’s customer base values dearly, and this hybrid—fit with an eight-speed PDK transmission—offers plenty of both, especially in the way it can be charged. Besides the plug-in option, the 17.9 kWh battery can be charged by the operation of the V-6 engine, which can get the battery replenished to 80 percent capacity. And relying on battery power alone, the car can get up to 25 miles of range, which effectively eliminates the need for gasoline on short trips and commutes.
The electric power steering manages to provide unexpected levels of feedback, keeping you constantly in contact with the road. Furthermore, pedal travel has increased due to smaller calipers. Combined with a magnetic transducer, the line between regenerative braking and mechanical stopping power has a better contour, especially when driving more aggressively.
Along with the plug-in option for charging, the 17.9 kWh battery can be replenished by up to 80 percent with the V-6 engine. As far as hardware, the adaptive air suspension hasn’t changed on the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid for the current model year. However, a software upgrade gets the car more track-focused by stiffening up the shocks and dampers.
There is a noticeable shifting of torque towards the rear axle, especially in Sport+ mode. A rear-differential locking system has been integrated and, combined with the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, will have anyone tempted to take it on track. Although it features sumptuous leather, sporty controls and elegant finishes, the interior of the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid is more business casual than overly cushy. That aesthetic, however, is also what sets it apart from competitors like the BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. Yet this vehicle’s own unique stamp, imprinted on the high-performance automaker’s DNA, is enough to make any Porschephile proud.
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