2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Review

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S marks the beginning of a new chapter in Porsche's smart performance and the continued success of the four-door Gran Turismo. Without giving up its dynamic and elegant sports driving trip for four passengers, the new Porsche Panamera Hybrid S combines a total power of 380 hp (kW 279) with CO2 emissions of just 159 g / km, making a ratio of CV yield of 2.39 g / CO2, which is unbeaten in the British car market.

Apart from 0-62 mph in 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, the Porsche Panamera returns fuel economy of 30.4mpg combined S hybrid. These statistical position of the Porsche Panamera Hybrid S offers impressive levels of efficiency through a combination of smart engineering solutions under the skin and the use of tires with low rolling resistance Michelin specially developed.

The range in pure electric mode is approximately 1.25 miles of driving in this mode, up to 53 km / h, depending on road and traffic conditions. Porsche Hybrid Drive is the only system in the world, able to exploit reserves increased consumption due to the "veil" function. During the phases where no power is required of the combustion engine, means "veil" to turn off the engine and disconnect the gear system with speeds up to 103 mph (Hybrid Cayenne S 97 mph).

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S is powered by the same engine combination that has already proven in the Cayenne S Hybrid, a model that already accounts for one fifth of sales in Britain a Cayenne. The main propulsion is provided by a supercharged V6 engine with three-liter 333 hp (245 kW), driven by 47 HP (34 kW) electric motor. Both power units are capable of driving the hybrid Panamera S either alone or in combination. The electric motor also functions as a starter and a generator. In collaboration with the separation of the clutch, compact hybrid module formed located between the combustion engine and transmission.

The electric motor is connected to a nickel metal hydride (NiMH), where the electrical energy recovered during braking is stored and conduct. Power transmission is ensured by the familiar eight-speed Tiptronic S, with a wide distribution of reports that are already mounted on the Cayenne.

Each Panamera is a high standard of functionality, such as leather seats, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, tire pressure monitoring, auto-dimming mirrors, Porsche Communication Management, with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, cruise control and a three-year warranty. Porsche Panamera Hybrid S is also adaptive air suspension as standard, as well as innovative displays - already seen in the Cayenne Hybrid - which provides the driver with all the important information on employment of the hybrid vehicle specific vehicle.

With the introduction of new hybrid Panamera will now consist of six different models with a choice between two and four wheel drive and four engines. This diversity reflects the changing preferences of customers and sales success of the Porsche Panamera is already confirmed. About 15 months after sales began, about 30,000 cars are delivered worldwide, including more than 1000 have been in Britain.

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S goes on sale in the United Kingdom in June 2011, prices from £ 86,146. Low emissions of 159 g / km of CO2 emissions is particularly important to car buyers and fleet, because it is located under the Company's Allowance to write on the eve of 160g/km. This means that the purchase of the company, the price can be reduced by a tax of 20% per annum.

Equipped with all the Panamera is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking (VTS), a set of sophisticated vehicle safety approved Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will be able to explore the potential of your new car, to participate in a free course Porsche experience at Silverstone.