Video Summary
Sure, here is the requested summary:The car, a Porsche Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo, is not yet available in the US. There are three versions of the Taycan wagon: the Sedan, the Cross Turismo, and the Sport Turismo. The Cross Turismo is the higher-riding model with plastic arches and a gravel/dirt mode.
The tested vehicle was DC fast charging to 100% in sport plus mode for the most aggressive battery cooling strategy. After DC fast charging, the car runs a long duration at full speed before overheating. The fans are working to keep the battery pack at 34 degrees Celsius, which is just fine.
The Sport Turismo trim means none of the off-road options and no wider fender flares. European versions of the Sport Turismo are available in any trim, unlike in the US where the Sport Turismo is only in the GTS trim.
This particular car has carbon-ceramic brakes painted in black so you don't see the yellow Porsche brake calipers. The model has 700+ horsepower and only one higher trim, the Turbo S. The tested car is fully optioned, including rear seat entertainment, and is a slick top, meaning it has no sunroof, a feature the reviewer likes.
The tested Taycan features 18-way power seats, displays, and some of the new software. Rear steering helps pivot this quick car around for tight maneuvering situations. Also, the regenerative braking is one of the strongest.
The Taycan is extremely stable and quiet at top speed, and driving it on the Autobahn is the perfect environment. An all-electric vehicle’s range, however, tends to suffer greatly at higher speeds because of drag/air resistance. For the vehicle to be at its best, its thermal management needs to be on point.
This particular EV works in Europe because the chargers are so conveniently placed, and it is actually cheaper to drive here because, with the fast charging, more kilowatts per hours are needed. Overall, this wagon form looks awesome. The reviewer will soon conduct nerdier testing including testing with the new software, and comparing it to a Model S Plaid on the Autobahn.
The reviewer feels the driving style in Germany is to simply be respectful of other drivers when traveling at high speed.
