Ten years ago, Porsche launched a model that was derided far and wide for running counter to the German automaker’s spirit and ethos. Like the Cayenne SUV, the Porsche Panamera upset a lot of people, not the least of which were the so-called purists who scoffed at the idea of Porsche broadening its appeal beyond its two-door, mid-engined sports cars. The Cayenne was a big enough departure from tradition on its own and the Panamera was looked at with the same level of disdain. It’s funny how things have turned out, right? Today, the Porsche Panamera is one of the most popular models Porsche has in its lineup, lasting long enough to earn a special edition model that’s dedicated solely on its 10th anniversary. This, folks, is the Porsche Panamera 10 Year Edition, and, if for nothing else, it’s a symbol of validation for Porsche to show to those who scoffed at the idea of a luxury four-door sedan wearing a Porsche badge. The Porsche Panamera 10 Year Edition hits the market in the first quarter of 2010 at a starting price of $104,650.

2020 Porsche Panamera 10 Years Edition

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What Makes the 2020 Porsche Panamera 10 Years Edition Special?

There once was a time when the thought of a Porsche luxury sedan seemed impossible. See, Porsche is one of those automakers that doesn’t mess around when it comes to its history and pedigree as a performance car maker. But the turn of the century marked a turning point for the Stuttgart-based automaker. Determined to expand its horizons beyond its usual palette of performance cars, Porsche defied its own tradition by launching the Cayenne SUV. At first, the idea of a Porsche SUV was deemed blasphemous by purists and aficionados alike. It ran counter to what Porsche stood for as a performance car brand. What those critics failed to realize, at that time at least, was that the SUV market was on the verge of exploding and that Porsche entered the game at just the right time. And so, the Cayenne has become a staple of Porsche’s model lineup, so much so that it’s now up to its third-generation.

The Cayenne’s story is important because it helped paved the way for another “non-traditional” Porsche to hit the scene. Six years after launching the Cayenne, Porsche unveiled the Panamera four-door luxury sedan. It’s hard to imagine the Panamera entering its 10th year in the market. But it’s also a shining example that just because a model doesn’t fall under the traditional scope of an automaker’s identity, that doesn’t that model isn’t going to succeed. If you want a shining example of that, look no further than Porsche’s resident four-door luxury saloon.

The Porsche Panamera 10 Year Edition can be described in many ways. I prefer to call it Porsche’s love letter to the model many dismissed as a gimmick 10 years ago. There are no exclusive paint finishes or fancy aerodynamic upgrades. There’s no engine upgrade, either. The Panamera 10 Year Edition is a subdued special edition model, for the most part at least.

See, one look at the Panamera 10 Year Edition and you can already identify its standout feature. The special edition luxury saloon sits on a set of 21-inch Panamera Sport Design wheels that wears what Porsche describes as a White Gold Metallic satin finish. It’s a long name to describe something so beautiful. The same finish can also be seen on the emblems adorning the exterior of the Panamera, specifically the “Panamera 10” badges found on the lower section of the passenger-side front door. The rest of the exterior remains production stock, though LED matrix headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus cornering lamps also come with the package. In any case, the black-and-gold treatment that Porsche is showcasing gives off a classy and sophisticated vibe for a classy and sophisticated luxury sedan. This treatment already makes this special edition Panamera worth the price of admission.

There aren’t that many upgrades in the interior, either. In fact, the only details worth mentioning include the upholstery’s contrast stitching, which wears the same white gold finish as the wheels. The “Panamera 10” badging also makes an appearance in the dashboard just to remind those sitting in the car that this isn’t your typical third-generation Porsche Panamera.The interior, for example, comes with 14-way seats, soft-close doors, and a Bose surround sound system that further drives home the luxury aspect of the special edition model. On the tech side of things, the Panamera 10 Year Edition boasts a suite of expanded driver assistance features, including park assist with surround-view cameras, lane change assist, and lane-keep assist.

Since the Porsche Panamera 10 Year Edition is available in the standard Panamera, the Panamera 4, and the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, there are powertrain options to choose from. The Panamera and Panamera 4 are both powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine that produces 325 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. It takes 5.5 seconds for the base Panamera to sprint from 0 to 60 mph while the Panamera 4 can cover the same ground in 5.3 seconds on account of its all-wheel drive setup. The top speed for both models arrives at 164 mph.

On the other hand, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid features a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that produces 542 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. It’s joined by an electric motor that’s capable of producing 134 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Combined, the powertrain delivers a whopping 671 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough juice to allow the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 193 mph. It’s safe to say that even without any engine upgrade programs for the Panamera 10 Year Edition, the special edition model is more than capable of shaming any fools that get in its way. Throw in Porsche’s adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management and Power Steering Plus and you have a model that’s worth the price you’re going to have to pay to acquire one.

There are no set number of Porsche Panamera 10 Year Edition models, at least as far as we can tell. That’s the price of the base Panamera 10 Year Edition. Opt for the Panamera 4 10 Year Edition and your cost goes up to $108,850. Meanwhile, the range-topping Panamera 4 E-Hybrid will set you back a tidy $118,250.

The Porsche Panamera 4 10 Year Edition is definitely not for those with hollow bank accounts. But if you can afford one, you can start saving up for the special edition Panamera since it doesn’t hit the market until the first quarter of 2020. That should give you enough time to fix and adjust your finances for what’s coming for you early next year.

Further Reading

Read our full review on the 2019 Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo.

Read our full review on the 2018 Porsche Panamera.