Video Summary
-The exterior design is clean and a little stealthy in jet black, which is a no-cost option.- It's equipped with 21-inch spider wheels.
- There's no panoramic sunroof or roof rails.
- The car lacks the black cladding around the wheel arches of the Cross Turismo.
- This is the base model rear-wheel drive Sport Turismo with the performance battery pack, outputting 408 horsepower with launch control.
- 0 to 100 kilometers/hour takes 5.4 seconds.
- The car includes a two-speed transmission on the rear axle which gives a boost in acceleration above 100 km/h.
- Rear tires measure 305 millimeters wide, affecting range.
- There's a power liftgate and comfort access.
- The trunk volume is practical, but not the largest. There's underfloor storage space. A picture illustrates it filled with winter wheels.
- There are AC and DC charging ports. The DC charging capacity is 270kW, charging the battery from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes.
- The interior is "quite bare bones." There's no upgraded leather and no memory seats.
- The steering wheel is plastic, though of decent quality.
- The Bose sound system is present.
- The Sport Turismo is the loaner for Porsche owners.
- There's an after-market Elton charging app sponsorship.
- This car lacks air suspension.
- The ride isn't as smooth as with air suspension and feels a little bouncier.
- The electric motor sounds louder than on the own car.
- The reviewer prefers the looks of the Sport Turismo over Cross Turismo.
- Turning off traction control lets the car go sideways easier because its rear-wheel drive.
- The conclusion is that the Taycan is the best driving EV, but that leather interiors, air suspension and more features are recommended. The reviewer notes that even with a lower trim, one can still spec the car for great results.
