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Car buyers have a lot of choices when it comes to buying their next vehicle. On the one hand, there are simple vehicles that get the job done, while on the other hand, there are high-end luxury cars that cater to the needs of those who have more money than they know what to do with. Car manufacturers need to make sure that they continue offering cars at every price point and make them appealing to as many buyers as possible – and in this article, we’re going to compare two cars that aim to do just that: the 2022 Porsche Panamera Turbo and the 2022 Acura RLX, the most prestigious, newest full-size sedans in their respective product lines.
Design & Style
The 2022 Porsche Panamera has always been known for having a great exterior design that makes it stand out from its competition. The front-end features everything you would expect to see in a car, like a large grill and some great-looking headlights that make it shine at night! Additionally, they have included LED running lights which look even better than ever! We love when vehicles do something unique with their taillights because it makes them stand out from anything else on the road, and that’s exactly what you get here with these cars!
This is a category where 2022 Acura RLX stands out, not in a good way. The top-quality material used on almost every surface makes you feel as if you are sitting inside a luxury vehicle, while all of these panels look great in black. That’s only until you touch them! Almost everything feels cheap and plastic, and that is true even for buttons with matte finishes. This area of interior design has made huge leaps forward over the last decade, so it’s a bit surprising to see Acura neglecting to add any premium materials or textures to its interior trims. The Panamera takes a more conservative approach, with higher-quality materials, understated appearance, and muted colors. The dash is covered in high-quality leather for both models, but it’s stitched differently for each one.
Technology & Safety
Both models come standard with front and rear parking sensors, but only the 2022 Porsche Panamera Turbo has forward collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control. And neither has lane departure warning or lane keep assist. But what sets the 2022 Porsche Panamera Turbo apart is a semi-autonomous driving system called Porsche Traffic Jam Assist which allows you to take your hands off both steering wheel and gas pedal while driving at speeds up to 37 mph (60 km/h). With no active safety features offered by Acura, these two luxury sedans could not be any more different in terms of their availability of cutting-edge driver-assist technologies.
Performance
2022 Acura RLX has a 4-cylinder engine that makes 354 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. 2022 Porsche Panamera comes with a twin-turbocharged 2.9L V-6 Engine that produces 325 horsepower and 331 @ 1,800 rpm pound-feet of torque, up to 27 more than its competitor’s base motor can produce. The biggest difference between these two engines is found in their respective fuel economy numbers, as the 2022 Porsche Panamera saves its drivers as much as 10 gallons per 100 miles compared to its competition.
The Bottom Line
The 2022 Porsche Panamera Turbo wins because it offers an exciting performance with rear-wheel drive and a wonderful 4-seater luxury car with great handling, great exterior and interior design, a unique look for an SUV, excellent dynamics on all road surfaces and in most conditions, including high-speed corners.
Ready to Schedule a 2022 Porsche Panamera Turbo Test Drive Today?
Feel how it is like to drive a luxury car offering the total package like that of what the 2022 Porsche Panamera Turbo offers. You can drive this stellar car here with us at Manhattan Motorcars. We are located in New York, and we are servicing the needs of car buyers in the Tri-State area. Visit us today at our showroom or call us to book your Porsche Macan test drive appointment in advance.