Four years after its market debut, the Porsche Taycan receives a significant update in the usual mid-cycle restyling, which involves the entire range, not limited to the sedan but also including the Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo variants, each offered with four different engine options.
For Porsche, this update represents a major overhaul that goes beyond aesthetics and features, focusing primarily on the engines and battery system. Performance has been boosted: the Turbo S version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds, charging is quicker, and the range has increased. Here is a breakdown of the main changes.
Dimensions and exterior
At first glance, one might overlook the various innovations introduced in the restyling of the Porsche Taycan. go have been completely redesigned: the front ones now feature a LED matrix technology with a distinctive four-point light signature, while the rear ones include the Backlit Porsche logo with an integrated three-dimensional effect. In addition, the bumper have undergone slight updates and new wheel designs and a range of new body colours have been added to the catalogue.
- Porsche Taycan: 4.96 m x 1.96 m x 1.39 m (L x W x H)
- Porsche Taycan Sport: 4.96 m x 1.96 m x 1.40 m (L x W x H)
- Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: 4,97 m x 1,97 m x 1,41 m (LxPxA)
Cockpit
Inside the 2024 Taycan, the news are mainly concentrated on the software front. The instrument cluster, central infotainment display and the optional screen in front of the passenger seat have been updated with an optimised user interface and additional functions.
A new standard feature is the Driving mode selector on the steering wheelalso available on versions equipped with the Sport Chrono and Performance Battery Plus packages. This selector includes the special Push-2-Pass button, a boost that optimizes the powertrain response for 10 seconds, maximizing performance in certain situations.
Engines
The most significant news The recent revision mainly focuses on under the hoodfocusing on the engines, battery and suspension. engines have been upgraded with the introduction of a new engine lighter and more powerful rear (+80 kW), while the pulse inverter has been improved thanks to a optimized software. Batteries now offer a choice between two net capacity options, 89 kWh and 98 kWhensuring improvements in both performance and efficiency, supported by a renewed thermal management, an advanced heat pump and a strategy optimised energy recovery (+30% compared to the past).
Talking about performanceboth the Taycan and Taycan Turbo S now accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in an incredible 4.8 and 2.4 seconds respectively, significantly improving over the previous generation. TheThe new Sport Chrono package includes a push-to-pass function that allows a 140 kW power boost for 10 seconds on the Turbo S with Launch Control activation, bringing the system power to 952 hp with over 1,100 Nm of maximum torque.
L’autonomydepending on the body and engine configuration, can now reach up to 678 km according to the WLTP cycle, representing a 35% increase compared to the previous model. The on-board charger has been enhanced to handle up to 320 kW in direct currentallowing a 10 to 80% charge in around 18 minutes thanks to the 800V architecture.
At the suspension level, the main innovation is the adoption of the adaptive air suspensionalready present on the Porsche Panamera. This system offers a wide range of adjustments between comfort and performancekeeping the body stable even during dynamic maneuvers such as braking, steering and acceleration, minimizing load transfers and ensuring a smooth and controlled ride at all times.
How is it going?
Many Porsche purists and enthusiasts will be prejudiced.but here the Stuttgart-based company has really succeeded in do all-round magic. I started by trying the 408 HP “base” version without the Dynamics Drive and I was left noticeably impressed by the car’s travel capabilities. The seat is comfortable and enveloping, and as you would expect from a great electric bike, the response to the accelerator is always immediate even in normal mode. You don’t feel the lack of power at all, not even in the most challenging overtaking. TheThe car’s setup is excellentin pure Porsche style, although the weight of over 2 tons makes itself felt on the more tortuous routes, where it could leave perplexed people looking for a sportier drive.
L’autonomyInstead, It surprised me positively: compared to the previous model, it has improved significantly. Even using it on the highway and on various roads without particular precautions, I managed to maintain a more than valid level of autonomy, with a average consumption of 20 kWh/100 km.
The new suspension system completely changes the driving behaviour
Moving on to the Turbo and Turbo S versions (884 HP and 952 HP respectively), with all the packages available, the feeling was that of be on board a completely different vehicle. Despite the exaggerated power, these cars remained very drivable and comfortable. The Driving Dynamics System It is an essential addition: it is a very sophisticated system which keeps the car flat in any condition. It doesn’t lift the nose when accelerating, it doesn’t lift the rear when braking and it doesn’t flatten to one side when cornering fast.
The shock absorbers compensate for the ride, keeping the car always stable. In normal mode, the system is very noticeable and the feeling is quite strange, but positive. In sport and sport plus modes, the feeling is less noticeable as the car remains lower and stiffer, becoming deadly in performance. I tried to put her in crisis with sudden changes of direction and braking, but the new Taycan is remained absolutely neutralthanks to the system’s ability to intervene up to 16 times per second, even in a predictive manner.
Furthermore, the wheels adapt camber instantly based on the type of curve and at speed, tilting the wheels outwards for greater support. I never thought I could go really fast with a car that exceeds 2.3 tonnes, not only in terms of speed and acceleration, but also in the corners. I couldn’t find the limit of this car, and anyone can go fast easily, but you have to be careful because without realizing it you can reach speeds that would cause your license to be revoked.
1,034 horsepower and more than 1,000 Nm of torque, the new Turbo GT is a monster
Obviously when you push it to the maxil consumption changes dramatically, going from 20 to 36 kWh/100 km, but not excessively so compared to the pace. Finally, I tested two launch controls on the 1034 HP Turbo GT version and I can assure you that experiencing a 0-100 km/h in 2.3 seconds was an exhilarating, almost frightening and physically demanding experience.
I did not dwell on the brakes because, despite their weight, they are classic Porsche style: very powerful and, thanks to the sophisticated suspension system, always precise and effective. I wouldn’t feel the need for more.
In conclusion, the Taycan cannot be compared to the models in the GT range such as the GT3 or GT4 (not to mention the RS versions), they are different cars for different uses. However, if you are looking for a car that allows you to travel in total comfort and luxury, and that can be deadly compared to 99% of other cars on the market when necessary, the Taycan is definitely a solution worth considering.
Setups and prices
The new 2024 Porsche Taycan is already available to order at dealerships, with prices that starting from 105,530 euros VAT included for the sedan version, 118,079 euros for the all-wheel drive Cross Turismo, and 106,555 euros for the Sport Turismo.
Regarding the standard equipment, already in the The basic version includes adaptive air suspensionLED interior lighting, ParkAssist with rear camera, heated front seats, heat pumpthe plate for inductive charging of the smartphone, two additional charging sockets for front passengers, the driving mode selector and the servosterzo Power Steering Plus.
