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2010 Porsche Panamera Suffers Recall

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The much criticized 2010 Porsche Panamera now has an even bigger problem than its controversial styling and bland interior: it could potentially kill you. According to Porsche the vehicle has a faulty seat belt tensioner, which could malfunction if the front seats are adjusted to an extreme position. This has the potential to cause serious injury and Porsche is recalling 11,000-plus cars for repairs. Dealers will install an additional locking device for the system on both front seats.

The Panamera, which is on sale in the U.S. starting at $74,400, was launched as an alternative to Porsche buyers who were buying cars like the Maserati Quattroporte as family cars. It was the first time in history that the company produced a four-door coupe, and follows on the heels of its foray into the SUV market with the Cayenne. Not just a stretched Porsche, the Panamera is wider than a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and is offered in several versions from a V-6 to a twin-turbocharged V-8.

Despite its shortcomings, the Panamera is a comfortable and sporty grand tourer. With enough power to sprint from 0-60 mph in four seconds and a top speed of 188 mph (in Turbo guise), regular Porsche fans should enjoy it--as soon as they get the seat belt fixed.

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By Bill Wooding Posted: 5/25/2010 7:01pm PDT

Your article says the Panamera "suffers recall". It also suffers being unbeleivably ugly, rivaled for overwieght barge of the year only by the Cayenne. What has gotten into Porsche design, which used to be synonimous with taste and elegance? I suggest they hire some Italian house to save their current lineup. Why would anyone look twice at a Panamera when there is the Quattroporte, the Jag XJ6, and now the Infiniti M, just to name a few pretty ones?

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