Based on the successful sports fastback, the new version once again makes a profound statement in the luxury segment with its unmistakeable design. At the same time, the Panamera Sport Turismo, with up to 550bhp, is more versatile than any other model in its class. With its large tailgate, low loading edge, increased luggage compartment volume and 4+1 seating concept, the new Panamera model offers the perfect combination of everyday usability and maximum flexibility.
From a technological and design perspective, the Sport Turismo utilises all the innovations introduced with the brand new Panamera model line launched only last year. These include the digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, pioneering assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, chassis systems such as rear axle steering, the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport) electronic roll stabilisation system and powerful powertrains.
In addition, all Panamera Sport Turismo vehicles are equipped as standard with Porsche Traction Management (PTM), an active all-wheel drive system with electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. For the S models, adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology is also supplied as standard.
Just like the coupé-style Panamera sports fastback, the Sport Turismo is characterised by its very dynamic proportions – a perfect reflection of the Porsche design DNA. The vehicle is 5049mm long, 1428mm high and 1937mm wide, while the wheelbase spans 2950mm. The silhouette is further characterised by short body overhangs and large wheels measuring up to 21-inch.
Beginning from the B-pillars where the rear doors start, the Panamera Sport Turismo features a completely unique rear design. Above the pronounced shoulder, an elongated window line and equally long roof contour lend the vehicle its striking appearance. At the rear, the roof drops away much less dramatically than the window line, resulting in prominent and distinctive D-pillars which transition into the shoulder section in a coupé-like fashion.
At the top of the vehicle, the roof extends into an adaptive spoiler. The angle of the roof spoiler is set in three stages depending on the driving situation and selected vehicle settings, and generates an additional downforce of up to 50kg on the rear axle.
Up to a speed of 170km/h, the aerodynamic guide element – a central system component of Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) – stays in its retracted position with an angle of minus seven degrees, which reduces drag and thus optimises fuel consumption. Above 170km/h, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position with an angle of plus one degree, thereby increasing driving stability and lateral dynamics.
When in the Sport and Sport Plus driving modes, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position at speeds of 90km/h upwards. PAA also provides active assistance by adapting the roof spoiler’s angle of inclination to plus 26 degrees when the panoramic sliding roof is open at a speed of 90km/h or above. In this case, the spoiler helps to minimise wind noise.
The new Sport Turismo is the first Panamera to feature three rear seats. The two outside seats take the form of individual seats, in keeping with the model line’s claim for sporty performance with maximum passenger comfort, thereby producing a 2+1 configuration at the rear. As an option, the Panamera Sport Turismo is also available in a four-seat configuration with two electrically adjustable rear individual seats.
The raised roof line of the Panamera Sport Turismo allows for easier entry and exit at the rear of the vehicle and ensures greater head clearance. The usability of the luggage compartment benefits from the wide opening tailgate, which is electrically operated as standard and has a loading edge height of just 628mm.
Measured to the upper edge of the rear seats, the 520-litre storage capacity of the Sport Turismo (425 litres in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo) betters that of the sports fastback by 20 litres. When loaded up to roof level and with the rear seats folded down, the gain amounts to around 50 litres.
The backrests of the three rear seats can be folded down together or individually (in a 40:20:40 split) and are unlocked electrically from the luggage compartment. When all of the backrests are folded down, the loading floor is virtually level. In this case, the storage volume is expanded to up to 1390 litres (1295 litres in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo).
A luggage compartment management system is available on request for the Panamera Sport Turismo. Among other things, this variable system for secure transport includes two rails integrated in the loading floor, four lashing points and a luggage compartment partition net. An optional 230-volt electrical socket can also be provided in the luggage compartment.
The new Porsche will be available with five engines that are already used in the fastback variant: 330bhp Panamera 4 Sport Turismo ($388,388 excluding COE), 462bhp Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo ($442,388 excluding COE), 440bhp Panamera 4S Sport Turismo ($563,488 excluding COE), 422bhp Panamera 4S Diesel Sport Turismo ($577,288 excluding COE) and 550bhp Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo ($728,288 excluding COE). 
Read our review of the second-generation Porsche Panamera.
