The final dance of the internal combustion engine？ Porsche’s new third-generation Panamera is revealed

Porsche is testing prototypes for the redesigned Panamera, which could be the last model to feature an internal combustion engine.

The current Panamera, the second-generation model, was launched in 2017 and updated in 2021. Considering that the original Panamera has been on the market for about seven years, according to Porsche’s plans, we should see this Panamera debut as a third-generation model for the 2024 model year.

The redesigned Panamera will be based on the MSB platform, which is also debuting in the Panamera and supports Bentley’s Continental and Flying Spur models, but it may have an updated powertrain range. Although more powerful, the powertrain update is expected to focus on reducing emissions across the board, as well as increasing range and reducing the charging time of the plug-in hybrid powertrain.

The overall styling of the new third-generation Panamera will change, although this will be a subtle change, as is usually the case with Porsche. It is clear from the exposed test prototype that the headlights of the new car have a more square shape, which will also be equipped on the upcoming new Cayenne. In addition, a new interior design to match the Taycan’s higher-tech cabin is also planned.

As for the electric version of the Panamera, it has not yet been launched, but the electric version role is currently filled by Taycan, which is only a few inches shorter than the Panamera. Ultimately, while most Porsches will go electric in the future, the carmaker plans that by 2030, 80% of its sales will be electric vehicles, and the rest will be made up of Porsche 911 – Porsche’s final dance to the internal combustion engine.