2017 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
After the very positive feedback of the
2012 Sport Turismo concept, Porsche will finally add a sexy wagon to the new
Panamera’s range.
Now, the shooting brake version of the
upcoming Panamera II was spotted being tested at the Green Hell.
Porsche is using some sort of wrap on
the headlights and taillights and small plastic covers on the body to hide the
final details from our spies, but the overall shape does look near identical to
that of the concept’s.
The new generation of the Panamera sits
on the fresh MSB platform, allowing for weight savings and better fuel
efficiency. The new architecture will be accompanied by a new family of
turbocharged V6 and V8 engines as well. We expect Porsche to offer the same
powertrain range in the Sport Turismo with the regular model, which will also
include a plug-in hybrid variant as well.
Porsche believes the launch of a second
bodystyle for the Panamera will also appeal to customers that need the extra
practicality but don’t want to buy an SUV like, say, the Cayenne.
Rumors suggest that the new Panamera
will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show, with the estate version likely to
follow in early 2017.
