Porsche Panamera ST 4S 2021 review - see how quick it really is to 60mph!

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It may only be a facelift, but Porsche is hoping the new Panamera Sport Turismo can offer enough for you to choose it over rivals such as the Audi RS6 & AMG E63 S!
So you’re probably wondering what’s changed? Well first up, there’s a couple of exterior design tweaks, from a single rear tail-light, through to some new alloy wheels and headlights. Once you take a step inside, there are a few minor design updates, such as a new steering wheel. But all-in-all, it’s relatively similar to the old model!
As for under the bonnet, well there’s a whole range of engines to choose from! Mat’s got his hands on the 4S, which has a 2.9-litre V6 along with an electric motor, which combines to deliver 560hp. Sounds pretty good, right? Well, it’s nothing compared to the range-topping Turbo S e-hybrid, which has a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 along with an electric motor to produce a monumental 700hp!
So what do you think? Can the new Panamera ST compete with the mighty RS6 & E63 S? You’ll have to keep watching to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:33 Exterior Design
01:51 Interior
04:06 Back Seats
05:43 Boot
07:42 Five Annoying Features
09:04 Five Good Features
10:32 Engines
11:22 Driving
14:02 0-60mph
14:36 Verdict
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Mat's Audi RS6 review - bit.ly/Mats-Audi-RS6-review
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[@kabirtakhtar7942]

"Burgandy looks old manny" -The guy with a dark green estate and a brown interior

[@Probot4]

I kinda liked the look of the burgundy Panamera. Wasn't a bad colour combination tbh.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

British Racing Green is beautiful though. If you take green the interior has to be red or beige though to make a contrast

[@valentinluvara8833]

Its not rlly his

[@richardh3587]

My 76 year old dad did recently bought a burgundy panamera...

[@vanesagonzalezserrano7889]

@@DefinitelyNotEmma b no a

[@mr.t0023]

This guy never ages. He looks the exact same throughout the years 😂

[@sllimfej]

Dogging keeps you young.

[@anesupasipanodya]

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[@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79]

F

[@branclooster]

he's in his "daddy" phase.

[@bakrs5417]

Hhhhh

[@user-rw8lg3em1b]

I personally prefer panamera design both interior and exterior. From the outside it looks classic, noble and solid yet modern, on the inside it combines high-tech modules with traditional switches, which looks beautiful. I think Porsche design is actually one of the best at the market now.

[@andreassauerbrei]

Used to have an A6 Avant (before Audi brought the RS6 to the US) and liked it a lot. Now have the Panamera Sport Turismo for two years and absolutely love it. Performance is amazing. Thanks to rear steering and fantastic suspension this car moves through curves great. Plug in hybrid lets me commute to work and back in electric mode (before the pandemic). It's comfortable if I want to, it is sporty when I put it in sport mode. Long distance driving is relaxed thanks to very adjustable seats. Space is good for 4 people. Until battery range increases and more quick charging infrastructure is deployed, this seems the best of both worlds. Plus, mine is completely black with only the neon-green e-hybrid accents and it gets a lot of looks and thumbs up on the road... more so than my 911😳

[@Thryvetogether]

I’m buying one soon :)

[@nikodaq]

@@Thryvetogether where do all you guys have the money to buy these beauties 🤯

[@oscargregory5490]

@@nikodaqA good job maybe or it could be a company car?

[@nikodaq]

@oscargregory5490 what company would use couple hundred thousand worth Porsche as a company car.

[@oscargregory5490]

@@nikodaq most companies

[@hamdaanahmed2006]

2:37 “Leathery Leather, dead cow everywhere.” 5:14 “Is that for tying down your rear passengers if you’ve got really naughty kids?” - Mat Watson 2021

[@tiemeprinsen2791]

Oi

[@Kronos0999]

You watched the video too?

[@RDSyafriyar]

Let's not forget the few moments Mat thought about the acres of leather and carbon fibre in a video of him about the super limited Brabus G V12 900. "If you're a cow, you ain't gonna like it, because leather is everywhere." [1:58] "Carbon fibre, leather, la la la la la. Lots of dead cow again. Moo moo moo moo moo." [2:58]

[@yungboicontigo9278]

@@mr.random842 The dude in the video

[@Schmitzelhaus]

Good thing he doesn´t work in marketing. I feel like "dead cow everywhere" is not the best punchline for commercials. XD

[@HughRussell06]

Drinking game: take a shot every time mat says “click the pop out banner in the top right hand corner of the screen”

[@anesupasipanodya]

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[@anesupasipanodya]

@@rita-want-sex152 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6u9ip2aaryafsk

[@georgedowns4034]

U have to admit there is just too must advertising in his videos. Like compare him to WhatCar (which have a similar car buying website) and they average about 13 seconds of advertising compared to roughly 75 SECONDS here. It's over the top. Still love Mat but he could improve...

[@NanaGlover]

@@georgedowns4034 I don't think it's necessarily Matt probably the producers asking him to add it in but it is a bit much though I won't lie

[@jp-nichtperformance9582]

Alternative: take a Shot every time Mat pronounces „Porsche“ wrong.

[@Anonymous-vy9ey]

Let’s see a new drag race: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, Audi RS6, Mercedes E63 and the future BMW M3 Touring

[@gaelpermal5181]

Carwow doesn’t pay attention to audience request

[@sherif.ghoneim]

Galaxy S21 Ultra of course.... That's really impressive.... You will enjoy it...

[@bahubalijio4394]

My battery-2% youtube-Carwow notification Battery-ok I'll wait

[@sllimfej]

My mom has a dog. If I buy a Panamera, I can take my mom dogging.

[@1985toyotacamry]

That's sounds weird

[@1985toyotacamry]

@Tshedza Munyai I'm getting some Sweet home Alabama music when OP said that.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

Uhm, is your name Oedipus? xD

[@jotabarberaIV]

Lmao

[@vishavkishore]

Bitch what?

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

The best family car, the best performance wagon and the best brand, anything else to say? I don't think so. Gorgeous car ^^

[@noardjaloshi4446]

If i had children, this would be the perfect car!

[@mrred3370]

If I had enough money this car would be perfect 😂

[@PyreneesBMW]

"Dead cow everywhere" killed me 🤣

[@charlesxavier8379]

Ah yes the perfect Porsche for going dogging. Thanks Mat

[@anesupasipanodya]

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[@qeedzhr]

32 F

[@jotabarberaIV]

My dream is to go dogging in a porsche

[@markfox1545]

@@jotabarberaIV - leave the poor hares alone.

[@Jahmed5635]

Wow I see mat flexing the Burberry jacket 👀😂😂

[@ishaksebi7340]

The what?

[@Mvsti24]

@@ishaksebi7340 his jacket is Burberry

[@ishaksebi7340]

@@Mvsti24 oh never heard of one

[@Mvsti24]

@@ishaksebi7340 hahah

[@vcom]

@@ishaksebi7340 that jacket over there costs £1000.

[@saadafm]

my favourite thing about this channel is the way this guy stands in every thumbnail

[@kylerodgers3608]

I'm burberry coat man, and you're watching carwow.

[@MakisPapasPlus]

It's time for car manufacturers to start putting higher-performance CPUs in these entertainment systems...

[@misa664]

Yeah, top of the line snapdragon costs around 200$, i dont think that a lot of people would complain if price of premium car rises 100 or 200$

[@stratis722]

lmao I can't wait for Tesla to start putting Intel i9s and stuff "Tesla the first car maker to introduce Nvidia 3080 for high end gaming in infotainment system"

[@MakisPapasPlus]

@@stratis722 Oh no, they will buy every 3080 left. RIP desktop users.

[@jerryb2332]

I’m not going to be happy till it can run Crysis. I want the window stickers to say 0-60 in 2.4 seconds and runs Crysis in 4K @ 120fps.

[@MalteSpieltYT]

@@stratis722 the new tesla has a gpu like a 2080 :D

[@muditahlawat]

I'm so early that people aren't even commenting about Mat's loyalty towards Burberry 😂

[@kvvint7618]

His wife works for Burberry, so maybe he is forced to wear it 👀👀👀😂

[@snakeeyes9246]

Instead, the sex bots are out.

[@bugsygoo]

Makes him look like a poser!

[@M_H_H]

Sponsored

[@2010SmartFortwo]

@@kvvint7618 he isn’t married

[@gamingpro2216]

i appreciate your honesty. I know that probably makes it harder to get car demos but good on you

[@saadislam2110]

Are we going to ignore the fact that he made one of his crew member a dog...LMAO

[@user-nl7jl1qf4h]

Me: how many options do you want to have on your car? Porsche: yes.

[@Jahmed5635]

What a stunning motor , the colour reminds me of the old e55 amg, it came in one of these red colours

[@kk__21]

12:20 when you’re so rich that your filming car is an Audi RS6...😅😂

[@Gabriele2242]

I love your videos!! Just keep doing it :)

[@hamdaanahmed2006]

3:23 Mat: They feel as expensive as they actually are. Conclusion: Porsches are worth their price.

[@JoshTheFrosch07]

They aren’t lol

[@ChrisBa303]

My dad drives an amg line g class and the paddle shifters are plastic wtf

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

Always has been, Porsche are objectively the best cars in their respective segments

[@hamdaanahmed2006]

@@JoshTheFrosch07 I’m not interested in arguing but better do some research before speaking. They are way faster than most super cars, are still 10 times comfier and are half the price. Sure, I agree they all sound like a vacuum cleaner but that’s the only thing you can complain about in Porsches. Their build quality is also really good as Mat said himself.

[@hamdaanahmed2006]

@@ChrisBa303 lol that’s sad

[@Mmmmilo]

Legitimately one of the best-looking cars of the past decade.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

And easily the best looking wagon

[@joelbrown2782]

If I was buying a Panamera, I would want the electric adjustment in the steering, although I know that is likely expensive because it is a Porsche. I think it is a tough choice between this and the RS6. I like the exterior more for the RS6 and the interior more in the Panamera. I think I would have to drive both to find out which I wanted, that is what it would come down to for me.

[@tomis1439]

Jacket is back and brought along Matthew for the review! :))

[@hidaya177]

Nice car, matt reviews are amazing , love it

[@HM-bw1xn]

Love the spec

[@Rob941021]

S21 ultra (y) I'm so happy with mine.

[@AUVIBENCHETRIT]

Love every matt video!

[@ekdhumnumberone200]

Would be great to see a comparison of this and the tacan cross turismo, is the former even worth it anymore?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great review as per usual Mat, and I’d have to agree with you, I’d much rather take an RS6!😸😸

[@karim1485]

I LOVE that wheel cam!

[@dawinalexander9433]

I love your channel mat❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@edgarmagalhaes18]

14:43 That was a risky 0-60mph, a car popping out of the corner 🤣

[@jerryb2332]

I think I prefer the look of the RS6. It’s a tough one. One of my favorite cars I’ve ever owned was my 2001 M Coupe. I love the shooting brake and the Porsche definitely reminds me of it. The RS6 just looks a little more menacing to me.

[@rover5058]

The rs6 looks like a hot wheels car

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

@@rover5058 Damn, that's exactly it! I just couldn't put my finger on the button to describe the RS6. Thank you 🤝

[@neildxb]

Matt Watson is currently the best car reviewer out there. They are the only reviews I rely on, very comprehensive, unbiased, & tells you what you need to know.

[@johnnnyutahq]

mat was a darling to Porsche, no mention of the condensation in the front left light

[@triciamcintyre4947]

I think the RS6 looks nicer,but that colour doesn't do the Porsche any favours.👍

[@danielh9981]

i like the color :/

[@smoketinytom]

Last time I was this early, the Imperial Japanese Navy still had Aircraft Carriers operating in the Pacific.

[@rita25y.o-checkmyvideo79]

dsv

[@anesupasipanodya]

@Rita - F**UĆК МЕ ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6u9ip2aaryafsk

[@christopherprose3881]

The RS6 is gorgeous, the SportTurimso, not as much but still easy on the eyes. I'm just happy we have such beautiful wagons to choose from... even in the US. Just wish I had six-figures to toss at a new car. Or I could buy a house.

[@Hajci16]

I really love when the camera crew is involved :)

[@handcuffed302]

I'll get the new E63s estate it's just awesome .

[@frenkthetenk3233]

Get the s21 ultra Mat, don't crumble Android all the way

[@almehgub]

I really adore your RS6 Mat

[@omarrazak5422]

Rs6 for the outside. Porsche for the inside. And Matts Jacket ! Thanks x

[@vibhasreddykatta9876]

You can prank the people sleeping the rear middle by setting the vents downward.

[@madebymark1457]

I prefer manual steering wheel adjustment, way quicker to adjust and I can just move it around until I get that perfect position!

[@dontmindme5163]

My grandpa just bought a Porsche Panamera (not the Turismo tho) and he’s very happy with it! He says it’s the 3rd best car he has ever owned! And as a passenger, I can tell y’all that it’s VERY comfortable :D

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Love the use of the “Littlest Hobo” theme song 👍

[@gunnarulset4196]

I keep binge watching these carwow videos on a non-healthy level. It's getting out of hand

[@bleuebrade3655]

Since you love Dacias, can you do a review on the new 2020 Logan and Sandero?

[@chakawhyte5753]

Car Journalists love the DACIA but I bet you won’t find one who actually owns one. And before anyone says James May he doesn’t. They are a novelty for Car Journalists because they are so far removed from the typical 500bhp cars they are sent to gush over all the time. That’s why I don’t tend to listen to Car Journalist (in the main) when it comes to choosing what car to buy as they’ll have the car for a few laps, or a few hours or a day and their opinion is based off that. It’s why with WhatCar they’ll always recommend the high MPG, one above entry/base spec car as “all the car you’ll really need” not the one you want.

[@CraigLedden]

I like the Porsche are displaying their new improved check engine light too

[@gr3vis]

@8:20 Matt you can take out the "paddle" and start it with the key if you like. Best of both worlds win win

[@weismannstig]

"Would you take advice from someone who wears these shoes?" - Matt Watson in a previous video. Proceeds to wear a similar shoe in this video. Haha! Great video mate.

[@paulwilson3759]

S21 ultra. It’s a beast, don’t be defecting to the apple side Mat!

[@akj2387]

The issue isn't with the S21U itself. But more rather public acceptance. Android users are seen as poor compared to IOS users. This is why BMW didn't have Android Auto till now, Porsche still doesn't have it. People who buy these cars are less likely to have Androids. Also developers prioritise Ios over Android. There is nothing wrong with Android phones, but it's people's attitude towards them. All of this impacts Android companies and push them down.

[@tenhyperfuel5155]

@@akj2387 porsche has publicly stated that they dont have android auto, because Google collects too much information and they see that as a concern, but yeah unless you've got a folding phone or something you're often looked down at by iphone users.

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Great review as always, Matt. But I really don't like hatchbacks (or "estate cars" as you call them). Exterior comparisons between the Panamera ST and the Audi RS5, ehh even in my book. Same for interior. Both have their strengths and weaknesses (Audi virtual cockpit is 2nd to none, while the dash in the Panamera is much cleaner then the Audi). Performance goes to the Panamera, while handling and ride comfort seem evenly matched. I will say I am warming up to Porsche's, specifically the 4 Dr Panamera.

[@DanielL420]

You know you're doing well when you have a brand new RS6 as your camera car. So cool

[@alexger85]

Burgundy with chrome is great! (And I'm a bit younger than Matt...)

[@hamdaanahmed2006]

Yeah I’m 14 and I like it too. But I still think Burgundy would look even better with gloss black surrounds.

[@sylvaind.6786]

No, burgundy with chrome is not great. You find it great. It's not a fact but an opinion. Learn to speak

[@Kronos0999]

@@sylvaind.6786 Grow up, pastry, and learn to see context. If he's saying that, *of course* it's his opinion.

[@BlastoiseDan22]

Waiting matt to open the center console after trying to fit the bottle into the door pocket, but well he forget it 😂😂

[@Leonfr_2022]

Would love the panemera, especially with the Burmester sound system!!

[@yano9669]

would really like to see a drag race between the panamera 4s vs 4s e hybrid vs panamera gts. it would be interesting to see the difference between the performance of all the three cars since the 4s e hybrid as more power than the gts

[@thomasbishop6837]

5th video in a month with “see how quick it really is” in the title....

[@kaylinclaudepillay268]

It's weird that you know this

[@measlaychhun6192]

I dont see the problem

[@thomasbishop6837]

@@kaylinclaudepillay268 very easy to just go back and count..... not really knowledge, more very basic research

[@ThunderBassistJay]

I'd go for the 330 hp version. In that configuration the engine will run forever. 😉

[@epidemix5022]

Dream car right there 😍

[@KenCheng]

great looking station wagon

[@alexmaddox2255]

Matt's on about upgrading his Samsung S20 Ultra and I'm here approaching 4 years with my Galaxy S9 😂... and it's still going strong 💪

[@ptr_kos]

S9 was released on 16/03/2018

[@alexmaddox2255]

@@ptr_kosinto my third I should have said.

[@antonoat]

Yes Porsche for me all day long, thanks. Another video sponsored by ******** BURBERRY********

[@kvvint7618]

His wife works for Burberry so I guess it's family tradition :D

[@antonoat]

@@kvvint7618 Lol, guess they should milk it where they can!

[@mysticzz6685]

That burgundy is dope, it’s like the yoshida’s Blackbird

[@M2Lyfe]

I needed the dog example! Thank you haha

[@wooldvie6v251]

We should be careful on money useage,if you are not spending to earn back,then stop spending.

[@whatsap1437]

Apparently my view on the solution is to venture into business .

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[@YuliaFok]

The design is kinda weird. The front is a sports car, and the back looks like a Skoda superb.

[@boiizz]

sorry but thats so far its porsche not cheap brand lol

[@YuliaFok]

@@boiizz I just mean that the style is not at all consistent throughout the car. The front is race car sporty, and the back is an estate family car and it's weird to me

[@jackblack8698]

Love ur jacket Mat 😊

[@Lasergun74]

Definitely my favourite “retirement” car. When I retire I will ditch company cars and have one of these for the week and a 911cabrio for weekends. Luckily I have another 25years until I retire, hopefully enough time to save the necessary huge pile of money! 😜

[@waleedwaheed4880]

I got an idea!!!! What if Mat and Yianni reviewed a car together? 🤔

[@helencarmichael9940]

Yeah!!

[@siddharthajay471]

Samsung S21 Ultra would really be good 😌❤️❤️

[@brentpowell7889]

Thought I had seen you down Cannock Chase 🤣 Burgundy colour makes look well old fashioned tbh 👍

[@megalomaniacko1]

Check engine light spot on.

[@ryansalman1481]

9:33 S21 Ultra 100000000% get it please

[@tombouttell8069]

Can we talk about the removable sleeves please?

[@markfox1545]

You're interested in sleeves, are you? Ok....

[@tombouttell8069]

@@markfox1545 his Burberry jacket has removable sleeves yes- they're very obvious, maybe you didn't notice though?

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

I need an estate car for boot space and dogs, however the dogs have always traveled on the rear seats. This is because somebody very kindly rear ended my car at speed in '92. The o/s rear got pushed into the back of the rear seat. Fortunately I had only one German Shepherd with me who was lucky to be alive as he was pinned in a small gap behind the left rear seat. Dropped the rear seat and out he came. The other driver managed to drive off in his wreck and only the unregistered car was found by our "marvellous🤔" constabulary. Anyway, thanks for the dogging video, I recon the 🐶kids🐶 would be truly happy in there especially with the optional peasant blocker blinds.

[@s.rosier3601]

Actually realy liking this spec 👀

[@totwiedisco]

Mat is the type of guy who weares a $ 1500 arctic winter coat and leaves it open so he does not get too warm...

[@RaggyJha]

its 13 degrees

[@Akash-eq9vp]

❤❤

[@yes8032]

My favourite sporty shooting brake

[@angcil88]

"it's leathery leathery dead cow everywhere~" 🤣🤣👍🏼

[@user-nl7jl1qf4h]

Me: Mat is an idiot. Cameraman: Yes.

[@anesupasipanodya]

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[@mihirkardile]

3:31 nice voice crack

[@BaltoMal]

Love the Panamera

[@mahmouddaker3936]

You bought a new jacket? Looking snazzy!

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Matt: Going DOGGING EVERYONE: AYOOOOO

[@victorcomanici7507]

Mat Watson: Leathery leather, dead cow everywhere That vegan teacher: Murdering animals is wrong, carwow

[@richardh3587]

Woukd you have this or the taycan cross turismo? Looking at this, the panamera doesn’t seem usefully larger inside

[@Hope2421]

Bergerac supercool 👊🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@MrSaid88]

Get the fold one and thank me later 😁

[@vibingwithvinyl]

9:24 why the heck would downgrade from android to apple?

[@jalapeno_salsa]

Ngl the burgundy coloured Porsche makes mats green RS6 look really good