2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Review: The German Party Wagon

While luxury SUVs continue to dominate the family-orientated market, wagons are lurking in the shadows, plotting a comeback, but not in the way you'd expect. Wagons have always been considered family-friendly and somewhat boring, but the 2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and competitors such as the Audi RS6 Avant are making a case for fast, fun, and practical wagons that love to thrill as much as they love to carry groceries, wet dogs, and muddied mountain bikes. The Panamera Sport Turismo comes in various states of tune, with the GTS being the most potent gas-only model. This Panamera produces 473 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 gas engine and will hit 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. There is also a 4S E-Hybrid that makes a combined 552 hp. It might be the wagon version of the Panamera family, but that doesn't make it boring, and in this Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo review, we take a look at what happens when you stretch a Panamera's roof to family-friendly dimensions.

What's the Price of the 2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo?

You'll have to pay a premium to park one of these Porsches in your garage. The 2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo is an expensive car, with the base Panamera 4 Sport Turismo starting at an eye-watering $103,200. The 443-hp Panamera 4S Sport Turismo goes for $117,100, and the GTS Sport Turismo will cost customers in the USA $141,400.

The 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo has an MSRP of $113,000, and the 4S E-Hybrid is $123,200. Slap on some extras, and the price of the 2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo GTS will climb to over $200k.

All Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo trims are subject to a destination charge of $1,450.

2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Handling and Driving Impressions

Porsche doesn't build a bad-handling car, and the 2023 Panamera Sport Turismo is a shining example of how this company manages to make even its most hefty products turn corners on a dime. Ride quality will depend on which mode you decide to drive in, and in its most comfortable setting, the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo soaks up bumps on even the roughest roads the USA has to offer. Dial it up to Sport or Sport Plus modes, and things get stiffer and more focused. We appreciate this Panamera's ability to seamlessly shift between grand touring wagon and canyon carver, but with a curb weight of over 4,400 lbs in base guise, you're always going to be reminded of the car's weight when pushing hard in the corners. Don't stress, though; we have a solution. Enter the corners slowly and give it the beans as soon as the nose points out of the corner. The Panamera Sport Turismo provides fantastic grip and launches out of bends like few in its class.

Verdict: Is the 2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo A Good wagon?

The standard Panamera has nestled itself into the hearts and minds of the average Porsche fan, and we see no reason why the Sport Turismo shouldn't follow suit. This extended, wagon-like car is a substantial piece of kit and is the perfect machine for the enthusiast looking for some Porsche magic, but in a package more suited to carting the family to and fro. The new Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo wagon feels supremely refined and is a capable grand tourer, but despite its hefty curb weight, it can also attack the corners with surprising vigor. Outside of the impressive driving experience, the Porsche is properly luxurious and features a level of build quality that's hard to match. The cabin features many premium materials and some of the latest tech, but we were disappointed with its sub-par cargo capacity and lack of standard driver-assistance features. Then there's the price: at $103,200, you can spend just a little more and drive off in the much quicker Audi RS6 Avant or the more lavishly specified Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Panamera Sport Turismo is well balanced, entertaining, and looks a lot better than the Panamera sedan, but it comes at a price.

What 2023 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Model Should I Buy?

The Sport Turismo isn't an all-out sports car and will most likely be used as an everyday family car. For that reason, we'd avoid going for the hardcore GTS and stick with the more affordable but still blisteringly quick 4S Sport Turismo. This car features 443 hp, a 180-mph top speed, and a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds (or 3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package).

Standard features on the 4S include LED headlights, adaptive air suspension, a panoramic moonroof, front six-piston brakes, and a power rear liftgate. Inside, you get a 12.3-inch infotainment display, power front seats, two-zone automatic climate control, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. At $117,100, the 4S Sport offers the best balance of performance and price.