THE 2025 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID IS A $250,000 LUXURY ROCKET

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Doug DeMuro reviews the 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, a $250,000 luxury sedan that he dubs a "luxury rocket." He highlights its immense power, with 770 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds, attributing this to its Turbo Hybrid V8 engine and standard all-wheel drive. DeMuro praises the car's incredible acceleration, supercar-like handling, and surprisingly quiet luxury interior, noting its ability to combine performance, technology, and practicality. However, he points out several quirks, including an air suspension that raises the car to aid entry, a complex model lineup, and unusual control placements like the gear selector and climate vent adjustments. The "Turbo Knight" aesthetic, a monochrome badging and trim treatment, is also a distinctive feature. While acknowledging its impressive capabilities, DeMuro's main criticism is the "laughably expensive" price tag, which he believes most buyers won't find justifiable. He concludes that it's a "great vehicle" for the few who can afford it, offering the best of many worlds with only minor compromises in ride comfort compared to traditional luxury sedans.