Porsche introduced a modernized crest earlier today and said it would start appearing on vehicles later this year. We’ve already talked about the crest, but Autocar is reporting it will debut on the new Panamera. Spy photographers have snapped the model on numerous occasions and it features evolutionary bumpers, new lighting units, and a handful of other updates.
While the exterior is evolutionary,
previous spy photos have shown a Cayenne-like cabin with a digital instrument
cluster and a new infotainment system that likely measures 12.3 inches.
Elsewhere, there’s a minimalist center console, a relocated gear selector, and
what could be an optional 10.9-inch passenger display.
Little is known about the engine lineup at
this point, but the publication says we can expect updated 2.9- and 4.0-liter
units with mild-hybrid technology. The plug-in hybrid variants are also tipped
to receive updated engines and motors as well as beefier batteries and faster
charging capabilities.
As for the aforementioned crest, it was
three years in the making and is instantly recognizable. That being said, there
are a number of differences including a more subtle gold color and a new
three-dimensional honeycomb structure for the red bars. Elsewhere, the antlers
now reside on a flat background and have a three-dimensional appearance.
