Porsche has rolled out the new Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo, giving its electric flagship a fresh dose of performance just as the EV market continues to cool. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for the Taycan, which was once Porsche's runaway success story but has since seen sales slump amid wider hesitation around luxury electric vehicles.
When it debuted in 2019, the Taycan quickly became the best-selling Porsche in Europe within a year and even outsold the 911 globally by 2021. Since then, demand has cooled sharply, prompting CEO Oliver Blume to steer the brand back toward combustion and hybrid power. The upcoming Boxster and Cayman will keep their "brand-defining" flat-six engines alongside electric versions, the 2027 "K1" super-SUV will run on hybrid or petrol power, and the all-electric Mission X hypercar appears to have been quietly shelved.
Against that backdrop, the revamped Taycan GTS aims to prove the EV still has fight left in it. Sitting below the Turbo in Porsche's lineup, the GTS badge traditionally signals more power, sportier looks and sharper handling — qualities that have made GTS models a favorite among enthusiasts since the 911 (997) Carrera GTS debuted in 2010.
The new Taycan GTS delivers substantially more performance than its predecessor. Base output rises to 605hp, up from 517hp, while launch control can unleash up to 700hp for short bursts, compared with 598hp before. That allows the four-seat EV to hit 62mph in 3.3 seconds and 100mph in around seven seconds, with a top speed capped at 155mph. A larger 105kWh battery (97kWh usable) extends range to 370 miles, up from 313, and supports charging speeds up to 320kW — enough to add roughly 100 miles during a short coffee stop.
The GTS Sport Turismo variant, a sleeker estate alternative to the standard saloon, adds a Sport Design bodykit, gloss black trim, and a choice of 20- or 21-inch wheels. Inside, it features leather and Race-Tex upholstery, adaptive sports seats, the Sport Chrono package, and a Bose sound system, though boot space remains modest at 405 litres.
On the road, the GTS feels explosively quick, with four-wheel drive traction and relentless acceleration under launch control. Porsche's adaptive air suspension and rear-axle steering help it feel lighter than its 2,310kg weight suggests, though the optional £6,476 Active Ride system — which counters body roll, pitch and dive — further sharpens handling.
Pricing starts at £119,200 for the GTS Sport Turismo, well above the £89,200 entry-level Taycan but still cheaper than the £163,200 Turbo S. Despite steep depreciation affecting high-end EVs, it remains, in Porsche's words, a car that still drives like a "proper Porsche."
Source: Mashable
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