2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive

The Panamera is Porsche's four-door grand tourer, a hatchback that blends sports car performance with everyday usability. It drives with the poise of a much smaller car, with sharp steering and a chassis that stays composed through quick corners. Inside, the dashboard is a simple, tapered T with a vast array of large buttons and switches, keeping controls easy to reach without digging through menus. The hatchback body gives it a surprisingly roomy cargo area, making it practical enough for weekend trips with luggage for four. Its 4.8L V8 makes 520 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, routed through seven-speed automatic and all-wheel drive for effortless, all-weather acceleration that hits 60 mph in the mid-three-second range. The Executive's longer wheelbase and standard air suspension smooth out rough pavement better than any other Panamera, though the added length makes parking a tighter squeeze.