Porsche has revealed the redesigned cabin for its new-generation 2024 Porsche Panamera sedan ahead of its unveiling on November 24.
Looking heavily inspired by the current Taycan EV, Porsche’s Panamera design team has managed to free up space within the centre console by relocating the gear lever to the dash.
The 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster is new too, which along with the infotainment system is fully integrated with the latest Porsche Driver Experience control concept.
The new software is said to be easier and more intuitive than the current one, and is claimed to group functions together to save drivers having to scroll through menu screens.
Ahead of the passenger there’s now the option of a second 10.9-inch screen that allows users to stream YouTube or access social media sites like TikTok on the move. To avoid distraction, the driver is unable to view content displayed on the second screen.
Other changes include finless air vents that are electrically adjustable and new ambient lighting that is said to mimic systems offered on more expensive luxury limos.
The seats themselves, meanwhile, have been redesigned to reduce fatigue over long distances.
For the first time, there will be a vegan-friendly leather-free seat covering option.
The third-generation Porsche Panamera is in line for four new plug-in hybrid powertrain options, with a larger 25.9kWh battery pack (up from 17.9kWh) expected to provide a pure-electric range close to 100km.
Beneath the skin, the new Panamera sits on a heavily revised version of the current car’s MSP architecture that has been upgraded to offer buyers new tech including an active chassis that can regulate the compression and rebound stages independently of each other and eliminate pitch and dive associated with acceleration and braking.
This results in a broader range of comfort and performance capabilities.
A less sophisticated semi-active chassis will also be offered.
To be offered again in standard and long-wheelbase guise, and likely to spawn another Sport Turismo wagon range, the third-generation Porsche Panamera replaces the current 971 series released in 2016, which succeeded the original 970 launched in 2009.