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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Makes its Driving Debut in Beverly Hills
When Porsche launched the Type 970, aka the Panamera saloon at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show, it received quite a lot of criticism. Though in no way did it induce the wrath of the press and the public like the Cayenne SUV did, they all agreed that its design was, if not ugly, then certainly heavy-handed. It was an issue that came up in each and every review: the Panamera was praised for its sporty ride, quality interior and ability to transport four adults and a fair amount of luggage but its exterior styling was always the sticking point.
Fast forward three years to the 2012 Paris Auto Show and the Panamera Sport Turismo concept. In sharp contrast to the production Panamera saloon, the shooting brake received universal praise for its sleek styling that, the company said, “is an outlook on a possible Porsche sports car of tomorrowâ€.
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Completely Revised Engine Range Planned For Next Porsche Panamera [updated]
The next Porsche Panamera is due to be replaced in about three years’ time by a car built on the VW Group's new MSB platform, which may be used on future Bentleys as well. However, this won’t negatively affect it in any way, because...
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Porsche Ceo Says Sport Turismo To Influence Future Models’ Design, Hints At New 'ring Record Time
Talk to most people about the current Porsche Panamera's biggest flaw, and they are very likely to point towards its exterior design. Porsche’s foray in the segment may be a fine sports saloon featuring a nicely crafted interior, but its bodywork...
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New Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept Previews Next Sedan And Shooting Brake Model
The rumors about Porsche readying a sporty-looking station wagon concept - much in the likes of the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake, for the Paris Motor Show turned out to be true as the first images of the study hit the web today. Named the Panamera...
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Porsche Panamera: Live Photos From Shanghai Auto Show
Pride of place on Porsche's stand is the new Panamera sports saloon that made its world premiere today at the Shanghai Auto Show. The five-door model that can seat up to four-passengers will compete head on with Aston Martin's forthcoming Rapide...
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Porsche Reveals Panamera Sports Sedan In Shanghai
The new Porsche Panamera made its world debut today in China a few hours ahead of the 'grand opening' of the Shanghai Auto Show on Monday, April 20, marking the growing importance of the Chinese market for Porsche and other automakers. The German...
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