{"id":12491,"date":"2017-04-14T01:31:57","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T17:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drivingtomorrow.net\/?p=12491"},"modified":"2020-03-24T18:15:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T18:15:16","slug":"the-all-new-panamera-now-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autocarmalaysia.com\/prepro\/2017\/04\/14\/the-all-new-panamera-now-in-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"The all-new Panamera: now in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The all-new Porsche Panamera<\/a> has been introduced in Malaysia by Sime Darby Auto Performance. Two variants of the grand tourer are offered, the Panamera and the Panamera 4S.<\/p>\n

Despite the familiar silhouette and minimal changes to its dimensions, the second generation sports luxury saloon has been redesigned with new engines, chassis, new body panels and a high-tech advanced interior. More of the bodywork is made entirely of aluminium: bonnet, boot, roof and wings.<\/p>\n

The vehicle is now 5049mm, 34mm longer overall, 6mm wider at 1937mm, and 5mm taller with a wheelbase of 2950mm, 30mm legroom more than its predecessor. Also maintained is the four-seater interior which can be specced with four identically equipped seats. The latest eight-speed PDK gearbox is standard along with LED headlights with four-point LED daytime running lights and LED tail lamps and 19-inch rims.<\/p>\n

The interior has been digitalised with high-resolution displays although the tachometer at the centre of the instrument cluster remains analogue. In place of switches and buttons are touch-sensitive surfaces – even the louvres of the central air vent which are electrically adjusted using virtual sliders. \u00a0The Porsche Advance Cockpit is two seven-inch displays directly in the driver\u2019s line of sight. By the gear shifter, the console between the driver and front passenger is the 12.3-inch touchscreen Porsche Communication Management system.<\/p>\n

Handling highlights of the Panamera are rear axle steering, active roll compensation and three-chamber air suspension, Porsche Active Suspension Management electronic damper control, the enhanced Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport system with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and a new electromechanical steering system. Brake performance has also been improved.<\/p>\n

The rear-wheel drive Panamera is powered by a new six-cylinder, 2.9-litre, turbocharged engine. It produces 20bhp more than the previous naturally-aspirated engine, now 330bhp from 5400 to 6400rpm and a maximum torque of 450Nm from 1340 to 4900rpm, with a 0-100km\/h time of 5.7 seconds. Top speed is 264km\/h.<\/p>\n

The all-wheel driven Panamera 4S has a bi-turbo six-cylinder, 2.9-litre engine. With 440bhp at 5650rpm and 550Nm between 1750rpm and 5500rpm, it has a top speed of 289km\/h, hitting 100km\/h in 4.4 seconds. The new engine is 20bhp more powerful and produces 30Nm more torque than the first generation model.<\/p>\n

There is a long equipment list to select from including the newly introduced night vision assistant, a thermal imaging camera to detect people and large animals and display a warning on the cockpit screen. Other options include panoramic tilt roof, massage seats, ambient lighting and a 3D sound system from Burmester.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0new Panamera\u00a0starts from RM890,000.00 while the Panamera 4S is from RM1,100,00.00, both inclusive of tax. All cars sold via Sime Darby Auto Performance come with a four-year warranty and free maintenance package which includes complimentary service, parts and labour.<\/p>\n

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