The base Panamera is a RWD and doesn’t have a hybrid powertrain like its siblings and sports the same 2.9L V6 twin-turbo petrol engine of the outgoing model but it’s been retuned and now produces 260kW of power and 500Nm of torque – both figures are up from the previous model.

All other models have an AWD.

The 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid Turbo models have a hybrid powertrain that combines a 2.9L V6 twin-turbo petrol engine with an electric motor. However, outputs differ with the 4 E-Hybrid producing 346kW/650Nm and the 4S E-Hybrid Turbo producing 400kW/750Nm.

The E-Hybrid model has a new hybrid powertrain that combines a 4.0L V8 twin-turbo petrol engine with an electric motor. Together they produce a whopping power output of 500kW and 930Nm of torque.

All models feature an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The third-generation Panamera cabin is sumptuously styled with a dashboard that features upgraded technology screens that create an almost cinematic experience. The dual sunroofs against the black headliner create an open-air feel when open and make the cabin feel large. High-end materials are standard but the available trims, accents and upholstery means that the Panamera is highly customisable.

Standard accessories for the Panamera include HD-Matrix LED headlights, four-point DRLs, ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, dual sunroof, upgraded 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system, new 12.65-inch digital instrument panel, wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, and built-in satellite navigation.

Comfort items include 14-way powered front seats with heating/ cooling, as well as, three-position memory functions. There is also a powered tailgate, front/rear parking sensors, 360-degree view camera system, and soft-close doors with a 'door brake' function.

Other technology includes a total of four USB-C ports, three 12-volt ports, a wireless charging pad, digital radio, Porsche app and over the air updates.

A tyre pressure monitoring system with a compressor and repair kit also come standard.

The Panamera has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.1-seconds but that lowers to 4.8-seconds with the Sport Chrono Package and a top speed of 272km/h,

The 4 E-Hybrid, 4S E-Hybrid Turbo, and E-Hybrid have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.1-, 3.7-, and 3.2-seconds, respectively, and all have the Sport Chrono Package as standard.

The top speeds for the 4 E-Hybrid, 4S E-Hybrid Turbo, and E-Hybrid models sit at 280km/h, 290km/h, and 315km/h, respectively.

The Porsche Panamera is offered in a four-seat configurement (2/2) with the option of being a 4 + 1 seater for additional cost.

There is a range of upholsteries available but the base upholstery is black leather.

The base Panamera model has an official combined fuel cycle figure of 9.5L/100km and coupled with its 90L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 947km.

The 4 E-Hybrid model's combined fuel consumption cycle figure (when electric motor is in use) is 1.0 - 1.4L/100 km (WLTP) but it increases to 9.2 - 10.3L/100km (WLTP) when the electric battery is spent. The combined electric power consumption is between 25.4 - 27.6kWh/100 km (WLTP) and the purely electric driving range of the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is 96km (WLTP).

The 4S E-Hybrid Turbo model's combined fuel consumption cycle figure (when electric motor is in use) is 1.1 – 1.4L/100 km (WLTP) but it increases to 9.3 - 10.4L/100km (WLTP) when the electric battery is spent. The combined electric power consumption is between 26.0 - 28.6kWh/100 km (WLTP).

The E-Hybrid model's combined fuel consumption cycle figure (when electric motor is in use) is 2.0L/100 km (WLTP) but it increases to 9.2 - 11.7L/100km (WLTP) when the electric battery is spent. The combined electric power consumption is between 25.4 - 29.9kWh/100 km (WLTP).

All hybrid models have an 80L fuel tank and the theoretical driving range sits between 683km and 776km.

Porsche recommends a minimum 98 RON unleaded petrol to be used for all models.