fr tho i have seen many aston martins and rolls royces with black interiors even though the companies offer so many options for customizing the car yet many choose black as it holds 'better value'.
@@Rich.Aardvark personally I hate black leather in BMWs. To me it looks so boring - I’d literally even take those cloth/suede material seats over them, though I do have a soft spot for red leather.
@@rtfazeberdee3519 yeah I've seen that pointless achievement of the Porsche. So you think that what makes an electric car REALLY good is that it is three hours faster than a Tesla model 3 long-range from the Pacific to the Atlantic? Comparing a tycan to a model three is pathetic. Why not a model s Vs tycan? Then let's see who wins
@@konstantinoszabelakis1215 Electric cars are meant to be cars. It's like saying "the only thing that matters on a car is its fuel economy". No, it's much much more than that !
I got this too - in one shot it looked like he was going to hit the car head on 😆 Looks like the camera could be setup on the edge of the driver side mirror.
It's on a little stalk on the driver's side, so extends a little way. None of the oncoming traffic seemed bothered, which demonstrates how close to the centre line we consider normal.
Installed a charger for an owner of a Taycan Turbo last summer. It was the first Electric car I thought wow about. The build quality was amazing. Done a couple of Teslas also and hate having to listen to the owner's talking about how good the car is and having to agree as you are there to do a job for them. Nothing fits, the gaps are hourendous, the interior is just awfull.
My daughter and I also started giggling uncontrollably the first time we got on the road. It was a very trippy experience feeling the powerful torque and smooth ride in almost complete silence. It’s a very interesting experience if you’ve never driven an electric car before.
@@wallymcguire2033 I can imagine. Will get one when they becomes more mainstream though I’m still not convinced they are the way forward due battery life, range and lack of decent infrastructure etc. Replacing petrol with hydrogen at the filling stations seem a more practical route to zero emissions and the infrastructure is already there.
@@craponlycomesoutadogsarse1731 Are you kidding me, “the infrastructure is already there”. Are you daft? You can’t refuel hydrogen at the gas station ⛽️ And EV range is more than 400 miles with the newest EVs. My battery has lost 5% range after 5.5 years so that’s not a worry either. Educate yourself, it’s not too late😹😹
There is a fake motor sound setting option. James didn’t take time to find it, but Petrolped did. Alas, it doesn’t sound like the one from the Jetsons.
@@JayEmmOnCars One mans weird is another mans cool. Surely the options of your viewers are as important as yours, given you pride in your "warts and all" reviewing.
@@yellowbird8690'after the review'. You can mention you'd have liked him to try it in the review. But you can't critique him for leaving it out for not liking it, because he didn't know he didn't like, because he hadn't tried it yet.
@@smoath Course you can critique - he missed a feature. He obviously tried it before uploading the video so he could have made an edit, if he felt it was important - obviously not. Don't tell us what we're not allowed to criticise, you toady.
I hope Porsche sells lots of Taycans and electric Macans so they can continue to produce NA GT3 RSs, running on cleaner petrol for us real driving enthusiasts. Nothing replaces the feeling of driving a flat-6 flat out (on the track) and running through the gears with that engine roaring behind you.
I’d buy this over a Tesla any day, especially since Porsche workers are properly unionized. Maybe a Tesla will be on my wishlist if I ever decide to get a shoddily built unreliable gimmick-fest.
Are you sure, the Tesla has a whoopee cushion as standard, not even available as an option on the Porsche. And if it were, they would charge you 3000 pounds for it.
Not really into electric cars, but what the hell, this thing is so much better than a tesla in every way except price and range. But you do get what you're paying for and more.
@@BM_PAZ they have a tendency to go up in flames.the porsche has superior battery design and does not overheat even after numerous launch control takeoffs and spirited driving
Yeah, but this is a Porsche and they're an engineering company. It's disappointing that the marketing wankers won - I bet the enginerds are spitting feathers. It wouldn't stop me buying...because I have a hair dryer and I'd have the legend off in ten minutes, to go back on at resale.
I remember seen a Taycan Turbo S in person in Toronto last year in the launch spec, white with the white and black wheels, that thing is sick one of the best looking cars on the road by a mile.
It's disappointing to see that modern prestige German cars are still pretty stingy when it comes to standard equipment and the prices for certain options.
I love Porsche options. Paid options on my car include: painting the badge on the back of the car, leather sun visors, cruise control, bluetooth and having a tinted bit on the top of the windscreen. Cruise control especially should have been standard on literally any car in the last 10 years but Porsche still charge extra! Mine doesn't even have sat nav. Still a great car of course, but the fact you can literally spec a few Porsche cars up to double their list price is hilarious. Would love a Taycan too, just not in that spec...
@@konstantinoszabelakis1215 until the fake leather fades and becomes discousting, not to mention the worst quality record of any car manufacturer selling cars in the US
@@pd4165 I agree.Thats why i have a 2 door type r. But Mercedes has been making 4 door coupes for over ten years. Why is he acting like its something he has never seen before?
I have the 4S in Stormtrooper spec. I’ve been delighted having owned the Panamera E-Hybrid and 992 4S but that scratchy black plastic on the lower b pillar has driven me nuts in each car, there doesn’t seem to be an option to cover it in alcantara or leather which is such a letdown.
Find an upholstery shop and see if they can do it for you. Have a neighbor who is an NBA player and one time he got an Escalade and he got the roof, pillars and sun visors reupholstered in Ultra Suede and it was fantastic.
@@andrewsingh Yeah forget that, the Stormtrooper spec you have is killer, no need to do anything else once you have that. Seriously though, get some Ultrasuede, it feels so good, your friends will think you are weird and creepy for touching it all the time until they touch it and then they start touching it all the time. LOL
Can you daily a 993? My old Porker is tucked into my garage for the winter and then gets driven mainly at weekends, though I'd love to drive it every day (apart from on ice - I've done the backwards THROUGH a tree thing - never again). For a daily I'd take the upcoming Taycan Sports Turismo - I have two dogs and they don't fit in the back of an old Porker - they complain worse than children about the bucket seats.
@@pd4165 Fair point , though I do use mine 2 or 3 times a week, year round. The 355 is another story....I must say that spending more than 100K on a daily driver might seem a little OTT to most people! My wife's Fabia estate does a reasonable enough job for less than 20K. Horses for courses I guess.
Jay, To preface my comments I think your take on the social media car review world is spot on and I recommend the channel to all of my friends/colleagues that are interested in cars. However I want to take issue with your opinion and the way it is expressed of the 992. Mainly because you were a big fan of the 991.2 GTS. I owned a 991.2 GTS for 18 months and now a 992 Carrera S for the past 7 months. I would like to point out the following which i think should be mentioned when you discuss the 992. It is massively spec dependant. Essentially when you drive the manual 991.2 GTS you really enjoyed it. Well the Carrera 2s can be specced to be incredibly similar to that car. Rear wheel steer, lowered suspension, sports exhaust, manual gearbox, alcantara parts in the cabin, black accents in all the right places. I don't profess to know more about 911's than you or to try and tell somebody their opinion is wrong. However I must say that driving a cabriolet(higher suspension), no sport design kit, hump at the back looks bigger as its cabriolet, 911 font badge on rear can be deleted, PDK instead of manual and then the opinion of the entire Carrera range choices being made from that felt a little harsh. Problems such as piano black accents, 5 dials behind the wheel, cheap feeling switches mixed with expensive feeling switches were all problems that existed with the 991.2 but are not mentioned as people are used to that now and don't see it any longer. I see the fact the 992 can feel like a GT car on the motorway yet just as sporty as the GTS on a B road as an advantage. The difference between normal and sport plus driving modes are vast in the 992 where as in the 991.2 GTS it was smaller. This mixed with the fact the 992 Carrera S can match most lap times of the 991.2 GTS shows that Porsche have broadened its abilities and lost none of it appeal. Except the exhaust note, PPF are the weak point of any Porsche sold from 2020 onwards. Lastly, keep up all the excellent content and good luck with all your work in 2021.
I do agree with you about Porsche options. That’s the one thing that gets me with Porsche weather it’s the taycan or any other Porsche. My brother has the macan and has about £15000 worth of options and when we go though what they are I would say that’s standard on my Kia e Niro and that’s standard and so on. Like adaptive cruise control £1200 on the Porsche as you say folding mirrors should be standard especially with a car that wide. And having to pay extra for a type 2 cable is a joke. The point I’m making is don’t get me wrong the Porsche range is brilliant and well built and the Taycan I love but I do think they should be a more generous with the standard equipment.
It's strange how some really good car companies just drop the ball on the little things? Like you said track forward or back on the wheel is something basic. That B pillar capping was already scratched up, like a mid-90's Peugeot. To be honest the higher spec Peugeots these days look nicer than that interior!
I picked up a turbo cross turismo a couple of weeks ago. It only had 8000 on the clock and the spec must have been around £140,000 I paid just over half that!! It has a practically unlimited battery warranty and full two year warranty with discount fast charging. And yes it's everything James says it is. The ride is easily the best of any car I have driven or been driven in. It literally grabs the horizon and thrusts it towards you like it's permanently fixed to a massively tensioned rubber band. I pretty sure I know now how pilots taking off from aircraft carriers feel. I've used launch control several times and I swear there's some kind temperal time distortion. Chassis is sublime and I'm not sure beyond a balls out track day if I'll ever discover the limits of grip.
Quite enlightening? Thought you were about to say quite electrifying or shocking. ;-D Here's a potential solution to your major issue (with which I agree) with the Taycan: when you give it back to Porsche, tell them to pop around to Bentley for a lesson in how to do an interior. To put it another way, imagine the Taycan with the QUALITY of the interior from the Conti GT. Not having driven either, I will say I think the Conti GT's interior is probably the most impressive I've seen in the last few years; from all the reviews, it appears to be truly gorgeous. Would that make it the best possible version of whatever this car is for you? Cheers
I love your review, being a Taycan CT owner for about a year, some of my experiences: a) I can see everything on my dash, granted it took me some time to find a good seating position and see everything b) You can assign the diamond square button to skip songs or some other function c) I have a similar grey interior (colors are again expensive) doesn't bother me; 'the dullness" is compensated with the dynamic color settings in the doors, central console, etc. - they are enough mood setting. You really should do a longer review to discover the car :)
If you're buying a car that's fine, if you're reviewing a car you have to categorise. Otherwise he'd say it's got rubbish boot space compare to the Volvo 750R estate, just buy that instead.
Because, it’s hard to make a use case to buy it, that’s why. A Model 3 Performance is a better EV at half the price. With more range and similar performance. The Taycan is a better car, and a proper Porsche. But for everyday, the Taycan lacks the interior room or stowage space of a Panamera. So it’s compromised for longer trips, or longer commutes. It’s not an emotional sports car you would buy for weekend fun. And again, it’s hideously expensive. It’s basically the car you commute in when you have a boat load of money to spend and already have 3 or more cars. For that, it’s unparalleled. I am a Porsche owner and my daily driver is a Model 3 Performance. I drove a Taycan Turbo expecting to leave the dealership figuring out how to trade in the Tesla for one. I didn’t feel compelled to. It’s a fantastic car, but it’s not so easily defined....
@@BlueAxeRacer Is it? A torque converter/planetary gear automatic is fundamentally different from a dual clutch which is fundamentally different from a manual. A diesel is fundamentally different from a petrol engine. A turbo is fundamentally different from a natural. FWD, RWD and AWD are all fundamentally different. This is just another type of engine and from a driving enthusiast's point of view I'd say it has lots going for it. Ridiculous power. Instant torque throughout the entire range. No maintenance requirements to speak of. The only thing some may miss is the noise but after all, having this type of performance in total silence is quite an experience in its own right.
Thank you for doing this review Jay Emm - always enjoy your channel. I have owned my Taycan Turbo for 2 months and assure you, the thrill does not wear off!! I have owned my 993 C2 for a decade and i think I’ve found the perfect complement.. (do you agree?) i can even fit the whole family! I can’t see me keeping the Taycan that long tho as I’m sure the technology will be redundant in a few years. But enjoying it for now! Thanks again. (P.s i think Porsche dealers are radiohead listeners to blame for boring interiors.. My dealer advised my black-on-black interior and I regret it!).
I did a Tesla 3P and an old Porsche instead for a lot less money but if you have the coin to try it; it's not like it's a forever car, it's a now car. Looks fun.
Night vision may be useless to you, but if you live in the country and have to drive when deer are out, it is a lifesaver. We have it on a couple of vehicles and it has saved my wife at least three times from collisions.
Model 3 owner in Oz. You make a good point here about leccy’s having an advantage in short reviews, but Taycan shows these things are fun in their own way.
until they solve the "refill" problem with batteries. full electric will just be a niche. refueling takes 10min vs charging batteries. im for hybrid tech though.
Recharging effectively takes 10 seconds if you do it overnight, which is what you'll be doing for 99% of your driving. That far outweighs the minor inconvenience of waiting a bit on longer journeys.
James, after 20000km /6mnths behind the steering wheel in one, I can tell you what it is; it’s the best car on sale today. Period. Thank’s for reviewing it❤️ As far as I see, the Taycan has only one shortcoming; the lack of a tow bar for trailering shit to the dump. Just love it. And for those who wonder, it’ll do 490km of range during summer and 360km on snow covered Scandinavian frozen roads. I’m literally just in from a 710km commute. Average consumption: 25,8kWh/100km this time in really cold weather over mountainous winter passes. During summer: 17-18kWh/100km. Don’t even miss the sound of the 911
Actually, the video is quite interesting, however having taken delivery of a Taycan Cross Turismo 4S. Actually I can honestly say having driven over 1600 miles in 4 weeks. With a black interior, I have been blown away, the car has excelled in every point. Yes the extras add up, but the options allow you to configure the far the way you want. So in a nutshell I couldn’t have wanted for anything else, the perfect all rounder.
Amazing piece of kit. Chris Harris and Jason Plato, both serial 911 owners, really rate it having thrashed it on the track and achieved stonking lap times, so you can’t argue that it’s a technological marvel.
I had NightVision on a BMW 7series I used to own and I really appreciated it. Would light up pedestrians on dark roads and wildlife sitting in the woods next to the road way before you'd spot them... Sure might not be for everyone, but I'll spec it on my next new, or look for it when I buy my next used one.
I've read somweher the reason for the cheap plastic in the door sill is that Porsche sensed this would be a high wear area due to the B pillar being shifted forward compared to other cars, and taller people would be straddling against the B pillar when moving and out of the car.
Great review. I like that you focus on details that I as an owner would also annoy me (the plastic in the sill, the door handles, etc...). Waiting for the estate version!
It's a sports saloon. The Panermera used to be one, but I guess it got too fat. There was also the Aston Martin Rapide, which is now dead, and the Maserati Quattroporte, which might be the only other one left.
Maybe 200 miles range under ideal conditions is good enough in the UK, it's not a big place but here in Canada it would be pretty much useless, especially in winter except as a daily commuter.
thanks for the good and not overly long review. It looks like Porsche needs to significantly improve this dull interior, and actually the exterior needs a small improvement, the headlights have a strange drop at their ends, that looks like they are melting away. IT may make the T more recognizable, but not in a great way. Cars at this price level should look like works of art. The Range is also an issue. Tesla has models with easy 400 miles ranges in the more demanding US EPA cycle, probably 450 miles or 500 in the Euro-calcs. THe Taycan falls quite short of that. So when you chose to return in it, you were lucky the drive was a short one and you could do it.
Had one as a loan car for three days. Agree interior quality is not what it should be which is what I thought when I drove the 992. Biggest issue the Taycan has is the charging network which i got to fully experience as no home charging so totally reliant on it. In short the network of fast chargers isn’t anywhere near comprehensive enough and charging at an Ionity is very expensive...from memory £35 for 140 Miles’s of range. Amazing motorway car and totally agree about the ride.
JayEmm a little apples and oranges as far s a 911 and the Taycan go in my opinion. It does not handle like a high end 911 but yes very fast in a straight line.
I’d say it is an executive sedan. I’m a Senior Director at a Fortune 500 firm. We don’t drag around hard briefcases anymore. We use soft bags. We also don’t take colleagues out to a meal. We meet them there. I drive an M3 and it’s perfect. The Taycan would be outstanding.
Hi James, great review overall and of course you liked the way it drives - who wouldn't? I just traded my GT3 in for a Taycan last month.. :) Loved how you accidentally mentioned miles per tank, that was worth a chuckle. Just wanted to mention, because you were driving in Normal mode mostly, the whole suspension and ride height will change when you go into Sport Plus or even Sport, and the rear transmission will shift into 1st gear. It also begins to use 'recuperation', so you can use it for a bit more 'engine braking' if you want. It's an astonishing car, and the lucky few of us who've driven them need to keep spreading the word. Cheers
JayEmm getting enlightened......a good day . Also seems that the material cost cutting and tech flaws are following how VW have messed up on the ID ranges...is this an issue with cost cutting on these brands EV's to make a margin on higher development costs or something else?
He didn't show the back seats - it's not good news back there, and the luggage compartment is not generous. But there is a Sports Turismo version coming, so I have somewhere to stow my dogs. I'd love it if it came as a 3 door, but there's no chance. Something like the BMW flying breadvan (Z3 M Coupé) in EV format. But it's a niche too far.
I disagree that the steering wheel blocks chunks of the display panel. I own a Taycan Turbo and when I’m sitting in the drivers seat I feel they’ve done a brilliant job in design. The steering wheel is well placed such that the wheel is within black zone with no display and I can see ALL of the data. It’s really quite amazing and efficient design by the Porsche engineers. Congrats Porsche!!
Seen 2 Porsche Macan Electrics, heavily camo'ed on the North coast of NSW Australia, recharging.the coy engineers said they were testing for the upcoming release. Baby blue camo looked good as did the red/grey colour of the other one. I think the Macan E will be a big seller.
Good review. - As a Porsche owner and driving enthusiast, this is the first electric that I’d want to own but alas it’s $150k+ USD. - If Porsche could get one with a price point under $100k...
What it is is a fast, comfortable sports sedan. And, it is eco friendly compared to a similarly powered internal combustion engined sports sedan-assuming that you could find something equivalent. p.s. Great review. Your growing appreciation for the car as you drove it was evident and endearing.
Out if all the EVs out there this is the only one that as a car enthusiast really captures my attention. Not quite sure what it is but if I won the lottery I'd have one in my 3 car garage. Great review James 👍
I have a 2020 Macan GTS and a 991.2 GT3 and really interested in the review, would definitely consider one but with a more practical body shell and a better range, ideally more like the 300 mile you get in the Tesla. Incredible what the Porsche engineers do with a 2.5 ton car though.
Hi James, i've seen you covered a fair few videos on electric cars, but i'm curious to see a video of your thoughts on hydrogen cars too someday. So far, it looks like the new Toyota Mirai is the most compelling package of them all, despite not having anywhere near the performance of this Taycan Turbo.
I love it! Both the car and the review. And as to what the Taycan is...isn't it simple? Just a quick EV version of a sporty four door "coupe/sedan" (I mean a saloon with the sloping roof, like the CLS or BMW 4/6 series or Audi (R)S5 or 7). Who is it for? Well, maybe it's just difficult to tell at this moment because the market for these cars is still developing?
My biggest issue with the car is that it's called a Turbo. Couldn't they have thought of something else more relevant to electricity? The Amp, or Watt, Volt, Ohm, anything like that
So being a peformance car person who fits the profile for the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S buyer (and being an enthusiast of Porshe, McLaren, Ferrari and Tesla), I have some thoughts on this car. You hit all the right points (which you always do) but... accepting 200 miles range is a big ask best suited for people who know going in that this a first attempt by Porsche to enter the EV sport-luxury market. It's only that, a first effort and candidly, range is half what it needs to be. Better batteries and lighter weight are required. In that way, charging becomes an afterthought for daily use; I don't want to have to make frequent charge pit stops when I am not driving that far or to get back to where I started. The good news is that battery tech is evolving (solid state and/or lighter and cheaper materials being adapted), and in 18-24 months ranges of 350 - 400 miles per charge will happen. So I am looking forward to 2022 and beyond. A lesser critique, is the ingress-egress of the Taycan. You have to really watch your head getting in and out. Doors are cut small! And the rear seat? Even if not a full salon car, they are just tiny. Keep the great reviews coming Jay Emm. Your videos are part of my Sunday morning ritual.
It seems that the more expensive the vehicle, the less you get and the more it cost to have those missing bits fitted. The way of the future? An indication of how manufacturers intend to make their profit.
Normal Benters? Probably not. But that's what Benters are for - wafting around. Sporting Benters are like calling the fastest elephant sporty - but if you want a Benters with sporty attributes then sir can sign on this dotted line. Porsche and Benters are part of VAG so will be under orders not to compete (not directly) so a sporty Porsche saloon is expected to be better at the faster stuff. As the review demonstrated - not so good on cabin furniture - the money went to the right place. I run an elderly Porsche - it makes a great GT car - fast, stable and surprisingly comfortable - but it's noisy and lacking luggage space (but I'm single so I don't care much). It's absolutely brilliant at 80-90 MPH, dammit (70-80 I could get away with in the UK). Porsche absolutely nail the driving at speed thing - but it's usually a bit too fast for the authorities. The suspension/damping is tuned for enthusiastic, not slow.
The trouble with slagging off any modern Porsche for its daft option list and costs is, you get to a point driving it 10:23 , (for instance) when it's Porscheness shines through 😀
I can tell you what it is. It's the perfect car for someone that don't actually need the rear seats, but still want to have them for the occasional extra passenger. And at the same time want almost 911 like performance when you push it in sport plus, but executive ride comfort when you're not. You can get the interior in a lot of different color and leather alternatives. And you can get stitching in another color. And seatbelts in another color. So it's possible, if you want to. The screens work perfect for me, but I'm a tech savy guy. I had to have one. My Model S just didn't come close to the Taycan. I agree on some of those options not being included though, but not if that meant raising the price the same amount as it cost as an option. I much rather want options than putting all in and charging the same as it would cost with all the options. Now I just need to find a way to get the next three months to pass, so my car can get here!
Hmm-one of the reasons to pay the Porsche premium is for that last bit of refinement and quality. Just being fast and good looking isn’t enough to justify it in this case. Way Better than a Tesla but maybe the Audi version of this will be the smarter buy
Great review. As you rightly say, it would be good to see a long term review on real world liveability with all pros and cons. I wonder how the depreciation will be?
So let's consider this for the autobahn customer. 260kmph top speed and 400km range = stop every 1.5 hours to recharge. Better hope there's the 225kw rapid charger or you'll be faster getting to any destination above 400km in a diesel Polo. As an exercise in engineering excellence it is very good but what's it for??? I live in South Australia where we can go 400km without even an electric supply. I'll keep my diesel Mercedes thanks.
Porsche: "Here are 500 interesting interior color combinations."
Accountant Customer: "I'll take everything in black."
fr tho i have seen many aston martins and rolls royces with black interiors even though the companies offer so many options for customizing the car yet many choose black as it holds 'better value'.
I like BMW's black leather with optional orange stitching. It's very avant-garde. Not for the fair hearted, could scare some people away from a sale.
@@Rich.Aardvark personally I hate black leather in BMWs. To me it looks so boring - I’d literally even take those cloth/suede material seats over them, though I do have a soft spot for red leather.
Some people I just don't get. 😂😂
Most of them, actually. 😅😅
I'm certainly NOT an electric car fan one bit but THESE always turn my head! I think Porsche NAILED the looks🔥🔥🔥
Couldnt have said it better
What does it feel like, having he Earth shifting out from beneath you?
Thanks James for a great review, it's refreshing to hear a review about an electric car that's not all about range and performance.
I know it's quite off topic but do anyone know of a good website to watch new movies online ?
This thing is seriously cool, its the best EV, id have this over a tesla any day
The only thing that matters in EVs is range, and this hasn't got any
You've not see the latest Cannonball run by the Taycan outdoing the tesla
@@rtfazeberdee3519 yeah I've seen that pointless achievement of the Porsche. So you think that what makes an electric car REALLY good is that it is three hours faster than a Tesla model 3 long-range from the Pacific to the Atlantic? Comparing a tycan to a model three is pathetic. Why not a model s Vs tycan? Then let's see who wins
Tesla is a joke.
@@konstantinoszabelakis1215 Electric cars are meant to be cars. It's like saying "the only thing that matters on a car is its fuel economy". No, it's much much more than that !
Where is that front camera installed, makes me anxious as it looks like you're driving on the other side of the road with cars coming! Great review!
I got this too - in one shot it looked like he was going to hit the car head on 😆
Looks like the camera could be setup on the edge of the driver side mirror.
@@SDK2006b Exactly! When that blue Porsche was coming I had to close my eyes!
It's on a little stalk on the driver's side, so extends a little way.
None of the oncoming traffic seemed bothered, which demonstrates how close to the centre line we consider normal.
Installed a charger for an owner of a Taycan Turbo last summer. It was the first Electric car I thought wow about. The build quality was amazing.
Done a couple of Teslas also and hate having to listen to the owner's talking about how good the car is and having to agree as you are there to do a job for them. Nothing fits, the gaps are hourendous, the interior is just awfull.
Not often JayEmm is lost for words and starts insanely giggling but when he pressed the accelerator in that thing.......
Doug's reaction is even funnier - th-cam.com/video/0vq6KEOIiMg/w-d-xo.html
My daughter and I also started giggling uncontrollably the first time we got on the road. It was a very trippy experience feeling the powerful torque and smooth ride in almost complete silence. It’s a very interesting experience if you’ve never driven an electric car before.
@@lebowski_dude yes seen that. Very funny. He doesn’t have the great British roads though!
@@wallymcguire2033 I can imagine. Will get one when they becomes more mainstream though I’m still not convinced they are the way forward due battery life, range and lack of decent infrastructure etc. Replacing petrol with hydrogen at the filling stations seem a more practical route to zero emissions and the infrastructure is already there.
@@craponlycomesoutadogsarse1731 Are you kidding me, “the infrastructure is already there”. Are you daft? You can’t refuel hydrogen at the gas station ⛽️ And EV range is more than 400 miles with the newest EVs. My battery has lost 5% range after 5.5 years so that’s not a worry either. Educate yourself, it’s not too late😹😹
That Star Wars/pod racer reference was spot on! pity it doesnt sound like a pod racer :D
There is a fake motor sound setting option. James didn’t take time to find it, but Petrolped did. Alas, it doesn’t sound like the one from the Jetsons.
I did try the motor sound thing after the review and it was just weird. I wouldn't bother with it
@@JayEmmOnCars One mans weird is another mans cool. Surely the options of your viewers are as important as yours, given you pride in your "warts and all" reviewing.
@@yellowbird8690'after the review'. You can mention you'd have liked him to try it in the review. But you can't critique him for leaving it out for not liking it, because he didn't know he didn't like, because he hadn't tried it yet.
@@smoath Course you can critique - he missed a feature. He obviously tried it before uploading the video so he could have made an edit, if he felt it was important - obviously not.
Don't tell us what we're not allowed to criticise, you toady.
I hope Porsche sells lots of Taycans and electric Macans so they can continue to produce NA GT3 RSs, running on cleaner petrol for us real driving enthusiasts. Nothing replaces the feeling of driving a flat-6 flat out (on the track) and running through the gears with that engine roaring behind you.
Exactly, all I want is those beautiful engines to live on forever.
“I’d expect that figure to drop some WATT” - I see what you did there...
No need for paying out for the ceramic brakes with the regen your hardly use them
The standard brakes will be good enough
I think people will buy them for the lack of brake dust when they spec the white mission E wheels.
@@jamiehorlock9904 and for improved ride, comfort and handling
@@jamiehorlock9904 you won’t have much brake dust with the regen.
@@joetacchino4470 True and thinking about it now, having one in uk means those white wheels will get dirty regardless of what brakes you have.
I think they make sense considering how much it weighs
I’d buy this over a Tesla any day, especially since Porsche workers are properly unionized. Maybe a Tesla will be on my wishlist if I ever decide to get a shoddily built unreliable gimmick-fest.
Are you sure, the Tesla has a whoopee cushion as standard, not even available as an option on the Porsche. And if it were, they would charge you 3000 pounds for it.
Not really into electric cars, but what the hell, this thing is so much better than a tesla in every way except price and range. But you do get what you're paying for and more.
I don't know where on earth you get the idea that Teslas are unreliable
How would a Tesla be unreliable? There's not really much to go wrong.
@@BM_PAZ they have a tendency to go up in flames.the porsche has superior battery design and does not overheat even after numerous launch control takeoffs and spirited driving
In the eighties you could find the word Turbo on ironing boards and bicycle saddles. They never learn 😉.
I remember buying Turbo sunglasses. Effect on speed was negligible...
And on computers !
Yeah, but this is a Porsche and they're an engineering company.
It's disappointing that the marketing wankers won - I bet the enginerds are spitting feathers. It wouldn't stop me buying...because I have a hair dryer and I'd have the legend off in ten minutes, to go back on at resale.
@@pd4165 Marketing always wins. That's why we have the Cayenne.
And if the Cayenne wasn't there, Porsche would no longer be there.
I remember seen a Taycan Turbo S in person in Toronto last year in the launch spec, white with the white and black wheels, that thing is sick one of the best looking cars on the road by a mile.
It's disappointing to see that modern prestige German cars are still pretty stingy when it comes to standard equipment and the prices for certain options.
Porsche is the absolute worst in this regard.
Thats where the money comes in.
I always laugh at Cayennes / Macans with halogen lights
I love Porsche options. Paid options on my car include: painting the badge on the back of the car, leather sun visors, cruise control, bluetooth and having a tinted bit on the top of the windscreen. Cruise control especially should have been standard on literally any car in the last 10 years but Porsche still charge extra! Mine doesn't even have sat nav. Still a great car of course, but the fact you can literally spec a few Porsche cars up to double their list price is hilarious. Would love a Taycan too, just not in that spec...
Don't forget floor mats :)
@@ashlinr38 True, not sure if the mats on mine were an option...I'll have to check that now! 😀
Nicer than a Tesla in every way, especially aesthetics
Tesla = shit. Elon = walking bubble.
@@Trithij
He's also the richest person in the world.
@@Robert-cu9bm He and his company are just bubbles. Interest rates must go up heavily ASAP.
Except no. You can't go anywhere with it, it is very expensive and it has a worse interior.
@@konstantinoszabelakis1215 until the fake leather fades and becomes discousting, not to mention the worst quality record of any car manufacturer selling cars in the US
You can skip track on the wheel, the custom function button to the right of the volume knob can be set to skip track :)
Yes, but why was this not just...a specific option as it has been on basically everything for the last 2 decades?
@@MattBeardless agree, but I set it as skip track the day I got and never thought about it since.
There’s two buttons you can set to do what you want.
Its a 4 door coupe. They have been around for quite some time.
But in the world of fast cars two doors is better than four.
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I agree.Thats why i have a 2 door type r. But Mercedes has been making 4 door coupes for over ten years. Why is he acting like its something he has never seen before?
I bet the body panels all line up! /cc Tesla
And I bet the rear bumper stayed on, even in the wet!
The track switch is actually there on the wheel lol he missed it.. it’s the diamond button that’s programmable. I have one and use it daily.
I'd love to try one and I'm sure they're immense but those wheels look awful in black.
I'm pretty sure Porsche can supply another colour.
I'm sure they can, I was merely commenting on how bad they look in black on this particular car, in my opinion.
I have the 4S in Stormtrooper spec. I’ve been delighted having owned the Panamera E-Hybrid and 992 4S but that scratchy black plastic on the lower b pillar has driven me nuts in each car, there doesn’t seem to be an option to cover it in alcantara or leather which is such a letdown.
Find an upholstery shop and see if they can do it for you. Have a neighbor who is an NBA player and one time he got an Escalade and he got the roof, pillars and sun visors reupholstered in Ultra Suede and it was fantastic.
@@venom5809 thanks! I was quoted 5k for a carbon “wrap” on there but backed away from the credit card at that point!
@@andrewsingh Yeah forget that, the Stormtrooper spec you have is killer, no need to do anything else once you have that. Seriously though, get some Ultrasuede, it feels so good, your friends will think you are weird and creepy for touching it all the time until they touch it and then they start touching it all the time. LOL
I actually like the interior specification a lot. But then again, I also like Radiohead. ;)
Fast: Yes. Soul: No. I'll take my 1996 993 Carrera anytime. A mere 285 bhp but what a sound! Cheers from a (very) cold Otford, Kent.
Can you daily a 993? My old Porker is tucked into my garage for the winter and then gets driven mainly at weekends, though I'd love to drive it every day (apart from on ice - I've done the backwards THROUGH a tree thing - never again).
For a daily I'd take the upcoming Taycan Sports Turismo - I have two dogs and they don't fit in the back of an old Porker - they complain worse than children about the bucket seats.
@@pd4165 Fair point , though I do use mine 2 or 3 times a week, year round. The 355 is another story....I must say that spending more than 100K on a daily driver might seem a little OTT to most people! My wife's Fabia estate does a reasonable enough job for less than 20K. Horses for courses I guess.
Jay, To preface my comments I think your take on the social media car review world is spot on and I recommend the channel to all of my friends/colleagues that are interested in cars. However I want to take issue with your opinion and the way it is expressed of the 992. Mainly because you were a big fan of the 991.2 GTS. I owned a 991.2 GTS for 18 months and now a 992 Carrera S for the past 7 months.
I would like to point out the following which i think should be mentioned when you discuss the 992. It is massively spec dependant.
Essentially when you drive the manual 991.2 GTS you really enjoyed it. Well the Carrera 2s can be specced to be incredibly similar to that car. Rear wheel steer, lowered suspension, sports exhaust, manual gearbox, alcantara parts in the cabin, black accents in all the right places.
I don't profess to know more about 911's than you or to try and tell somebody their opinion is wrong. However I must say that driving a cabriolet(higher suspension), no sport design kit, hump at the back looks bigger as its cabriolet, 911 font badge on rear can be deleted, PDK instead of manual and then the opinion of the entire Carrera range choices being made from that felt a little harsh.
Problems such as piano black accents, 5 dials behind the wheel, cheap feeling switches mixed with expensive feeling switches were all problems that existed with the 991.2 but are not mentioned as people are used to that now and don't see it any longer.
I see the fact the 992 can feel like a GT car on the motorway yet just as sporty as the GTS on a B road as an advantage. The difference between normal and sport plus driving modes are vast in the 992 where as in the 991.2 GTS it was smaller. This mixed with the fact the 992 Carrera S can match most lap times of the 991.2 GTS shows that Porsche have broadened its abilities and lost none of it appeal. Except the exhaust note, PPF are the weak point of any Porsche sold from 2020 onwards.
Lastly, keep up all the excellent content and good luck with all your work in 2021.
I do agree with you about Porsche options. That’s the one thing that gets me with Porsche weather it’s the taycan or any other Porsche. My brother has the macan and has about £15000 worth of options and when we go though what they are I would say that’s standard on my Kia e Niro and that’s standard and so on. Like adaptive cruise control £1200 on the Porsche as you say folding mirrors should be standard especially with a car that wide. And having to pay extra for a type 2 cable is a joke. The point I’m making is don’t get me wrong the Porsche range is brilliant and well built and the Taycan I love but I do think they should be a more generous with the standard equipment.
My mother's called Beryl. And she's 90.
May she keep her health and live passed 💯
Hi Beryl x
You've just confirmed for me that this is the EV to have... But if it's that bonkers fast... I can only imagine how certifiable the TurboS must be!
It's strange how some really good car companies just drop the ball on the little things?
Like you said track forward or back on the wheel is something basic.
That B pillar capping was already scratched up, like a mid-90's Peugeot.
To be honest the higher spec Peugeots these days look nicer than that interior!
They really do! French cars these days really do have good-looking interiors and a lot of things as standard too.
The track switch is actually there lol he missed it.. it’s the diamond button that’s programmable.
I picked up a turbo cross turismo a couple of weeks ago.
It only had 8000 on the clock and the spec must have been around £140,000 I paid just over half that!!
It has a practically unlimited battery warranty and full two year warranty with discount fast charging.
And yes it's everything James says it is.
The ride is easily the best of any car I have driven or been driven in.
It literally grabs the horizon and thrusts it towards you like it's permanently fixed to a massively tensioned rubber band.
I pretty sure I know now how pilots taking off from aircraft carriers feel.
I've used launch control several times and I swear there's some kind temperal time distortion.
Chassis is sublime and I'm not sure beyond a balls out track day if I'll ever discover the limits of grip.
Quite enlightening? Thought you were about to say quite electrifying or shocking. ;-D
Here's a potential solution to your major issue (with which I agree) with the Taycan: when you give it back to Porsche, tell them to pop around to Bentley for a lesson in how to do an interior. To put it another way, imagine the Taycan with the QUALITY of the interior from the Conti GT. Not having driven either, I will say I think the Conti GT's interior is probably the most impressive I've seen in the last few years; from all the reviews, it appears to be truly gorgeous.
Would that make it the best possible version of whatever this car is for you?
Cheers
The sport sedan is definitely a segment or at least it used to be, I love them
I love your review, being a Taycan CT owner for about a year, some of my experiences: a) I can see everything on my dash, granted it took me some time to find a good seating position and see everything b) You can assign the diamond square button to skip songs or some other function c) I have a similar grey interior (colors are again expensive) doesn't bother me; 'the dullness" is compensated with the dynamic color settings in the doors, central console, etc. - they are enough mood setting. You really should do a longer review to discover the car :)
Why does everything need to be categorized these days? Why can't it be just a.... car. If you like it.... buy it. If you don't...
Well said👍👍
Because how you power it is fundamentally different?
If you're buying a car that's fine, if you're reviewing a car you have to categorise. Otherwise he'd say it's got rubbish boot space compare to the Volvo 750R estate, just buy that instead.
Because, it’s hard to make a use case to buy it, that’s why. A Model 3 Performance is a better EV at half the price. With more range and similar performance. The Taycan is a better car, and a proper Porsche. But for everyday, the Taycan lacks the interior room or stowage space of a Panamera. So it’s compromised for longer trips, or longer commutes. It’s not an emotional sports car you would buy for weekend fun. And again, it’s hideously expensive.
It’s basically the car you commute in when you have a boat load of money to spend and already have 3 or more cars. For that, it’s unparalleled. I am a Porsche owner and my daily driver is a Model 3 Performance. I drove a Taycan Turbo expecting to leave the dealership figuring out how to trade in the Tesla for one. I didn’t feel compelled to. It’s a fantastic car, but it’s not so easily defined....
@@BlueAxeRacer Is it? A torque converter/planetary gear automatic is fundamentally different from a dual clutch which is fundamentally different from a manual. A diesel is fundamentally different from a petrol engine. A turbo is fundamentally different from a natural. FWD, RWD and AWD are all fundamentally different. This is just another type of engine and from a driving enthusiast's point of view I'd say it has lots going for it. Ridiculous power. Instant torque throughout the entire range. No maintenance requirements to speak of. The only thing some may miss is the noise but after all, having this type of performance in total silence is quite an experience in its own right.
Thank you for doing this review Jay Emm - always enjoy your channel. I have owned my Taycan Turbo for 2 months and assure you, the thrill does not wear off!! I have owned my 993 C2 for a decade and i think I’ve found the perfect complement.. (do you agree?) i can even fit the whole family! I can’t see me keeping the Taycan that long tho as I’m sure the technology will be redundant in a few years. But enjoying it for now! Thanks again. (P.s i think Porsche dealers are radiohead listeners to blame for boring interiors.. My dealer advised my black-on-black interior and I regret it!).
A Taycan and a 993 sounds like a great pair
@@JayEmmOnCars cheers! By all means come check em out some day. Maybe car-pairings is the next frontier of car reviews.. ;D
@@uminsk drop me a line on talk@jayemm.com
"It works" he says. The Taycan is one of the most slick and elegant and futuristic looking cars out there today!
I did a Tesla 3P and an old Porsche instead for a lot less money but if you have the coin to try it; it's not like it's a forever car, it's a now car. Looks fun.
Night vision may be useless to you, but if you live in the country and have to drive when deer are out, it is a lifesaver. We have it on a couple of vehicles and it has saved my wife at least three times from collisions.
Model 3 owner in Oz. You make a good point here about leccy’s having an advantage in short reviews, but Taycan shows these things are fun in their own way.
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You had me laughing today JM. Interesting car too. Your face was a picture when you put your foot down. Pete 🇬🇧
Thanks Pete!
until they solve the "refill" problem with batteries. full electric will just be a niche. refueling takes 10min vs charging batteries. im for hybrid tech though.
Recharging effectively takes 10 seconds if you do it overnight, which is what you'll be doing for 99% of your driving. That far outweighs the minor inconvenience of waiting a bit on longer journeys.
Drove one of these in Spain last week. This is the future ! Specced the Turbo S up to 190k euros. But he did offer me a discount at the OPC.
Porsche? Discount?
The world is falling apart!
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Interesting Petrolhead review of new high end EV capabilities. Thanks Jay.
I think harrys garage made a very good point on this car. Might aswell get the panamera hybrid 🤷♂️
Shmee150 loved it too
Sonic the hedgehog is a childhood hero?...
Him or knuckles
He’s obviously referring to Dr Manhattan
I thought road runner
Definitely Sonic lol
Revisiting this video as the first 30k Taycan is just around the corner so I'm tempted now.
I only use the finest coffee shampoo. I find my hair gets fatigued and a stiff wash always invigorates
I do hope it’s from a sustainable coffee plantation?
Coffee makes my hair nervous. I prefer to wash it with valiumsoap.
@@brulaapgaapmeester8234 I need some of that!🙂
@@chrisw6283 yes of course and dolphin friendly
James, after 20000km /6mnths behind the steering wheel in one, I can tell you what it is; it’s the best car on sale today. Period.
Thank’s for reviewing it❤️ As far as I see, the Taycan has only one shortcoming; the lack of a tow bar for trailering shit to the dump. Just love it. And for those who wonder, it’ll do 490km of range during summer and 360km on snow covered Scandinavian frozen roads. I’m literally just in from a 710km commute. Average consumption: 25,8kWh/100km this time in really cold weather over mountainous winter passes. During summer: 17-18kWh/100km. Don’t even miss the sound of the 911
After 30000 km in 11 months Taycan Turbo S I can comply. As a daily this is unbeatable. For week-ends, 911 Turbo S though...
Actually, the video is quite interesting, however having taken delivery of a Taycan Cross Turismo 4S. Actually I can honestly say having driven over 1600 miles in 4 weeks. With a black interior, I have been blown away, the car has excelled in every point. Yes the extras add up, but the options allow you to configure the far the way you want. So in a nutshell I couldn’t have wanted for anything else, the perfect all rounder.
I want one
In that colour with a contrast interior
Job done
You've got to love the Porsche Options list. That's where they get you.
Amazing piece of kit. Chris Harris and Jason Plato, both serial 911 owners, really rate it having thrashed it on the track and achieved stonking lap times, so you can’t argue that it’s a technological marvel.
Love the Taycan. EVM just reviewed that exact registered car before Xmas and left his go pro in it. Did you find it if you reviewed it after him?
It's like watching JC reviews from the 90s. Which is a huge compliment by the way. Great content.
I had NightVision on a BMW 7series I used to own and I really appreciated it. Would light up pedestrians on dark roads and wildlife sitting in the woods next to the road way before you'd spot them... Sure might not be for everyone, but I'll spec it on my next new, or look for it when I buy my next used one.
I've read somweher the reason for the cheap plastic in the door sill is that Porsche sensed this would be a high wear area due to the B pillar being shifted forward compared to other cars, and taller people would be straddling against the B pillar when moving and out of the car.
It certainly looks great! Love the colour.
Retrospectively, I dont think you expected it to be as as good as it was....did you!?
Great review. I like that you focus on details that I as an owner would also annoy me (the plastic in the sill, the door handles, etc...). Waiting for the estate version!
It's a sports saloon. The Panermera used to be one, but I guess it got too fat. There was also the Aston Martin Rapide, which is now dead, and the Maserati Quattroporte, which might be the only other one left.
Maybe 200 miles range under ideal conditions is good enough in the UK, it's not a big place but here in Canada it would be pretty much useless, especially in winter except as a daily commuter.
12:34 He has a talent to describe things the way that makes me smile... :-)
Yup, that was golden :D
thanks for the good and not overly long review. It looks like Porsche needs to significantly improve this dull interior, and actually the exterior needs a small improvement, the headlights have a strange drop at their ends, that looks like they are melting away. IT may make the T more recognizable, but not in a great way. Cars at this price level should look like works of art. The Range is also an issue. Tesla has models with easy 400 miles ranges in the more demanding US EPA cycle, probably 450 miles or 500 in the Euro-calcs. THe Taycan falls quite short of that. So when you chose to return in it, you were lucky the drive was a short one and you could do it.
It’s a tax free executive saloon.
For cereal
Had one as a loan car for three days. Agree interior quality is not what it should be which is what I thought when I drove the 992. Biggest issue the Taycan has is the charging network which i got to fully experience as no home charging so totally reliant on it. In short the network of fast chargers isn’t anywhere near comprehensive enough and charging at an Ionity is very expensive...from memory £35 for 140 Miles’s of range. Amazing motorway car and totally agree about the ride.
why have they fitted a chrome window surround 🤔 should of been black i reckon. great video Jay 👍
JayEmm a little apples and oranges as far s a 911 and the Taycan go in my opinion. It does not handle like a high end 911 but yes very fast in a straight line.
I’d say it is an executive sedan. I’m a Senior Director at a Fortune 500 firm. We don’t drag around hard briefcases anymore. We use soft bags. We also don’t take colleagues out to a meal. We meet them there. I drive an M3 and it’s perfect. The Taycan would be outstanding.
The behemoth yellow front calipers...
Hi James, great review overall and of course you liked the way it drives - who wouldn't? I just traded my GT3 in for a Taycan last month.. :)
Loved how you accidentally mentioned miles per tank, that was worth a chuckle.
Just wanted to mention, because you were driving in Normal mode mostly, the whole suspension and ride height will change when you go into Sport Plus or even Sport, and the rear transmission will shift into 1st gear. It also begins to use 'recuperation', so you can use it for a bit more 'engine braking' if you want.
It's an astonishing car, and the lucky few of us who've driven them need to keep spreading the word. Cheers
Love the Anakin reference hahaha
First thing that came to mind seeing one of these was ''Is that one of those new supras?''
JayEmm getting enlightened......a good day . Also seems that the material cost cutting and tech flaws are following how VW have messed up on the ID ranges...is this an issue with cost cutting on these brands EV's to make a margin on higher development costs or something else?
Very mad car and very good looking on the outside. I agree about the interior.
He didn't show the back seats - it's not good news back there, and the luggage compartment is not generous. But there is a Sports Turismo version coming, so I have somewhere to stow my dogs. I'd love it if it came as a 3 door, but there's no chance. Something like the BMW flying breadvan (Z3 M Coupé) in EV format. But it's a niche too far.
I disagree that the steering wheel blocks chunks of the display panel. I own a Taycan Turbo and when I’m sitting in the drivers seat I feel they’ve done a brilliant job in design. The steering wheel is well placed such that the wheel is within black zone with no display and I can see ALL of the data. It’s really quite amazing and efficient design by the Porsche engineers. Congrats Porsche!!
Seen 2 Porsche Macan Electrics, heavily camo'ed on the North coast of NSW Australia, recharging.the coy engineers said they were testing for the upcoming release. Baby blue camo looked good as did the red/grey colour of the other one. I think the Macan E will be a big seller.
Good review.
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As a Porsche owner and driving enthusiast, this is the first electric that I’d want to own but alas it’s $150k+ USD.
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If Porsche could get one with a price point under $100k...
What it is is a fast, comfortable sports sedan. And, it is eco friendly compared to a similarly powered internal combustion engined sports sedan-assuming that you could find something equivalent. p.s. Great review. Your growing appreciation for the car as you drove it was evident and endearing.
Out if all the EVs out there this is the only one that as a car enthusiast really captures my attention. Not quite sure what it is but if I won the lottery I'd have one in my 3 car garage.
Great review James 👍
I too forgot to put it in sport mode during my test drive... the lack of exhaust sound really makes you forget about Sport Mode, to be honest.
I've seen about 4 or 5 of these in the flesh and I love it. Looks good in black.
Parts of Suffolk look quite mountainous around the 12 minute mark!
I have a 2020 Macan GTS and a 991.2 GT3 and really interested in the review, would definitely consider one but with a more practical body shell and a better range, ideally more like the 300 mile you get in the Tesla. Incredible what the Porsche engineers do with a 2.5 ton car though.
Who says a sports car must have two doors? In motorsport there are all sorts, even without doors and one seat.
Hi James, i've seen you covered a fair few videos on electric cars, but i'm curious to see a video of your thoughts on hydrogen cars too someday. So far, it looks like the new Toyota Mirai is the most compelling package of them all, despite not having anywhere near the performance of this Taycan Turbo.
Same issue in my 991.2. The steering wheel obscures the dials on the far right and far left. I always thought that was a huge oversight.
I love it! Both the car and the review.
And as to what the Taycan is...isn't it simple? Just a quick EV version of a sporty four door "coupe/sedan" (I mean a saloon with the sloping roof, like the CLS or BMW 4/6 series or Audi (R)S5 or 7). Who is it for? Well, maybe it's just difficult to tell at this moment because the market for these cars is still developing?
My biggest issue with the car is that it's called a Turbo. Couldn't they have thought of something else more relevant to electricity? The Amp, or Watt, Volt, Ohm, anything like that
So being a peformance car person who fits the profile for the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S buyer (and being an enthusiast of Porshe, McLaren, Ferrari and Tesla), I have some thoughts on this car. You hit all the right points (which you always do) but... accepting 200 miles range is a big ask best suited for people who know going in that this a first attempt by Porsche to enter the EV sport-luxury market. It's only that, a first effort and candidly, range is half what it needs to be. Better batteries and lighter weight are required. In that way, charging becomes an afterthought for daily use; I don't want to have to make frequent charge pit stops when I am not driving that far or to get back to where I started. The good news is that battery tech is evolving (solid state and/or lighter and cheaper materials being adapted), and in 18-24 months ranges of 350 - 400 miles per charge will happen. So I am looking forward to 2022 and beyond. A lesser critique, is the ingress-egress of the Taycan. You have to really watch your head getting in and out. Doors are cut small! And the rear seat? Even if not a full salon car, they are just tiny. Keep the great reviews coming Jay Emm. Your videos are part of my Sunday morning ritual.
It seems that the more expensive the vehicle, the less you get and the more it cost to have those missing bits fitted. The way of the future? An indication of how manufacturers intend to make their profit.
Is it really more confortable than the bentley though?
Normal Benters? Probably not. But that's what Benters are for - wafting around.
Sporting Benters are like calling the fastest elephant sporty - but if you want a Benters with sporty attributes then sir can sign on this dotted line.
Porsche and Benters are part of VAG so will be under orders not to compete (not directly) so a sporty Porsche saloon is expected to be better at the faster stuff. As the review demonstrated - not so good on cabin furniture - the money went to the right place.
I run an elderly Porsche - it makes a great GT car - fast, stable and surprisingly comfortable - but it's noisy and lacking luggage space (but I'm single so I don't care much). It's absolutely brilliant at 80-90 MPH, dammit (70-80 I could get away with in the UK). Porsche absolutely nail the driving at speed thing - but it's usually a bit too fast for the authorities. The suspension/damping is tuned for enthusiastic, not slow.
The trouble with slagging off any modern Porsche for its daft option list and costs is, you get to a point driving it 10:23 , (for instance) when it's Porscheness shines through 😀
I can tell you what it is. It's the perfect car for someone that don't actually need the rear seats, but still want to have them for the occasional extra passenger. And at the same time want almost 911 like performance when you push it in sport plus, but executive ride comfort when you're not.
You can get the interior in a lot of different color and leather alternatives. And you can get stitching in another color. And seatbelts in another color. So it's possible, if you want to. The screens work perfect for me, but I'm a tech savy guy.
I had to have one. My Model S just didn't come close to the Taycan.
I agree on some of those options not being included though, but not if that meant raising the price the same amount as it cost as an option. I much rather want options than putting all in and charging the same as it would cost with all the options.
Now I just need to find a way to get the next three months to pass, so my car can get here!
Now that was Porsche Driving!!!
Great review. Love the Taycan. Agree about the interior colour. I’d brighten it up a bit.
🤣 cant believe folding wing mirrors is an option on a car like that gusse it shortens the range 😂
Hmm-one of the reasons to pay the Porsche premium is for that last bit of refinement and quality. Just being fast and good looking isn’t enough to justify it in this case. Way Better than a Tesla but maybe the Audi version of this will be the smarter buy
Great review. As you rightly say, it would be good to see a long term review on real world liveability with all pros and cons. I wonder how the depreciation will be?
great review, and i love your videos! keep up the great work
So let's consider this for the autobahn customer. 260kmph top speed and 400km range = stop every 1.5 hours to recharge. Better hope there's the 225kw rapid charger or you'll be faster getting to any destination above 400km in a diesel Polo. As an exercise in engineering excellence it is very good but what's it for??? I live in South Australia where we can go 400km without even an electric supply. I'll keep my diesel Mercedes thanks.