Panamera Turismo, presented

A few days ago Porsche announced the Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid Sport Turismo. I thought, "huh."Porsche Japanwebsite, but it had not yet been introduced in the Panamera Turismo lineup. Incidentally, at this time my husband was911 GT3 Touring Package(without large wing, 6-speed MT only)I'm out of here! "He made a big fuss about it.

And when I told Mr. H of the Porsche dealer who happened to call me that day, "You got the GT3! My husband said excitedly.Yes, I learned about it on the news today, too."I heard he said, "I'm not sure. That's just like Porsche, lol.

I learned of the launch after ordering the Panamera.

The Panamera Sport Turismo was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this spring, and it is said that it will not arrive in Japan until next year. Today.The difference between the Panamera Turismo and a traditional Panamera."I will try to write about the following based on as much information as I can find out now.

I first learned of the Panamera Sport Turismo after ordering a Panamera Turbo. One day my husband told me

A Panamera wagon has been released. And I heard that it seats five people. What should we do? Should we change it with the Panamera Turbo? It's too late for that. Oh, but if they haven't decided on the production quota yet, I might be able to go for it (laughs).

I was told that there was no way I could realistically cancel...and since I didn't particularly want a wagon, it didn't mean I had to purchase a Panamera Sport Turismo.

Differences from conventional Panamera

Therefore.What is the difference between the Panamera Turismo and the Panamera?Of course, I have not test-driven the car since it has not yet arrived in Japan, but I would like to introduce some of the major differences that I have sensed in researching the information. First, the most obvious major differences between the Panamera and the Panamera Sport Turismo are

(1) Must be a 5-seater

The Panamera...Overall height: 1,423 mm, overall width: 1,937 mm, wheelbase: 2,950 mm, overall length: 5,049 mmThe car is the size of a car. In contrast, the Panamera Sport Turismo isOverall height: 1,428 mm, overall width: 1,937 mm, wheelbase: 2,950 mm, overall length: 5,049 mmThe size of the "Sport Turismo" is the same as the "Sport Turismo". The Sport Turismo has a raised roofline by only 5 mm, but the rest remains exactly the same. So as for the rear seats, theFrom the conventional two-seaters with independent seats to the newSlightly narrow seats for 3 peopleIt must feel like a change to

(2) Increased luggage space and capacity

Reviews and press releases indicate that the Sport Turismo has more trunk capacity than the Panamera.The roofline has been raised by 5 mm, giving us more room for our luggage."And. alsoThe rear seats can be folded down to provide more cargo space.They say it will be possible to load long and large luggage. I see. That means it is possible to load a snowboard board and go to the snowy mountains.

(iii) Rear design is now a wagon.

Being a sport wagon, especially when viewed from the side or back.It feels less like a luxury saloon and more like a sporty vehicle.As for the turbo, the Panamera has two wings that open, but in the case of the Sport Turismo, those wings are so small that it is hard to tell at a glance that they are wings. However, from the front, the difference from the conventional Panamera is almost unnoticeable. Incidentally, this is what it looks like from the back.

Also from the side, this is a regular Panamera...

Here is the Panamera Sport Turismo.

When you compare them, you can see the difference. So, what kind of person would buy this Panamera Sport Turismo? What kind of person would this model be perfect for? And...I thought about it a little.

Who is Sports Turismo for?

✓Anyone driving a conventional Panamera?

Many people who like the traditional Panamera and already drive a Panamera are unlikely to replace it.'Four seaters turned into five seaters!I don't think it matters too much that it is a "5-seater". If you are such a person, you must have already bought a 5-seater Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series. I dare you not to do so.People who choose the Panamera like the luxury saloon feel of the traditional PanameraI wonder what it is.

✓Anyone driving a Macan or Cayenne?

I feel that many people who drive the Macan and Cayenne like SUVs with a high ride height, so they are not likely to replace them. Also, the Macan and Cayenne are easy to drive with a high line of sight, so if you get used to that and then drive the Panamera, you will probably find it hard to drive because the car is wide for a low line of sight.

✓Anyone who has been waiting for a wagon that is ✓outside and fun to drive?

Most likely to be purchased.It has power and is fun to drive.People have been waiting for a foreign wagon.think that ...The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.Actually, my brother is a Subarist, although he's always had a Legacy wagon with a manual transmission.I still like it because the engine is horizontally opposed!"I like the shape of the wagon best!"I always say.

The most popular models of foreign wagons today areAudi RS6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Break.However, for those who felt that the handling and gas pedal work of Audi and Mercedes were a bit lacking, Porsche's launch of a wagon may be great news.

What is the price that you are interested in?

By the way, the price of the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo is 12,973,000 yen. The options cost a few million yen.... And the price of the Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid Sport Turismo, which was announced recently, is $189,450 (approx. 21.3 million yen) in the U.S., including delivery charges.

Ta, ta, ta!

As a side note, finally... why our house and why a conventional Panamera?(New Panamera Turbo)I'll tell you why I decided toThe major reason is design.The new Panamera is very cool and the design is much closer to the 911. My husband always liked the 911 and I thought the design of the 911 was very beautiful.With the Panamera becoming a wagon, theI feel it would be a waste to diminish the 911 feeling.We concluded that a conventional Panamera would be better.

Having said that, I would love to test drive the Sport Turismo when it comes to Japan!(Then my brother-in-law bought a Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo and I wrote a test drive comparison article ↓↓↓)

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