Pricing for the new Panamera starts from RM1,026,735 with SST exemption.
The car had its local virtual premiere last night.
The core features of the sports car has been enhanced even further, and covers an even wider spectrum, linking the performance of a sports car with the comfort of an exclusive saloon. Noticeable improvements have been made to driving comfort and cornering stability by optimising all the chassis systems.
The new Panamera now comes with the previously optional Sport Design front end with striking air intake grilles, larger side air intakes with adapted single-bar front light layout.
The revamped light strip at the rear runs seamlessly over the luggage compartment lid with an adapted contour. It provides a continuous and flowing connection between the two newly designed LED tail light clusters in line with the Porsche brand identity.
For the first time, sports tyres are available for the four-door, four seater sports car for sporty driving on the road. They have been specially designed for the Panamera with softer rubber mixtures and optimised profile to enhance lateral performance.
The Panamera is also equipped with Porsche Connect for the first time in Malaysia, offering an expanded suite of intelligent services and apps that connect car to owner via a smartphone.
The sporty ambience is echoed in the interior of the new Panamera.
The cabin now has a flatter dashboard, an ascending centre console, a new analogue counter in the centre of the instrument cluster and a newly desiged multi-function sports steering wheel with paddle shifters.
Derived from the 911 Carrera models, the new steering wheel is driver focused and allows the driver quick access to key functions of the car. With visual cut-outs, the steering wheel evokes the lightweight steering wheels found in racing cars.
Front row gets comfort seats with 8-way electric adjustment.
The Panamera offers an extensive range of innovative light and assistance systems, such as the now standard Lane Keeping Assist with road sign recognition as well as Night Vision Assist, Lane Change Assist, LED matrix headlights including PDLS Plus, Park Assist including Surround View and head-up display.
Featuring the familiar 2.9 litre V6 biturbo engine, the new Panamera generates an output of 243 kW (330 PS) and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, accelerating from 0 to 100kph in 5.4 seconds. Top speed is 270kph, allowing a combined experience of sitting in an exclusive saloon and a sports car for four.
The coasting function of the eight-speed PDK which is activated in normal driving mode and already part of predecessor models, have also been improved, further enhancing driving comfort and efficiency.
The adaptive shock absorbers, electronic roll stabilisation, steering system and revamped engine and axle mounts have all been optimised, with the objective to make the middle ground between sporty driving and comfort as expansive as possible.
Equipped with six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at the front, and four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed brake calipers at the rear, with single-piece brake calipers enclosed, the brake system in the new Panamera is lighter yet highly resistant to deformation. The pedal travel is tight, the pressure point precise and the braking distance short.
An improved tyre generation is used for the new Panamera. The new 20 and 21-inch tyres increase the bandwidth between comfort and sportiness while simultaneously offering a lower rolling resistance.
Three new 20 and 21-inch wheels have been added to the wheel range, so that a total of 10 different designs are now available, including the Exclusive Design 21-inch alloy wheels.
Facelifted Porsche Panamera Specifications (pdf)
