2027 Porsche PanameraPorscheHighly customizableExcellent ride and handlingContinent-crushing rangeNot as quick as TaycanHighway assistance could be betterGets expensive with optionsNeed more doors and passenger space than the Porsche 911 has to offer but still want sports car excitement? Consider the 2027 Porsche Panamera. This executive fastback has lust-worthy performance without sacrificing any daily usability.Updates are slight for this year, but the 2027 Porsche Panamera is more than equipped to handle midsize luxury rivals like the Audi E-Tron GT, Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door, and Lucid Air.What's NewPCM software updated to the latest version with themes, Navigation Plus with cloud-based route planning, Dolby Atmos compatibility with Apple CarPlay, and CarPlay/Android Auto integration in the instrument clusterAdvertisementAdvertisementStandard magnetic wireless phone charger with 25-watt output replaces 15-watt wireless chargerHVAC haptic control panel no longer moves when controls are pressedWhat We ThinkNow more than ever, the market for sporty four-door cars is shrinking as consumers with coin splurge on outrageously powerful SUVs. However, there are still choices for the discerning buyer who wants a low-slung midsize luxury fastback.The 2027 Porsche Panamera has found its niche as the last remaining gas-powered model in the segment. Not only has the Panamera become a rare bird, it does its job well regardless of which one of its many variants you choose.AdvertisementAdvertisementWe tested the base model during our 2025 Car of the Year competition and found ourselves swooning over the fastback's excellent ride, tremendous brakes, and polished infotainment system.The Panamera 4S E-Hybrid joined us during the following year's Car of the Year showdown, offering similar delights as the base model. Its hybrid powertrains are tuned well, and handling is still delightful. Interior quiet is befitting of a high-end luxury car.Then there's the higher-performance end of the 2027 Panamera range. The Panamera GTS does the GTS badge proud with a sweet-sounding and potent V-8 engine accompanied by exquisite handling. The Turbo S E-Hybrid is fast enough to give supercars a run for their money.The Panamera isn't without issue, though. The cruise control is one of the less intuitive systems on the market, and we've found fault in our test cars' lane keep assist. Hybrid models are held back by the extra weight added by the battery and motor. In typical Porsche fashion, it gets expensive quickly as you move up the model range and add personalization.AdvertisementAdvertisementPerhaps the biggest reason to not buy a Panamera is the all-electric Taycan, which fulfills a similar purpose as its gas-powered sibling while delivering even quicker acceleration without sacrificing Porsche driving feel in the name of electrification.That said, the Panamera has the Taycan beat in terms of passenger space and driving range, so we won't fault you for sticking with Porsche's gas-powered wunderkind.Top-Ranked Competitors:Porsche TaycanAudi E-Tron GTMercedes-AMG GT 4-DoorLucid AirMotorTrend TestedAll 2027 Porsche Panamera models use an eight-speed automatic transmission mated to either a twin-turbocharged V-6 or a twin-turbo V-8. The base model is standard with RWD; all other Panamera variants are equipped with AWD.Panamera, Panamera 4Engine: 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6Horsepower/Torque: 348 hp/368 lb-ftEfficiency (city/highway): 18/25 mpg*Acceleration (0–60 mph): 4.7 seconds (Panamera 4 mfr est)Panamera 4 E-HybridEngine: 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 plug-in hybridHorsepower/Torque: 463 hp/479 lb-ftAcceleration (0–60 mph): 3.9 seconds (mfr est)Panamera 4S E-HybridEngine: 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 plug-in hybridHorsepower/Torque: 536 hp/553 lb-ftAcceleration (0–60 mph): 3.5 seconds (mfr est)Panamera GTSEngine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8Horsepower/Torque: 493 hp/486 lb-ftAcceleration (0–60 mph): 3.6 seconds (mfr est)Panamera Turbo E-HybridEngine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 plug-in hybridHorsepower/Torque: 670 hp/685 lb-ftAcceleration (0–60 mph): 3.0 seconds (mfr est)Panamera Turbo S E-HybridEngine: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 plug-in hybridHorsepower/Torque: 771 hp/737 lb-ftAcceleration (0–60 mph): 2.8 seconds (mfr est)AdvertisementAdvertisement*2026 EPA-rated fuel economySafety FeaturesOnce notorious for underequipping its models and reserving desirable features for the options list, Porsche now offers the Panamera with more than just the basic active safety technology.Standard FeaturesAll 2027 Porsche Panamera models come standard with front and rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, exit warning, lane keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, and driver attention monitoring. However, conventional cruise control is still the default on this six-figure fastback.Available FeaturesPorsche offers multiple driver assistance features as options. A 360-degree camera and automated parking assistance are available. You can also tick a box for Remote ParkAssist, which allows you to park your Porsche while standing outside the vehicle. Highway driving assistance comes in the form of Porsche InnoDrive. Finally, the 2027 Porsche Panamera can be had with night vision assistance.Cargo Space and Interior RoomThe 2027 Porsche Panamera's fastback body style is conducive to hauling cargo beneath the midsize luxury car's hatch. However, gas-only models have more storage space than the hybrid variants.AdvertisementAdvertisementCargo Space (standard/max)Panamera, Panamera 4: 17.4/46.9 cubic feetPanamera GTS: 16.9/46.3 cubic feetPanamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid: 15.2/44.6 cubic feetPanamera Turbo E-Hybrid/Turbo S E-Hybrid: 14.9/44.3 cubic feetTechnologyInfotainmentEvery 2027 Porsche Panamera comes standard with dual displays. The driver screen measures 12.6 inches, and the infotainment touchscreen is 12.3 inches. All models have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.In keeping with modern luxury trends, the Panamera can be equipped with a 10.9-inch passenger-side display. For 2027, the infotainment system has been updated with the latest software to match the all-electric Taycan. Porsche equips a new magnetic wireless phone charger rated at 25 watts. There are also twin USB-C ports for the first and second rows.Sound SystemA 10-speaker sound system is standard on the 2027 Porsche Panamera. A 14-speaker Bose sound system is available as the midlevel upgrade, and a 21-speaker setup from Burmester is offered as the top-end upgrade.Available UpgradesPorsche doesn't offer a single flagship like some automakers, but the Panamera can be equipped with extravagant upgrades. The interior can be decked out with heated and ventilated seats in both rows, four-zone climate control, a head-up display, and 10.1-inch displays for the second row.AdvertisementAdvertisementPerformance upgrades include rear-axle steering and the Sport Chrono package that adds a Sport Plus mode to the drive selector, a Sport Response button, launch control, the Porsche Track Precision app, and a stopwatch on the dashboard with a conventional face or a subsecond complication.ValueStandard FeaturesThe entry-level 2027 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. It rolls on 19-inch wheels and receives Porsche's signature Matrix Design LED headlights as standard. In the back, the Panamera has twin brushed stainless-steel tailpipes.Inside the cabin, the 2027 Porsche Panamera has 14-way power seats with memory settings, a heated leather steering wheel, and 10-speaker audio. Even though pricing hasn't increased for 2027, the base Panamera is expensive. This entry-level model begins over $115,000.Recommended TrimAs is typical, the 2027 Porsche Panamera GTS is the sweet spot in the lineup. It comes equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine sent to an all-wheel-drive system by way of an eight-speed automatic transmission. It gets stylish 21-inch wheels poached from the Turbo S. The GTS model gets black exterior trim accents and a quad-tip sport exhaust finished in dark bronze.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe upgrades don't stop there. Inside, the 2027 Panamera GTS gets Porsche's Adaptive Sport Seats Plus with 18-way adjustability and memory settings, heated GT Sport steering wheel, premium Bose sound, and Porsche's Sport Chrono package. It's pricey, at just over $169,000 to start, but the Panamera GTS is the real deal when it comes to combining sporting heritage and daily utility.