The 2010 Porsche Panamera can be described with three phrases: it is big, it is fast, and it is comfortable. This four seater hatchback saloon is able to glide across whole continents in whopping 130 mph leaps, but still leaves its driver and passengers refreshed and relaxed inside. With just a press of some buttons, one can stiffen its suspension, quickening its step with its seven-speed PDK transmission and letting the deep-barrelled double exhausts huff more easily. With this efficient array of performance enhancements, the Porsche Panamera is ready to take on sharp mountain turns and snaking routes.

The Panamera may look bulky and a little inconspicuous design-wise, but one must appreciate the effort that Porsche’s designers put into masking its size. Measuring 55.8 inches tall and 195.7 inches long, no one can deny that the Panamera is quite a large car. However, some car critics argue that this car definitely looks better on the road than in videos and photos.

Despite its size, the Panamera certainly does not lack power and speed. Sporting a 400 horsepower engine under its bonnet, the standard Porsche Panamera can reach 60 mph in about 4.8 seconds, and 100 mph in 11.5 seconds. It has a top speed of 175 mph. However, the pricier and more powerful Panamera Turbo edition has an additional 100 horsepower, making for a 500 hp beast of an engine. The Panamera Turbo can reach speeds of up to 188 mph. According to Porsche’s tests, the car can reach 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds, and can take on that 100 mph sprint in only 9.0 seconds.

The 2010 Porsche Panamera’s looks may be quite controversial, but it is definitely very quick and comfortable to ride in.