Not many of us would argue that the SUV has quickly become the most preferred style of car, at least for the vast majority of buyers. So, it’s always a pleasant surprise when an automaker introduces something that isn’t a jacked-up crossover-SUV. It’s even nicer when that car maker is Porsche.
While the Cross Turismo thinks of itself as a quasi-offroader, we’re going to settle for referring to it as an estate car — albeit an estate that has undoubtedly grown from its days of just being used as a tool to ferry people and luggage around.
The design of the Cross Turismo may see additional demand over that of the traditional Taycan due to its practicality and abilities on loose surfaces. It is based on the Taycan sedan and merges that car’s stunning looks and tech with the usefulness of a wagon body style.
The Cross Turismo is available in four versions, the 4, 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S. All models are equipped with all-wheel drive. Owners also benefit from the Cross Turismo’s ability to go off-road as it can adapt to multiple surfaces. A quick switch into gravel mode means the car’s air suspension can rise, enabling the owner to dabble in some light off-roading.
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Stepping inside, the Cross Turismo is essentially the same as the Taycan. Where things start to differentiate themselves is in the carrying capacity, with a 440-liter trunk. Matt Watson from Carwow also notes how its trunk features a much wider opening than that of the sedan. The Cross Turismo also has an additional 84-liter frunk which is handy for storing charging cables. There’s also more headroom in the back, despite a set of small rear windows that can make things a tad claustrophobic.
The Taycan Cross Turismo has an 84 kwh battery which is good for 280 miles (448 km) on a full charge. Charging at 270 kW, you’ll get from empty to 80% in just 20 minutes. However, a more typical 100 kW charger will do the same in just over 40 minutes.
It also benefits from impressive performance. It is powered by two electric motors, and depending on the trim you select, the performance varies. The 4, which is the base model, starts off with 476 hp (354 kW) and goes all the way to a 761 hp (567 kW) on the top of the range Turbo S. The 0-60 times obviously vary between the trims, but the Turbo S can rocket to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds.
