The Porsche Panamera is a full-size car built from 2010 to 2026 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Between 2010 and 2026 it grew 8 cm longer and gained 240 kg. Engines offered: Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, V6, V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Panamera is
The Porsche Panamera is a full-size car that Porsche built from 2010 to 2026 — 17 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2017. It has been offered with Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Porsche range: 911, Cayenne, Macan.
Where the Panamera is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 103 Panameras on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WP0 | 2010-2025 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Porsche VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Panamera belongs to. What every character in a Panamera VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Porsche Panamera adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Panamera generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Panamera's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Panamera that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2016 | 497 cm | 292 cm | 1860 kg | - | - |
| 2017-2026 | 505 cm | 295 cm | 2100 kg | +8 cm | +240 kg |
Between 2010 and 2026 the Panamera gained 8 cm in length (+1.6%) and 240 kg in weight (+12.9%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Panamera that is 240 kg against 8 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Porsche Panamera tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Panamera owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Porsche Panamera have? Power & range
The Porsche Panamera is offered with 4 powertrains — 2.9L 6-cyl, 4L 8-cyl, 2.9L 8-cyl Hybrid, 2.9L 6-cyl Plug-in hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 4 for the Porsche Panamera, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 2.9L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | RWD | Premium |
| V8 | 4.0L · 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | AWD | Premium |
| Hybrid | 2.9L · 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | AWD | Premium and Electricity |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2.9L · 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | AWD | Premium Gas or Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Panamera by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Porsche Panamera. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Panamera | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 93 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 111 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $3,532/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 343 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Porsche Panamera?
The Panamera is a full-size car, built from 2010 to 2026 across 2 generations. Engines offered: Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, V6, V8.
Where is the Porsche Panamera made?
Across 103 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Panamera have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2017. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Panamera grew 8 cm longer and gained 240 kg.
What is the Porsche Panamera warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Panamera reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Panamera?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Porsche
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 1981–2026 | 282 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 2003–2026 | 106 | 24 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Porsche Macan | 2015–2026 | 26 | 105 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Porsche Taycan | 2020–2026 | 66 | 93 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Cayman | 2006–2016 | 20 | 25 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Porsche Boxster | 1997–2016 | 49 | 25 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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