Porsche unveils 2014 Panamera with new S E-Hybrid flagship
The 2014 Porsche Panamera range gains a facelift and a new plug-in hybrid S E-Hybrid model, offering 36 km electric range and improved efficiency across the line.
Porsche has officially revealed the 2014 Panamera line-up, led by the debut of the Panamera S E-Hybrid plug-in, ahead of the Shanghai Motor Show. The updated range introduces refreshed styling, revised engines and, for the first time, a plug-in hybrid option promising both performance and efficiency.
New plug-in hybrid joins Panamera range
The headline addition is the Panamera S E-Hybrid, which combines a petrol engine with a 95 hp electric motor and a 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery. Porsche claims the S E-Hybrid can cover up to 36 km on electric power alone and achieve fuel consumption as low as 3.1 litres per 100 km on the NEDC cycle. Charging the battery takes around 2.5 hours using a fast charger on a conventional socket.
Performance remains a focus: the S E-Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 270 km/h. This marks a notable advance on the previous Panamera Hybrid, reflecting Porsche’s strategy to blend efficiency with the brand’s traditional performance credentials.
Facelift and engine updates across the range
All 2014 Panamera models feature updated front and rear styling, including new bumpers, redesigned headlights and revised taillights. The interior carries over with only minor changes, keeping the focus on exterior and technical upgrades.
The Panamera S swaps its previous 4.8-litre V8 for a new 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo engine producing 420 hp, up from 400 hp. The diesel variant now delivers 300 hp. These changes aim to improve both performance and efficiency, in line with tightening emissions standards and customer demand for lower running costs.
Pricing and model range
Porsche has confirmed German market pricing for the revised Panamera range. The diesel starts at €81,849, while the Panamera S is listed at €101,841 and the 4S at €107,196. The S E-Hybrid is priced from €110,409. Higher up the range, the GTS is listed at €121,595, the Turbo at €145,990 and the Turbo Executive at €163,364. The facelifted models are set to arrive in showrooms from July 2013.
- Panamera Diesel: €81,849
- Panamera S: €101,841
- Panamera 4S: €107,196
- Panamera S E-Hybrid: €110,409
- Panamera GTS: €121,595
- Panamera Turbo: €145,990
- Panamera Turbo Executive: €163,364
Hybrid competition and future developments
By introducing the S E-Hybrid, Porsche positions the Panamera against luxury plug-in rivals and signals its intent to expand electrification across its range. The move comes as other manufacturers in the segment, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, prepare their own plug-in saloons. For more on how Porsche’s hybrid technology is evolving, see thePorsche 919 Hybrid unveiled at Geneva, marks Le Mans return.
