2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo 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. The 4.8L V8 makes 550 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, sent through the seven-speed automatic to all four wheels, and returns 18 mpg combined.