Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo 4S

Overview

The 2024 Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo 4S is the thinking person's electric rocket ship, blending scintillating performance with a dose of estate car practicality. This specific trim, now discontinued as of 2024, represents the pre-facelift generation, offering a compelling package for those seeking a premium EV experience. It carves out a unique niche with its shooting brake style and Porsche DNA. On the used market in Europe, expect prices around €61,880 for this potent all-wheel-drive marvel, making it an enticing prospect for savvy buyers looking for that Stuttgart magic without the brand-new price tag.

What's New for 2024?

For the 2024 model year, this specific Taycan Sport Turismo 4S represents the final iteration of the pre-facelift generation, which ran from 2022 to 2024. As such, it largely carried over the features and specifications from its immediate predecessors before production ceased. While Porsche announced a significant facelift for the wider Taycan range in early 2024 (for the 2025 model year onwards), this particular discontinued 4S variant doesn't include those newer updates like improved range or faster charging seen on the *latest* models. It's the culmination of the original Sport Turismo 4S offering.

Design & Exterior

The Taycan Sport Turismo 4S is a stunner, no two ways about it. It’s got that low, wide Porsche stance (4963 mm long, 1966 mm wide, 1390 mm tall) but with a sleek, elongated roofline that screams 'sport wagon' chic. You get those signature four-point LED headlights up front, and a full-width light bar at the rear that looks ace at night. The 4S trim often came with distinct alloy wheel designs, typically 19-inch as standard with larger options available, setting it apart subtly. It’s less shouty than a 911 but still turns heads everywhere.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Taycan Sport Turismo 4S, and you're greeted by a properly plush, driver-focused cabin typical of Porsche. Materials are top-notch, and the build quality is superb. It’s a digital paradise with multiple screens, including a curved driver display and central infotainment system running Porsche Communication Management (PCM), usually with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Passenger space is decent for four adults. Cargo-wise, you get a useful 446 litres in the boot, expanding to a generous 1212 litres with seats down, plus a handy 84-litre frunk for charging cables.

Performance & Driving Experience

This is where the Taycan 4S Sport Turismo properly shines! With dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), one front, one rear, it delivers a cracking all-wheel-drive punch of 390 kW and 640 Nm of torque. That means 0-100 km/h is dispatched in a blistering 4.0 seconds, pinning you to your seat. Top speed is 250 km/h. It handles like a true Porsche – sharp, agile, and incredibly planted, yet the ride can be surprisingly comfortable. Braking is strong, with effective regenerative braking helping to claw back some energy.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Taycan Sport Turismo 4S packs a 71 kWh usable battery, delivering a real-world range estimated by Green Cars Compare at around 349 km, with an efficiency of 4.92 km/kWh. Thanks to its 800V architecture, DC fast charging is super swift via the CCS Type 2 port, hitting up to 223 kW. This means a 5-80% top-up can be done in well under 25 minutes. For AC charging, it comes with an 11 kW on-board charger as standard (a 22 kW unit was optional), allowing a full charge overnight.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Porsche doesn't skimp on safety, and the Taycan Sport Turismo 4S boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Standard kit typically includes essentials like Lane Keep Assist, traffic sign recognition, and forward collision warning with brake assist. You'll often find parking sensors front and rear, plus a reversing camera. For more advanced tech, features like Porsche InnoDrive with adaptive cruise control, Night Vision Assist, and a surround-view camera system were usually on the extensive options list, allowing owners to tailor their car's assistance levels.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

In Europe, Porsche typically offers a 2-year, unlimited kilometre warranty for the vehicle itself. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery in the Taycan Sport Turismo 4S is generally covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee against excessive degradation (often to 70% capacity). Powertrain components usually fall under the main vehicle warranty. While Porsche maintenance isn't cheap, their EVs generally require less frequent servicing than combustion counterparts, focusing on brakes, tyres, and software. Reliability is generally strong.