It’s been two years since Porsche first unveiled the Panamera, but we still had to wait to see the car’s lavish interior. Manufactured by the Sonder Winch (Special Application) division, this extravagant turbo model is all business at the back and the party at the party. While it’s not a sedan in the traditional sense, it rivals the S-Class, 7 Series, and A8 in terms of luxury.
The cabin’s party piece sits between the rear seats, where Porsche found plenty of room for a bright champagne cooler and cigar humidor. The latter has a glass cover so those who relax in the back can appreciate the high-end tobacco before which one to smoke. The Germans really thought of everything by installing a removable cigar cutter and lighter.
Additionally, the humidor comes with a built-in hygrometer, which measures humidity. Although I am not a smoker, I know that excessive humidity negatively affects the quality of the cigar, causing it to burn unevenly. Low humidity is also not ideal, as the cigar loses its flavor.
We’d definitely feel bad smoking inside this Panamera, given how every surface is covered in leather. Potential stains and lingering odors would be a real concern, but then again, those who could once afford a Porsche probably wouldn’t worry about such bothersome matters.
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As for that leather, it’s practically everywhere, even on the champagne bottle holder. It also extends fully into the cargo area, which seems counterintuitive since you can easily damage valuables. Then again, this is a first-world problem that most of us want happily ever after.
Elsewhere, Porsche embedded neat Easter eggs into the front seats. Special badges refer to the geographic coordinates where the Panamera was manufactured and assembled. On the driver’s seat, the coordinates point to Zuffenhausen, while the passenger seat pays homage to Leipzig.
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Although this two-tone Panamera is technically a one-off effort, Porsche “makes practically everything possible” with its Sondrich program. Of course, that’s assuming the bank account can handle it. The base Turbo starts at a little over $200,000, so you’re already spending Maybach S-Class money before adding any of these extras.
A few years ago, Porsche told us that buyers typically pay at least $100,000 on top of the car’s value for a sonderwinch commission. Most clients have opted for 911-based projects, but the recently introduced, fully restored first-generation Luwane GTS shows that owners are broadening their tastes.
