; Smoking package, $90;

Recorded
18th of October 2021

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/