Porsche Panamera Turbo review: Keeping combustion alive
MINIMALIST MOVES
Further signs of the “less is more” theme include replacing the traditional gearshift lever with a toggle, and the switch from three-chamber air suspension to Porsche Active Ride, which only uses a single chamber. This, Porsche says, is as good or even better than before, thanks to the integrated active damper technology.The new suspension also eliminates the need for anti-roll bars. The new dampers use an electric hydraulic pump that selectively and rapidly increases or decreases pressure in each damper to resist roll and body movement.As a result, the Panamera feels flat while cornering, with nary a hint of roll even when pushed hard. And since there are no anti-roll bars, you don’t have to deal with the harshness that comes with them.The Turbo E-Hybrid is the range-topping model of the Panamera family. It is impressive and well-sorted, with a suppleness that competes with luxury saloons. The Panamera Turbo’s ability to remain on an even keel even when driven over undulating roads makes it a superb grand tourer that remains fun to drive hard.Now, Porsche’s trick suspension is not entirely new as Citroen has attempted it before. But while Citroen uses incompressible hydraulics, Porsche utilises air suspension as the primary spring, and is thus able to offer a smoother ride over harsh surfaces such as road joints.
ELECTRIFIED TURBO
In Europe, sales of new, pure ICE cars are expected to end in 2035. But Porsche is hoping that models like the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid - a plug-in hybrid - will still be around after that.Powering this flagship Panamera is a twin-turbocharged 4-litre V...
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