The 2017 onwards Porsche Panamera 971 is an interesting choice of executive car which in many ways sits in its own niche. Far more accessible than a Bentley Flying Spur, yet promising a sporty bent on the driving experience in true Porsche tradition.
When looking at a used Panamera, the options fitted can in many ways transform the level of usability and luxury throughout the vehicle. In this article, we will explore the desirable and important options and talk further about the Panamera as a used car proposition in general.
Rear Wheel Steering
The Panamera is a long saloon which does lack complete visibil
Surround View
360 Cameras are really a must when maneuvering such a large vehicle, especially in narrow British car parks. The system looks great on the 12.3 inch central screen, however it can sometimes struggle to resolve edges (not useful when passing through narrow spaces) and seems to be negatively affected by rain collecting on the lenses. With that being said, I personally would not consider a Panamera without this option
Adaptive Cruise Control
Porsches attitude to standard equipment was quite bizarre in my opinion when provisioning the Panamera, an example being that as standard the car has no driver assistance features. Poor show when far earlier basic Mercedes’ had an inbuilt collision detection feature and even the 2014 Macan had lane assist as standard. Although I have less than total faith in these systems, they can be a useful layer of protection.
Extended Leather Interior
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