DRIVING IMPRESSION
Porsche Panamera — executive athlete gets a makeover
The second generation of the Porsche Panamera has matured into a true executive
I often read my three-year old the story of the Ugly Duckling. To her it is just a bedtime story, but of course it is full of profound subtext that reminds us that no matter who we are and what cards we have been dealt, we can all hide something incredible, even beautiful and full of potential. When Porsche unveiled the first generation of the Panamera, there were many who referred to it as an ugly duckling. There is no arguing it wasn’t pretty, but beneath its looks was a vehicle that was every bit the Stuttgart executive. From the entry-level to the turbocharged variant, it had levels of performance and handling ability that shamed executive sedan rivals. Push it hard and it relished every moment, showing its soul and providing a limit that was almost on a par with the iconic 911. Recently I travelled to Dubai to get to grips with the second generation. Granted, Dubai is not the ideal location to delve into the new model’s character. The roads are mostly long and straight and the ...
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