Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo 2022 Test: Wagon Power

Electric breaks are rare, but with this Porsche Taycan approaching 600 horsepower and cutting-edge technology, we enter the exceptional.

The crossover version of the 100% electric Porsche Taycan, the Cross Turismo, loses its all-wheel drive attributes to focus on the essentials: a station wagon body now purely designed for the road, complemented by a new GTS version with an enhanced sporty character.

Intro, style, interior space of the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo: 5/5

The Porsche Taycan is arguably the most impressive electric car on the market: its performance is astonishing, the driving sensations are very impressive, its bold design, and its 800-volt architecture enables ultra-fast charging. Available in two body styles, it refines the lines of its wagon version to transform it into a 100% road-oriented model with a lowered ride height (-2 cm) compared to the Cross Turismo, which resembles an SUV.

Taking the same approach as the Panamera Sport Turismo, the Taycan Sport Turismo features sporty yet elegant lines, prioritizing design over maximum volume. In GTS, the bumpers and side skirts are more aggressive, highlighted by black accents and red-painted brake calipers.

Compared to the sedan, the headroom over the rear seats (+45 mm) will be appreciated by passengers. They can still stretch their legs thanks to foot wells created beneath the front seats.

The trunk offers a decent volume of 446 liters, supplemented by the 84 liters of the “frunk” (front trunk). It can even serve as a mover by folding down the rear bench, reaching a maximum of 1,212 liters of usable volume. In other words, while maintaining very low and sporty lines, the Sport Turismo combines practicality and a very reasonable interior space.

High-tech interior

The interior presentation emphasizes its sporty character. Notable is the profusion of black Race-Tex in the cabin, a material similar to Alcantara, complementing the leather on the premium bucket seats. The curved electronic instrumentation displays the classic forms of the brand’s dashboard. The high-tech ambiance perfectly matches the spirit of this electric-generation Porsche.

The ergonomics are very well thought out, the high-quality displays, and numerous customization options will delight the most tech-savvy clients. A small bonus: the new panoramic roof can be darkened in 9 different zones via an easy-to-operate liquid crystal system on the control screen. Impressive.

Technical performance and driving: 5/5

The new GTS version, available in sedan and wagon, positions itself between the 4S and Turbo. Its 517 hp (598 hp with overboost) are achieved thanks to the adoption of the rear motor from the Turbo version, in addition to the front motor, both synchronous with permanent magnets. Regarding the battery, the GTS uses the largest available configuration: Performance Plus with 93.4 kWh.

The chassis features sportier settings, and the artificial Sport Sound is specific to this model. It’s enjoyable for a while but honestly quite prominent—and thankfully, disconnectable. The GTS comes standard with active adaptive air suspension (PASM), Torque Vectoring Plus, and 4D Chassis Control.

This ensures top-tier handling, with impressive efficiency, devilish precision—even on slippery tracks, as our tests demonstrated. The steering accuracy, the responsive and progressive reactions of the car, all contribute to driving enjoyment. Even in challenging conditions, thanks to the constant, subtle, and beneficial electronic assistance systems.

Exceptional performance and a 2-speed transmission!

Despite a substantial weight of 2.3 tons (including 15 kg more in wagon form), the Taycan seems to defy the laws of inertia! Its enormous torque—up to 850 Nm—and power surge help it overcome terrestrial constraints, with flawless traction distributed to all four wheels.

Unique to the Taycan, its 2-speed gearbox further enhances acceleration sensations. It offers blistering times: 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h with launch control, which automatically catapults the car with incredible force. Reaching 200 km/h takes just 12 seconds… To stop all of this, new front discs measuring 390 mm in diameter with 6-piston calipers reliably do their job.

Despite its performance focus, comfort isn’t neglected—except when in Sport Plus mode, where the active air suspensions lower and stiffen significantly for more aggressive damping.

Battery, range, charging: 4/5

The large Performance Plus battery offers a gross capacity of 93.4 kWh (83.7 kWh net). It provides the GTS version with improved range compared to other models in the lineup equipped with this battery. The wagon boasts over 500 km in sedan form and up to 491 km in Sport Turismo.

While improvements have been made to optimize battery and motor management—making it easier to omit the front motor during normal driving modes—this new model reflects those changes in its homologation cycle, unlike earlier models that also benefit from these advances.

Watch out for the Porsche Taycan’s consumption!

Official WLTP data indicate consumption between 21 and 24.1 kWh/100 km, but with aggressive driving, we easily exceeded 30 kWh in the driver’s seat. At this rate, real-world range barely surpasses 250 kilometers.

Fortunately, the Taycan is among the champions of fast charging, even ultra-fast, with a maximum power of 270 kW thanks to its 800 V architecture, provided you find a compatible charging station. Porsche offers reduced rates on the Ionity network. It takes just 22.5 minutes to go from 5% to 80%, or 93 minutes on a DC 50 kW station. Fully charging at home with a wall box will take about 10.5 hours at 9.6 kW.

Equipment, safety tech, connectivity: 5/5

The ergonomics of the Taycan are a success, fully contributing to the driving experience offered by the first 100% electric Porsche. The 16.8-inch curved screen elegantly integrates some touch controls.

It is complemented by the touch screen within easy reach on the central console, offering direct access to certain settings, as well as the infotainment screen and GPS, which can be duplicated to give the front passenger their own display… Naturally, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included.

For selecting driving modes, the classic steering wheel dial remains an ideal solution here. Lastly, a new app called Porsche Track Precision App allows measuring all performance factors during a track session.

Test review of the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo: 18/20

With a price set at €136,619, the Sport Turismo GTS demands respect… It is logically positioned between the 4S and Turbo versions, with the wagon body just €960 more than the sedan. It’s a shame that at this price level, optional features—such as adaptive cruise control or the onboard 22 kW charger (only 11 kW standard)—are necessary. Naturally, it’s also worth noting that the full incentives are not included.