Edmunds drives the Porsche Panamera Hybrid. 34.6 mpg?

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  1. UsedToLoveCars

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    2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid First Drive


    edit: so 34.6mpg euro cycle = 27mpg epa?

     
    #1 UsedToLoveCars, May 19, 2011
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    Sounds like they did a heck of a job.
     
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    you cant relate EU cycle to EPA by just converting things... it seems that it should do 23-25mpg in US (10% better than GS450h)... it is a bit heavy though so performance is not on the par with GS450h.
     
    #3 spwolf, May 19, 2011
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    Take heed, Honda
     
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    Heard that. Just do something with the low-rated Insight II.
     
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    Huh...??!!

    Grapefruit and Tangerine comparisons...?
     
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    Hyundai and Porsche have now both managed to make their citrus fruit easier to peel. If Honda don't catch up nobody will want their lemons.
     
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    The non-hybrid gets 27 according to Porsches website.
     
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    I may not have been clear. According to the article the Porsche can coast at high speeds with the ICE disengaged.
     
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    it gets 16/24 in USA... which is what 18-19 combined? This will be 20-30% better, well in line.
     
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    CR or somebody was getting 12mpg city with a BMW M3. I can't imagine anyone actually getting 16mpg city with that Panamera porker unless they're driving ultra gingerly.
     
    #11 UsedToLoveCars, May 23, 2011
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