Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4s - Driving review!

[@antonymcneillis]

I enjoyed the video and look forward to a more in depth review. I think the Gen 2 version will be awesome.

[@michael007ish]

When you say it makes you happy, then that's all that matters. This is a stunner. I love these.

[@BD-vm5nn]

Great review and agree with you about this car, it is actually not that bad to drive. It's even better on a racing track, especially in a straight run.

[@richardbyass4621]

Great report, certainly food for thought for those us looking for alternatives to JLR cars. Thanks.

[@Grahamponting]

I completely agree, 'where do you go from here?' I've been lucky enough to own a number of special cars but there has always been a compromise - stunning performance but lack of practicality in real-world driving conditions or great ride etc. but lack of sporty feel - my Taycan CT has literally everything......with no compromises. I live in the country and the 4 wheel drive and adjustable air suspension are essential for a daily, but when I want to push on, this thing will leave everything else for dead! Probably not a great investment but I'm lucky enough not to care ....too much. Best all-round car I've ever driven, I love it! Great vid BTW.

[@jamesbotterill9963]

Great video, pick up mine 4s CT from Leicester Porsche next week, can't wait !

[@chrisd924]

Thanks for a really interesting real world review, and I am very glad you are happy with your purchase and I nearly spat my coffee on the floor when you said to the Mrs 'I just went out again cause I found more modes on the car' - a truly superb illustration of 'man logic'. Have a great weekend and I look forward to the next video.

[@Challengetheroad]

Thank you Chris, any excuse to stay out testing 🤣

[@karenglenister394]

What a phenomenal car - clearly an absolute joy to drive!! Absolute class from the colour, its looks, how spacious it is, design , endless features. Love that you have to keep taking out to try yet more about it 👍. Once again, a very enjoyable, fascinating and informative video.

[@kevletmein]

Great video. Seems like a lot of us are interested with these as they seem such a well built EV, for once!

[@harmony3138]

Looks really nice. I've been waiting for the launch of Macan EV that keeps getting delayed. If Porsche's first EV is that good, I'm hopeful the next one, a Macan wouldn't be less exciting. Once I read that the range will be nearly 400 miles. If not for the fastest top turbo type model but if it is for the long range version, that would be really useful and very tempting.

[@markyates5744]

Make sure your home is on octopus electric. They have a cheap off-peak overnight around 8p/kWh Vs 35p from all other companies. Works out to 2p/mile Vs 15 for petrol

[@steffydog]

Many thanks, looking forward to the next video, what a lovely car, enjoy, keep well 👍

[@Challengetheroad]

Thank you

[@the1beard]

£1,259 in tyres every 16,000 miles apparently 👍 nice video

[@h.pandjarov]

Great review, I am getting a Taycan myself hopefully soon. Keep the good work!

[@Challengetheroad]

New video on Taycan tonight - really good car!

[@olunelum1]

I love your videos and your presentation is very humble. Well done.

[@Challengetheroad]

Thank you 🙏

[@SDK2006b]

Great car - I love the Sport/Cross Turismo 👍🏻

[@jackemson2433]

Great video, pleased to see your first impressions are pretty high

[@Challengetheroad]

Thanks Jack 👍

[@jamesneil1584]

If the reversing camera is dirty, push the stalk for the rear wash/wipe. There is a separate spray direct onto the camera. It works better than you would think.

[@Challengetheroad]

Thank you, yes found this and works well 👍

[@sidrens1047]

Loving the videos!!! 🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ghowells5433]

Enjoyed that. Started to look at used sport tourismo and couldn’t believe how they have come down. Will watch your videos with interest in this as May look to part ex the Macan GTS for one. Interested in must have options, boot space (enough for a large dog) and range

[@MrRedfreds]

Looks fast...and grips the road 👍

[@Challengetheroad]

Really awesome to drive!

[@alangordon8940]

Also been watching the depreciation and value versus the petrol/ diesel equivalents! Looks like you have a cracking car, looking forward to seeing how the EV experience goes this time 👊

[@Challengetheroad]

More videos soon!

[@RBcymru]

Nice car. I am possibly looking at a used Taycan and possibly the Tuismo as the rear headroom seems in reviews to be better. Used base and 4S cars can be similar price but that can be because of options. Is the long range battery worth it as the car charges so fast ? EV cars can looe 5 tp 10% battery capacity over 3 years depending how you charge it. After market wheels might be worth looking at as Porsche charge a lot for these. My options would be colour (frozen Blue or Crayon) pano roof, Bose sound, EV car sound, Leather not sure about ? Possibly the Sports pack so bumper and side sills nicer but like the standard look as well. 7kw charger will take 6 or 8 hours to charge from 20 to 80%. AC charging will reduce battery wear.

[@mogsyman]

I have exactly the same 4S CT in that colour (slightly better wheels 🤣) and with loads and loads of options. I had an F90 M5 previously and this EV never disappoints. Sure it’s not as quick as the M5 but it’s no slouch and if you understand how an EV works, 200 miles or so isn’t a problem. I’ve had it 13 months, 15,000 miles on the clock now and been to Europe twice where if anything the charging network is better than the UK. Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 18 minutes and driving a long distance simply isn’t an issue. The cherry on the cake is it’s my company car and I currently pay 2% benefit in kind. So, to put that into perspective, a car that cost £108,000 (on lease, not purchased) even if you’re a high rate tax payer costs less than £100/month out of your salary. I charge it FOC at work so it costs me virtually nothing to have such a wonderful car to drive and enjoy. Edited to add mine has the EV tyres (and my wheels are bigger than those on this car shown) and it is absolutely stuck to the road. I have no idea I’m driving a 2.5T very long, very wide car unless you are trying to defy the laws of physics!

[@Challengetheroad]

Really enjoying the first 2 weeks and such a great all round car!

[@mogsyman]

@@ChallengetheroadMine never, never disappoints. We are off Christmas shopping in a second and my wife has a Cayenne S and regardless of the fact that’s also a cracking car, I’d rather drive the Taycan 👍 I forgot to say….enjoy your car!

[@jonac5561]

Mytaycan cross turismo still with Porsche centre awaiting a new heater not your typical Porsche reliability.Still loving the car irrespective of depreciation Up to recently very little to criticise,did over a 1000 miles with cost of charge approximately £78,carrier’s a full set of golf clubs and cases for a week’s holiday. For me just about perfect

[@markyates5744]

I bought a SR model 3 for £39000. Last year it was worth £47 2nd hand. But down to £30k after 2 years. Down a lot in a year. But not much since new! And insurance was £340/year

[@GRfourfun]

Really nice bit of kit, looks really planted.

[@Challengetheroad]

Hi Karl, such a good car, you will have to drive it when we do another video.

[@GRfourfun]

@@Challengetheroad Hi Richard, I’d love that.

[@johnmorrison27]

Absolutely fantastic car, I love mine 👍

[@Challengetheroad]

Hi John, its so good, I am not sure where I go from here now. Best allrounder maybe?

[@mikegreenhalgh3316]

Lovely looking car inside and out . Will look forward to hearing about the charging experience .While great value at 66k , not so useful if you have to stop for 1+ hour (?) every 250 miles .

[@SDK2006b]

The EV public charging concept is you charge whilst doing other things - like taking a comfort break or having something to drink & eat. Driving 200+ miles is most likely over 4 hours in the car, and my family are definitely ready for a break after this time. Also, it’s not 1 hour - usually around 30-40mins to go from 5%-80%. I find the car has reached 80% before I/we are ready to go back to it.

[@rhysgriffiths9269]

Great video Richard as always. Glad you’re enjoying it. I’m not an EV guy but those do look the bee’s knees. The £1m question though, would you prefer it as a PHEV!?

[@Challengetheroad]

Thats a tough one - not sure I could just have an EV only yet, but more to follow

[@sjs5375]

You have got the option to charge at home, if you didn’t have that do you still think an ev is a good choice considering the current infrastructure for charging. I don’t have the option at the moment to charge from home so I don’t think it’s worth it, would you agree?

[@Challengetheroad]

It depends on your weekly mileage and how close to a fast charger at Home? I think 150 miles per week you could use public charging if they are near you. Otherwise mild Hybrid MHEV would work well for you.

[@sjs5375]

@@Challengetheroad Thanks for that👍 Great video btw it’s nice to see a review of an ev that’s just about how it drives and what it’s like to live with. Look forward to more.

[@mattdedasc]

I lust after one. Prices are plummeting, I will buy one when they get to £40k and I'll put a Porsche warranty on it

[@Challengetheroad]

I am so glad now I got one 🙌

[@wydryfly]

Awesome car, but seriously, only 200 miles of range? Porsche needs to do way better for that price point. Prices are crashing on these things, so most potential buyers don’t want to catch a falling knife.

[@Challengetheroad]

Maybe feels like that but we will see

[@benhamilton5692]

Good positive video - makes a change from Geoff's rants - I'd ask for a kick back from Porsche irrespective whether I have 20 million in the bank.

[@benpenagonzales6014]

So because of the depreciation I guess, Taycan are still a fortune to lease. But. The Audi is like £400pm cheaper…. And it’s basically a 4S

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

i hate the brake on the CT. There is no consistency on how much it brakes at all.

[@Challengetheroad]

Maybe brake fluid change needed

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

@@Challengetheroad its the regen. i think cold battery or some reason the regen wont do anything. but there is no extra physical brake to compensate.

[@sagalout]

So nearly bought one of these after having an iPace for 3 years. Ended up going Tesla - if you do big journeys it’s so much less stress and planning and cost….and whilst it’s ugly I can’t see it from the inside 😂 Have a Mustang 5.0 for fun, so all the bases covered, but if I wanted to do 400 miles tomorrow I’d take the Tesla without a moments hesitation. I did go up and down the length of the country in the iPace too, but it did always require a little planning

[@marknorton5951]

The depreciation will wipe the smile off any owner’s face. There are more Taycan for sale than 911s. The dealers do not want them back.

[@markyates5744]

As long as you have an EV with 200 miles+ range and home charging, and charge every day almost all your miles should be on cheap off-peak electric. So don't give a **** that rapid chargers cost as much as petrol. 98% of my charging is at home. Even if you do 300 miles in a day 2/3rds should be at home!

[@kevletmein]

My thoughts entirely.

[@brettreaby]

Nice but my panamera wagon has 950 klm range 😅

[@cafe405]

Jealousy intensifies! Edit: I'm gonna have to get one.

[@Challengetheroad]

Dont watch the one I just uploaded 🤣

[@markyates5744]

Final comment. Some Tesla supercharger are open to all cars now. And remember Tesla chargers are always working. >99.9% up time. Also the cheapest on the motorway network.

[@Challengetheroad]

Future video 👍

[@davidpimblett3573]

Just exchanged my Taycan 4s in ice grey metallic for a Cayenne Hybrid at Preston Porsche I absolutely loved the car but our useless government have let everyone down with the lack of a suitable charging network.

[@Challengetheroad]

Hi David, definitely needs to suit your lifestyle, more on charging soon 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@markwebb9730]

So Richard, do you like the Taycan? 😂

[@Challengetheroad]

Just a little 🤣 Its an incredible all round car!

[@markwebb9730]

I am finding your videos so interesting. You have persuaded me to completely dismiss the idea of a Range Rover. I had dismissed the idea of Electric but this video has really tempted me towards a Taycan, particularly with prices in freefall. Prices could be very interesting in the new year.@@Challengetheroad

[@ginger_monkeey]

EV insurance premiums aren't looking great, along with the high depreciation percentages. You would be mad to go into one right now. 3 years until the charge network catches up. Too many negatives.

[@Challengetheroad]

I think you maybe right - off to Manchester next week

[@fredgoul1150]

Where are you based? If you go around Birmingham there is a new bp pulse rapid charging station at the NEC....lots of well maintained and modern chargers. I have an ipace. I travel to liverpool regularly from Oxford one stop each way is enough.....also Banbury has multiple different rapid charging stations just off the m40. If you know where to stop it's really not a problem at all. Good luck

[@markyates5744]

I got a model 3. Is only the rwd. But 0-60 in 6 seconds. The top class nsurance 40 or 50. And I paid £350/year in Feb 2023. 7000 miles/year. Leisure only. Driveway. In the shires down south.

[@howardharvey2771]

So funny watching all these car companies stopping all ev production, can’t say I didn’t see this happening but I did 🤣🤣🤣🖕🤡🌎

[@markyates5744]

Funny that. RSymonds KZbin channel said sales are 70% above last year. You'll find VW and others have just lowered ridiculous expectations of growth. Still close to doubling every 18 months. Nearly free fuel if charged at home. Almost zero maintenance. They're what's reality.

[@howardharvey2771]

@@markyates5744 yet again another fool been fooled 😂😂🤣🤡,I’m also sure you fell for the plan demic actually I’m 100% you did 💉🧬 🐑……