Come on, tell me, which Porsche model is the favorite among Chinese consumers?
I think, apart from the Cayenne, that would be Paramela.
Obviously, the more practical four-door Porsche is the love of people, and the release of the new Porsche Paramela has naturally become the focus of domestic high-end users.
So, what changes did the new generation of Paramela bring about?
Today, I will take you to take stock of the seven points that consumers should pay the most attention to.
1. A new cockpit driving experience
When you see the new Paramela, you will find that it is a new interior design.
Porsche’s intention is also clear, to create a balance between physical and digital analog control.
This includes placing key function buttons near the driver, such as the gear selector on the right side of the steering wheel, so that the driver can easily control various driver mode switches.
The two screens in front of the driver are composed of a 12.9-inch dashboard and a central touchscreen.
The traditional gear lever has also been replaced by an electronic shift, which also frees up more storage space in the central channel.
The overall cockpit layout is simple and sporty, and easy for the driver to operate.
2. Co-pilot display
Like the Cayenne, the third-generation Paramela also offers a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen interface.
Passengers can use the infotainment system, watch streaming videos, and more.
Of course, the driver’s perspective cannot see the content of this display, so it will not distract them while driving.
Although Paramela’s digital instrument cluster is not a new design, the cockpit still looks futuristic and refreshing when multiple displays are lit simultaneously.
3. Larger hybrid battery
At present, in the Paramela family, the version worthy of attention is undoubtedly the E-Hybrid.
Its battery capacity is 17.9 kWh, a significant increase over the previous generation.
The new high-voltage battery for plug-in hybrids has a capacity of 25.9 kWh, which Porsche says will increase its pure electric range by 70%.
In addition to the larger capacity battery, the on-board charger supports up to 11 kW of charging, up from the previous 7.2 kW.
This also makes charging faster and more convenient.
4. The entry version is faster
Where is the starting point of the Palamera family? Then you have to watch the entry version!
The entry-level version of the Paramela only uses gasoline and is equipped with a 2.9-liter turbocharged V6 engine with a maximum power of 353 PS and a peak torque of 500 N.m, which is a significant improvement compared to the previous version.
Although it is the slowest Paramela, the acceleration of 100 kilometers can still be controlled at about 5 seconds.
The optimized boost pressure, injection volume, and ignition are the main reasons for the improved power and performance of this V6 engine.
5. There are also changes to the stronger Turbo E-Hybrid
After reading the introductory version, let’s take a look at the high-end version.
Although the new Paramela Turbo E-Hybrid has dropped the "S" in the name, the maximum output power has dropped by 20PS to 680PS, but the peak torque has increased from 870N.m to 928N.m.
Therefore, its straight-line performance is still amazing, with a zero-hundred time of about 3 seconds.
For this version of the model, Porsche wants to make a visual distinction, such as carbon fiber trim materials, body color diffusers, and so on.
6. Porsche Active Riding Suspension
This configuration is the hallmark of Porsche handling performance.
The principle is that the active shock absorber is connected to an electric hydraulic pump, in which the hydraulic pump can quickly and accurately establish pressure between the wheel and the body, effectively absorbing surface vibrations to improve comfort.
This active suspension keeps the Paramela’s body stable during braking, steering, and acceleration at all times, primarily by overcompensating for pitch and roll.
Porsche says the car can "tilt and turn like a motorcycle, tilting forward when accelerating and backward when braking".
So just how agile this car can be, we’ll have to experience it for ourselves later.
7. Smarter driver assistance technology
Although many Porsche owners may not want to install driver assistance systems on the GT3 for the pleasure of handling, on the Paramela, driver assistance systems do have a place, and Porsche has made some improvements in this regard.
The Porsche InnoDrive system features adaptive cruise control and new lane keeping and intersection assistants.
Another highlight is that if you need to avoid obstacles, it can help you make a sudden lane change.
Finally, when parking in a crowded area, you can do it from outside the car with your smartphone and Remote ParkAssist.
Although these features are nothing new for independent brands and new car manufacturers, they are a major breakthrough for Porsche models.
Conclusion:
The above 7 points are the biggest changes brought about by the new Porsche Paramela, and they are also the most concerned content for consumers.
It can be seen that the new Porsche Paramela not only guarantees the original sports control genes, but also keeps pace with the times, especially in terms of intelligence.
And the sales of such a new car will also have a good chance of continuing its previous popularity.