2026 Porsche Panamera

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Porsche Panamera
Pictured: Porsche 972 Turbo E-Hybrid IMG 0445. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
4 / 4s 4dr Sedan, 4 / 4s Executive 4dr Sedan, 4 E-Hybrid 4dr Sedan, 4 E-Hybrid Executive 4dr Sedan
Engines
2.9L 6-cyl turbo
Horsepower
348 hp
Transmission
8-speed manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats
4
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
21 combined · 18 city / 25 hwy
Length
198.8–204.7 in
Curb weight
4,123–4,960 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 19% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 20 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Porsche Panamera is a large car offered with a 2.9L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 199 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,123 lb (4 / 4s 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 19% worse than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2026

  • No plug-in hybrid version any more
  • Engines dropped: 2.9L 8-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Panamera →

Trims, performance & features

Engine348 hp2.9L 6-cyl
Transmission8-speed manual
Seating4 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Panamera, Panamera 4

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Parking assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Leipzig, Saxony

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2026 Panamera configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4 / 4s 4dr Sedan198.8 in76.4 in55.9 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,123 lb52/48
4 / 4s Executive 4dr Sedan204.7 in76.4 in55.9 in122 in65 / 64.2 in4,365 lb52/48
4 E-Hybrid 4dr Sedan198.8 in76.4 in55.9 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,784 lb48/52
4 E-Hybrid Executive 4dr Sedan204.7 in76.4 in55.9 in122 in65 / 64.2 in4,960 lb
4 Sport Turismo 4dr Wagon198.8 in76.4 in56.3 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,145 lb53/47
4 Sport Turismo E-Hybrid 4dr Wagon198.8 in76.4 in56.3 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,828 lb48/52

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Panamera2.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)Rear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21-19%$3,900431
Panamera 42.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21-19%$3,900425
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $7,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
25.9 MPG2026 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Porsche Panamera.

Similar 2026 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Porsche Panamera (this car)21 MPGNot rated2
2026 BMW 5 Series31 MPGNot rated0
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class28 MPGNot rated0
2026 Audi A624 MPGNot rated1
2026 Lexus LS21 MPGNot rated0
2026 Tesla Model S410 miNot rated0
2026 Audi A526 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (2)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Sep 23, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V634000 · 177 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 10, 2025.
Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut · Jul 15, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V415000 · 284 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
Risk
An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the retaining ring and reinstall it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA6.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 Porsche Panamera is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
Air Bags1

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Other Panamera years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2025 Panamera21198.8 inNot rated32
2024 Panamera21198.8 inNot rated22
2023 Panamera22198.8 inNot rated12
2022 Panamera22198.8 inNot rated11
2021 Panamera22198.8 inNot rated42
2020 Panamera23198.8 inNot rated25
2019 Panamera23198.8 inNot rated20
2018 Panamera24198.8 inNot rated812
2017 Panamera24198.8 inNot rated61
2016 Panamera25197.6 inNot rated43
2015 Panamera25197.6 inNot rated36
2014 Panamera25197.6 inNot rated314

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →