Passing A Series Of Trials, The Latest Porsche Panamera Will Be Launched In The Near Future

New Porsche Panamera. (Doc. Porsche AG)

JAKARTA - Porsche announced plans to launch the latest Panamera model in the near future. This announcement was made after the last test conducted in Barcelona, Spain involving a number of technicians and engineers.

Previously, Porsche Panamera had faced a series of trials on four different continents, developing its various capabilities. In the United States, Panamera underwent trials of drivetrain performance in the highlands and was tested in extreme conditions for engine and air conditioning systems.

In Scandinavia, Panamera was tested in a much lower temperature. In addition, the car was also tested in South Africa, facing a variety of very challenging conditions. Panamera is also undergoing testing in Asia to test its resilience in high humidity and heavy traffic in urban areas.

Marcel Honemann, Porsche Development Manager, stated that high standards have been applied in these testings across different continents and conditions. This is done to meet not only manufacturer requirements, but also customers' expectations around the world.

"What we emphasize in the new Panamera is superior in performance, comfort, and acoustics," Honemann said in a statement, Thursday, September 14.

In addition, Porsche Panamera will also be part of the manufacturer's electrification initiative. Porsche from Germany confirmed that the latest generation of Panamera will be equipped with an upgraded engine with a Plug-In Hybrid system.

Porsche claims that the powertrain in the latest Panamera will offer more impressive performance, with better charging range and speed. This latest sedan is said to have a 70 percent better performance when using electric power compared to its predecessor.

Although details about the electric motor power used in the latest Panamera are not disclosed, this car will be equipped with an impressive 25.9 kWh capacity battery, and compatibility with the 11 kW On-Board Charger system.

In addition to improving in terms of performance, Panamera is also equipped with other recent developments. For the first time since this model was introduced, Panamera will have an optional chassis with the highest technology, including active damping controls that have various functions.