November 7, 2023News

The New Porsche Panamera Has A Whiff Of Taycan Indoors

The public debut is scheduled for November 24, 2023.

Over the past few weeks, Porsche has constantly reminded us that the new-gen Panamera will make its world premiere at this year’s ‘Icons of Porsche’ in Dubai. That event is scheduled to run for two days later this month – November 25-26. However, the public debut of Porsche’s new four-door sports saloon is slated for November 24. To keep the excitement high, the German carmaker has released images of the car’s interior. And with them, confirmed a few tasty details.

The ’Porsche Driver Experience’ control concept, first introduced in the Taycan EV, enters the new Panamera. It’s driver-focused, which is how it should be in a Porsche. The 12.6-inch curved digital instrument cluster features a three-zone layout, which can be configured depending on the equipment chosen and the selected theme. It is linked to the optional head-up display, which can also be controlled from the sports steering wheel.

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The steering wheel also houses a toggle switch for the instrument cluster and a mode switch for the driving modes. Even the gear selector lever is in the same vicinity. This move helps clear space on the centre console, which now features touch-sensitive and physical controls for climate control and the finless air vents. The cubby hole can also store more knick-knacks. Riding on top of the centre console is a touchscreen infotainment system, accompanied by a third display in front of the front passenger.

What becomes a first for the Panamera model is the cabin-wide use of ambient lighting, which helps give the vehicle’s width a good perspective. Furthermore, Porsche claims that the seats are comfier than before. At the same time, the colour and material options for the interior theme include dual-tone designs. Another first for the Panamera is the option of a leather-free package. Opting for that will rope in materials such as Race-Tex and Pepita fabric.

Not much time until the D-day arrives. The question is – what all body styles will be part of the model range?

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May 16, 2024

New-Gen Bentley Continental GT Debuts Next Month

It’s been only a few days since Bentley confirmed a few juicy details about what will replace its iconic W12. The Brits have now confirmed the new powertrain’s first project – the fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT. And it isn’t far from shedding its cover, as you can see here. In fact, we’ll get to see it in full next month.

As you’d expect, not much has been unveiled as of now. But we know the “Ultra Performance Hybrid” powerplant will deliver a whopping 782ps of power and a mammoth peak torque of 1,000Nm. Courtesy of the electric motor and a battery to back it up, the new-gen Continental GT will also be capable of travelling 80km with zero local emissions. Another astonishing figure for the brand is a WLTP-certified CO2 figure of less than 50 g/km.

Backing up the new powertrain and its massive power reserves will be an active all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic limited-slip differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control and new dual-valve dampers. Of course, new design and a variety of modern-day creature comforts will also play their part. Put all those facts together, and the takeaway is this: the new-gen Bentley Continental GT will be the most powerful, dynamically capable and sustainable luxury grand tourer in the company’s history.

Exciting times ahead!

May 15, 2024

Icons of Porsche, Middle East’s largest car festival, returns in November 2024

If the 911 is Porsche’s automotive icon, the Icons of Porsche is the brand’s iconic and flagship festival in the Middle East. Since its debut in 2021, the Icons of Porsche festival has already racked up a footfall of over 50,000 fans to celebrate not just the glorious past, dynamic present and exciting future of Porsche but also regional arts, culture and cuisine within the event. And now, the largest car festival of the Middle East returns for the fourth edition at ‘The Slab’ in the Dubai Design District on 23-24 November 2024. The two-day celebration will feature the best of Porsche sports cars, artwork installations, renowned artists and celebrity appearances at ‘The Slab’. Dr. Manfred Bräunl, Chief Executive Officer of Porsche Middle East and Africa, commented, “I cannot wait to announce some of the beautiful cars we have in store that will not only come from local collectors but also from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Last year’s event overwhelmed us, with over 27,000 visitors and media coming from all over the world to celebrate with us.”