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Gravel-gunning wagon! New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo revealed
Porsche has pulled the covers from its new Taycan Cross Turismo, which arrives as a gravel-gunning wagon version of the fully electric Taycan.
Set to arrive in South Africa towards the middle of 2021, Porsche SA has already released local pricing (see below) for three of the four derivatives.
Described as the “all-rounder among electric sports cars”, the new all-paw Taycan Cross Turismo boasts added headroom for rear passengers and a maximum luggage compartment capacity in excess of 1 200 litres. The newcomer’s silhouette is defined by a roof line that falls towards the rear. The Cross Turismo furthermore features “off-road design elements” such as chunky wheel arch trim, unique lower aprons (fore and aft) and model-specific side sills.
Fitted with the off-road design package, the new Taycan Cross Turismo gains "special flaps" at the corners of the front and rear bumpers and at the edges of the sills. The Zuffenhausen-based firm says these make for a “striking exterior” as well as provide protection from stone impacts.
Adaptive three-chamber air suspension (with electronic damper control) is fitted as standard to all Taycan Cross Turismo models. The newcomer also boasts a fresh “gravel” driving mode conceived for what Porsche describes as “light off-road terrain”. With this mode selected, the ride height is raised by 30 mm, while suitable adjustments are made to the chassis systems, throttle response and rear-axle transmission.
Pricing (including a three-year/100 000 km Driveplan):
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: R2 511 000
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: R2 619 000
Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo: R3 459 000
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo: TBA
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Porsche has pulled the covers from its new Taycan Cross Turismo, which arrives as a gravel-gunning wagon version of the fully electric Taycan.
Set to arrive in South Africa towards the middle of 2021, Porsche SA has already released local pricing (see below) for three of the four derivatives.
Described as the “all-rounder among electric sports cars”, the new all-paw Taycan Cross Turismo boasts added headroom for rear passengers and a maximum luggage compartment capacity in excess of 1 200 litres. The newcomer’s silhouette is defined by a roof line that falls towards the rear. The Cross Turismo furthermore features “off-road design elements” such as chunky wheel arch trim, unique lower aprons (fore and aft) and model-specific side sills.
Fitted with the off-road design package, the new Taycan Cross Turismo gains "special flaps" at the corners of the front and rear bumpers and at the edges of the sills. The Zuffenhausen-based firm says these make for a “striking exterior” as well as provide protection from stone impacts.
Adaptive three-chamber air suspension (with electronic damper control) is fitted as standard to all Taycan Cross Turismo models. The newcomer also boasts a fresh “gravel” driving mode conceived for what Porsche describes as “light off-road terrain”. With this mode selected, the ride height is raised by 30 mm, while suitable adjustments are made to the chassis systems, throttle response and rear-axle transmission.
Pricing (including a three-year/100 000 km Driveplan):
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: R2 511 000
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: R2 619 000
Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo: R3 459 000
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo: TBA
Gravel-gunning wagon! New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo revealed…
Porsche has pulled the covers from its new Taycan Cross Turismo, which arrives as a gravel-gunning wagon version of the fully electric Taycan.
www.carmag.co.za
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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: The fastest (and quietest) way to take roads less travelled
Three versions confirmed for South Africa
Although Porsche launched four derivatives of the Taycan Cross Turismo on Thursday, only three of them will be coming to South Africa later this year. All models come with Porsche’s Performance Battery Plus, which has a total capacity of 93.4kWh.
Here are the three versions of the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo that you can buy in South Africa:
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo with 280kW and overboost power for Launch Control rated at 350 kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h takes just 5.1 seconds, top speed is 220 km/h, and claimed range according to WLTP standards is up to 456km if you drive it gently.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo sits in the middle of the local line-up with 360kW and overboost power with Launch Control rated at 420kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is claimed to be 4.1 seconds, top speed pegged at 240km/h, and it can cover up to 452km on a single charge if driven gently.
Finally, at the top of the local Cross Turismo pecking order sits the Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo with 460kW and overboost power with Launch Control rated at 500kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is said to take just 3.3 seconds in this model, while top speed is rated at 250km/h. Porsche says you can cover up to 452km on a single charge in this one too, as long as you aren’t hooning it.
We aren’t getting the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo. This model has the same 460kW as the turbo model, but with overboost power with Launch Control it makes 560kW. 0 to 100 km/h takes just 2.9 seconds in this car and it’s limited to a top speed of 250 km/h. The range-topper can cover up to 419km on a single charge.
Here’s what you can expect to pay for the new 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in South Africa:
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo - R2 511 000
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo - R2 619 000
Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo - R3 459 000
All models come with a 3-year/100 000km Porsche Driveplan.
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Three versions confirmed for South Africa
Although Porsche launched four derivatives of the Taycan Cross Turismo on Thursday, only three of them will be coming to South Africa later this year. All models come with Porsche’s Performance Battery Plus, which has a total capacity of 93.4kWh.
Here are the three versions of the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo that you can buy in South Africa:
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo with 280kW and overboost power for Launch Control rated at 350 kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h takes just 5.1 seconds, top speed is 220 km/h, and claimed range according to WLTP standards is up to 456km if you drive it gently.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo sits in the middle of the local line-up with 360kW and overboost power with Launch Control rated at 420kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is claimed to be 4.1 seconds, top speed pegged at 240km/h, and it can cover up to 452km on a single charge if driven gently.
Finally, at the top of the local Cross Turismo pecking order sits the Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo with 460kW and overboost power with Launch Control rated at 500kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is said to take just 3.3 seconds in this model, while top speed is rated at 250km/h. Porsche says you can cover up to 452km on a single charge in this one too, as long as you aren’t hooning it.
We aren’t getting the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo. This model has the same 460kW as the turbo model, but with overboost power with Launch Control it makes 560kW. 0 to 100 km/h takes just 2.9 seconds in this car and it’s limited to a top speed of 250 km/h. The range-topper can cover up to 419km on a single charge.
Here’s what you can expect to pay for the new 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo in South Africa:
Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo - R2 511 000
Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo - R2 619 000
Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo - R3 459 000
All models come with a 3-year/100 000km Porsche Driveplan.
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: The fastest (and quietest) way to take roads less travelled
If you’re looking for something unique to add to your garage, Porsche has unleashed just the thing for you. The Taycan Cross Turismo made its public debut on Thursday.
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Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
The new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo features all the strengths of the Taycan such as superior performance and long range. In addition, there is more headroom for rear-seat passengers and a maximum luggage compartment capacity of over 1,200 litres loaded via the large tailgate. The chassis, with standard all-wheel drive and air suspension, is height-adjustable. The Taycan Cross Turismo will be launched on the market in the summer of 2021. It is anticipated that the five largest markets for this version of the Taycan will be the US, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany.
Purist exterior design with Porsche DNA
The visual appearance of the Taycan Cross Turismo is closely based on the Mission E Cross Turismo concept study presented at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2018. In particular, its silhouette is defined by the sporty roof line sloping towards the rear - called the flyline by Porsche designers. The off-road design elements include wheelarch trims, unique lower aprons at the front and rear as well as the side sills. In combination with the Off-Road Design package, the Cross Turismo has special flaps at the corners of the front and rear bumpers and at the ends of the sills. These make for a striking exterior and provide protection from stone impacts. Like the Taycan sports saloon, the new Cross Turismo also features innovative elements such as the glass-effect Porsche lettering in the light bar.
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo
The new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo features all the strengths of the Taycan such as superior performance and long range. In addition, there is more headroom for rear-seat passengers and a maximum luggage compartment capacity of over 1,200 litres loaded via the large tailgate. The chassis, with standard all-wheel drive and air suspension, is height-adjustable. The Taycan Cross Turismo will be launched on the market in the summer of 2021. It is anticipated that the five largest markets for this version of the Taycan will be the US, the UK, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany.
Purist exterior design with Porsche DNA
The visual appearance of the Taycan Cross Turismo is closely based on the Mission E Cross Turismo concept study presented at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2018. In particular, its silhouette is defined by the sporty roof line sloping towards the rear - called the flyline by Porsche designers. The off-road design elements include wheelarch trims, unique lower aprons at the front and rear as well as the side sills. In combination with the Off-Road Design package, the Cross Turismo has special flaps at the corners of the front and rear bumpers and at the ends of the sills. These make for a striking exterior and provide protection from stone impacts. Like the Taycan sports saloon, the new Cross Turismo also features innovative elements such as the glass-effect Porsche lettering in the light bar.
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo
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Porsche considering two-door and convertible Taycan variants
Electric sports car range could expand beyond saloon and Cross Turismo; lower-slung estate also possible
Porsche could follow up the new Taycan Cross Turismo with two-door, convertible and low-slung estate versions of its flagship performance EV, according to product boss Stefan Weckbach.
Weckbach revealed that Porsche is discussing additional bodystyles of the Taycan to follow the original sports saloon and new rugged estate version. The new variants being considered include a less off-road-oriented estate based on the Cross Turismo but without the 20mm suspension lift, protective bodykit and Gravel Mode.
Such a model would be conceived as an electric alternative to the Panamera Sport Turismo, an estate version of Porsche’s ICE sports saloon, and would likely share that model’s moniker.
www.autocar.co.uk
Electric sports car range could expand beyond saloon and Cross Turismo; lower-slung estate also possible
Porsche could follow up the new Taycan Cross Turismo with two-door, convertible and low-slung estate versions of its flagship performance EV, according to product boss Stefan Weckbach.
Weckbach revealed that Porsche is discussing additional bodystyles of the Taycan to follow the original sports saloon and new rugged estate version. The new variants being considered include a less off-road-oriented estate based on the Cross Turismo but without the 20mm suspension lift, protective bodykit and Gravel Mode.
Such a model would be conceived as an electric alternative to the Panamera Sport Turismo, an estate version of Porsche’s ICE sports saloon, and would likely share that model’s moniker.
Porsche considering two-door and convertible Taycan variants | Autocar
Electric sports car range could expand beyond saloon and Cross Turismo; lower-slung estate also possible
www.autocar.co.uk
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2020 Porsche Taycan gets a free update to make it quicker and add tech features - Autoblog
Turbo S 0-to-124 mph acceleration time drops by two tenths of a second
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2020 Porsche Taycan gets an update to make it quicker - Autoblog
The 2020 Porsche Taycan is getting a software update that will improve performance and add tech features.
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Porsche says EV charging time (and not range) is its ‘main target'
A high-ranking executive at Porsche says the company’s “main target” for its electric vehicles is reduced charging times rather than improved range.
Michael Steiner, member of Porsche’s executive board responsible for research and development, was speaking to journalists during an online roundtable event after the Zuffenhausen-based firm’s annual press conference.
“We have as a main target the charging time. From our point of view, it doesn’t make sense to look only at range. With range, you add battery weight and you add additional CO2 footprint from the cell production,” Steiner said in response to a question from CARmag.co.za.
“So, we are looking to reduce recharging times. Today, we are slightly above 20 minutes [for a zero to 80 percent charge]; our strategic target is to come down to the region of 10 minutes for recharging 80 percent of the battery.
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A high-ranking executive at Porsche says the company’s “main target” for its electric vehicles is reduced charging times rather than improved range.
Michael Steiner, member of Porsche’s executive board responsible for research and development, was speaking to journalists during an online roundtable event after the Zuffenhausen-based firm’s annual press conference.
“We have as a main target the charging time. From our point of view, it doesn’t make sense to look only at range. With range, you add battery weight and you add additional CO2 footprint from the cell production,” Steiner said in response to a question from CARmag.co.za.
“So, we are looking to reduce recharging times. Today, we are slightly above 20 minutes [for a zero to 80 percent charge]; our strategic target is to come down to the region of 10 minutes for recharging 80 percent of the battery.
Porsche says EV charging time (and not range) is its 'main target'…
A high-ranking executive at Porsche says the company’s “main target” for its electric vehicles is reduced charging times rather than improved range. Michael Steiner, member of the Porsche’s executive board responsible for research and development, was speaking to journalists during an online...
www.carmag.co.za
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