By Porsche is gearing up for the world premiere of the third-generation Panamera, scheduled for November 24, and they’ve given us a sneak peek of its modernized interior, which draws inspiration from the all-electric Taycan. This sporty liftback has embraced the trend of reducing conventional controls in favor of touchscreen interfaces and touch-sensitive keys on the center console, similar to what we’ve seen in the Taycan. The new Panamera’s interior is a tech lover’s dream. It showcases a 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster, complemented by a central touchscreen and an additional display on the passenger side of the dashboard.
The center console has been designed to provide a more spacious storage area and electrically adjustable air vents. Plus, Porsche has included an extra touchscreen for rear passengers, offering access to various settings, including media, navigation, and ambient lighting controls. In response to the demand for greater rear legroom and comfort during long journeys, Porsche is reintroducing the longer-wheelbase Executive variant. This model features recontoured seats and plenty of space for rear passengers. Furthermore, Porsche is offering a new leather-free upholstery option for the first time in the Panamera’s history, combining Race-Tex and Pepita fabric.
Despite its size, the new Panamera maintains a driver-centric focus. Most functions are easily accessible, with the driving mode selector located on the steering wheel. The steering wheel also houses a toggle switch for navigating the digital instrument cluster menus and controlling the optional head-up display. One notable change is the relocation of the gear selector to the right of the steering wheel, streamlining the area between the front seats.
The updated interior also includes improvements like a continuous light strip and upgraded seat foam materials. However, the glossy black surfaces might be a fingerprint magnet, making us hope for alternative finish options. While driving a prototype of the new Panamera, Porsche hinted that a more practical wagon version might not be in the cards this time around. This decision appears to stem from limited customer interest in the outgoing Sport/Cross Turismo variant. Additionally, all four media drive event prototypes were hatchbacks, and there have been no notable spy shots of a long-roof model in development.
