If you ask any car enthusiast or auto journalist what they think the top trends in the automotive industry currently are, most will undoubtedly respond by mentioning the growth of the hybrid and electric vehicle market. This trend can be seen across the car market. From budget brands like Nissan to luxury cars from BMW, brands across the price and buyer spectrum are adopting electrification in their lineups.
One brand with the most successful electric and hybrid lineup is Porsche. From exclusively electric models such as the Taycan to hybrid iterations of popular models, the Stuttgart automaker has made its mark in the sustainable sport-luxury car market. For 2022, Porsche has included no less than three separate hybrid model options in its luxury Panamera sedan lineup. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 4S E-Hybrid, and Turbo S E-Hybrid are all fantastic options, each uniquely tuned and configured to match the needs of different buyer niches within the hybrid market.
The 4 E-Hybrid serves as the comfortable, entry-level trim in the Panamera Hybrid lineup. With 455 horsepower and a 4.2 second 0-60 mph run, it is no slouch, able to outrace a large portion of sports cars while also delivering enhanced efficiency.
The next model, the 4S E-Hybrid, offers a stronger performance bent. It is up on horsepower (increased to 552) and has a quicker 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. Additionally, a 185 mph top track speed puts it in league with some of the fastest cars on the road today.
The top model, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, is an impressive feat of German engineering, competing with the finest hypercars on the market. Its monstrously power twin-turbo V8 engine is mated to an electric motor to produce a whopping 690 combined horsepower with 641 lb-ft of torque. This power delivery allows the sedan to achieve a 3.0 second 0-60 time, and a 196 mph top track speed.
Hybrid cars once used to be the domain of customers solely focused on economy, and willing to accept weaker performance. With these Panamera Hybrid models, Porsche is proving that electrified cars can compete with and beat the finest traditionally powered cars on the market.