{"id":13600,"date":"2021-11-17T03:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/auto\/?p=13600"},"modified":"2021-11-17T03:00:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T08:00:40","slug":"porsche-taycan-gts-sport-turismo-la-auto-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=13600","title":{"rendered":"2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo revealed as one sexy electric wagon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just because the Porsche Taycan<\/a> is electric doesn’t mean it’s not subject to the same usual menu of additional variants that trickle out every year after a new model or generation is introduced. Having already introduced the base<\/a>, 4S and Turbo<\/a> versions, plus the off-roadish, wagon-like Cross Turismo<\/a>, it was only a matter of time before the next batters in the lineup stepped onto the field: the 2022 Porsche Taycan<\/a> GTS and Taycan<\/a> GTS Sport Turismo.<\/p>\n

As with other GTS models, the new Taycans are a more enthusiast-oriented choice with a greater emphasis placed on handling precision rather than all-out power. To that end, the suspension hardware carries over, but the calibration and tuning are special to the GTS, which Porsche<\/a> says results in improved response and a greater sense of connection to the road. The adaptive air suspension, active suspension management, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and the Sport Chrono package are all included.<\/p>\n

The front brakes<\/a> have 390mm rotors, up from 360mm in 4S, though the calipers and rear rotors carry over. You can also upgrade to either the Surface Coated Brakes, which feature a tungsten carbide coating, or the Ceramic Composite Brakes.<\/p>\n

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The new GTS Sport Turismo has a further handling advantage over other versions of the Taycan’s wagon-like body style in that it doesn’t feature the same 20-mm ride height increase over the sedan. It also lacks the wheel arch cladding. This is why the GTS is a Sport<\/em> Turismo rather than a Cross Turismo. It’s also why, arguably, it looks so much sleeker, especially in the sexy Carmine Red that serves as Porsche’s go-to paint choice for GTS models.<\/p>\n

At the same time, roof rails and rack-mounting hard points are still available, so the Sport Turismo still offers extra versatility beyond even its 42.8 cubic feet of max cargo space.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As for performance, here is where the Taycan differs from other models’ GTS versions. Normally, they skew closer to the S, with only a modest increase in output. The Taycan, however, basically splits the atypically enormous gap between 4S (462 horsepower) and Turbo (670 hp) with a combined output of 590 hp. This is accomplished by adding just the larger rear motor of the Turbo, and results in a 0-60 time, with Launch Control, of 3.5 seconds. Again, this splits the difference between the 3.8-second 4S and 3.0-second Turbo.<\/p>\n

The battery<\/a> is shared with the Turbo and Turbo S, the 93.4-kilowatt-hour “Performance Battery Plus” that features 800-volt architecture. With fast charging capability of up to 270kW, Porsche says it can charge from 5% to 80% in 22.5 minutes. Range estimates will be announced at a later time, but given the battery, it seems likely they’ll at least be a bit better than the Turbo’s 212 miles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visually, as with other GTS models, there’s a healthy dose of black trim everywhere, including an exclusive satin-black finish for the 20-inch Taycan Turbo S Aero Design wheels. Even the LED-matrix headlights are tinted black. Additionally, the Taycan’s Sport Design package in high-gloss black, usually a $6,040 option that adds a unique front fascia, side skirts and rear diffuser, is included.<\/p>\n

The interior gets unique suede-like Race-Tex upholstery on the 18-way seats, dash, center console, steering wheel and headliner. The optional GTS Interior Package adds Carmine Red- (pictured) or Chalk-colored contrast stitching throughout the cabin plus matching seatbelts and GTS embroidery on the headrests. “Matte carbon” trim is added to the center console, steering wheel and door trim.<\/p>\n

Pricing starts at $132,750 for the Taycan GTS sedan, including destination, and $134,650 for the Sport Turismo. They can both be ordered now with deliveries expected (or at least hoped for) the second quarter of 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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