Panamera gets a mid-life makeover

22 September 2011 - 22:35 By www.motorauthority.com
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When it made its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2009, the Porsche Panamera's looks were criticised by many.

It continues to have its detractors, but most have come to realise just how impressive the Panamera is in terms of performance, luxury, and utility. Soon, Porsche's only sedan will be getting a mid-cycle update, and this is one of the first spy shots of the changes.

You'll notice that the changes aren't dramatic. Instead, Porsche will massage the front end, tweaking the lighting and intake scoops, as well as gently reshaping the front bumper. Other than that, there's not much to see in the way of changes. Porsche may instead be focusing on the interior.

Upgrading electronics and offering new materials and colour combinations is likely to win more new buyers than a major redesign.

We don't expect to see any upgrades to performance, but it's always possible with Porsche, particularly with the turbo models.

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