Hopefully next time you go to Europe they'll be nice and let you drive the cars. That's what they're for right? What a lovely car Paul. Can I make a request? Can you show us getting into the car? I for one have a problem entering lower cars and this interests me to see.
Great review as always, thank you :-) The center tunnel in the rear is all batteries. The footwell in the rear is a carve-out so that legs are supported and your feet are not wedged under the seat. So only those footwells are carved out, the rest is batteries ;-)
You should make the title like "porche technician talks about Porche Taycan cross turismo" , cuz i had no idea that you were one. Plus It would bring in a lot more people to watch your videos.
Testers aren't explaining what the height of the underfloor battery must have on the cabin layout, you looked uncomfortable sitting with your knees up toward the roof. Your explanation of the Taycan on the test track was very good.
Having sat in the back of the Taycan XT and a Tesla Model 3, I can tell you that the Taycan is a much nicer and more comfy place to sit. The cut away batteries in the floor to form the foot garage make it much more suitable for longer journies than the Mod 3 which feels like a medieval torture device by comparison. 👍🏻
It’s not capacitive touch on the screen that allows you to “feel” the tapping. It’s haptic feedback like on an iPhone. Resistive touch is what older phones (pre-2007) had where pressure was required to operate the screen touch. Smartphone mirroring shows exactly what you see on your Phone screen, on the external display such as when mirroring to your TV. CarPlay shows a variation of the screen with only certain apps in a certain format. It’s not mirrored. So just call it CarPlay (or Android Auto).
A good looking spec.... Only seen in the Porsche world... White on white... But I prefer the GTS Sport Wagon... But this is cool too.... It's performance is insane... 2.2 seconds or even 2 seconds... And it's much better than the Tesla model S in quality
For me the Cross 4S is the sweetspot for the off-road / out of town version, nice alternative to a Cross Country or A6 Allroad And the GTS version for urban / motorway / track conditions and a great alternative to an RS6 Avant In the Cross I’ve ordered the Compass instead of Track-Timer and the Burmester is even better than the Bose, but it’s a pity they both reduce the bout space by about 50litres It’s very tempting to get a fully loaded Jag I-Pace for less than half the price, but it’s twice the car 🚙👍🏻
I would never want to detail those wheels. I do my wheels daily when weather prevails. The sad realism is all cars look great when spotless. Reality is only 4X4 Trucks, Jeeps, Rally Cars look ok when dirty.
Now those are some tiny coffee cups. Reminds me of 1980’s coffee TOGO. If you see the Ridiculous Sized Drinks Americans walk around with on the daily and think nothing of spending $7 for a Coffee drinks. And most get several through out the day! They wonder where the added weight comes from.
FYi those fake wheel arch vents are because of the power-operated charging port doors. On cars with the manually-operated charging doors, the wheel arch vents are real. So the side of your car can get good and dirty :)
@@Robert-cu9bm true, there were no birds in Falcons or naval officers in Commodores. However when it come to cars I generally thought the word turbo meant something. It’s like we are back in the 80s & labelling something as a turbo means it is hot stuff.
You can option anything on a Porsche... literally anything. They have their standard option and then they have custom options. It's costs €10k just to ask about the custom option
It's funny how EVs are all about power management and maximizing the battery's effective range... but then went ahead and waste energy with 4 screens, powered seat, powered door handle, powered charging port door, etc.
@@Robert-cu9bm That comment isn't useful. You need to do some research about how such things actually work. There seems to be a lack of knowledge and scepticism from people who haven't used or owned such vehicles. I live in Norway, and own 2 electric vehicles. They both have a 12v battery as does every other electric car.
@@garybaird2548 Yes they do, but it's not a magical fairy battery. There's a onboard inverter that takes power from the main battery and chargers the 12v. So the original comment stands, that they're wasting power reducing range. To which you tried to disprove, saying it's a different battery. 100w is 100w no matter what voltage, in fact it'll actually be more converting from the main pack to 12v.
If i had known this was a video on an EV i wouldn't have bothered watching. Your description is misleading. I nearly wet myself laughing when i saw it was a Porsche. Nearly wet myself laughing again when you said it was an off road EV.
Seems expoensive for what you get tbh, few software issues, range anxiety etc. Rather buy a 911 (if I had the money) while gas cars are still around. But they need to start somewhere, this car is going to be sick in 5-10 years.
Paul, enjoy your reviews. Please stick to Metric, as I am 58yo Australian, and only, was educated in METRIC. So I don't understand, when you talk in any other measurement. You appear to be younger than me, so don't know why you would give other metrics???? The Metric system was introduced in 1974, in Australia. So
There's this funny little fact about UA-cam, Ian. It's available in countries other than Australia. Indeed there is an audience for this channel outside of Australia. Rather ironically you sound like a 'Murican. Whole world revolves around you.
@@ianthomas7863 😂😂 you're a bit late for 'Straya day mate. And being called an American for your short-sightedness is not a compliment, nor should it be misconstrued as one. Cheers 🍻
@@TheStigHCE09 so 'short-sighted', please tell me the total number of countries, that use the metric system, around the world. It's like going to China, and expecting ever Chinese to speak English. You belittle your self, with your attitude. Maybe you need to chill.
It is INCOMPLETE when there is no review on range and charging test. Kind of useless really. Don’t need to hear ride quality. It’s Porsche. It is expected to be good.
I wouldn’t, I think they’re a great car, it made other manufacturers accelerate their programs once they saw how popular they were. I think it’s time for Tesla to focus on the more important work of residential solar tech and further development of the powerwall, show power companies that it’s their best chance of making profit as fossil fuel profits diminish.
Hopefully next time you go to Europe they'll be nice and let you drive the cars. That's what they're for right? What a lovely car Paul. Can I make a request? Can you show us getting into the car? I for one have a problem entering lower cars and this interests me to see.
Yeah I think adding a short clip on getting in and out of the cars would be a nice addition and gives us some more info about the occupants experience
I love the design, but I favour the normal Taycan more. Brilliant review none the less. Kudos to you and the team.
Great review as always, thank you :-)
The center tunnel in the rear is all batteries. The footwell in the rear is a carve-out so that legs are supported and your feet are not wedged under the seat. So only those footwells are carved out, the rest is batteries ;-)
The style of this Porsche is so cool. I love it.
You should make the title like "porche technician talks about Porche Taycan cross turismo" , cuz i had no idea that you were one. Plus It would bring in a lot more people to watch your videos.
Testers aren't explaining what the height of the underfloor battery must have on the cabin layout, you looked uncomfortable sitting with your knees up toward the roof. Your explanation of the Taycan on the test track was very good.
Having sat in the back of the Taycan XT and a Tesla Model 3, I can tell you that the Taycan is a much nicer and more comfy place to sit. The cut away batteries in the floor to form the foot garage make it much more suitable for longer journies than the Mod 3 which feels like a medieval torture device by comparison. 👍🏻
I get mine around June - and ticked so many boxes 🤭 can’t wait!
Holy hell, I hadn’t even realised these had arrived yet, wow.
This is my favourite Porsche, as far as design goes. It’s stunning in that colour combo too.
Been in Aus since October 👍
saw one in Brisbane looked amazing
Those wheels are sick !
Agreed!
Nice review @ Paul.
Are you going to review BMW i4 anytime soon ?
just to clarify the taycan does not share a platform with the panamera. it has its own bespoke ev platform.
You’re right - sorry about that!
White with White Wheels is a good looking spec.
It’s not capacitive touch on the screen that allows you to “feel” the tapping. It’s haptic feedback like on an iPhone.
Resistive touch is what older phones (pre-2007) had where pressure was required to operate the screen touch.
Smartphone mirroring shows exactly what you see on your Phone screen, on the external display such as when mirroring to your TV. CarPlay shows a variation of the screen with only certain apps in a certain format. It’s not mirrored. So just call it CarPlay (or Android Auto).
this is such a sick spec for a press car
Great reviews very informative, where do you do your road tests.
A good looking spec.... Only seen in the Porsche world... White on white... But I prefer the GTS Sport Wagon... But this is cool too.... It's performance is insane... 2.2 seconds or even 2 seconds... And it's much better than the Tesla model S in quality
For me the Cross 4S is the sweetspot for the off-road / out of town version, nice alternative to a Cross Country or A6 Allroad
And the GTS version for urban / motorway / track conditions and a great alternative to an RS6 Avant
In the Cross I’ve ordered the Compass instead of Track-Timer and the Burmester is even better than the Bose, but it’s a pity they both reduce the bout space by about 50litres
It’s very tempting to get a fully loaded Jag I-Pace for less than half the price, but it’s twice the car 🚙👍🏻
Front end headlights remind me of Pajero rear end tail lights.
Finally a solution for passengers that can't reach for the center display three centimetres away!
Awesome car and loved rims 👍👍🔥🔥
Truly great review!
My biggest wish is that white tires become available. Imagine how good an all white car would look!
Nice Videos Paul
Great!!! I would love to see cars such as Ford Expedition or Cadillac Escalade on this channel some day....
They're not available in Australia
I would never want to detail those wheels. I do my wheels daily when weather prevails. The sad realism is all cars look great when spotless. Reality is only 4X4 Trucks, Jeeps, Rally Cars look ok when dirty.
Buying soon.
Sirourly it's in Australia already!
Now those are some tiny coffee cups. Reminds me of 1980’s coffee TOGO. If you see the Ridiculous Sized Drinks Americans walk around with on the daily and think nothing of spending $7 for a Coffee drinks. And most get several through out the day! They wonder where the added weight comes from.
Been seeing these a lot in South Africa
It looks better in person
Love this car , really nice !
Can you do a review of the Audi Q5 and one of the Porsche Macan?
FYi those fake wheel arch vents are because of the power-operated charging port doors. On cars with the manually-operated charging doors, the wheel arch vents are real. So the side of your car can get good and dirty :)
Nice car but I hate all the screens. Touch screen controls are a stupid idea in a car yet they keep doing it.
Stormtrooper
i ordered one in black to accelerate 0-100 in 3secs on a dirt road
Spec=💯💯💯
When r u doing xc40 full electric review
Confusing, it’s called a turbo but it does not have an engine or a turbo?
It’s just keeping in line with Porsche’s other naming hierarchy.
It's just a name mate, no one's getting upset there's no real raptors in the Ford.
@@Robert-cu9bm true, there were no birds in Falcons or naval officers in Commodores. However when it come to cars I generally thought the word turbo meant something. It’s like we are back in the 80s & labelling something as a turbo means it is hot stuff.
Still waiting for the turbo to kick in
Looks like a Porsche super 90 updated.
Looks like Fu Manchu.
Nice car honstly but seems like there's so many optional!! Is it the same as Tesla?
You can option anything on a Porsche... literally anything.
They have their standard option and then they have custom options.
It's costs €10k just to ask about the custom option
It's funny how EVs are all about power management and maximizing the battery's effective range... but then went ahead and waste energy with 4 screens, powered seat, powered door handle, powered charging port door, etc.
That power comes from the 12 volt battery so has minimal impact on the cars range
@@53glowe Yes. Very
@@garybaird2548
And how does that 12v charge?... Is there a secret petrol engine in there.
@@Robert-cu9bm That comment isn't useful. You need to do some research about how such things actually work. There seems to be a lack of knowledge and scepticism from people who haven't used or owned such vehicles. I live in Norway, and own 2 electric vehicles. They both have a 12v battery as does every other electric car.
@@garybaird2548
Yes they do, but it's not a magical fairy battery.
There's a onboard inverter that takes power from the main battery and chargers the 12v.
So the original comment stands, that they're wasting power reducing range.
To which you tried to disprove, saying it's a different battery.
100w is 100w no matter what voltage, in fact it'll actually be more converting from the main pack to 12v.
Could the hump be for the 2 speed transmission?
Another wicked review thank you,
If you had to choose from top end Porsche, Mercedes, Audi or BMW what brand and model what you roll with :)
Porsche Taycan is the best. So Paul was lucky to have driven the best. 👌
If i had known this was a video on an EV i wouldn't have bothered watching. Your description is misleading. I nearly wet myself laughing when i saw it was a Porsche. Nearly wet myself laughing again when you said it was an off road EV.
Seems expoensive for what you get tbh, few software issues, range anxiety etc. Rather buy a 911 (if I had the money) while gas cars are still around. But they need to start somewhere, this car is going to be sick in 5-10 years.
That’s bullshit, it’s not $279k with the extras you noted it’s easily well over $320k
Where is the blue one 🤔
Why is it called a "Turbo"? Not a turbo in site as far as I can ascertain.
It's just a name, get over it.
It is....yummy!
The front of the Taycan is hideous with the weird head light design. Looks like the car is crying. Yuk!
Why does a full EV need to use the word "Turbo". The ride appears to be a fair bit more superior to a Tesla.
What difference does it make?
There's snails with turbo in its name
@@Robert-cu9bm Because it blatant lying. There is no turbo in an all electric vehicle. So why put a misleading and false word in the name?
@@jerrymyahzcat
There's no ravens in Tesla.
There's no raptors in Ford's
Etc, etc
It's just a Nameplate.
300k for a taycan. Wtf😂
hi
' No competition for this '
Tesla Model S :- Am I a joke to you?!
Porsche Taycan: Yes!
If you think Tesla is the same quality and ride of the Porsche, have rocks in your head.
Lol
18 minutes to charge if everything is fine. People can't wait 10 seconds at the lights, 18 minutes there's going to be road rage or charge rage hahaha
Paul, enjoy your reviews. Please stick to Metric, as I am 58yo Australian, and only, was educated in METRIC. So I don't understand, when you talk in any other measurement. You appear to be younger than me, so don't know why you would give other metrics???? The Metric system was introduced in 1974, in Australia. So
So I am confused, as you can't be older then me? If you are, you still need to adopt the Metric System . Thanks
There's this funny little fact about UA-cam, Ian. It's available in countries other than Australia. Indeed there is an audience for this channel outside of Australia.
Rather ironically you sound like a 'Murican. Whole world revolves around you.
@@TheStigHCE09 'MURICAN' , thanks, to me it's a compliment. Happy Australia Day, my friend. 🇦🇺 👍👍.
@@ianthomas7863 😂😂 you're a bit late for 'Straya day mate. And being called an American for your short-sightedness is not a compliment, nor should it be misconstrued as one. Cheers 🍻
@@TheStigHCE09 so 'short-sighted', please tell me the total number of countries, that use the metric system, around the world. It's like going to China, and expecting ever Chinese to speak English. You belittle your self, with your attitude. Maybe you need to chill.
🚗🚓🚕
It is INCOMPLETE when there is no review on range and charging test. Kind of useless really. Don’t need to hear ride quality. It’s Porsche. It is expected to be good.
I would have one over tesla
I think the Tesla roadster will kick its arse in every way.
In what world is this car even trying to compete with the roadster? That's like comparing a Volvo estate car to a Ferrari.
For the price you can buy 2 Tesla model 3 performance models.
I wouldn’t, I think they’re a great car, it made other manufacturers accelerate their programs once they saw how popular they were. I think it’s time for Tesla to focus on the more important work of residential solar tech and further development of the powerwall, show power companies that it’s their best chance of making profit as fossil fuel profits diminish.
So you would have 3 cars that aren't up to the quality of the taycan.
Early :)
First
Most disgusting spec ever seen. White and silver wheels big NO NO 🤮
Did I just watch a paid porsche comercial?
Ahh…no?
Pointless comparing this marvel with T junk!
Hahaha, if too expensive, they can be had under $200k, ummm that's still expensive.