Test Car Specifications
Model: 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
Price: Taycan Sport Turismo from £87,300; GTS Sport Turismo from £118,300
Motor: two electric motors
Transmission: two-speed automatic, all-wheel drive
Battery: 105kWh lithium-ion battery (97kWh net)
Power: 605hp (700hp with overboost)
Torque: 790Nm
Emissions: 0g/km
Range: 326-373 miles
0-62mph: 3.3 seconds
Top speed: 155mph
Boot space: 405 litres (plus 84-litre front storage)
Styling
The updated Taycan really doesn't look all that different from its predecessor, but those who look closely might notice the new front wings and the new headlights. The basic shape, however, is more or less identical to that of the original car, and in the case of the Sport Turismo estate, that makes it a very beautiful thing indeed. Curved in all the right places, it's a real looker, and the GTS trim accentuates that slightly. Black trim can be seen all over the place, including the badging, the door mirrors and the front and rear aprons, while there are 20-inch grey alloy wheels.
Interior
As with the exterior, the Taycan's interior hasn't changed much as part of its mid-life refresh, but the tech has been upgraded slightly. The latest touchscreen operating system technology is in evidence, along with a sharp digital instrument display, and it all works every bit as well as you'd expect. The lower screen, which controls climate settings and a few other bits, takes a bit of getting used to, but that's primarily because of its haptic feedback.
More importantly, then, the Taycan GTS gets all the usual GTS accoutrements, including an abundance of Race-Tex microsuede upholstery on the dashboard. Black roof lining is designed to add to the sporty feel, too, while you get 18-way Adaptive Sports Seats Plus as standard, as well as a heated GT sports steering wheel, and a Bose sound system.
Obviously, the whole thing is built every bit as beautifully as before, with lots of lovely materials that feel really nicely stitched together. It's a really robust thing and it feels every bit as upmarket as the price tag would suggest.
Practicality
Although the Taycan GTS is designed for the driving enthusiast, it can still be a practical thing. Especially in Sport Turismo estate form. Here, the Taycan offers a fraction more rear headroom than the standard saloon models, and though it isn't exactly roomy in the back, legroom was never the Taycan's issue. That means alleviating the headroom problem has made it much more feasible to seat four adults in relative comfort.
Then there's the question of boot space. Like other Taycan models, the GTS Sport Turismo gets an 84-litre storage area under the bonnet, allowing for storage of charging cables and the like, as well as providing a bit of extra luggage space if needed. However, that extra space might be necessary, because the GTS model's 405-litre boot is about 10 percent smaller than that of the conventional Taycan Sport Turismo. And it's only on a par with the basic Taycan saloon.
However, that is just how it looks on paper, because the boot space is only measured to the window line. Take the area above that into account, and the Taycan's luggage space is way more useful than that of the saloon, accepting more cargo and bulkier items than the four-door car could ever haul.
Performance
As before, the Taycan GTS models come with two electric motors and a two-speed rear gearbox, offering all-wheel drive and oodles of power and performance. With overboost, the GTS is now churning out 700hp and 790Nm of torque, which is enough for some pretty spectacular acceleration figures. In fact, the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo is almost as fast from 0-62mph as the latest-generation 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe.
The big change, however, is not the minor power hike but the inclusion of the new Performance Battery Plus, with 97kWh of usable capacity. In the lowliest, rear-wheel-drive versions of the Taycan saloon, that’s enough for a real-world range of more than 400 miles between charges, and though the GTS can’t manage that, its official range of 373 miles is commendable. And we reckon you could manage well over 300 miles in the real world without trying too hard – helped by the new motor logic system that uncouples the front motor when it’s not needed, giving the car a bit more efficiency.
We know for sure, however, that the GTS Saloon is slightly more efficient, claiming 390 miles on a single charge, and that’ll probably manage around 350 miles on a long motorway drive. That said, the difference between the two body shapes is commendably small, and customers won’t miss out on too much range by choosing the more practical shape.
Nor will they miss out on charging speeds. Porsche says the Performance Battery Plus is capable of charging at speeds of up to 320kW – fast enough to fill the battery from 10 to 80 percent in a mere 18 minutes. Charging overnight at home, though, will take somewhat longer, even if you have a 7kW domestic ‘wallbox’ charging unit. Using one of those, a full charge will probably take about 14 or 15 hours.
Ride & Handling
While performance and range are always key considerations with any electric car, the GTS actually prioritises handling over most other considerations. As standard, the car comes with bespoke adaptive air suspension and the revamped all-wheel-drive system, while rear-axle steering and Porsche Active Ride suspension control are available as options to keep the car in contact with the road and to keep the body in check, as well as improving manoeuvrability and agility.
The impact is remarkable, and although the Sport Turismo body feels a bit heavier than that of the saloon at the rear, the difference is surprisingly small. The Taycan GTS Sport Turismo barely rolls in corners, even in the softest suspension setting, and the car only gets more stable as you step up through the driving modes in the standard-fit Sport Chrono Package.
But whichever mode you're in, the steering is sublime and feelsome, and the GTS responds to inputs immediately. It just feels that little bit more planted in Sport and Sport Plus modes.
Weirdly, it also feels more comfortable in Sport mode than it does in Normal mode. Where the car smacks into potholes around town in its softest setting, the Sport mode seems to tighten things up and improve control. However, when the speed increases, that situation seems to swap over. As the speed builds, the Sport mode elicits a kind of subtle but persistent jiggle, whereas Normal mode seems to allow the wheels to glide over most of the bumps. The odd cat's eye will still send a shockwave through your seat, but it's way more comfortable than at lower speeds.
Value
The Taycan GTS comes in at £117,500, and the Sport Turismo only costs £1,000 more, which is pretty good value for the extra practicality on offer. And you get all the same goodies, including the black GTS trim and the 20-inch grey wheels, not to mention the standard two-screen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster and reversing camera. Climate control is standard, too, along with a reversing camera, a Bose surround sound system and the heated GT sports steering wheel. But obviously, customers will add plenty of gizmos from the lengthy options list, and we'd be stunned if anyone bought a completely basic Taycan GTS Sport Turismo.
Verdict
For many customers, the standard Taycan will be the variant of choice, thanks primarily to its enormous range, while those desperate for all-wheel drive will likely prefer the 4S. But don't let any of that detract from the GTS's qualities. This is a really well-sorted car that's enormously good fun to drive, and proof that electric cars can still feel special and offer a really useful real-world range. Admittedly, the estate version probably won't be a hit with the driving enthusiasts, but it's beautiful, brilliant and ballistic, which will be more than enough to convince some customers.
