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Feb 16, 2011 | 08:42 AM

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Panamera S Hybrid

So what do you GS450H gurus make of the Panamera S hybrid? The 0-60 seems a bit slow given the other stats.

http://www.insideline.com/porsche/pa...auto-show.html

Feb 16, 2011 | 08:51 AM

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While I applaud Porsche for offering it, it starts at 95k! MPG hasn't been officially announced.

http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/pa...mera-s-hybrid/

A 4S is also 95k with less MPG and more performance.

That the other issue I have with the Cayenne hybrid, it starts at 67k.

On the other hand the LS 600hL is 120k now.

There is a market for it clearly but I need to see some real figures before I can judge this car.

Feb 16, 2011 | 10:22 AM

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When I read the estimated figures, it only underscores what good value the GS450h is. I don't consider the Panamera a competitor of the LS600hL. The latter is a car you want to be driven in. The Panamera is not as spacious in the back as a lwb LS or S-class.

Feb 16, 2011 | 12:10 PM

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if you get panamera, you get it for the badge and the cool factor. much less on the sensible side

Feb 16, 2011 | 12:13 PM

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if you get panamera, you get it for the badge and the cool factor. much less on the sensible side

And the cornering ability. The Panamera S can handle more Gs in the corners than any other sports sedan I know.

Sep 6, 2012 | 06:47 AM

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@ Rominl- Drive a Pan and you will see the engineering goes much deeper then the badge. That car is simply amazing. A pretty large group of us were invited to drive one a week before they were released. Everyone there was floored and many of them were professionals in the industry for many years. We couldn't believe that a car of that size could be thrown into a corner at speed and not only maintain the line but also keep its composure. It was always willing to go faster. You quickly forget your in a coupe/sedan. I'm not crazy about the style of the car, it's simply OK. Like most Porsche's, it looks better in person then pictures. However, the build quality is very impressive. The ride and creature comforts of that car is simply outstanding.
Ill put it this way, the M5 is in the same price range, has more power and is a blast to drive at speed - But I feel the Pan is better.

OP- The Pan S gets 24MPG and has 400hp. This Hybrid will weigh more and produce slightly less power but is claiming to get approx 48 MPG. That's a big deal! 48MPG matches 100Hp Prius. This is a 380Hp Porsche that will outperform a prius in every-way. And when it comes to quick luxury hybrids, who's matching those stats? This is a big deal. IMO

Sep 12, 2012 | 10:48 AM

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OP- The Pan S gets 24MPG and has 400hp. This Hybrid will weigh more and produce slightly less power but is claiming to get approx 48 MPG. That's a big deal! 48MPG matches 100Hp Prius. This is a 380Hp Porsche that will outperform a prius in every-way. And when it comes to quick luxury hybrids, who's matching those stats? This is a big deal. IMO

Sounds great . . . . . . .but 100K!