Porsche Taycan

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Porsche Taycan GTS breaks cover with 440 kW and 504 km range

The Porsche Taycan GTS has been revealed as a mid-way point for the electrified German product with it sporting a respectable state-of-tune and range. With a range of up to 504 km, based on WLTP figures, the new Porsche Taycan GTS enters the range as the first representative of the model series to hit the 500 km mark.

Described as the sporty all-rounder of the model range, it boasts a power output of 440 kW of overboost power when using Launch Control. The sprint from 0-100 km/h can be achieved within 3,7 seconds until it reaches a top speed of 250 km/h.

The adaptive air suspension, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), is specifically adapted to the Porsche Taycan GTS to further enhance lateral dynamics. The set-up of the optional rear-axle steering is also set to be even sportier. Furthermore, a richer sound pattern of the modified Porsche Electric Sport Sound underscores the character of the new GTS model.

The exterior and interior of the Porsche Taycan GTS are distinctive. There are numerous black or dark details on the exterior, such as the front apron, the bases of the exterior mirrors and the side window trims. Numerous Black Race-Tex features in the interior underscore the elegant, dynamic ambience, as does the standard brushed aluminium interior package with Black anodised finish.

The new Taycan GTS can be ordered as of today at R3 169 000 with a three-year/100 000 km drive plan. First deliveries are expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2022.

Porsche Taycan GTS breaks cover with 440 kW and 504 km range

The Porsche Taycan GTS has been revealed as a mid-way point for the electrified German product with it sporting a respectable state-of-tune and range. With a range of up to 504 km, based on WLTP figures, the new Porsche Taycan GTS enters the range as the first representative of the model series...

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Porsche Taycan gets new estate option and GTS trim for 2022

Sport Turismo is a more road-focused version of Cross Turismo; GTS is "sweet spot" between 4S and Turbo

Porsche has expanded its Taycan line-up with the introduction of the new Sport Turismo – which combines the estate-style body of the Cross Turismo with the lower ride height of the saloon.

It is aimed at customers who want the “everyday practicality” of the Cross Turismo but don’t want to “miss out on the on-road performance” of the saloon.

The Sport Turismo drops the 4x4-inspired off-road cladding of the higher-riding variant but keeps its 1200- litre boot and 45mm of extra head room over the saloon.

The Sport Turismo is at the LA motor show this week in new GTS trim, which has been added to the Taycan line-up to serve as the “sporty sweet spot” of the range, between the 4S and Turbo.

Due in dealerships in spring 2022, the Taycan GTS saloon is priced from £104,190 and the Sport Turismo GTS is £104,990. With up to 590bhp in Launch Control mode, the GTS dispatches 0-62mph in 3.7sec, tops out at 155mph and is capable of a claimed 312 miles between charges.

New Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo on sale from £73,560 | Autocar

Prices for more road-focused version of Cross Turismo climb to £140,080 for the 751bhp Turbo S

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The Porsche Taycan GTS comes in svelte new Sport Turismo form

The first GTS propelled by electricity also launches the new low-riding Taycan estate

Not just one debut from Porsche at the Los Angeles auto show, but two. Well, three, actually. Joining the long-awaited Cayman GT4 RS on the Porsche stand is this pair of Taycans, debuting both the GTS lettering on an EV and the Taycan Sport Turismo estate.

We’ll deal with the GTS bit first. We know the badge well from the 911, but it features on every other Porsche on sale, typically offering a ‘best of all worlds’ proposition by balancing out the entry-level models and the top spec (often GT department) models both in terms of price and performance, while ticking all the best options boxes.

And so the £104k Taycan GTS slots into position with exquisite neatness. It pairs the Performance Battery Plus option – and its 93.4kWh capacity – with a 590bhp peak sent to all four wheels. That means a 3.7secs 0-62mph time (with the helping shove of launch control) and a 155mph top speed.

Perhaps more pertinent is its 312-mile range, thanks in part to “the particularly efficient drivetrain control strategy improvements introduced on the Model Year 2022 Taycan earlier this year”, with the gaggle of models around the GTS soon to be re-homologated. Presumably to ensure its figure sits snugly in the middle of them all…

The adaptive air suspension gets a GTS-specific tune, as does the faux-exhaust sound software and the optional rear-wheel steering. Up top there’s the option of a panoramic sunroof with ‘Variable Light Control’ – the option to swish it from clear to opaque at the press of a button – while there’s a host of black detailing on the bodywork plus so much suede-esque Race-Tex trim on the inside, we’re amazed the windows and pedals got away without a covering. Greasy Greggs fingers certainly won’t be welcome in here.

The Porsche Taycan GTS comes in svelte new Sport Turismo form

The first GTS propelled by electricity also launches the new low-riding Taycan estate

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Porsche Taycan GTS (2021) Specs & Price

The GTS badge has become integral to virtually every Porsche range, so it’s fitting that the Taycan electric sports sedan line-up now features a GTS version, replete with enhanced styling and performance, unique suspension tuning, as well as upgraded Electric Sport Sound. Simply put, this is the first electric GTS.

The Taycan GTS sedan is powered by a permanent magnet single-speed front motor in combination with a larger permanent magnet rear motor with a diameter of 245 mm and an active length of 210 mm, as well as a 2-speed rear transmission. This setup provides a total power output of 440 kW with Launch Control, slotting the GTS version in between the Taycan 4S (390 kW) and Taycan Turbo (500 kW).

How much does the new Porsche Taycan GTS cost in SA?

The Porsche Taycan GTS costs R3 179 000, which includes a 3-year/100 000 km Driveplan

Porsche Taycan GTS (2021) Specs & Price

The Porsche Taycan electric sports sedan line-up now features a GTS version, replete with enhanced styling and performance, unique suspension tuning, as well as upgraded Electric Sport Sound. Simply put, this is the first electric GTS.

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SA PRICING: Porsche Taycan GTS revealed as sporty middle model

The Porsche GTS badge has always aimed to find the best balance between performance, luxury and value within its specific model range. Lots of sporty flavour is ensured, but it’s never as extreme as the top performance models.

And now this racy nomenclature has been applied to the Taycan electric car range. With an output of 440kW, the Porsche Taycan GTS slots neatly between the 420kW Taycan 4S model and the 500kW Turbo version. The same goes for its price positioning, with the model set to sell for R3 169 000 in South Africa, where the 4S retails at R2.62m, the Turbo at R3.46m and the Turbo S at just over R4m.

Porsche claims a 0-100km/h time of 3.7 seconds for the Taycan GTS, making it 0.3s quicker than the 4S and exactly half a second slower than the Turbo.

SA PRICING: Porsche Taycan GTS revealed as sporty middle model

Like its similarly-badged counterparts, the new Porsche Taycan GTS seeks the best balance between performance, luxury and value.

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Porsche SA to expand Taycan range with R3.1m GTS Sport Turismo model in 2022

• The new Porsche Taycan GTS will debut in South Africa in 2022.

• The electric motor has up to 440kW to its disposal.

• The car is priced from R3.1 million.

Porsche South Africa will expand its Taycan line-up in 2022 with the introduction of a GTS model. The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo is said to have a driving range of up to 504km, based on WLTP figures. When using Launch Control, a total of 440kW is available, sending the car from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and to a 250km/h top speed.

The Taycan GTS will hit local showrooms in the second quarter of 2022 and will be priced from R3 169 000. It includes a three-year or 100 000km Driveplan.

The upcoming Taycan GTS is fitted with adaptive air suspension and the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). According to Porsche, this system has been specifically adapted to the GTS to enhance lateral dynamics.

In terms of design, the Taycan GTS features distinctive black or dark details on the exterior. These are found on the front apron, the bases of the side mirrors, and side window trims. A panoramic roof with Sunshine Control is available as an optional extra. Porsche says that the roof is divided into nine segments that can be switched individually.

Porsche SA to expand Taycan range with R3.1m GTS Sport Turismo model in 2022 | Life

The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo will launch in South Africa next year. Here's what we can expect from the upcoming EV.

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The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Is The Wagon It Should Have Made In The First Place

Porsche corrected the mistake it made when it threw cladding on the Taycan's long roof.

Look, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a cool car. After all, it’s a wagon. By virtue of that alone, the Cross Turismo is in the highest strata of automobiles because the wagon is the king of cars. No citation needed. But when Porsche reworked the Taycan into the kingly shape of the wagon, it decided to give the car a little off-road flavor, which is fine. Just fine. With the release of the new Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, the carmaker has finally shown us its EV wagon as it should have been all along.

I mean, it seems there really wasn’t much to it. Chuck this cladding over here, shorten the ride height over there and we’re good! Who knew that a stunning wagon like the Sport Turismo lurked under there, just beneath the off-road pretense of the Cross Turismo?

Sure, the off-road styling was minimal. Porsche’s version of the Subaru Outback was subtle and understated, but it’s all the more reason why the design seemed off to me. It was so close to being what the GTS Sport Turismo is now. To be sure, both of these EVs are sporty cars, but this latest Turismo looks the part to an almost unbearable degree. It’s achingly beautiful.

The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Is The Wagon It Should Have Made In The First Place - Jalopnik

Look, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a cool car. After all, it’s a wagon. By virtue of that alone, the Cross Turismo is in the highest strata of automobiles because the wagon is the king of cars. No citation needed. But when Porsche reworked the Taycan into the kingly shape of the wagon, it...

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The new all-electric Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

 

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Luxury equipment firm kits out Porsche Taycan with rooftop tent

Db Equipment's £200,000 package includes Cross Turismo with bespoke livery, front floodlights and camping kit

A Norwegian designer equipment firm has revealed a specially designed Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo fitted with a rooftop tent to appeal to drivers who want to escape city life.

The Discoverberry Bundle from Db Equipment includes the rugged Taycan electric estate with a bespoke exterior livery, a Strøm 2385-litre rooftop tent and two special-edition Strøm backpacks.

The tent is made from the firm’s camping cloth, designed in-house, and is said to be large enough for two people, featuring a lightweight and breathable design with wind resistance.

The model pictured features front-mounted floodlights for a rally-inspired look. The kit can all be folded and stored on the EV's roof.

Also included is a set of camping gear, which consists of a chair, a table, a camping stove and other useful equipment that claimedly allows drivers to be fully self-sufficient.

The package is priced at £200,000, but it’s not clear whether customers choose their own Taycan specification themselves.

The Taycan Cross Turismo is priced from £117,960 in the UK, with the Turbo S version starting at £140,360.

Luxury equipment firm kits out Porsche Taycan with rooftop tent | Autocar

Db Equipment's £200,000 package includes Cross Turismo with bespoke livery, front floodlights and camping kit

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Discoverberry Taycan Sport Turismo with a roof tent could be the perfect adventure companion

Travel gear specialists Db have partnered up with Norwegian former World Cup alpine ski racer Aksel Lund Svindal and Porsche to create the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo x Db Discoverberry Bundle.

It is essentially a $250 000 (R4 045 000) package deal that includes a Strøm 2385-litre Rooftop Tent, an actual Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Strøm 60-litre Roller Bag Raspberry Edition, Strøm 30-litre Backpack Raspberry Edition, and a camping kit.

The Discoveryberry Taycan Cross turismo has been modified slightly with all-terrain tires, a rally-style light setup, and off course the matching Burgundy full-size rooftop tent. The idea behind the bundle is to be able to explore the great outdoors far from polluted city air in what is arguable one of the most practical and desirable EV’s out there.

Db’s website boldly claims, “This electric off-road car and streamlined roof-top tent inspired by the award-winning & bestselling Strøm Family design will make you never want a proper house again.”

Discoverberry Taycan Sport Turismo the perfect adventure companion?

Travel gear specialists Db have partnered up with Norwegian former World Cup alpine ski racer Aksel Lund Svindal and Porsche to create the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo x Db Discoverberry Bundle.

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Porsche Taycan GTS review: the track-day electric Porsche

Is it the Taycan to have?

I’ve pretty much covered this already, so I’m assuming you’ve just scanned to the end. Sigh. It’s the most dynamic Taycan. If that’s what peels your onions. But no. For me the Taycan works most harmoniously when it’s smoother and softer. Cross Turismo FTW.

Porsche Taycan GTS review: the track-day electric Porsche Reviews 2023 | Top Gear

I know what GTS means on a 911 – it’s the sportiest of the ‘regular’ cars – so what’s new here? In terms of positioning, absolutely nothing, the £104,190 Taycan GTS slots into the range above the 4S and below the Turbo. But there’s more. This is the stiffest and sportiest Taycan of all. Not as...

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Porsche Taycan GTS 2021 review

Should I buy one?

This, then, is the best version of the best electric car on sale – the Goldilocks edition, if you like. Even Porsche calls it the “sweet spot of the Taycan range”, displaying a level of single-model favouritism not usually exhibited by car manufacturers.

But it’s completely correct: the only significant option that I would add is the four-wheel steering fitted to all the cars I drove. So equipped and until the state of the art takes the next big step, it’s hard indeed to see how this kind of car could be done materially better than this.

We've driven nearly every version of Porsche's long-range EV. Here's what you should know. | Autocar

New range, power, performance and suspension tech reinforce the position of one of the world's greatest sporting EVs

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Autogefühl review of the Taycan GTS & Taycan Sport Tursimo

 

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Two worlds collide: Porsche Taycan vs Alpina B3

Both have won five stars in our road test. But which is better? We pit both estates against each other in this clash of the Teutons

In the end, the Alpina claims victory. It’s less refined than the Porsche and lacks that car’s supreme sense of precision and linearity and composure at seven- or eight-tenths, but the difference isn’t night and day and the B3 pays you back with greater dynamism when you’re on a charge and, sorry but it’s simply undeniable, with more soul. Despite the Turismo’s larger footprint, the ICE car also has the bigger boot, and more generous rear leg room, each small victory coming on account of the fact it doesn’t need to house an enormous battery along the floorpan. But mostly, while the Taycan Cross Turismo is magnificent, and an encouraging car in so many ways, it lacks the vivacity required to really get under your skin.

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Both have won five stars in our road test. But which is better? We pit both estates against each other in this clash of the Teutons

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Raiti's Rides review of the 2022 Taycan Sport Turismo GTS

 

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Alex on Autos review of the 2022 Taycan Sport Turismo GTS

 

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Full 5/5

Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo 2021 review

Should I buy one?

Given the price difference between a Taycan Sport Turismo GTS and a GTS saloon is just £800, (only a few quid more than you pay to have a Porsche Design clock on your dash) and that one offers over 1200 litres of (seats down) luggage space and the other just over 400 litres, and that the GTS version is already the best variant of the best electric car on sale, it’s hard to construct an objective argument against it.

The GTS is only the Sport Turismo available to order now but it’s a racing certainty the body style will become available across 4S, Turbo and Turbo S powertrains during the course of next year.

If you don’t like the aesthetics, then fair enough, otherwise it is the Sport Turismo you should choose.

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New range, power, performance and suspension tech reinforce the position of one of the world's greatest sporting EVs

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CAR REVIEW

Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“The Taycan Sport Turismo handles as beautifully as it looks, but we're not convinced it sufficiently outperforms the Cross Turismo”

The least surprising addition to the range, the Sport Turismo does add more practicality to the Taycan package and the GTS variant is likely to be the pick of the range for helmsmen even after other models arrive. But don’t go expecting this to be a radical shift in direction or philosophy. Porsche has clearly spent huge amounts of money developing the Taycan and wants to recoup that investment by spinning as many models off it as possible. The margins of difference among Taycans are slender.

However, if you want a sleek, moderately practical, fine-driving electric car, look no further. It’s a crisp, composed machine to drive, and in GTS guise arguably the most satisfying Taycan of all. And while everyone else has focused on SUVs as their electric leaders, Porsche stands proud in championing an estate.

Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Review 2023 | Top Gear

The Taycan Sport Turismo handles as beautifully as it looks, but we're not convinced it sufficiently outperforms the Cross Turismo

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