Mercedes Benz

After the Porsche 918 Spyder, the German sports car manufacturer made it very clear they know how to make a damn good hybrid. So they’ve decided to hybridize just about everything bar the 911 and 718 Cayman and Boxster. The new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is the latest Porsche to feature a hybrid drivetrain – but despite being a large executive saloon, Porsche say it’s a sports car first and foremost, and a practical saloon second. Based off the second generation of Panamera, the looks aren’t quite as horrific as they once were, but it’s safe to say the best place to be when in the company of a Panamera is inside. Interior Despite the sloping hunchbacked roofline of the Panamera, there’s a surprising amount of headroom available – particularly in the rear of the 4 seat saloon. Even with the sunroof equipped, it doesn’t impede much on head room. The rear seats can fold to enlarge the cargo capacity to 44 cubic feet, though with the seats in place, the 4 E-Hybrid loses a few cubes...