Yeah, Tom have been around long before some of the more popular channels came around and his content and reviews are always top-notch. subscribed since 2012.
Porsche is such a great brand. Mercedes and Porsche combined can fulfil every necessity a car enthusiast dreams of. Such great range of cars in their portfolio. Well done Tom! Keep going 💪🏻
right? I started watching right before midnight with f.lux on on my laptop and thought it was strange. Disabled f.lux and the color was still strange! It's like... lavender clay?
@@marioseoul I looked to see if it was on the Porsche website. Indeed it is! It wouldn’t be a color I would choose, but I respect that they are selling more than silver, black, and white as car choices.
@@tkewrestler2662 thanks for checking ~. Same here! I once wrote a blog post about the lack of car color diversity in Korea lol. I've got an "intense blue" Hyundai Ioniq electric myself. ^^ I used to have a "tobacco brown" '68 Mercedes and a "honey beige" '91 Integra. I only bought silver (2008 and 2015 Kia Morning) when I didn't have a choice in the used car market.
Speaking of Ioniqs, there's a lot of positive buzz here and in the US about the just unveiled Ioniq 5. Can't wait to see Tom's review of it! Though I guess I'll see it here first before it gets to Seattle ;-) Meanwhile, still looking for a Taycan here, just launched in Korea 2 months ago.
@@marioseoul Here in the States I drive a 2018 ceramic grey Chrysler 300S. It is a darker color, but it is not the run of the mill grey. I purchased the car used so had less choice. My fun car is a bright red 2000 Toyota MR2.
Another great review Tom! You are spot on about range and this car might be quite usable with the standard battery (while being even lighter and a better value). The recent introduction of the e-tron GT adds the complication of being priced at the RWD Taycan level (similarly equipped) while offering 4S powertrain and the large battery. Choice is good.
I agree most buyers think they need more range than they really do. However, that is due to the variable quality of the charging infrastructure. If (hopefully WHEN) EVs have charging infrastructure on par with ICE vehicles, that will be the real turning point for EVs. 99% of the time 200 miles of range is more than enough, but it is that 1% when you have to go quickly to another state/ city because of a family emergency or weather event that has to be kept in mind. I've had to deal with 3-4 of those in the last 10 years, which is of course a tiny proportion of my driving experience. However a vehicle which can be there for me when I really need it will always be on my requirements list when I'm purchasing a car, I think the same is true for most people.
Not sure if this is a better question for Mr. Obvious, but where do you pick up / exchange these cars? Local dealership? Secret garage down near the docks? Not sure if this is info you can share (for safety reasons) but I am curious especially when you only had a few hours with the vehicle.
@@MrStian78 I know exactly what it is.I have driven plenty of Porsche’s. What does that have to do with the look of the rims? Actually, there are several cars with those rims worldwide! In terms of specs, that’s the buyers decision when the build the car or a dealers. Who said anything about a Tesla? 🤪
I really love how Porsche continues to put the "ignition" to the left of the steering wheel. Is it necessary? Of course not. But it's a great throwback. Also, LOL at the trunk opening. Just make it a liftback! Gah!
@@DrivenCarReviews At least you did not give up, explaining the great content you provide us. Your reviews get me to actually think about my next ride. Your authenticity is what makes you stand out. Fun Fact I bought a vehicle for my son based on your reviews.
"Some manufacturers are optimistic about things like range. Others are more conservative." That's one way of putting it. Another way would be: "Some manufacturers lie their asses off all day long every day. Others are careful not to promise things to their customers which they don't deliver."
Only Porsche can turn an $80k car into a $120k one just on options. I wonder how a totally base-spec RWD Taycan with no options would be like. Love how it's running a Florida plate on the back and Stuttgart SGO on the front!
Really enjoyed this review. Tom almost had me with this RWD base model, yet personally I gotta have that all glass roof and bigger dubs. It goes from 95k to 125k. Argh, those Porsche packages. 😢 0:52 - btw does that 7500 tax credit still exist in 2022?
I was one of those people who thought the Taycan was a rip off compared to a Model 3 or Model S. Yes 0-60 is not as fast but 30-100 Is where you feel it. The Taycan handles so much better and that's what I care about not stop light drag racing. Yes the range is less, but who needs 400-500 miles of range? Most people don't have that in their ICE performance cars and 90% of people charge at home. I'm not even going to discuss build quality, you guys know how that story goes. Yes Tesla has a decent charging network which they are said to open to all cars soon. After driving both brands I went with the Taycan RWD with PB+. Teslas need a real refresher because they are looking very dated these days.
Hey Tom. I love your reviews and agree that the base Taycan is the best choice, if you want a Taycan. I was a little unclear on your comments regarding Tesla's unwillingness to provide loaner cars to journalists. As a pragmatic gearhead I very much appreciate a useful car with great performance. While I've traditionally viewed Porsche products as being good values, the Taycan makes me wonder. What I don't get is why anyone would want a Taycan over a Tesla 3. The Taycan is substantially heavier, has less interior and luggage space, has notably buggy firmware, a substantially inferior charging infrastructure, and is clearly the slower war in performance driving. (Nurburgring, as an example) Even the cheapest Taycan is over $100k when equipped as comparably as possible to, say, a Tesla Model 3 Performance....a car that will simply blow it into the weeks. The base Taycan is really more comparable to a base Model 3.....$105k versus $45k. While the Taycan surely has more consistent assembly quality and offers some really cool colors, it sorta shows that the designers didn't quite know what they wanted to do. Things like the intrusive B pillars, the mishmash of screens and controls, the halfway implementation of the Tesla air curtain ventilation....just not quite there. The biggest issue is probably the weight. All in all, while Porsches typically represent very rational choices when compared with the likes of true exotics on one end and American/Japanese stuff on the other, in this case it seems that while these guys gave it their best shot, it's just a car that's basically inferior to a Tesla that costs a whole lot less and offers a whole lot more utility. For those who must have a Porsche, I guess that's all that matters, but for practical gear heads like me, the Tesla 3 is just a better car. Having said this, I predict that Taycans will be the all time champs for depreciation and will likely be great buys on the used market in the not too distant future. A 2 year old Turbo S for $50k? Maybe that's the ticket.
Hi Dan. No argument, the base Porsche is slower, heavier and more expensive than the Model 3. And Teslas are fun to drive. Clearly they offer the bang for the buck proposition. Those with the money to spend (many people do) the Porsche offers vault-like chassis structure, Porsche grade driving dynamics, vastly superior build quality, possibly superior range in real world driving conditions, and exclusivity. The rapidly expanding charging network is becoming a non-issue these days since EA, EVGo and CP combined are about on par with Tesla's network. Smart buyers would look at their needs and routes to make sure there's infrastructure along any route taken before buying and some 85% of charging is done at home anyways. It comes down to choice and people don't buy cars in a vacuum. I have no dog in this fight, I'm an observer. Being a car guy and knowing what goes into both brands, I would buy the Taycan in a heartbeat if I was wealthy. With the opportunity to move from Porsche Taycan Turbos to Chevy Bolt EVs weekly, I can say that in nearly all driving, there are few places to use 0-60 in under 4 seconds. Is it fun in the few places it can be done safely? Yup. But I'm not racing people on my way to Costco so anything faster than 0-60 in 5 seconds has diminishing returns. Tesla does a bang up job when it comes to software and electronics (though I believe Autopilot is wildly overrated). Props to Team Tesla for making the electric car cool, creative and affordable. On the whole, I find the Taycan to be clearly superior to Model 3 and S, but it certainly comes at a price that some are unwilling to pay.
I know it’s likely impossible but it just occurred to me that I’d love to see you do a collab video with Howard Roark of the channel, HR in a Car. Same generation, British, he seems like he’d be a fun foil for your straight-man UA-cam personality.
Don't understand $90K cars that don't include as standard equipment that which can be found on $30k cars (lane-keep assist, radar cruise control, heated seats, etc etc). Of course, I drive a Mazda, so ...there it is, I guess.
So many other interesting things to say about this beautiful car, even the unique colours work well. I'm guessing the wheels look better 'real' than they photograph. Who was it said the comments section here is populated by whining little girls?
Easily one of the best looking automobiles regardless of powerplant. The Taycan's beauty is matched only by it's price. All I can do for the moment is hope that electric cars make excellent "pre-owned" cars, because that's the only way I'll get a Taycan at a price within my credit score. How does that song go; "If I Were A Rich Man . . . I'd get a Frozen Berry Porsche Taycan!".
I was at dinner with a Porsche executive and he asked me what I owned. I responded "Mazda Miata". His face brightened and he said "man, we should make that car., that should be our entry sports car. But our entry car will always be a pre-owned Porsche".
Pricing for this is within the same ballpark as Model S Long Range which gets you longer range, AWD, 2 seconds faster 0-60, Supercharger network & (IMO) better looking. Not sure Porsche mystique and build quality can overcome that value differential.
Yea those rims really scream EV Life- but that shouldn't be a bad thing! except the rims look like slap-on wheel covers from a basic parts distributor/ catalog. | Those must be the new pair you picked up during the Mach-E Mustang centralia test drive- they match the TP ! Only 4 and a half bricks in the Taycan it seems.
Tom, I've said this before - you look awfully good in a Taycan! Well, any Porsche actually. Spendy, yes but look at the price of some pickups these days! From farts to choosing a partner....nice segue. Smooth. 👌🏼
@@marioseoul Yeah, no pressure. Driving an invaluable one-off vehicle while trying to ask relevant questions during an interview with the director of Porsche's all new EV program while driving winding roads and producing a video and a NYT print piece. How hard could it be?
Whatever happened to the garage charging pad? I thought this was the answer. I am not going to remember to plug in the darn thang every night. Then, the next morning, I have no energy. But the pad - you just park the car and whammo! It gets charged automagically.
I wouldn't worry about forgetting to charge it. My wife got her Tesla 4 years ago, and after the first week, it just became second nature to plug it in when she parks in the garage. Couple that with never having to spend that 5-10 minutes getting gas right when you're running late... I think the trade-off is pretty nice. (Keep in mind, my car is an ICE car - Kia Stinger to be specific)
Of course you want the base model with the smaller pack to keep weight down as every pound is worse handling and range. Also, most of those packs are useless nonsense. $4130 for pleather seats? You can get an actual upholstery shop to put full grain leather in a car for less money. $1500 to add memory to your seats? $7000 for a convenience package that comes standard on a Honda Civic, other than the sunroof? That's absurdly expensive for a sunroof. $660 to have your mirrors painted the same color as the car. $1330 for LED headlights. Wow.. I'm in the WRONG business. This is legalized theft compared to even what comes standard on a typical Mercedes C class. As I have it optioned out in the configurator, with the sport package ( neccessary,) , non white paint, folding mirrors, and a few other basic things like interior lighting (Lol - NOT kidding) it's just under $85K for a "base model". Optioned out like a mid-level trim Accord? $95K. I honestly haven't seen a car this itemized for basic equipment since the 80s.
Feels to me like the 200ish HP Boxster. It's just not enough power to consider it a real Porsche. I mean, these torque numbers are ridiculous low for an ev, in 5 years, every soccer mom beats you with her small ev at the stop light.
I had a purple car (gray interior). It got a lot of looks and compliments. I know the purple paint got dirty fast, so I am sure the purple interior would as well. Purple and brown are not complementary colors!
Thank you Tom concise and clear reviews, I love ev too....I imagine 2 years for me...probably never for a Porsche....jeeze Louise lotsa dough for a car! Thank you again...
Right? Literally woke up in the middle of the night the morning the video posted thinking "I must have made a mistake". Checks Porsche press site. Nope.
Does the standard Taycan ride any better, or worse, than the 4S? I am sitting on the fence with this color. Does it look feminine? It reminds of those cars awarded to sales achievers with a certain women's cosmetics company.
Every single person, including a King County deputy, two bros in a an F-150 and a van full of construction workers gushed over the paint color. In person, it looks very cool.
I feel the standard rides a bit better than the 4s because the standard is only RWD and the 4s is AWD so the standard is a lot lighter and more agile and consumes less power than the 4s
Come on Tesla 3 Standard range plus is as fast as this slug with a better gear selection and only costs $37000 with a lot less plastic. All model 3's has heated rear seats available.
This car is an astonishing rip off. The Polestar 2 is 20 thousand dollars cheaper and better in almost every single way. The only thing the Porsche has over the Polestar 2 is looks, the Taycan looks great but the Polestar 2 is faster, AWD, and has more luxurious features. Also, why does getting the vegan interior for the Taycan cost 5000 dollars more when it is standard on the Polestar 2?
NO TAX CREDIT OF ANY KIND FOR ANY THING GOD! no car or truck or SUV can b sold unless can hit 100k sales per yr or cost over $100k real $110 w/ full! 10% up front. SO NO IT CAN"T B SOLD GOD
OMG thats a REALLY ugly spec lol the wheels look like they're from a 2002 corolla 😭😭😭 But i guess if u can afford a Taycan, u can afford whatever wheel u want lol
Those are some of the ugliest wheels the 90s have ever created. I can never understand company that does that to their car since it just ruins the brand image more then anything else.
Can’t imagine testing a New car without watching Tom’s review first. The Cadillac of car reviews.
This channel deserves more subscribers .You can tell you do great work,and it shows
quality over quantity
Yeah, Tom have been around long before some of the more popular channels came around and his content and reviews are always top-notch. subscribed since 2012.
Neat, clean, and modern without being ridiculous and the cockpit looks like an upscale sportcar. Porsche did it right, superb.
I prefer physical buttons for things like HVAC controls.
e-tron GT will be suitable for you then, because it has physical button for HVAC and drive select
I agree, they are too far to the screen controls, seems to be a thing with many brands.
Those wheels exist only for Porsche to shame you for being too "poor" to upgrade.
It’s the only upgrade I’d get...wheels.
Finally a metal roof. Glass roofs in 100+ degree weather sucks.
Yep, people that drive a Tesla in Miami go bold.👴
I am not a fan of being in my own personal terrarium.
Why do I recall the Olds Aurora from the front 3/4 view?
Porsche is such a great brand. Mercedes and Porsche combined can fulfil every necessity a car enthusiast dreams of. Such great range of cars in their portfolio. Well done Tom! Keep going 💪🏻
Love all your videos. The writing is fantastic. Keep up the great work. Hope your subscriber base keeps growing.
Great review, Tom...
Those rims, remind me of a 70's school bus! I would have happily, gone to school on the weekends, if this were picking me up!
That is an interesting color.
right? I started watching right before midnight with f.lux on on my laptop and thought it was strange. Disabled f.lux and the color was still strange! It's like... lavender clay?
@@marioseoul I looked to see if it was on the Porsche website. Indeed it is! It wouldn’t be a color I would choose, but I respect that they are selling more than silver, black, and white as car choices.
@@tkewrestler2662 thanks for checking ~. Same here! I once wrote a blog post about the lack of car color diversity in Korea lol. I've got an "intense blue" Hyundai Ioniq electric myself. ^^ I used to have a "tobacco brown" '68 Mercedes and a "honey beige" '91 Integra. I only bought silver (2008 and 2015 Kia Morning) when I didn't have a choice in the used car market.
Speaking of Ioniqs, there's a lot of positive buzz here and in the US about the just unveiled Ioniq 5. Can't wait to see Tom's review of it! Though I guess I'll see it here first before it gets to Seattle ;-) Meanwhile, still looking for a Taycan here, just launched in Korea 2 months ago.
@@marioseoul Here in the States I drive a 2018 ceramic grey Chrysler 300S. It is a darker color, but it is not the run of the mill grey. I purchased the car used so had less choice. My fun car is a bright red 2000 Toyota MR2.
I love your reviews. Enthusiastic, balanced, pleasant, always gives me a good sense of the car. Thanks!
Great review! I have never considered spending even 80k on a car, but this is first new car in a long time that i'm excited about.
Even when time is limited, you still manage to put out a quality piece of work.
I was running around like a caffeinated squirrel
That’s a very cool exterior color. Then they gave it wheels that look like they’re from a base Kia Rio.
Another great review Tom! You are spot on about range and this car might be quite usable with the standard battery (while being even lighter and a better value). The recent introduction of the e-tron GT adds the complication of being priced at the RWD Taycan level (similarly equipped) while offering 4S powertrain and the large battery. Choice is good.
Plus the e-tron gt has real buttons in the interior 👍
Prefer the base to the Turbo.......plenty of power for the road. Great review as always, whose cleaning products do you use?
You would have to upgrade the wheels.
Your reviews are so complete and well produced. Awesome video. Love Taycans despite their range being behind Tesla's
Hey Porsche, bring a base AWD Taycan to Canada please!
I keep thinking there's room for more models. A Taycan 4 (without the "S") or a RWD Taycan S with more power.
Thanks for a great review and thanks for the spritzing and wiping, too! :)
I agree most buyers think they need more range than they really do. However, that is due to the variable quality of the charging infrastructure.
If (hopefully WHEN) EVs have charging infrastructure on par with ICE vehicles, that will be the real turning point for EVs. 99% of the time 200 miles of range is more than enough, but it is that 1% when you have to go quickly to another state/ city because of a family emergency or weather event that has to be kept in mind.
I've had to deal with 3-4 of those in the last 10 years, which is of course a tiny proportion of my driving experience. However a vehicle which can be there for me when I really need it will always be on my requirements list when I'm purchasing a car, I think the same is true for most people.
Does this mean that most of the time the car is rear wheel braking only? If so, how does that feel?
That's a great question. I didn't think about that...
That console lid! I can always count on Tom to find the deal breaker!
Not sure if this is a better question for Mr. Obvious, but where do you pick up / exchange these cars? Local dealership? Secret garage down near the docks? Not sure if this is info you can share (for safety reasons) but I am curious especially when you only had a few hours with the vehicle.
You had a lot of good, comparative, and practical insight into EVs. I'll have to watch out for more of your EV reviews!
Man, these wheels are horrid. They look like Autozone plastic hubcaps from the 90s...😩
The design is fine, it's the gray color that makes them look like plastic hubcaps. A deeper and more glossy gunmetal shade would look better.
Agree, the rims are not attracting at ALL, especially for $80+ To get even close the full specs your over $110k +😱
@@gust9464 it’s a Porsche. It’s a premium brand and that means you will hardly find 2 cars with the same spec.
Not like Teslas.
@@MrStian78 I know exactly what it is.I have driven plenty of Porsche’s. What does that have to do with the look of the rims? Actually, there are several cars with those rims worldwide! In terms of specs, that’s the buyers decision when the build the car or a dealers. Who said anything about a Tesla? 🤪
Griot’s garage has the best detailing supplies PERIOD !
I really love how Porsche continues to put the "ignition" to the left of the steering wheel. Is it necessary? Of course not. But it's a great throwback.
Also, LOL at the trunk opening. Just make it a liftback! Gah!
A hatch would sacrifice some structural rigidity. The Sport Turismo will have a redesigned rear to tackle that.
I’m genuinely impressed. Styling, engineering are better than the competition.
No ski pass through? Sad.
Optional, so don’t worry
Can the entry level Taycan be raised up with the touch of a button to combat kerbs?
The nod to Prince is priceless, Tom. Raiding the 401k never a good idea. However, I want a jolly rancher. Another great review Tom.
I was lucky to see him a couple times when I lived in Minneapolis. Came close to interviewing a couple times too. He always said no in the end though.
@@DrivenCarReviews At least you did not give up, explaining the great content you provide us. Your reviews get me to actually think about my next ride. Your authenticity is what makes you stand out. Fun Fact I bought a vehicle for my son based on your reviews.
I’m glad I discovered your channel. Thanks Tom
Nice review, thanks!
"Some manufacturers are optimistic about things like range. Others are more conservative."
That's one way of putting it. Another way would be: "Some manufacturers lie their asses off all day long every day. Others are careful not to promise things to their customers which they don't deliver."
Rear drive. I like.
This looks like a 1998 Dodge Intrepid with those wheels😳
Probably the ugliest rims I have seen in 10 years
Agreed. Usually you see wheel cover trying to look like wheels. These look like wheels trying to look like wheel covers.
I think Tom would still take take the 718 over the Taycan. Although I hear the driving positioning inTaycan is INSANE.
Great job Tom !!!!!!
Only Porsche can turn an $80k car into a $120k one just on options. I wonder how a totally base-spec RWD Taycan with no options would be like. Love how it's running a Florida plate on the back and Stuttgart SGO on the front!
Well, there is Mercedes. And BMW.
Thanks Tom , liked and subbed . I’d love one of these .
Really enjoyed this review. Tom almost had me with this RWD base model, yet personally I gotta have that all glass roof and bigger dubs. It goes from 95k to 125k. Argh, those Porsche packages. 😢
0:52 - btw does that 7500 tax credit still exist in 2022?
This stuff is quality.
Great review...definitely on my radar!!
I was one of those people who thought the Taycan was a rip off compared to a Model 3 or Model S. Yes 0-60 is not as fast but 30-100 Is where you feel it. The Taycan handles so much better and that's what I care about not stop light drag racing. Yes the range is less, but who needs 400-500 miles of range? Most people don't have that in their ICE performance cars and 90% of people charge at home. I'm not even going to discuss build quality, you guys know how that story goes. Yes Tesla has a decent charging network which they are said to open to all cars soon. After driving both brands I went with the Taycan RWD with PB+. Teslas need a real refresher because they are looking very dated these days.
I never see anyone ever at the electrify America stations, in Burbank
Hey Tom. I love your reviews and agree that the base Taycan is the best choice, if you want a Taycan. I was a little unclear on your comments regarding Tesla's unwillingness to provide loaner cars to journalists.
As a pragmatic gearhead I very much appreciate a useful car with great performance. While I've traditionally viewed Porsche products as being good values, the Taycan makes me wonder.
What I don't get is why anyone would want a Taycan over a Tesla 3. The Taycan is substantially heavier, has less interior and luggage space, has notably buggy firmware, a substantially inferior charging infrastructure, and is clearly the slower war in performance driving. (Nurburgring, as an example)
Even the cheapest Taycan is over $100k when equipped as comparably as possible to, say, a Tesla Model 3 Performance....a car that will simply blow it into the weeks. The base Taycan is really more comparable to a base Model 3.....$105k versus $45k.
While the Taycan surely has more consistent assembly quality and offers some really cool colors, it sorta shows that the designers didn't quite know what they wanted to do. Things like the intrusive B pillars, the mishmash of screens and controls, the halfway implementation of the Tesla air curtain ventilation....just not quite there. The biggest issue is probably the weight.
All in all, while Porsches typically represent very rational choices when compared with the likes of true exotics on one end and American/Japanese stuff on the other, in this case it seems that while these guys gave it their best shot, it's just a car that's basically inferior to a Tesla that costs a whole lot less and offers a whole lot more utility.
For those who must have a Porsche, I guess that's all that matters, but for practical gear heads like me, the Tesla 3 is just a better car.
Having said this, I predict that Taycans will be the all time champs for depreciation and will likely be great buys on the used market in the not too distant future. A 2 year old Turbo S for $50k? Maybe that's the ticket.
Hi Dan. No argument, the base Porsche is slower, heavier and more expensive than the Model 3. And Teslas are fun to drive. Clearly they offer the bang for the buck proposition. Those with the money to spend (many people do) the Porsche offers vault-like chassis structure, Porsche grade driving dynamics, vastly superior build quality, possibly superior range in real world driving conditions, and exclusivity. The rapidly expanding charging network is becoming a non-issue these days since EA, EVGo and CP combined are about on par with Tesla's network. Smart buyers would look at their needs and routes to make sure there's infrastructure along any route taken before buying and some 85% of charging is done at home anyways.
It comes down to choice and people don't buy cars in a vacuum. I have no dog in this fight, I'm an observer. Being a car guy and knowing what goes into both brands, I would buy the Taycan in a heartbeat if I was wealthy. With the opportunity to move from Porsche Taycan Turbos to Chevy Bolt EVs weekly, I can say that in nearly all driving, there are few places to use 0-60 in under 4 seconds. Is it fun in the few places it can be done safely? Yup. But I'm not racing people on my way to Costco so anything faster than 0-60 in 5 seconds has diminishing returns. Tesla does a bang up job when it comes to software and electronics (though I believe Autopilot is wildly overrated). Props to Team Tesla for making the electric car cool, creative and affordable. On the whole, I find the Taycan to be clearly superior to Model 3 and S, but it certainly comes at a price that some are unwilling to pay.
I know it’s likely impossible but it just occurred to me that I’d love to see you do a collab video with Howard Roark of the channel, HR in a Car. Same generation, British, he seems like he’d be a fun foil for your straight-man UA-cam personality.
Real world (as in Norway), range is 480km
Don't understand $90K cars that don't include as standard equipment that which can be found on $30k cars (lane-keep assist, radar cruise control, heated seats, etc etc). Of course, I drive a Mazda, so ...there it is, I guess.
Was that a Florida tag? .... beautiful car!!!!
No
So many other interesting things to say about this beautiful car, even the unique colours work well. I'm guessing the wheels look better 'real' than they photograph. Who was it said the comments section here is populated by whining little girls?
I know it’s just a base model, but it’s a little surprising that the trunk isn’t fully finished. Maybe that’s an upgrade package? 😂
Easily one of the best looking automobiles regardless of powerplant. The Taycan's beauty is matched only by it's price. All I can do for the moment is hope that electric cars make excellent "pre-owned" cars, because that's the only way I'll get a Taycan at a price within my credit score. How does that song go; "If I Were A Rich Man . . . I'd get a Frozen Berry Porsche Taycan!".
I was at dinner with a Porsche executive and he asked me what I owned. I responded "Mazda Miata". His face brightened and he said "man, we should make that car., that should be our entry sports car. But our entry car will always be a pre-owned Porsche".
Pricing for this is within the same ballpark as Model S Long Range which gets you longer range, AWD, 2 seconds faster 0-60, Supercharger network & (IMO) better looking. Not sure Porsche mystique and build quality can overcome that value differential.
Great video. I am deciding on the RWD & and the 4S. Of course the price is a big difference for me. What’s your professional opinion?
Thanks!
Dang, sorry I missed this. Thanks for the generous contribution!
Yea those rims really scream EV Life- but that shouldn't be a bad thing! except the rims look like slap-on wheel covers from a basic parts distributor/ catalog. |
Those must be the new pair you picked up during the Mach-E Mustang centralia test drive- they match the TP ! Only 4 and a half bricks in the Taycan it seems.
Tom, I've said this before - you look awfully good in a Taycan!
Well, any Porsche actually.
Spendy, yes but look at the price of some pickups these days!
From farts to choosing a partner....nice segue. Smooth. 👌🏼
And he looks much more relaxed than in the concept car in 2018. :-) Good review ~
@@marioseoul Yeah, no pressure. Driving an invaluable one-off vehicle while trying to ask relevant questions during an interview with the director of Porsche's all new EV program while driving winding roads and producing a video and a NYT print piece. How hard could it be?
Man, between this color combo and that of the 911 you just did - someone at Porsche is angry with the press, aren't they?
I Love intro music
Whatever happened to the garage charging pad? I thought this was the answer. I am not going to remember to plug in the darn thang every night. Then, the next morning, I have no energy. But the pad - you just park the car and whammo! It gets charged automagically.
The pads are VERY inefficient if I remember correctly.
I wouldn't worry about forgetting to charge it. My wife got her Tesla 4 years ago, and after the first week, it just became second nature to plug it in when she parks in the garage. Couple that with never having to spend that 5-10 minutes getting gas right when you're running late... I think the trade-off is pretty nice. (Keep in mind, my car is an ICE car - Kia Stinger to be specific)
The wheels are beautiful because I will buy a fully loaded Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S or 4S anyway
Or maybe a Ferrari or Rolls.
Of course you want the base model with the smaller pack to keep weight down as every pound is worse handling and range. Also, most of those packs are useless nonsense. $4130 for pleather seats? You can get an actual upholstery shop to put full grain leather in a car for less money. $1500 to add memory to your seats? $7000 for a convenience package that comes standard on a Honda Civic, other than the sunroof? That's absurdly expensive for a sunroof. $660 to have your mirrors painted the same color as the car. $1330 for LED headlights. Wow.. I'm in the WRONG business. This is legalized theft compared to even what comes standard on a typical Mercedes C class.
As I have it optioned out in the configurator, with the sport package ( neccessary,) , non white paint, folding mirrors, and a few other basic things like interior lighting (Lol - NOT kidding) it's just under $85K for a "base model". Optioned out like a mid-level trim Accord? $95K. I honestly haven't seen a car this itemized for basic equipment since the 80s.
So don't get a Taycan. Simple.
I was eating a Grape Jolly Rancher (Sugar Free) during this video. Haha.
I love Jolly Ranchers, especially apple.
My ultimate dream car
Feels to me like the 200ish HP Boxster. It's just not enough power to consider it a real Porsche. I mean, these torque numbers are ridiculous low for an ev, in 5 years, every soccer mom beats you with her small ev at the stop light.
What 120 Grands can buy, Tomy...
Much better looking than the Tesla, but you pay for that as well. 5s 0-60 is nothing to sneeze at.
It's PINK!
I would say that I'll take a purple interior wagon, but I'll never be able to afford one
I had a purple car (gray interior). It got a lot of looks and compliments. I know the purple paint got dirty fast, so I am sure the purple interior would as well. Purple and brown are not complementary colors!
Thank you Tom concise and clear reviews, I love ev too....I imagine 2 years for me...probably never for a Porsche....jeeze Louise lotsa dough for a car! Thank you again...
$120K and the wheels look like hubcaps? Lame.
The Porsche Taycan is not for you.
taycan or rs e tron?
Car needs an aftermarket exhaust.
Not a fan of those wheels, they look really cheap. I like the color tho
Why does that torque figure seem extremely low for an EV?
Right? Literally woke up in the middle of the night the morning the video posted thinking "I must have made a mistake". Checks Porsche press site. Nope.
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Are those alloy wheels or hubcaps? 😂😂
Nice car, but man those wheels......they look like cheap hubcaps you could get at Walmart!
Tom, can you make an EV only channel. 🙂
No, get stuffed
Not worth it because in the future there will only be electric cars.
@@kristians2704 Sooo... there's no videos on curreny gas cars?
Why do you always spend so little time on the tech, the dashboard, functions etc.?
Frankly, most of us want to know how a car drives. Especially a Porsche.
Looks like Lucid. Or Lucid looks like this car
Wow. Not one, but TWO dissolve-in shots.
And no extra charge
Does the standard Taycan ride any better, or worse, than the 4S? I am sitting on the fence with this color. Does it look feminine? It reminds of those cars awarded to sales achievers with a certain women's cosmetics company.
Every single person, including a King County deputy, two bros in a an F-150 and a van full of construction workers gushed over the paint color. In person, it looks very cool.
I feel the standard rides a bit better than the 4s because the standard is only RWD and the 4s is AWD so the standard is a lot lighter and more agile and consumes less power than the 4s
Another Porsche review. Another German spec Porsche review. Seems to be a trend here Tom. I’m guessing a German spec Cayenne in a couple weeks.
American spec but yeah
@@DrivenCarReviews lucky you.
I'm wondering why PCNA isn't providing US-spec press cars?
Those wheels make it look cheap. Cmon porche
Walmart rims / wheel cap
Those rims 🤢
Come on Tesla 3 Standard range plus is as fast as this slug with a better gear selection and only costs $37000 with a lot less plastic. All model 3's has heated rear seats available.
Go drive the Taycan. Tesla is ok for what it is. But this car, well, it's another universe.
This car is an astonishing rip off. The Polestar 2 is 20 thousand dollars cheaper and better in almost every single way. The only thing the Porsche has over the Polestar 2 is looks, the Taycan looks great but the Polestar 2 is faster, AWD, and has more luxurious features.
Also, why does getting the vegan interior for the Taycan cost 5000 dollars more when it is standard on the Polestar 2?
Ever thought about depreciation?
81k? Pass.
NO TAX CREDIT OF ANY KIND FOR ANY THING GOD! no car or truck or SUV can b sold unless can hit 100k sales per yr or cost over $100k real $110 w/ full! 10% up front. SO NO IT CAN"T B SOLD GOD
WTF?
Take your pills James.
OMG thats a REALLY ugly spec lol
the wheels look like they're from a 2002 corolla 😭😭😭
But i guess if u can afford a Taycan, u can afford whatever wheel u want lol
Those are some of the ugliest wheels the 90s have ever created. I can never understand company that does that to their car since it just ruins the brand image more then anything else.
i cant belive the designers get paid for this and other to many insane ugly cars ... i can make a beter design with out the scholl they graduate ....
One ugly car and color..hello Olds Toronado