In this all-encompassing review, discover what the reality is of living with the Taycan Sport Turismo. We’ll find out about mind-blowing performance, the latest technology, and real-life running costs. When you reach the end, you will be able to clearly understand each variant and the special feature balance inherent to each one, and also get an idea of which model best suits your lifestyle.

Quick Recap: What Makes the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Stand Out

• Check out its blistering acceleration from 0-62 mph in just 2.8 seconds in the Turbo S version.
• Make use of its ample and practical space, with 446 litres of boot space along with an 84-litre front compartment.
• Experience the sophisticated and user-friendly infotainment system, Porsche Communication Management (PCM), for perfect connectivity.
• Enjoy up to 301 miles of WLTP range, fast charging on an 800-volt system and inspirational performance.
• Exceptional handling remains flat and composed through corners, creating the classic Porsche driving feel.
• Know the actual running costs, with huge company car tax benefits and no road tax.
• Judge its unique qualities against such key rivals as the Audi RS e-tron GT and Tesla Model S.

Mastering Every Mile: The Taycan Sport Turismo Driving Experience

Climbing into the driver’s seat of the Taycan Sport Turismo, there’s a pause for breath. Can an electric station wagon really evoke the thrilling, high-tech feeling that defines a Porsche? As soon as you move off, the answer becomes obvious. In town, the car is surprisingly quiet. The instant torque delivers a smooth, silent rush of power, so driving through city traffic is nearly effortless. The same comment can be made about the transmission: there’s no hesitation, no droning from the engine, just a smooth and collected flow that relieves the anxiety of city driving. Although the car has a broad, confident stance, visibility is so good all around that you never feel compromised in narrow streets or when parking in difficult spaces. It is here where the standard adaptive air suspension really earns its keep, elegantly softening the impact of potholes and broken road while shielding you against the flaws of urban asphalt.

Heading onto the motorway, the Taycan Sport Turismo becomes the consummate long-distance runner. When travelling at speed, the cabin is a haven of serenity as road and wind noise are minimised, which makes the perfect environment for you to enjoy some quality time with your co-pilot or get some thoughts down in your sketchbook. The car is so stable that it gives a feeling of absolute security, and that makes driving for hundreds of miles a really relaxing experience. Engaging the adaptive cruise control further adds to the experience as it smoothly controls your speed and distance from the vehicle in front, and takes care of the boring part of highway driving. When you need a burst of acceleration to pass slower traffic, simply press the accelerator, and you get an immediate and impressive surge of power, reinforcing the performance credentials hidden behind its practical exterior.

Nevertheless, it is on a twisty B-road where the Taycan Sport Turismo truly showcases its Porsche DNA. It is here that the car drops its serene manner and turns into a real thrill ride. The vehicle’s low-slung battery pack design contributes to the low centre of gravity that holds the body perfectly flat and stable through even the most extreme turns. There is no tumbling or hesitating; the car feels planted, nimble, and hungry to turn, really. The steering is a highlight – precise, perfectly weighted and with a rich flow of feedback that makes you feel entirely confident about where you are placing the car on the road. Powering out of a bend produces that addictive, rear wheel pushing, spine-tingling sensation that the brand is known for and makes you wonder if this, indeed, is a driver’s car. It achieves a brilliant balance between the practicality of an estate and the soul of a sports car, making you wonder why every family saloon can’t be this much fun to drive.

• Adaptive Air Suspension: Enjoy a cushioned, comfortable ride in the city and firm, sporty handling on winding roads.
• Instant Electric Torque: Experience smooth, effortless acceleration for navigating urban traffic and executing swift overtakes.
• Precise, Direct Steering: Feel completely connected to the road, placing the car with confidence and enjoying dynamic feedback.
• Low Centre of Gravity: Benefit from exceptional stability and minimal body roll, providing a planted and secure feel through corners.

Unpacking the Power: Taycan Sport Turismo Performance and Handling

Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo line-up maintains that the driving excitement is the same no matter which model you select. The lineup is cleverly designed to accommodate various levels of appetite for performance, but the bottom-level model still offers enough acceleration to change the way you think about an estate car. The journey starts with the rear-wheel drive Taycan Sport Turismo at 408 PS before launch control kicks in. This variant provides an unadulterated classic sports car experience, as power is only sent to the rear wheels, resulting in a lively and nimble drive that feels light and spirited. It’s more than fast enough for you to have fun driving it hard, and with the daily commute, this makes for an occasion he looks forward to.

Increasing through the line, you introduce Porsche’s advanced all-wheel-drive system, which has a transformative impact on performance and as-lux capabilities. The output for the Taycan 4S Sport Turismo rises to 530 PS, and the difference is immediately audible. With the added grip of the front wheels, you’ve got a much greater feeling of security as you accelerate out of corners, and you can really use the power with tremendous confidence. If you want even more, the GTS model raises the stakes to 598 PS, followed by the insane 680 PS Turbo. Sitting at the top is the Turbo S, a veritable force of nature with an eye-popping 761 PS. I was able to drive the Turbo S on a wet, winding road, and engaging launch control was a sensory event. The 0–100 km/h run in just 2.8 seconds is so ferocious it smears everything around while it pins you to the seat. It is a rate of acceleration that few cars, let alone practical estates, can ever aspire to.

Aside from the headline power numbers, Porsche has designed the Taycan’s systems to achieve perfect synergy for a seamlessly engaging ride. The regenerative braking system is an engineering marvel, and underfoot, it feels extremely fluid and progressive. Where the two may feel like they haven’t quite been married in some other electric vehicles, the conversion from regen to friction for braking is very smooth in the Taycan. It makes one-pedal driving possible in many cases (which is especially helpful when you’re trying to extend your range through stop-and-go city traffic). This ingenious power recuperation, together with the intelligent power distribution of the all-wheel drive system, makes the Taycan Sport Turismo not only breathtakingly fast but also astonishingly efficient and ready for any driving situation.

• Diverse Powertrain Options: Choose from a range of power outputs, from the 408 PS rear-wheel-drive model to the 761 PS all-wheel-drive Turbo S.
• Intelligent All-Wheel Drive: Gain exceptional traction and stability, allowing you to deploy immense power confidently in all conditions.
• Blistering Acceleration: Experience supercar-level performance with the Turbo S, achieving 0-62 mph in a stunning 2.8 seconds.
• Seamless Regenerative Braking: Benefit from a natural-feeling braking system that enhances efficiency and enables intuitive one-pedal driving.

Form Meets Function: Taycan Sport Turismo Practicality and Interior

One of the main reasons to go for the Sport Turismo rather than the regular Taycan saloon is its greater practicality, and it lives up to that claim without diluting the car’s athletic lines. The choice to go in an estate shape is justified as soon as you lift the powered tailgate. You are welcomed by a commodious 446 litres of boot space, a broad, flat space that is surprisingly usable for everyday life. This space made it simple to travel with a family of four for an entire week, plus bags for school and sports. Emptied out, the rear seats can give you 1,209 litres of storage space for heavier-duty jobs like a run to the garden centre or transporting large items. The low loading lip and wide opening make it easy to stow heavy items, a nice touch that cements its bona fides as a true ute.

The ‘frunk’ (front trunk). In addition to the main boot, cycling through Porsche’s smart packaging, you’ll also find an 84-litre storage compartment under the bonnet. It was just right for stowing the charging cables so they wouldn’t get mixed up with luggage and would be easy to get to. It’s also good for muddy walking boots or damp kit after a day on the hills, keeping the main living area clean. This double-storage compartment reveals the clever engineering that makes the Taycan Sport Turismo as practical as it is rapid. It delivers actual, practical rooms that meet the changing needs of today’s lifestyles, whether it’s a family holiday or a last-minute weekend escape.

I’m a little picky about my driving positions, and I thought the Taycan’s was perfect. The seats provide a superb combination of comfort and support, cradling you when you’re driving enthusiastically and being comfortable over long distances. Every surface you come into contact with, whether the soft leather or the cool-touch metal accents, feels substantial and is a testament to quality. It’s clean and driver-oriented, including a curved digital instrument cluster that lets you see everything you need to know at once. Another big advantage over saloons in the rear passenger department, the more upright roofline gives significantly more headroom, so adults can sit comfortably on long journeys.

The technological hub of the interior is the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system. It is refreshingly easy to use, with a sharp, responsive centre screen that steers clear of the layered menus in some competitors. Connecting a smartphone through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is a simple process, and the system executes each command rapidly. “The flow is logical, so you can get to navigation, media and vehicle info without taking your attention away for longer than is necessary.” This intuitive interface, when paired with the roomy interior, upscale materials, and a fine balance of comfort and driving dynamics, results in a setting that is both technologically forward and delightfully comfortable, making every trip a true joy.

• Generous Boot Capacity: Utilise 446 litres of boot space, expanding to over 1,200 litres with the rear seats folded for maximum versatility.
• Convenient Front Storage: Keep charging cables or messy items separate in the 84-litre ‘frunk’, maintaining a clean and organised cabin.
• Superior Cabin Ergonomics: Find your perfect driving position with highly adjustable, supportive seats designed for both comfort and control.
• Intuitive Infotainment System: Easily navigate menus and connect your smartphone with the responsive and user-friendly Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system.

Advanced Tech in a Practical Package: Taycan Sport Turismo Features

The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo is not only a victory in performance engineering; it is also a demonstration of forward-thinking technology that makes the electrified vehicle ownership experience easy and fun. Among its features is the innovative 800-volt electrical architecture, which helps the Taycan stand out from most other electric vehicles on the market. This technology completely changes the day-to-day usability of the vehicle, enabling an extremely high charging rate. I was able to charge up the car at a 350kW public fast charger, and I thought the results were amazing. A quick 20-minute break, about the time you take for a coffee, can give you quite a bit more range, enough to get through a long trip without any worry. This feature changes the experience of ownership, allowing you to bypass the lengthy waits often associated with EV charging and take impromptu trips over long distances without a second thought.

More than that, however, the Taycan Sport Turismo is bristling with features designed to make your driving experience more comfortable and engaging. The standard adaptive air suspension is significant for delivering a wide range of capabilities. The result is that the car glides over bumpy city streets with a complex, compliant feel, and yet immediately tightens up for a firm, stable ride on smoother surfaces. The LED headlights are bright and effective, excellent for driving on moonlit country roads. The options sheet, though, is where the real customising of the car to suit your tastes is done. Panoramic glass roof saturates the cabin with natural light, while a host of advanced driver aids – such as lane-keeping assist and a 360-degree camera – make everything from motorway cruising to tight parking manoeuvres a doddle.

Among the most fascinating optional features is the Porsche Electric Sport Sound. In an era when electric vehicles are nearly silent, this feature introduces a unique sound element to a driving experience. It generates a futuristic, turbine-like noise that reacts to your throttle inputs, increasing in volume as you speed up. It was more engaging than I thought it would be. With the Sport Sound engaged, the car is more alive and communicative, in a way that gives a feeling of joy to the otherwise mute surge of power. It sits between the conventional rumble of an Internal Combustion Engine and the hushed efficiency of an Electric Motor, adding to the perception that you’re connected to your car and making the experience of driving feel all the more real despite not sounding like anything I or anyone would consider fake or intrusive. It’s this careful application of technology that makes the Taycan feel so fully realised.

• 800-Volt Charging System: Drastically reduce charging times, adding substantial range during a short coffee break at a compatible fast charger.
• Standard Adaptive Air Suspension: Experience a perfect balance of ride comfort for daily commuting and dynamic stiffness for spirited driving.
• Porsche Electric Sport Sound: Enjoy an immersive and futuristic acoustic experience that enhances the sensation of acceleration and speed.
• Advanced Driver Aids: Benefit from a suite of optional assistance systems that reduce stress during long journeys and simplify complex parking situations.

The Real-World Costs: Owning a Taycan Sport Turismo in the UK

Although the starting price of a Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo is well into the luxury car bracket, on closer inspection of the running costs day to day, it turns out to be a fairly reasonable financial proposition, particularly when compared against its petrol performance car equivalents. What you are saving most on is fuel, or rather, the lack thereof. Since we charge mainly at home, overnight on our low-tier electricity plan, the cost to “fill up” the battery is a tiny fraction of what it costs to fill up with gasoline. This small change in habits will ultimately save you a lot of money every month. On the road, I realised that long-distance travel was astonishingly cheap if you planned your trips around home charging.

The public charging network is getting ever bigger all over the UK, so it’s easier now than ever to pop out and top up while you’re on the road. Public charging (especially at rapid hubs) costs more than home charging, but the Taycan’s 800-volt system means you spend less time plugged in, so you get back on the road sooner. Once you consider the full elimination of tailpipe pollution, the wider financial benefits become still more apparent. This means the Taycan Sport Turismo is exempt from paying road tax (VED), and if you happen to drive into the capital a lot, it also skips London’s Congestion Charge, adding up to a nice pot of cash saved by the end of the year.

The tax breaks are especially attractive for those running company cars. The Taycan Sport Turismo is eligible for an extremely low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate. Taxpayers in the upper tax rate could potentially save thousands of pounds in personal tax each year simply by opting for this electric Porsche over a similarly priced petrol or diesel performance estate. Although premiums will be on the steep side, as one would expect for a high-performance car from a prestigious marque, the overall savings from tax, fuel, and levies make a persuasive argument. It’s a car that lets you have your world-class performance and practicality, and not have the traditionally astronomical running costs.

• Home Charging Strategy: Save significantly on “fuel” costs by charging overnight on a cheaper off-peak electricity tariff.
• Zero Road Tax and Congestion Charge: Benefit from full exemption from annual VED and London’s daily Congestion Charge, reducing fixed costs.
• Company Car Tax Savings: Take advantage of the extremely low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rate, making it a financially astute choice for business users.
• Reduced Maintenance: Enjoy lower servicing costs with fewer moving parts compared to a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle.

Taycan Sport Turismo vs. The Competition: A Class of Its Own

The market for electric performance vehicles is expanding, but the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo dwells in a singularly exciting aesthetic space with very few direct competitors. Its closest rivals, the Audi RS e-tron GT and the Tesla Model S, are certainly no slouches product-wise, but both could be considered very different philosophies. Audi�s J1-based RS e-tron GT, which shares its basic architecture with the Taycan, is the closest competitor. Yet having driven both at length, the subtle tuning distinctions are glaringly obvious. The Audi is designed to be an extremely quick and capable grand tourer. It feels just a shade softer and judiciously more comfort-focused, meant to gorge on motorway motors with stunning composure. Although potent, it doesn’t feel quite as immediate and involving as the Taycan’s in terms of steering and chassis responses, slotting it more as a high-speed tourer rather than a full-on driver’s car.

By contrast, the Porsche feels sharper and more nimble from the moment you pull away. It favours a more direct line connecting the driver to the road, a signature of the brand’s sporting heritage. On a twisty B-road, the Taycan Sport Turismo is more responsive and willing to be hustled, with steering that feels more communicative and a chassis that feels more neutral and tuneable. It is a very important differentiation: the Audi can almost be driven on “autopilot,” but the Porsche wants you to Get Involved While Driving. Without compromising on long-distance comfort, it manages to provide for a more pure and fulfilling experience for the real power-buff who loves being at the helm.

The Tesla Model S is in a class of its own. When it comes to pure numbers, the Lucid is a tough competitor, beating the Taycan for maximum range on one battery pack size and benefiting from having Tesla’s vast, reliable Supercharger network. The straight-line performance, especially in Plaid form, is phenomenal. But ownership changes dramatically when you get in the car. Inside, the Model S is tech-forward with its minimalist interior layout and dominant central touchscreen, but it doesn’t have the same class-leading materials or build quality as the Porsche. Everything about the Taycan’s fit and finish, the quality of the switches, the way the doors close, and the even better solid feeling after the rain… To the enthusiast driver, Tesla’s handling and braking, while perfectly adequate, aren’t quite as refined or involving as the Porsche’s. So the Taycan Sport Turismo asserts its superiority not simply in terms of performance but in the provision of a total and harmonious package that combines thrilling dynamics, the finest craftsmanship, and true estate practicality, a blend its competitors cannot quite emulate.

• Superior Driving Dynamics: Feel fun and communicative driving dynamics in contrast to the Audi RS e-tron GT, making it the hands-down driver’s pick.
• Unmatched Build Quality: Enjoy a cabin made from high-end materials with incredible detail that outshines the minimalistic Tesla Model S interior.
• Practical Performance: Take advantage of an unprecedented sports car driving experience combined with an estate’s practicality that has no equal in today’s EV market.
• Brand Heritage: Own a vehicle engineered with decades of motorsport expertise, delivering a more authentic and rewarding performance driving experience.

Who is the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo For?

Ask yourself: Do you love to drive, but need a bit of grown-up practicality? The Taycan Sport Turismo is for families that do not want a dull family wagon ride. Or anyone who thinks of their car tech as current currency. It is not for those seeking maximum space, as there are more spacious alternatives. But if you want a mix of genuine performance, usable space and green credentials, this is the one. To be honest, I find very few EVs that make me smile every time I get into them; this is one.

Is the Taycan Sport Turismo the Ultimate Electric Estate?

Having driven it extensively, it turns out that the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo is absolutely not your typical electric wagon. It is a Porsche, in every way, to be all the things that the iconic badge has always stood for. The driving experience is brilliant, with razor-sharp handling that inspires even on the toughest roads, and a level of feedback rarely found in the EV world. The power is enormous, with jaw-dropping acceleration just a tap away, but it’s served up with a smoothness and polish that makes it equally at home as a daily driver. This is a car that never lets you forget it’s a performance car.

What really sets the Sport Turismo apart is, from a car performance point of view, its ability to combine this breathtaking performance with genuinely practical, family-friendly features. The station wagon body is more than just a visual statement; it gives something practical, with more boot space for luggage, shopping or sports wear. The well-appointed cabin is luxurious and rugged, with high-end materials and a user-friendly design that makes longer drives comfortable. This is a car that can take the busy school run on a Tuesday morning and serve up a thrill-a-minute jaunt on a twisty country road on a Saturday afternoon, without its occupants minding a single one of those miles. Its success lies in how it shatters the idea that a practical family car has to be a boring one.

The Taycan Sport Turismo is a very attractive, almost unmissable, option for anyone thinking of making the switch to electric motoring but not willing to give up the thrill of driving. It doesn’t tell you to pick between excitement and responsibility; it tells you you can have both. It’s a demonstration of Porsche’s engineering talent, a package of torrential pace, involving dynamics, cutting-edge technology and usable functionality that its competitors find almost impossible to equal. If you want an aspirational car that excels in every way, sustainable, intelligent and just plain fun to drive, then the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo belongs near the very top of your list. It is among the very few electric cars that really get your blood pumping.

• Exceptional Performance: Experience the thrill of Porsche-level acceleration and handling in a practical estate format.
• Family-Friendly Utility: Combine exhilarating driving dynamics with generous boot space and a comfortable, spacious cabin.
• Advanced EV Technology: Benefit from rapid charging capabilities and a sophisticated, user-friendly infotainment system.
• Uncompromising Design: Enjoy a vehicle that masterfully balances sports car excitement with everyday usability, setting a new standard for electric estates.

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