Porsche to announce two new variants of the Panamera at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Porsche is expected to announce two new variants of its second-generation 2017 Panamera sport sedan range at the Los Angeles Auto Show. According to reports, the new variants will include a new base model Panamera along with a long-wheelbase Panamera 4 Executive version. The new variants will join the Panamera 4S and 4 E-Hybrid which are expected to launch in January 2017. [caption id=“attachment_347842” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  CEO Oliver Blume with the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 2016, Porsche AG[/caption] The new basic variant will come in a rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) options. It will be powered by a new turbocharged, 2.9-liter V-6 engine that generates 330 bhp mated with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. According to the company, the rear-wheel drive variant is accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 264 kmph. [caption id=“attachment_347847” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 2016, Porsche AG. Image: Porsche.[/caption] As for the long-wheelbase Panamera 4 Executive, it comes with 5.9 inches of extra rear legroom and will come with an all-wheel drive option. The long-wheelbase Executive versions will be offered as Panamera 4 Executive (330 bhp); Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive (462 bhp); Panamera 4S Executive (440 bhp); and Panamera Turbo Executive (550 bhp). [caption id=“attachment_347846” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 2016, Porsche AG. Image: Porsche.[/caption] The Executive variant has comes with a panorama roof, heated electronically-adjustable front and rear seats and adaptive air suspension with an electronically controlled damper system. The Panamera 4S Executive and Panamera Turbo Executive add more standard features including rear-axle steering and what Porsche calls soft-close doors. The Panamera Turbo Executive offers standard 4-zone climate control, LED headlights featuring Porsche’s Dynamic Light System, and ambient interior lighting. [caption id=“attachment_347848” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”]  Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 2016, Porsche AG. Image: Porsche.[/caption] All the 2017 Panamera Executive models will feature an optional large rear center console, and the latest generation of Porsche’s rear-entertainment system. There will be two 10.1-inch displays in the backrests of the front seats that can be detached for more functionality or just be used as tablets.