2012 Porsche Panamera S

The Panamera is Porsche's four-door hatchback, blending sports-car performance with room for four adults and their luggage. It drives like a smaller car than its size suggests, with sharp steering and a firm, controlled ride that stays composed on twisty roads. Inside, the cabin is driver-focused with a simple, tapered dashboard and an array of large, intuitive buttons instead of a complex touchscreen. The hatchback body gives it a surprisingly usable cargo area, and the rear seats are genuinely comfortable for long trips. Its 4.8L V8 makes 400 horsepower and pulls hard from any speed, paired with a seven-speed automatic that shifts smoothly around town and snaps off quick downshifts when you push it. The S comes with Porsche Active Suspension Management as standard, letting you firm up the dampers for a track day or soften them for a highway cruise.