2024 Porsche Panamera now in Malaysia, features 2.9 V6, matrix LED, from RM1.3 mil
The new third-generation Porsche Panamera has now arrived in Malaysia, brought exclusively by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP). This four-door sports sedan is offered at a starting price of RM1.3 million. Let’s see what you can get for this price.
This new Panamera is powered by a 2.9-liter V6 twin-turbo petrol engine capable of producing 353PS and 500Nm of torque. This represents an increase of 23PS and 50Nm compared to its predecessor.
With this output, the 2024 Porsche Panamera can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds, with a top speed of 272km/h if given sufficient space.
In addition to being faster, braking performance has also been enhanced. Manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, this sedan is equipped with 360mm brakes with 6 pistons at the front and 330mm with 4 pistons at the rear. The electric booster in the braking system has been upgraded for better feel and precision.
The car features 19-inch rims wrapped in 265/45 tires at the front and 295/40 at the rear. The Panamera 2024 comes with a dual-chamber air suspension system with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard. This system can absorb impacts from uneven roads while ‘holding’ the car body for dynamic driving on the track. Rear-wheel steering can also be added for more precise handling.
Externally, the 2024 Porsche Panamera is equipped with matrix LED headlights with 32,000 pixels each, providing precise illumination up to 600 meters.
Inside the cabin, the Panamera has a design that Porsche describes as “balancing digital and analog control elements”. Essential controls are placed within the driver’s reach, while the gear lever is now located on the steering column.
There are two main displays on the dashboard, a 12.6-inch curved screen in front of the driver, and a 12.6-inch touch screen in the center. Additionally, there is a third 10.9-inch screen in front of the front passenger.
Technological features in the Panamera include the MyPorsche app (iOS only), Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity, massage seats, ambient lighting, Siri voice assistance, and enhanced driving assistance features.
