Porsche Taycan Turbo S the quirks and all
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- The new Porsche Taycan, high end EV that has some balls, but also some annoying features. Let's take a closer look.
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Hi Nick, nice to see this honest review. As a Taycan Turbo S owner i can confirm most of the quirks, especially the B pillar is a real turn off. Turning the air vents to focused gives me the feel i like so not a major issue for me, but as you said is is overengineered. The Gearbox issue you mentioned is rarely noticeable with my driving style, i got surprised a couple of times the car went into lower gear slowly decelarating into corners and feeling the little bump of the gearshift. This only applies to sport modes as cruising in normal mode leaves the car in second gear. But as you said the overall driving experience is beyond stellar, which easily compensates for all the quirks. BTW: I’m the guy you missed on your Germany trip because of my own stupidity if you remember. Maybe next time...
Thanks for the detailed reply! Hope to see you next time
Hi! - If you like we could make a 3D Printed protection for the B-Pillar from a rubber-like material. - I just do that out of fun (not trying to sell something here) as I am anyway Engineering similar stuff on daily bases for cars. - Feel free to send me a message when you like. We are located in the Rhein-Ruhr area.
Marc Nobel that’s a good thought, but not on a $200K car. You expect every material to be premium, especially where it’s so obvious.
Marc Nobel there is an auto interior company in Oslo, Norway, that covers these plastic panels in whatever material you like. I’ve seen it done seamlessly in the same material, I dare not mention on this channel, as the roof lining.
The jitterishness you noticed Nick I also sense, but only around town in Sport/Sport Plus. I guess it’s because the low speeds where I’m at doing city driving mean I’m in 1st gear with both motors up’n ready to go. I always use Normal for city driving, also to get the proper ground clearance. On the back roads, when you’re on it in the sportier modes, the playfulness of the gearbox is just fine.
Just wondering if I should swap my pre-owned 4S+ and spec my own 4S+ with RWS, Burmester and the double glazing🤔 Bubble Roof is a given as I already have that.
I think the B-pillar is tweaked in the Interior Carbon package section of the configurator. Not sure to what extent (writing this late'ish 2021). I'm 67 years old and I'd have no issues getting around the pillar by the way ...
got the Burmeister in my 911. When my wife asked why did I order such an expensive sound system, I told her it's because it reminded me of her, loud and expensive, and that it made me feel she was with me all the time in the car.
That's perfect!
Who got the Porsche in the divorce?
Ben Beauvais his wife, I’m guessing. He was content with the Dacia Sandero.
Well said !
So glad to see a reviewer calling out this new screen everywhere no button bullshit. Buttons are so, so much better than using a touchscreen for everything.
ErikTheAndroid screens are now becoming cheaper than buttons.
@@BobbyDazzler888 Great, I do not care. Something being cheaper does not make it better.
ErikTheAndroid - I’m with you. Fuck these screens, and give me tactical buttons. Pretty soon these car makers are going to offer an option to buy a bottle of Windex and a roll of Bounty, to clean that grungy, smudgy, screen.
looks like a toy the speedometer as well
Totally! I still use my Nokia 3310 because smart phones don't have buttons, buttons are so much better!!!li1j21llj
I pulled up next to one of these at a red light on Sepulveda near Santa Monica Blvd in pre-covid times. That stretch between there and Wilshire Blvd is almost completely open. When the light turned green…I'm not sure I even had time to blink before the guy launched off the line. Just incredible car, minus that wretched HVAC system.
Stay safe!
I do not like the trend of having menu-driven controls for stuff like climate control, radio, etc. A dedicated button falls easily to hand (even when you miss slightly) without having to ever take your eyes off the road whereas if you miss the climate control (or whatever), you *must* look at the screen. That's obviously a dangerous design.
Well, a menu driven vent control means you can control vents that aren't close to you. That's what I see as a good thing.
@@msl5253 That's a very, very small plus. I've never needed to adjust, say, the passenger's vent as a driver.
Honda agree...they've had such bad feedback on screen operated heating/vent controls that they will no longer be producing them. I've had touchscreen cars and they're a pain to operate on the move. My current S3 (with virtual cockpit) is fantastic to use as it uses a rotary wheel (with a touchpad on top) and menu buttons. I am amazed that Audi have now gone backwards with the new A3 as they've moved to full touch control systems..they've even got a touch sensitive volume knob to replace the lovely hardware unit..guess which works better? 🙄
Also this shift to menu based controls, like fake vents, has been implemented without establishing popularity and its becoming increasingly unpopular, yet it's still being rolled out. Doesn't add up.
You can't unleash fully automated cars without controls being fully electronic (eg handbrake), i believe this stuff is just a spin off from that.
And whatever, you can't run full auto cars and full manual cars on the same road at the same time.
This is all prep for what's coming down the pipe later on..
tedtheturbot It's being done to save money. Assembly much simpler/fewer moving parts. I hate it too. My 2015 Macan is the extreme opposite with loads of buttons. People freak when they see it but I know exactly where everything is and never have to look down. Far safer.
Nick: Thanks much for this much anticipated review, it was great. I bought one (4s) because I don't have $200k to spend and like you, the ridiculous acceleration is not required for this 991 owner since the 4S is just as fast as my 991. At 75, I bought it for the responsiveness and quietness along with magic carpet ride. My kidneys are old. I definitely understand your 2 speed gearbox issue which if I drive it in sport plus I know I will have because of the 991 PDK does the same thing. I thought, however if you were in normal you would not experience this. My shock was when I got on the freeway and it shifted down as I entered the acceleration lane. It leapt forward like a horse after a calf out of the shute. Sure to annoy any older passenger, but great for getting on CT parkways where you nearly stop, then go when there is an opening. You will be in instant formation flying- even with a 4S. Most places don't have that kind of system, they have acceleration lanes. IMHO anything more than a 4S is a waste of money. There are some interesting options, however one being night vision. Here in Arkansas we have these recalcitrant dear that love to see if they can beat you across the road, I'm hoping that will solve the problem.
Thanks again for a great review. I knew the vents were ridiculous as the acceleration, but I didn't notice the problem when I drove it in distributive mode. Completely agree with the PDCC. I completely agree it is not a 911 which I have driven for years and love. But alas, my old body and ears needed smooth and quiet. Interestingly, I did not have a problem entering the car. I will not have the seat full back as I think your car may have been set up for. That is a problem. More over-engineering.
I love software guys, - especially quality guys. They look for all the over-engineering which is a growing problem. I knew the lack of buttons was a mistake also. Hopefully we will set it and forget it except for the volume which is on the wheel.
Chuck
I've owned a 4S for 9 months now and I love it. I drove the Turbo S when I was considering buying one but I agree with you it's a party trick that is liable to get you in trouble. I have no problem with the B pillar and don't have my seat go back when I get out. I had a 991 before the Taycan and the 4S is faster so it's plenty fast for me. We took a road trip and charging is no issue, but you have to uncomfortably take it down to 10% to get the max charging out of it. Best road tripping is drive to 10% and stop charging at 80%. The ride is incredible! I have not had the gear switching issue that you have had. You missed the worst item- Porsche connect. It is worthless. Fortunately you don't need it anyway, but you can't even tell how much air is in the tires before you hit the road. Some people have said that it causes the 12v battery to die, but I haven't had that issue. You are correct with the center box, but fortunately I never seem to have to get in it. Overall, I have had 18 Porsches since 1967 and I like this one the best. You are correct, however it is not a sports car it is a gt car- but the 911 is getting very gt also. I have the two tone leather and I do like it. My wife loves the passenger display and I like the night vision. Maggie, my small Poodle just loves the whole thing and almost won't let us drive it without taking her.
This video was so long it gave me range anxiety.
poor baby
The Taycan actually has one of the strongest recuperations in EVs with >250kW, but Porsche decided to put this completely on the brake pedal to give it a "normal/gasoline" driving feel.
never buy a first year model. especially when it's something drastically different than what a company has been known for doing.
@helicopter weewee no, it's just good advice
@helicopter weewee Hopefully you're not PUT with COVID-19 Stay safe it's real
That doesn't really apply to luxury car buyers. Chances are they have two or three other cars to choose from if one breaks down cause of something new a manufacture tried.
Unless you’re Bill Gates
@BTICronox can't disagree.
Thanks for the review, just a few items of feedback.
At 7:15 you talk in detail about Tesla's one peddle driving like as is true wiyh the Chevy Bolt EV and Leaf and others. The Taycan by design does not do hard Regen when the accelerator is released, that's true. They instead perform Regen when the break peddle is used. You can clearly see that when you press the brake pedal you will notice the energy graph changing to show power being put into the batteries. But I can can do 265 KW regeneration up to 0.4G breaking force. Porsche says 90% of all breaking will be done with regeneration/recuperation. The range of the Taycan is near 250mi with ordinary freeway driving.
Also, PDCC is a chassis control to deal with body roll in high speed cornering. It uses active rollbars to counter-twist the frame. I think what you were showing in the video was the active suspension compensating for body-roll which is base on the 4S and above Taycans.
It's funny reading your comment as a German with you capitalizing "regen" (especially with Porsche being German, too) since nouns are capitalized in German, and "Regen" in German means rain.
@@Runoratsu please excuse the silly capitalization on regen in my posts. That was Android auto-correct. I think that I have removed that "suggestion" now.
@@ronb4633 Nothing to excuse at all! I was simply amused. ;)
Only Porsche could design a “triangle” with 4 sides!
Porsche gives you two triangles for the price of one.
I am surprised that he did not call it an over-engineered triangle.
7:35 -- a minor correction, the regenerative braking is available in the Taycan. It's the green bar when you press the brakes. The friction brakes are only used when the regenerative braking is maxed out. :)
That is correct I was going to comment something myself. I think in fact this car has the highest level of regen of any electric vehicle. I think I saw a German engineer mentioning 150kw Regen.. something like that it's extremely high. But they integrated it into the brake pedal so that it drives like a regular Porsche.
Perhaps they should have added an option to select one pedal driving and regen that way in addition to using the brake pedal for regen
Nick, this video is exactly the reason I love your videos. I appreciate your perspective, especially on the vent critique, and I think you and I would agree on a lot of car design ideas. Keep up the great reviews!
Another mega video Nick, love your no bullshit approach! The VW group have gone too far with their latest touch screen nonsense, lets hope they get rid of much of it for the next generation cars! Cheers
Dear Nick, the Taycan does have strong regen brakes, that you activate using the pedal. In fact the regen brakes are so good, the brakes are almsot never used except for keeping the car still. I believe they ceramic coated the disks to protect them given how little theyre used.
Yours, quarantine professor
The 2 gears only come into play in Sport and Sport Plus modes when you want faster acceleration. If you want a smooth ride on the back roads or the most efficient range and highest top speed on the highway, use either Range or Normal modes.
Taycan Turbo S. There is also clunkiness not associated with the gear shift, but that as well as the uncertainty of exactly when it will shift (it is 95% predictable knowing that it shifts at 62 mph- my car does it at 59) are minor enough not to dwell on. The acceleration never bores me but is addictive. When in a hurry, the extra safety from distancing myself from cars behind when making lane changes is soothing, pleasing and exhilarating (particularly in the Turbo S) with the extra confidence of the car staying flat because of Porsche handling dynamics. Launch control is stupid and just makes one feel sick. But once rolling the acceleration pedal is very progressive and predictable similar to naturally aspirated motors but with far greater reward as the pedal travels lower. Entry and exit because of B pillars is antithetical to a luxury car, but the car is worth the annoyance which diminishes along the learning curve from getting in and out. Added bonus is the B pillar actually protects the front occupants sides. The material lining the B pillar, to me is not bad ( not hard plastic, but has give and has a comfort touch feel) So far, over 1000 miles, no scratches on it (Perhaps because of Nick's heads up on the issue). To me, it is a super fast executive saloon that can handle its weight approaching sports car levels and with the right tires can make respectable track times.
Some solid quarantine content. Thanks, Nick.
7:40 the Taycan does have regenerative braking but the "lift off braking" is just not as strong. The real recuperation only activates if you use the brake pedal. I googled some numbers for comparison: The Taycan can regenerate a maximum of 265kW compared to 77kW of a Model 3. So the Taycan has much stronger regeneration capabilities. I would guess the advantage would be that there is no need to get used to the system when comparing to a ICE car, as well as being able to choose wheter to recuperate or to roll.
Yet this car is extremely inefficient when compared to the Tesla. Kw/mile on this car vs teslas are night and day.
@@ashishpatel350 yes that might be because there are multiple factors for that. I just stated that the recuperation is better in the Taycan.
I actually prefer that type of regen that the taycan and e-tron have. When I test drove the model 3 I hated regen even when it was in its lowest setting
@@ashishpatel350 yeah more like compared dawn to early morning mate
Yes he did not understand how this regen works for this car. I understand that they wanted the car to still be able to coast through a corner. Yes the regen works the opposite of a conventional E car the way you described. I like that idea. I have only driven one E car and did not like having to constantly be on the pedal.
Nick this is the BEST review of this car. TY for your honesty, balance and keen insight!
Nick, I bought a taycan turbo s in aug 2023. I had before this, '16 BMW 435,' 01 e39 m5, 16 f10 m5, 22 tesla model Y performance... Then went into the porsche. I suddenly don't have the itch to change cars!! Best car I've ever owned and driven! Hands down. I love it so much. The breadth of capability from comfortable daily driver to bombing down a back road... So so amazing!
You can slide your finger up or down over the temperature setting to change it and change the volume by sliding 2 fingers up or down on the scratch pad-Much easier than tapping the center, lower screen. Makes something which seems like a big deal, not a big deal at all.
Nick is different, his reviews are different and by different I mean absolutely awesome !!
We need more gay men reviews
Nice car however, I’d be interested in the 992 Turbo S for similar money.
cost you an entire planet
Yah but completely different product. You should drive the Taycan, it's not like any other car you've driven.
I have a Panamera, and I'd consider staying with that model just because of the extra room and cruising range.
992 turbo S with minimal options still runs $260k+ while the Taycan turbo S with minimal options is $200k+ not exactly similar money
From what I read the shorter gear was only used when maximum or vigorous“low speed” acceleration was required. The car didn’t switch between gears for normal driving but stayed in the longer gear.
Great video Nick. We are in Level 4 COVID lock down in NZ so good have something interesting to watch.
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Exhilaration 😈
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Loving your channel. I like the format, just kinda open and discussing it.
I don`t know why I always end in this rabbit hole of reviews but it`s just too entertaining to have Nicks View on stuff (which is not so average). Daily things are more important at the end. Just the regen-brake was a bit technical off in the review. It`s quite sophisticated when you understand how it works.- I looked at the plastic part and thought why you would not just wrap it with PPF? It`s kind of forgiving to little scratches. I personally would scan the part and make a TPU Part with a shore hardness of about 95 to stick on it. Problem solved forever.
Nick - that’s why I love your channel - no BS - just straight talking from the hip - great video and hope you are keeping safe over there 👍😃
Oh good! I thought I was the only one that hated the vents after trying them!! The Panamera is a bit silly as well but at least that feels to me like it works and you can see the vent moving inside. I prefer it on diffuse myself
This is a real car review. Before this video I thought the car was perfect. So glad to see the good and the bad as it should.
I can see Jeremy Clarkson popping the boot and filling it with gasoline during a review of this car
Finally a sensible review. Functionality seems to be compromised theses days for gimmicks.
So I'd like to comment on your comments here for a minute.
1. The regen. It regens a whole lot, but you need to use the brake pedal to regen. It has about 4 times the regen power of a Tesla. So it's very efficient.
2. The B-pillar. I haven't had any issues getting in or out at all. Maybe it's a hight/width thing.
3. The vents. I find there's no need to adjust anything. You set the temperature, and only adjust it a couple of degrees through the seasons. In modern cars I don't need to adjust where the air falls on my face. I keep the car nice and cool, or warm if it's in the winter, and I don't need wind in my face. But I guess those who need wind in their face fiddle with the new way of things. It's probably the same types of people who set the climate control to LOW when it's hot in the car and they want it cold, thinking it will go faster, and then slowly increases the temperature after that. Which is totally the wrong way of doing it. If you want 20 degrees (celsius) set it to that, and the car will give you 20 degrees as fast as it can.
4. The buttons. Since you have so much more stuff to open electronically, they basically had to group that together somewhere, and that meant it was a lot more practical to do it on the screen than to have 4 buttons somewhere in the car, for frunk, trunk, left charge port and right charge port. And to split it, having something on a button and something on the screen, would be worse. I do agree with you on the next track button though. You can however use the trackpad to move to the next track button on the screen, and push the entire trackpad down to go to the next track. It seems to remember where you are on the screen so when you need it later on and push it, it's still on the next track button. So I guess that works as well.
5. The gearbox. It seems to me that what you experience is sort of an issue with the drive mode your in. Because if you're in Normal, it will always be in second gear. So if you want to drive comfortable, you should be in Normal, or set up the mode you can configure for you liking. If you're in Sport Plus, the car will be snappy and fast, and you will struggle to drive miss Daisy in that mode. It's not meant for driving miss Daisy, so I'd say that's a user error.
I for one like it a whole lot more than I like the Panamera, Macan or Cayenne. It's simply brilliant. So brilliant I had to order one. People ask me how I can justify the price of a fully specked Model S Performance plus a fully specked Model 3 Performance. I say it's easily better than those two combined.
Spot on.
Nick is constantly producing the most detailed car reviews bar none. Not many car reviewers would be able to workout what’s wrong with the Porsche’s latest air con vents:-) I thoroughly enjoy your content, I’ll keep coming back for more.
Those vents would drive me insane!
They better fucking change it when they refresh it. Also the power charge port is stupid along with the door handles and trunk release. What happened to if it ain’t broke don’t fix it
Nick I gotta say thank you. I bought my Sakhir Orange M4 after watching your videos a long time ago. Recently I test drove the Eton GT(sister car). The tight fit with the B pillar is true! I’m 6ft 190. When I get in the car My shoulders can touch both the a pillar and b pillar at the same time. It really is a gymnastics stunt to get in. The ray was the same but not as bad. I still love both cars though and desperately trying to find one not marked up over MSRP
@Nick Murray - do you have any insights into the Macan electric and when we might see it. BTW Thank you for your help last year with the purchase of my Macan S, looking to add an electric version but I see nothing in the press that's recent.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos Nick, because you're so down-to-earth. The points you explained are very interesting. I didn't learn that in the other Taycan reviews. Thanks!
This is by far the best exterior spec for this car. The mission E wheels with that white paint is just perfect!
I can't wait for these 'Gas' powered cars to arrive in NZ. Hope it's cheaper than petrol.
What's with the rolled up sleeve? You trying out for Grease? :D
I like to show off my beefcake side
Nick Murray
Which side would that be, Nick?
Shows off the "guns"!
This is the reviewer (of the Taycan) we've all been waiting on!
That is kind of a good thing with the B pillar. Since the B pillar is so far up it prevents you wearing your seat bolsters out getting in and out.
Thanks Nick for the fresh perspective review of the Taycan. Glad to see you're well. Everyone stay safe.
I never drove more exciting car... sensational. Unlike anything else ...ever. Quiet assasin. This car kills all others on a road including fancy bykes with it's acceleration... playing with them before killing, brutally. My teeth dried out from smiling for 3 hours.... Unbelievable and unexpected experience. Bravo Taycan Turbo S... in my eyes, the quiet assasin on the road.
The taycan turbo s in white with those cool wheels looks great. At 180 grand Ill pass yet its so beautiful and worth the sacrifices
Finally an honest review. Cool car but all the major journalists are forced to be sell outs. Otherwise they don’t get cars or invites. Stay safe Nick!
Agree with your summary - it is nice to see a US manufacturer doing well !. It's also nice to hear about the B pillar issue, the vents and the gripe about the gear shift (which should indeed be a thing of the past) or at least there ought to be the option of leaving it in low/high/auto for those occasions where the computer hunts for the correct gear. These are all small things but you're absolutely right and I'm sure Porsche will hear that feedback loud and clear. Your review comes into it's own around the 9:00 min mark. Thanks !
Now that's a review that doesn't cover just main headlines but real every day usability!
Regarding the electronic vent controls.
1. I checked with Taycan owners who have had a month or more in the car and they state the functionality is fine.
2. Having it be electronic means the settings can be (and are) saved as part of driver preference. Thus part of the memory package that restores your seat and steering wheel position also restores the vent positions and radio settings.
As one would expect in a $100k+ vehicle. 😏
Using the menu to open trunk or front trunk would rarely be done, only when letting someone else put stuff in. If the car is unlocked or the keyfob is detected then the trunk can be opened by pressing the button below it or waving your foot under the rear bumper. Open the trunk by waving your hand over Porsche logo on hood. Also there are buttons for each on the keyfob.
I got the lack of regenerative breaking explained by my dealership. They told me that its more efficient to "coast" and that the brakes initiate the engines for braking up to 3G before actually using the discs. Its almost identical to what Audi E-tron have. Iv'e actually seen this in the system of the car. You can (under car see on the drivetrain 3D graphics see that it regenerates when braking)
Wow. Great observations. Thanks for the review.
Great review Nick. You have a way of pointing out things that are irritating which are very helpful for OCD car buyers (me).
Keep up the good work.
Watch your carbs dude. Filling in quite a bit there.
I remember reading somewhere that the low ratio is only used when launching or in S+ mode
Eren Berberoglu thats true. Confirmed elsewhere in the comments by a Taycan owner. I also heard that. The car doesn’t just switch between gears under normal everyday driving conditions.
Hi Nick, the Taycan does use regenerative breaking. By pressing the break pedal you dont immediately apply pressure to the breakpads. The car first recuperates as much as possible, only using the "standard breaks" if more stopping power is needed. A few years ago, it took engineers quite some time to make the break pedal feel as natural as possible. This, I believe, is an industry standard on all german hybrid and electric cars.
At least I have experienced that on all electrified BMW models.
In my opinion one pedal driving gets uncomfortable if the driver is unexperienced or not very sensitive with his right foot. Especially in Uber rides u see a few drivers constantly switching between accelerating and lifting his foot too far of the pedal therefore the car goes into regen again. If you are rushing to the airport with your stomach working on that morning espresso, that insensitive pedal use wont make you feel hungry anytime soon.
For a daily driver I definitely prefer zero resistance "gliding" when i lift my foot of the accelerator. In a proper sportscar its another story.
Keep up those great videos!
Cheers from Austria
Someone said a long time ago, the correct way to get in a car w/bucket seats. "Open door, sit down, then put your feet in, reverse to get out." Try it, it works for me, might make it easier to deal with the position of the "B" pillar.
Not the first electric car with 2-gear box though. First Tesla Roadster had also 2 gears.
I know it's change management 101, but can everybody please get over the fact that Porsche calls their top of the line models "Turbo" and stop associating it with turbo engines? It's really really really getting old.
Hey nick, i thought you know it but it sounded not like that. The porsche can regen up to 260-270 kW and it will so by pressing the brake pedal without you noticing. only in emergency situation , complete stop or to remove surface rust it will apply the mechanical brakes. Therefore porsche put out a time replacement suggestion not mileage based. So it shouldn't increase the range by one pedal driving. Only if you roll to every stop light, however then you would act like an old grandma on the streets and slow down the cars behind you
Doug's lawyers furiously typing a cease and desist letter right now. LOL. I've seen this exact spec Taycan on the road and it's nice but the price is pure crack pipe for them.
This car is amazing to ride in, I rode in one at the Porsche Experience Center track in LA during the last cars and coffee there for totally free. It was stupid quick with great balance.
This makes me want an old 911 even more...
Enjoyed the unique and helpful look at this model Nick!
That hard plastic B pillar is a joke. What’s happening to Porsche is sad. All brought on by VW taking ownership control about 10 years ago.
yup.
I have been waiting for your take on the Taycan to drop. :) Thank you!
how come no bady talking about how fast battery draw out during winter when people using heating
I know exactly what you’re saying about the high/low gearbox. A good driver can modulate the drive and manipulate the torque to the benefit of either performance driving, or comfort for passengers. And this is why I consider electric cars, at least in its current form, is more of an appliance, than an automobile.
10:29,
The lack of a leather option for that trim could just be that it's still relatively new to production, and it's possible the option will appear sometime down the line.
Either way, it's between you overthinking it and me underthinking it.
Nick, I average at least 2.5 laugh out loud moments during each of your videos. Maybe 3.0. You’re hilarious.
At first i thought it was kinda odd to see the B-pillar have a continuation of the arm rest. So that leads me to believe the curvature of the B-pillar was by design for safety and side impacts
Thank you for the simple and detail review 👍
finally, somebody reviewing a car and talking about the shit that ACTUALLY MATTERS
As the owner of both a 911 and a Model 3, I agree 100% with your assessment. I drove one and expected to be figuring out a way to pay for one, but I left feeling a bit nonplussed. The car is fast, but feels heavy. It’s not a 911 with 4 doors. Plus, it’s WAY cramped compared to a Panamera. Trunk is small too.
I could see buying this if 90% of your driving was 75 miles a day or less commuting and you didn’t carry more than one passenger that often. It’s VERY tight in the back. I also noticed the issue getting in the front. It was easier to get in my 911.
Odd car.
Excellent review. I'd love to drive one of those cars one day.
Looks carefully over the paint. Assesses the stormtrooper look and red leather. Narrows eyes. Hems. Haws. Hmmmm.
Nah. I’ll get a Miata.
Nice review!
Great honest review. The vent thing and the forward button would drive me crazy
The reason that there is no forward track button is because there is the regen button on the steering wheel, it’s better to leave the blower on diffused, must say never noticed the gearbox when we drove the car back in November.
and the programmable button above regen is track forward by default btw
The intro music is always brilliant. Great review.
yes Nick, I had the chance to drive it, personally used to the last 911 gts and the experiences of the performance were overwhelming, but: it’s uncomfortable to get in and out as you mentioned it, the entertainment system is bugging, often needless with the overloaded functions, the sound remembers to an electric tram, the brakes are less strong as with the 911 and if you approach very fast to cars ahead of you they will not hear you as with a conventional Porsche. I drove with 260 km/h and in Germany there are still highways allowed to do so, and the capacity went down so quick, the distance is less than announced. Thanks for your review.
This is the first review that we could hear while you were out on the road EVERY single time you crossed a point where 2 slabs of tarmac meet... I thanked god when you got home, is it horrible inside?
Nick,
I'm curious if you had a chance to check how much space the Burmester subwoofer took up in the boot. I carry quite a few things around and would not want to lose too much space for sporting equipment.
Jack
Best Taycan review in UA-cam, by far. Thanks Nick, solid 5/10.
This is a very original review. Thanks for keeping it real Nick!
Hi Nick! That’s the kind of review everyone would like to hear and see. Not the one where the You-tuber has in his back of his mind that he has a great day driving a real Porsche (and “if I’m overly positive, they will let me drive one again next time”). But the one where you honestly get the up- and downsides of the car. Any car. I really learned something and I could make a good ‘what to buy, what not’ decision based on that.
It’s a good thing other Tubers never touch your level of reviewing. Because this way, you get to stay ‘Nick Murray’. Uniquely and unfiltered. So never change, mate.
Maybe I was overly positive here, Nick. Lol, that’s why I’m not a ‘Tuber and you are. Any way, all the best from ‘Yurp’, #StaySafe and cheers, Irwin 🤟
Amazing honest and to the point review. Great job 👏
The leather around the centre console looks a bit cheap Nick? How is it in reality?
No I think the inside is top shelf
coasting while decoupling the clutch to coast is why they do that with the regenerative braking. it gets better mileage.
best taycan review out there
Alcantara would be a good covering for those plastic trims that get scuffed up when entering and exiting the car
Great to see this, BUT my Taycan problem is we've not seen the Taycan here yet, it is still not here in the UK sadly and now not likely to be seen by us Brits for many months, so thanks Nick for sharing this teaser video.
This is what happens when you leave the EU Roger
I know a couple folks in the UK that have received their Taycans. If you are curious you can check out the TaycanForum.com
You’re also wrong about the stereo. It’s more important in an open-too car to have a strong music system.
12:05. Having to open the trunk using the screen would drive me nuts. On my pre-COVID morning commute, I opened the trunk 4 times, (once for each drop off of wife and kids plus myself). I don't want to go through that screen menu every time.
Diamond button does work in apple car play. You have to program in menu.
That B pillar would drive me nuts. Definitely not for a GT that you will daily. Shockingly bad ergonomics. For $200k I expect way more. Great review Nick. Appreciate the points you made here. The honesty is greatly appreciated
The good news is, if you didn't notice (or wouldn't have noticed) the gear ratio issue before...you will now. :) Thanks, Nick! Great review in any case.
Great rolling shots Nick