But that rock-crawling Cayenne proved hugely popular, so Porsche has taken what in some ways is an even bolder step: the new-for-2010 Panamera four-door hatchback sedan. Crazy? Illogical?

First off, it totally delivers on the promise of an SUV that drives like a Porsche. Features editor Scott Evans said, "It really hunkers down and drives like a tall Panamera when you ask it to.

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