2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo In-Depth Review | Sponsored by MotorEnvy.com

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

I'm usually accused of being a Mercedes or BMW fanboy. But deep down inside, I might really be a P-Car lover.

[@h3re3lloth]

I think sooner or later everyone joins the dark side

[@olivergrizzly6346]

911 GT3 and 911 Turbo S are the best cars made today. The Carrera GT is the best ever.

[@MrSchn3ll]

Dan, it's worth noting that the hardware on the CT4 like yours is identical to the 4S, and there are at least 2 companies that I know of currently working on software to increase the power...

[@ibrahimjubayer8373]

As always what a representation with quality filled information just amazing

[@KaidenMusic84]

I havent seen anyone else do videography as well as him, in the car review space. His pan and slow zoom shots are great and has great aerial shots as well. His videos look better than the official commercials for the cars!!!

[@dominicscalise]

Just dropping a note to say your videos are so good and I hope you start publishing them again. You're super talented. Cheers, man.

[@gavinlove4861]

Thanks for video - really enjoyed it. Have put down deposit on ct4 and waiting on a build slot. Got lots to think about on spec with so many options to consider…! Thanks again.

[@MrSchn3ll]

Hi Dan, hope all is well - we miss your videos! Hope to see more soon!

[@rainbowshulacorns3666]

When will you post again. Your channel is still awesome to look back at. I still watch your AMG GT episodes and Vipers… been trying to decide what’s next for me

[@BigTweez9]

Very detailed review. This is as close to a test drive as you can get without driving it

[@berniedmd1901]

Welcome to Porsche!!! It took me 64 years to find one. You found it early in life. Life's short, go Fasssssst!!!

[@ParlorMan_Acoustic_Guitar]

Great video Dan. Well narrated and thorough shakedown of the car. I also think the CT is the best looking and most practical Taycan of them all. I opted for the 4S for mine and think there’s a lot of bang for the buck there and a lot of your objections would melt away with the extra power. Your Mamba Green CT is lovely. I went for the Cherry Metallic and like it a lot. Thanks very much!

[@LauRoot892]

Can I know you better ?

[@GV-jy4vv]

Really like your review - I am also considering buying the exact same version. Biggest challenge is speccing it right, without going overboard on total price. Would appreciate if you can could provide your option list - or do a video specifically about options, which one you should definitely buy and which you can pass on.

[@arup4490]

How on earth do you have such low views ? You are criminally underrated.

[@JohnPegg1]

Great Video - I like your style - filmed in the car, voiced-over later. The hand gestures are a little exaggerated and comical - but that's what I really liked. It matches well with the subdued voice, the even volume, and clearly planned oration...as opposed to MOST Taycan reviews which are "live" even when it's windy or they aren't sure what they want to say. So overall, very well done. As I said, I really like your style - I'm subscribed. As for the Taycan Cross Turismo, I've been a serious fan ever since the first pictures of the Mission-E Cross. I've lusted for Porsches since the 959, but never had the means, so I settled for a used Corvette (which was awesome, btw, and I'd love to have a C8 Z06, but, practicality). I finally bought a 3-yr old Panamera Turbo in 2018, immediately took it to the Homestead Track for a Porsche Weekend, and was hooked. As you said, Porsche just does it right. I've driven most of the iconic sports cars - Mustangs, Corvettes, AMG Mercedes, McLarens, Audis - and for a "One Car to do it ALL", nothing else compared to my Panamera Turbo. That Sport Plus button gives it the ultimate Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde personality. Smooth, quiet, comfortable most of the time...and loud, growling, neck snapping, tight and precise at the flick of a switch. Nothing compared, until I drove the Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. Holy CRAP!! I will miss the awesome roar of my twin turbo V-8...but I won't miss paying $6.00 or more per gallon, probably forever. So I placed an order last October, then waited a few months for a Turbo allocation at my small local dealership, waited a lot more months for the build to begin (due to the sinking transport ship and being bumped back), and then another couple of months waiting on the Burmester Amplifier after it got into the US...but I will pick it up next week! During the past 10 months I've watched every Taycan video on KZbin. I don't want there to be a learning curve when I get it - I want to know everything there is to know. I'm aware of the nation-wide charging station issues, which does concern me a little, but for 95% of the time, I'll be charging at home off my solar panels and battery storage. One of these days I'll risk a multi-charger trip, but I bought it to be my "every day drive to work and make me smile" fun and useable car. Again, thanks for your video! It reinforced my decision to go for the Turbo. I've wondered since the build got locked in if that was the best call - maybe I should have done the 4S or GTS? - but since I'm already spoiled with the Panamera Turbo, anything else may have ended up disappointing.

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

@John Thanks John, I just finished up replying to your email. This POV method of reviewing is something I just started doing in the last few videos so I'm still trying to refine it a bit more. As a car reviewer, I've also had the pleasure of driving lots of different cars to the limit and though every car is good at something, almost none of the cars are good at everything. Every Porsche that I have driven though, has come the closest to ticking all the right boxes in their respective segments. I do miss the sound of a combustion engine but I hope that it's only temporary and that in the next year I will be able to grab a C8 Z06 at MSRP or the Lotus Emira at a discount if no one wants to buy them. But congratulations on your new CT Turbo! You're really going to like it, I wish I had the patience and budget to wait for a Turbo or Turbo S build, but I'm the "I want it sooner than later" type of buyer. I haven't had any issues with public charging thus far, what is the concern there? The 4S is probably the best option budget wise. The GTS is only Sport Turismo at the moment if I'm not mistaken. The Sport Turismo is basically just a pure Taycan wagon, but the CT is slightly taller, and has the ORP which is something I really wanted. The Turbo is going to blow you away though. The 4S is probably equivalent to your Panamera Turbo in a straight line, but the Turbo is on a whole nother plane of existence. Anyway, glad you enjoyed my videos. I've been taking it slow this year with videos but I'm hoping to amp it back up once I have more time on my hands.

[@JohnPegg1]

@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy Yeah, I felt the same about the GTS - would have been my first choice for price/performance, but like you, I actually like the "plastic bits" and the ORP, so the CT was the only choice. And yeah, the 4S may have been almost as fast as my Panamera Turbo, but I was looking for something a little quicker/faster. I even considered the Vonnen Shadow Drive for my Panamera to get an extra sweet 150hp electric kick, but for now that's only available for the 911.

[@LauRoot892]

@@JohnPegg1 Where ya from ?? 😈

[@LeshVAuto]

I like the all digital infotainment system. Especially the screen on the passenger side. I know that the F12 Berlinetta has a small digital read out that shows the rpm and speed. Its a really nice feature for the passenger, who is a car fanatic, to see.

[@olivergrizzly6346]

Great vid and analysis as always, Dan. I might have sprung for a higher trim level with more HP but definitely would go with Mamba Green. It’s a great car. You can’t go wrong with a Porsche.

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

@Oliver Grizzly Thank you. My first choice was always a 4S but at the time, the allocations were impossible to find. The Mamba is certainly still my favorite color.

[@nyelement007]

@Speed Labs are you still.making videos? Love your channel....keep.going man.

[@noblevengeance312]

When you first sent me that picture of you two next to the car, I was so happy to see it come true. I remember you and I were talking about this car, and I kept saying “GET THE PANAMERA WAGON” but at the end of the day, this is just more practical, especially for Ry. The color, is perfect. The shape too. As you know, I am definitely not a fan of electric cars, so I will be judging harshly 😂😂😂 Also since she’s reading this, hello there Susan! I remember you talking to me about this lift mode that the car has. Would be awesome to slap some off-road tires on it and go camping. Just get some PPF done first 😉 I love how everything is touchscreen. Haptic feedback is sick af bro It really doesn’t seem distracting at all. Porsche has always been great at accomplishing their vision, intention, purpose, for every car they make. They nailed it here. I will say, the sound this car makes on acceleration is really cool. It looks like it handles just like the taycan you reviewed a while back, probably prompting you to buy this. Also i just Heard an aventador fly by. I live right next to US-1 Spaceship vibes indeed Massage seats are EXPENSIVE. Sick though 250 miles? I honestly dunno, probably hard for me to get used to that per tank… uh sorry charge 😂 Nice watch 😉 I bet you scared Susan at least once during this review lol. The instant torque out of nowhere is the best I’m surprised I haven’t seen more of these yet. 245s messed with my car’s stability control a lot, made it far too sensitive. I like the design of this car. I’m also glad the autonomous driving sucks, keeps you engaged with the machine. That’s such a weird sound lol I think this car would look great with black wheels honestly. Oh or bronze yeah. That would be interesting Alright let’s see the numbers This car looks so cool hauling ass down the airstrip How did the brakes hold the 5,100lbs? This car looks so sleek, and must be very slippery through the air. Definitely a nice advantage I’m glad the RS3 is a little faster lol I’m expecting good results from this car on the handling test, considering the last taycan’s results That’s great that the brakes don’t fade. Technology is awesome It’s not a bad car man. I just wouldn’t pay over $100k for this thing. Maybe $80k, $90k. The tech is really impressive, along with its practicality. I just think that, in 10 years, when the world is full of these, this car would be cheaper in price tbh. Abundance creates opportunity. Nice bikes 😉 Doesn’t look like I’ll be able to afford any of them until next year unfortunately 😔 Guess god wants me to stay alive for a little longer 😜 I think you bought the best car for what you wanted in this stage of life. If they ever come out with a higher HP one though, you’re gonna want it 😂 Car is awesome Dan. I like it personally, because it’s definitely unique. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, I’d still take an Exige S in Krypton Green over any electric car 😉 Electric cars just never check all the boxes for me honestly. I’ve owned several in a lot of my video games and end up getting bored with them quite quickly. GTA, forza, etc. After being blessed by and having grown up around engines, it’s just difficult to acclimate to the silence. It’s something I could never do. However, for an electric car, I think this thing gets the job done very well, and, it’s very practical. Thanks for the upload, chat with you soon 🤙🏻

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

@Noble Vigilance Thanks man, Panamera Wagon would've been cool. I probably would've been able to get the Turbo S trim but I just feel like the Panamera was too old man looking. Susan says hi. I already have PPF on the front half of the car, although I have considered what the car would look like if we did XPEL Stealth on it like we did our truck. My quick review of the initial Taycan Turbo S was definitely a factor in me choosing a Taycan as our daily. Susan is totally used to me driving fast whether its on track or on street. Yeah I mean, the car is 93K base MSRP but you have to basically spec it past 100. Anything less than that is way too barebones for a "luxury" car. Well I have the lowest HP spec, so it's kind of sad but I'll probably keep this one for a while as Susan's daily. I'm trying to find my way into either an Emira or C8Z06 right now. Anyway, thanks for the comment, talk to you soon.

[@noblevengeance312]

@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy awesome stuff. Can’t wait to see what the next car will be, thanks for reaching out 🤙🏻

[@LauRoot892]

@@noblevengeance312 Where ya from ?? 😈

[@ammaralfuzaia4933]

you bought the perfect car this car is dismissed only big car enthusiast like you will know it real value thanks for the video i really enjoyed it

[@CrusHerk1401]

9:14 BOSE door speaker was dancing like no other ;D

[@MrSchn3ll]

I just picked up a Taycan a couple weeks ago myself. Former 991.2 owner and it’s been great so far - seems 15 years ahead of my 911. But… I still want an air cooled car someday soon.

[@fzr1000981]

2021 911?

[@CHfondue]

I bought a second hand Cross Turismo with the rear axel steering. Sure, I’d love the facelift version or the 4S, but as an everyday drive? Close to perfect.

[@ShermanMR2]

Definitely got my eye on the GTS sport Turismo. Only issue I have at this moment is $$$. But, I will find a way. First time I drove a Taycan it absolutely stole my heart.

[@LauRoot892]

Hey 👋

[@araa967]

where did this man disappear too this content is phenomenal

[@relaxingtravel-LosAngeles]

Looking to jump from MB to Porsche. I was thinking Panemera E hybrid Sport turismo.. but need to look into the Taycan more closely..

[@zhoukon]

Great review as always! Can't wait till you get your hands on some other electric vehicles like the polestar

[@ImJustThatOG]

What's up with the uploads man? Your vids are straight 🔥

[@pa60pilot]

Nice review, and nice to hear perspective from another Corvette owner. I did spend much of it cringing as you drove like that in close proximity to those aircraft. There's not much that triggers me, but if I saw someone driving like that near our airplane, I'd be pissed. Not many people carry enough liability insurance to cover airplane replacement.

[@eichler721]

Nice video and the Taycan Cross Tourismo is cool and a great daily.

[@LauRoot892]

Yep

[@AlbaAdventures]

It is our favorite looking wagon - though out of our price range. That is the color we want too ;)

[@JV-pi1gc]

Great video as always. Question, what performance options do you have?

[@LauRoot892]

Hmm 🤔

[@richardh3587]

Love the spec of this car - absolutely perfect. Wish I had the guts to order the green and the gold accents. Just beautiful. One thing that bugs me abut the taycan is thst, for the size, the interior and cargo space seems pretty tight. Has that been an issue?

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

@Richard In this size, there is definitely a noticeable decrease in rear passenger leg room and cargo capacity.

[@rayfieldlewis8780]

Great video…really enjoyed a lot.

[@wzrd2275]

Great review, the wagon has been on my mind for quite some time. I think I’m in the mindset of waiting a while before jumping into an electric Porsche and giving them the time to be on top when it comes to Ev’s…. It’s inevitable.

[@billchen1217]

There actually IS a physical button for the massaging seats. It’s on the side of the seat and it’s the middle of the round button. Good review though 👍

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

@Bill Chen Thank you. I just went to the car and confirmed. Definitely not something I would've figured out on my own but very useful to know.

[@harry4420]

I miss the consistent content. Where have you been? 😢

[@Jkapp3000]

Need more content! Miss this channels good content

[@Jkapp3000]

:(

[@MacGyver1908]

Hi! Your massage button is at the top of the round button for controlling the seat posision on the side of your seat 👌😎🤩

[@JasonFields1971]

How bad is the self park as an option. I’m looking at a similar spec’d CT4S (I need the speed / HP) but am on the fence w a few of the options. Namely park assist, InnoDrive, Lane Keep / Change Assist, I’ve currently got a Model Y and want to have current / similar drive features. Thoughts welcomed!

[@che7082]

good question - I have the similar problem - BMW seems to be better ? I don't find review on the quality of innodrive/parking assist...unfortunately

[@brucefromaz7708]

I am planning to purchase the CT 4 . I am able to spec around 14k of options and still be around the base price of a 4s. I find most of these auto reviewers concentrate on acceleration speed although for someone who lives in the suburbs with points on my license , due to my driving habits with my 911, acceleration and speed is not an issue for me. I would rather have the 14 k of options.

[@shiftlight314]

Do a video on the ROI of that solar panel system

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

@MattyLight Sounds like a plan. I live in a relatively forested area so I’m not sure I’ll be able to even come close to breaking even though.

[@shiftlight314]

@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy Will be very interesting to see. Congrats on the buy! One car I own, that I noticed you haven't ever tested is a new gt500. You should try and get your hands on one. I'd loan mine but I'm in MO

[@jw08901]

A powerful luxury car although expensive but worth it!

[@richardh3587]

Does the standard leather have a somewhat rough texture (like the leather on a regular 3 series) or is it smooth?

[@LauRoot892]

Where ya from ?? 😈

[@34OLD]

Wonder why this vhannel isnt growing

[@Poorschedriver]

Glad you've finally embraced your inner Porsche fanboy. Now you need to just get a flat 6 in your life!

[@LauRoot892]

Where ya from ?? 😈

[@BelchingBatJr]

Where u go?

[@azzalos]

What driving gloves are those?

[@BelchingBatJr]

Hope all is good brother

[@Streamlined955]

I love how Porsche integrated the screens into the dash vs just one big ugly square in the middle.

[@JL-qf5dc]

Beautiful car!!!

[@mcwendel8066]

Where ya been? It’s been 6 months since you posted

[@1234stancolts]

come back bro new z06 needs u to review it

[@fzr1000981]

I'm a GT3 guy....but wait, have you seen the insane used prices recently ($250-300k+!!)

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

@fzr1000 I guess I am not getting that GT3 then.

[@jonathandmello1239]

When is more content coming?

[@h.pandjarov]

Where are the new Taycan videos 😢

[@nyelement007]

What happened to your channel no new videos man? Reply to me I will share the video

[@peteravolio2695]

Those gloves🤣

[@doublehh666]

Porsche and the VW Group seemed to have rushed out their EV products too quickly. Like every other auto maker also. The CEO ouster and all the damn recalls of VW group vehicles seem to confirm this. Sucks to be an early adopter but I’m sure eventually they will sort it out. If you’re going to go electric, it’s software not hardware. I’m sure it was hard to convince the notorious German automotive labor unions of this since they might be replaced by software and robots eventually should the German auto industry eventually goes mostly EV. And also, it’s not as if the rare earth metals and batteries are controlled by German companies. These are the last hurrahs we are witnessing from that region so soak it all up and enjoy!

[@BrennanLetkeman]

"feels good in the hand" *wears bike gloves*

[@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy]

Probably my favorite pair of gloves.

[@krissales6717]

@@SpeedLabsMotorEnvy what kind of fox gloves are you wearing?

[@peterf03]

What about the elephant in the room? - the Taycan battery damaging, cheap, onboard charger issue? Reports, especially from a Porsche whistle blower and others, seem to confirm that Porsche continue to ship around 60% Taycans with this built-in problem. As reported by The Electric Viking - Sam Evans recently.

[@pa60pilot]

My impression of "The Electric Viking" is he's nothing more than a rabid Telsa fanboy.

[@Mark-WWE]

Why is he whispering in his own video, like a shadowy super villian?

[@vnet1975]

2:38 drivable in the c.....state of new jersey .....🤔

[@supremewhip]

What happened to this channel?

[@marksharman8029]

🤣 ... so your wife was dead weight. I dunno bro, I wouldn't have gone down that path.

[@raymondgreen5058]

PЯӨMӨƧM 😩

[@AviationDirection]

So...about answering my question...(I've asked each video, no response). Your silence just shows that you are breaking laws at Princeton Airport. You might want to clear the air. Your legal disclaimer doesn't cut it. Just hogwash.

[@mercedes300best]

What law is that? If an airport is privately owned and owner consents, pretty sure he can do whatever he likes. Stop being a Karen and enjoy the video

[@AviationDirection]

It doesn’t matter. FAR has rules for Part 107 drone flying within 5 miles and 400’ of ANY airfield that requires written consent from the airfield. Even if has that, what mitigation plans does he have when racing cars on the runway and possibly dropping FOD they could affect departing/landing aircraft? This is an airport, not a race track.