New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo EV review - the world's quickest estate car

Porsche's new Taycan Cross Turismo is the world's quickest estate car, and it happens to be electric. It is the ethical Porsche for dog owners and family folks, and in range topping Turbo S form (as Jonny tested) it covers 0-62 in 2.9 secs with up to 760hp and an enormous 1050nm wall of torque. Knowing full well his friend Jason Plato is a habitual Porsche purchaser, handy driver and keen dog owner, in this review Jonny heads to Plato's house to get his opinion of the boot and the 0-60 boost.
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So what denotes it as a Cross Turismo? Roof rails, 4wd only, larger battery pack only, extra passenger headroom (plus better boot space, obvs) and raised air bag adjustable suspension.
DIMENSIONS
4974mm long (11mm longer than Taycan saloon)
1967mm wide
1409mm high
2904mm wheelbase
2320kg - 25kg heavier than Taycan saloon
4 models:
• The Taycan 4 Cross Turismo with 280 kW (380 PS), overboost power for Launch Control 350 kW (476 PS), acceleration 0-62 mph in 5.1 seconds, top speed 137 mph, range (WLTP) 242 - 283 miles.
Price from £79,340.00 RRP
• The Taycan 4S Cross Turismo with 360 kW (490 PS), overboost power with Launch Control 420 kW (571 PS), acceleration 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds, top speed 149 mph, range (WLTP) 241 - 281 miles.
Price from £87,820.00 RRP
• The Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo with 460 kW (625 PS), overboost power with Launch Control 500 kW (680 PS), acceleration 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds, top speed 155 mph, range (WLTP) 245 - 281 miles.
Price from £116,950.00 RRP
As tested
• The Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo with 460 kW (625 PS), overboost power with Launch Control 560 kW (761 PS), acceleration 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds, top speed 155 mph, range (WLTP) 241 - 260 miles.
Price from £139,910.00 RRP
Taycan saloon
Taycan £70,690.00 RRP
4S £83,580.00 RRP
Turbo £115,860.00 RRP
Turbo S £138,830.00 RRP
Taycan Cross Turismo
4 Cross Turismo £79,340.00 RRP
4S Cross Turismo £87,820.00 RRP
Turbo Cross Turismo £116,950.00 RRP
Turbo S Cross Turismo £139,910.00 RRP
Turbo S (as tested)
POWER OUTPUT
625PS/616hp
761PS/750hp with overboost launch control
1050nm max torque
PERFORMANCE
0-60 2.7 secs
0-62 2.9 secs
0-124mph in 9.7 secs
1/4 mile in 10.7 secs
155mph (limited)
CHARGING STATS
Battery capacity 93.4 kWh (83.7 kWh usable)
Maximum charging power 270 kW (DC)
Maximum charging power for up to 100km (WLTP) 5.5 min
Maximum charging power (5 to up to 80%) 22.5 min
9.6kW AC 0 to up to 100% in 10.5 hrs
11kW AC 0 to up to 100%) 9.0 hrs
Optional onboard 22kW AC 0 to up to 100% 5.0 hrs
50kW DC for up to 100km (WLTP) 31 min
50kW DC (5 to up to 80%) 93 min
Boot space
4 and 4S = 446L + 84L froot/frunk
Turbo and Turbo S = 405L + 84L froot/frunk
Seats down up to 1212L
For reference:
Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo
520L (Seats down 1390L)
3.1 secs 0-62mph
630ps
£137,700
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Jonny Smith
Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98
Website: www.carpervert.com
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:47 Supported by Continental Tyres
0:57 Design features
3:28 E-bike carrier
4:16 Prices and models
4:46 Full specs of each Cross Turismo
5:05 Charging
6:01 Rear seats
7:04 Cabin and dash
8:00 Jason Plato
8:30 Comparing Plato's Panamera Turismo
9:38 Dimensions
9:50 BOOT SPACE COMPARISON
11:57 Plato's dog test
13:57 Plato driving
15:53 0-62-0 test with Plato
18:28 Verdict
19:35 Patreon, subscribe and supported by Conti
#porschetaycancrossturismo #taycancrossturismo #porscheev #fastestestatecar

[@ole-martinlundefaret5876]

Jonny: "Cant afford a Porsche, like and subscribe yea?!?" Me: Most honest thing I have ever heard on KZbin :)

[@_rhapsodist]

yeah that made me laugh out loud :)

[@johnmcdonald9112]

yeah i went and liked the video cuz i know how it feels haha

[@brentleylegend8964]

i guess it is kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to watch new tv shows online ?

[@harrisonmathew5001]

@Brentley Legend i use FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

[@archertheo6898]

@Harrison Mathew yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

[@TimboSlicey]

'It's great for dogs' ..... brings out a dog that would make an aygo boot look spacious 😄

[@nilsfrederiksen2840]

It would have fitted in the glove compartment 🤣

[@michaelnguyen2210]

People who drive Porsche don’t own or like dogs Btw

[@TheMelbournelad]

Would fit in a EVs froot. Now get a wolf hound in boot now we are talking

[@FRSHNMNTY]

@@michaelnguyen2210 but Jason is a Porsche driver and owner and has a dog! 😁

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I bet the dog wasn't in the boot during the acceleration tests. lol

[@gekicherbeeren]

As an American, I don't care what you call them, Station Wagons, Estates, Shooting Brakes ... I love them all and am thoroughly disappointed, in our lack of wagon options.

[@DanielDrives]

Jonny Smith and Jason Plato are one of my favourite motoring duos. They never get old - okay, maybe they do. 🤫 Top work!

[@rotorhead5006]

Although I'm a wee bit concerned about Jason, as he's appeared in a car review and didn't once use the expression "You fighter!" 🤣

[@HawkMillFarm]

@@rotorhead5006 Clearly the dog was the fighter this time 😄

[@glenncraft9887]

Just to say that each of your reviews on The Late Brake Show are eagerly awaited by me. KZbin and you and your team are a marriage made in heaven. Please know how much entertainment and pure joy you are giving by all your hard work.

[@anemeth9281]

Could not have said it better! Jonny is my fav!

[@danielbrown2618]

Actually lolled at the dog bit 😂 thought she’d had you then

[@srenlarsen2335]

totally bad-ass doggy :D

[@manuntvg01]

"don't you dare call it an estate car". Put it on the title haha mad lad

[@simonyapp]

Weather, car loan, cameras, sound, amazing guest, steady cam shots, dog, fab drone shots, great music, fab script, tons of specs in the description box, grade, edit. And breath, hope you are sleeping! 10 out of 10 production.

[@michalklucz6907]

This Taycan Estate should be a default version for Taycan. I love it.

[@stewartabel]

Definitely, the estate should be the main model!

[@toronado455]

@@stewartabel Yes and what would they call the other model? The 4-door coupé? 😄

[@julianbell-roberts4444]

Mr Plato is a dying breed, a Racing Driver with 'something about him', not the corporate, cookie cutter, made in a lab drivers of the last 10 years. We will all shed big tears when Kimi, James Hunt, Mr Plato, Mat Neal, etc... are distant memories.....................god I am old...............where are my slippers and pipe..............:-)

[@eoghanfla6343]

Everything looks better as an estate. My obsession with them is not healthy 🤣, ah Jonny when I suggested you get Jason on a week ago, damn you move fast!!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

👍🏼

[@tomraymond9795]

🍑 I love big boots and I can not lie... 🎶

[@computerbob06]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Jonny. I'm sure Mercedes would love to beat Porsche at something!? There's got to be a match-up with the Turbo S and JP vs Lewis!

[@eoghanfla6343]

@Tom Raymond I sung this in y had too when watched this. We are freaks 😛

[@KevinSmith-wp9qs]

The best example is the A4, the saloon is horribly dull, but the estate esp RS4 is a sexy beast.

[@absurdalny]

8:32 Awesome drawing on Jason`s Porsche just above his hand... very Clarkson`ish :D

[@MrSnowmonkey7]

Good spot! lol

[@BenHur872]

Yeah, whose joke was that, I wonder!

[@ramir880]

Yeah,, that's what i wanted to say!!!

[@geek9642]

I love what's drawn on Jason's rear window 😅

[@Crazyblox]

We've gotta like and subscribe so Jonny can get his own Porsche 😤

[@newcluelesssmith179]

I'm pretty sure in the cut they edited in audio of their kid calling 'Daddy" to really pull off the firm yank to the old heart strings: Flippin' hilarious!

[@Figureight]

I really hate this new trend of having HVAC controls under a touch screen. It's bad enough when the radio is fully touch screen. Touch screens in cars are dangerous.

[@anonimushbosh]

And obsolete before you know it. Pure madness

[@Account-pq1it]

Well to be fair, you can voice control everything in the Tesla so it’s not a problem.

[@bannedinfinity5789]

LOL

[@ricardomoran1542]

To move the a/c vents you need to use the screen too

[@numbereightyseven]

@@ricardomoran1542 jeepers, really? There's no way I'll ever be buying a car with that sort of nonsense - even if that means that I never buy a car newer than about 2021.

[@MuitoDaora]

Most Range Rovers don't see a dirty road let alone this lol

[@glennoc8585]

Especially evoques

[@kamallb4650]

Most SUVs*

[@EastyUK]

@@glennoc8585 I blew up my engine dragging logs about so its probably best. :)

[@glennoc8585]

@@EastyUK Wow

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

How dare you! My sister in law has been known to mount a grassy verge whilst picking up the kids in her RR.

[@DanCollinsPhotography]

Johnny, arrange that Taycan vs F1 car drag race! Do it, you have to! Get Plato to drive the Taycan, obviously.

[@davidholden2658]

This definitely needs to happen!

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

But make sure you get the money from Plato beforehand.

[@LelouchVelvet]

Was a very nice surprise to see Plato in this video! Bring him over more in the future, would be cool :)

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Top marks Jonny and having friends like Jason Plato turn up on the show illustrates what amazing pulling power you have.

[@stubones]

They worked together on 5th gear.

[@RaybanzUK]

Johnny: ‘DONT YOU DARE CALL IT AN ESTATE CAR’ Title: Worlds quickest estate car 🤡🤡

[@skrlaviolette]

Beautiful estates are called Cross Tourismo, I think thats how the slogan was ;)

[@bjcliving386]

me: sitting down to see if my 50kg mastiff will fit into the taycan wagon. *watches review* me: still unsure.

[@Stephenb033]

“Like and subscribe yeah…”. Love it

[@AlexBoneff]

I liked how laid back that episode was :)

[@greggScutum]

Perfectly edited ; not just a review but also a nice short story; a pleasure to watch :)

[@kings3803]

I do love Johnny's reviews. There is no other channel on KZbin that you can have a 140k electric car and a cheap beetle or even a mini bike. That's great. Always something for everyone. Keep up the great work Johnny and the team.

[@zerofox3d]

Stellar production values in this vid, broadcast quality, Top Gear/Grand Tour levels plus a presenter who’s human and knows wtf he’s talking about.

[@S73PJY1971]

years of hard work have got you where you are today. the future of this channel is the the moon. quality videos every time. the fact that you didnt mention jason in the video title made it a great surprise! i envy your friends list hahaha. KUTGW Jonny, you smashing it.

[@SteveMorton]

Plato is a great addition to the channel, even if he is only an occasional contributor. As for the car… well we can all dream! Great video Jonny keeping the bar as high as ever and inching it up a bit higher with every video. Thank you for great information/entertainment. Wonderful cinematography too.

[@marknorth7361]

Wel,done Jonny, I like the fact that each review is so different, great to bring Jason in on this one...,.keep the variety coming, seems like many people also like your reviews...😀

[@MrBiggles]

Great Vid Jonny, always informative but most importantly non pompous and just down to earth 👍🏻

[@RB-lt8kt]

Perhaps 2 year ago so sorry for late comment but Mr Plato was always a perfect gentleman at Touring car events and had loads of time for his fans. I Miss watching him race touring cars.

[@RmB9104]

I was expecting Harris and his big ol'dog. The surprise was double when you showed Plato AND his tiny pupper. Laughed a great deal. Good content man.

[@markwoodbridge7974]

Great vid. Jason Plato talking sense, Jonny getting savaged by a vicious hound, 0-60-0 test was hilarious. I may watch it again 🙂

[@J4sonkempson]

Keep doing what you're doing Johnny, the dog had me in stitches 🐶. Some of the best content on the tube. That rear looks like a Scirocco on steroids.

[@chrisclarke5040]

The joy of this channel is interesting videos even about cars I am not really interested in. Everything is just so watchable.

[@vbrvideoproductions4643]

You guys together are bloody awesome....

[@dimitrihadzitomov]

Johnny, I don't know if this channel is the No. 1 car related channel yet, but it should be. An amazing, insightful review once more. Keep up the great work!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Dimitri, you are too kind chap. Thank you. I'm certainly not number one (there's some hot YT people out there) but I will keep trying. Thanks for following TLBS.

[@stevegoodwin-allen374]

I was very lucky to drive a Cross Turismo just recently (even if only for 25miles) and honestly it is the best drive I’ve ever had. I love the sound you get from a performance combustion engine but at no point did I even think about that whilst driving this Porsche. I’ve driven Cayman GTS previously but this Cross T is now the ONLY car I want to drive. And let’s be real, it is absolutely STUNNING!

[@cheaptp]

Fantastic content, beautifully shot. You and Jason are the dream team.

[@WiggysanWiggysan]

Best production & edited video on YT. Keep up the great Johnny. Really enjoyable content.

[@mattstanbridge]

Love the soulful chilled house track.

[@jamessummers1902]

Great to see Plato! Absolute legend and loved his book. It would also be great to see Smith, Sniff and Tiff in one video!

[@FieryToast1]

I didn't think it was possible to want a Tycan more. Then I saw this 😍

[@TrojanHamster]

Excellent video. Always good to see Plato. Gutted the gift from your BTCC chat was still in the boot 😂

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great video as always and having Jason is a great addition to the video, I love the look of this Taycan. Will add it to my dream car list. Keep up the great content.

[@Android-vk8yh]

Thoroughly informative and entertaining as usual the best mix on KZbin👏 love the fact that you've got the best interview slot with Plato what's he got in the boot, you've got to setup that f1 drag race. If you do dog slots like that I think you need to take a dog whisperer with you🐕🙈🤣👍

[@mcp138]

Great review! Last week I followed a Porsche with Plato number plate on the m40, thinking wow that could be JP. Turns out it was. He was driving like a saint, cruising at 60. Top guy

[@pieterhaeck8888]

Your channel is one of the few I've subscribed to, thanks for remembering me quite often why!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers Peiter, welcome aboard TLBS.

[@MrChiquita]

+1 for the classic knob scrawled on the back of Plato's Porsche.

[@nigelfox6683]

Love seeing you and Plato together on camera... brings back good old memories from the 5th gear days. I think i agree with you, a tourismo without the cross would be my pick too, i guess if they made one they probably wouldnt sell either of the other models though!

[@mc4130]

Coming back to this after the latest SnS podcast. Jason and Jonny are v good together, and you just know there’s so much more backstory and hi-jinks!

[@scrubscriber4911]

Need more Plato, there’s some great chemistry going on there...brings out the mischief for sure. Great stuff.

[@sholehan]

The best thing I learnt in this video is the existence of 88.3 Centreforce. Being a northerner we have our home dodgy radio stations for speed garage and 'bangers for breakfast' but its good to know Jonny has never left his Max Power days. Imagine taking this car back 25 years to B&Q car park on a Sunday night amongst the Novas and XR3is. It would have blown my mind.

[@mojojojo911]

Johnny and Plato. So happy to see you guys. Definitely going to subscribe to the channel

[@Mr2OOM]

You always give me a laugh out loud moment in your vids Mr Vert .. This one was when you tried to stroke the dog .. A very good vid as usual .. :)

[@eelincahbergerak]

So casual and professional at the same time. A lovely watch.

[@danielbrown2618]

Excellent film as usual! Awesome car, need more Plato aswell you make a great team

[@gusbandicoot]

another excellent video. Thanks Jonny and PLato!

[@jtrider81]

This channel has some of the best content out there - just getting better and better

[@andersemanuel]

Just love your perspective of the car. Not one word like, sustainability, climate, carbon offset. Just efficiency, practicality, and quality. Cudos to you for not giving in to those buzz words. Thanks

[@barirwin8559]

Really enjoyed that, Jonny. You are kicking ass this weather.

[@kekkos46]

You are the best Jonny, great car, great review, great guest and humour sprinkled a plenty. Love the look at 7:00 “like & subscribe yeah” 🤣

[@TimInertiatic]

Wine and copies of his own autobiography! Love it!

[@Strike86]

That like and subscribe plug was masterfully cheeky

[@peter.russell]

Great video, JS & JP work so well together, do more, c'mon, you know it makes sense 🙂

[@DaveRB3248]

The 3/4 profile of that car is beautiful. Bonus points for Plato having a miniature dachshund!! Thanks for another great video Jonny.

[@LynGriffiths70]

So funny when the dog went for Johnny 😂😂

[@nickspence-thomas2970]

What a car, and loads of info while brilliantly entertaining...keep this going, it’s all great

[@marcobusch]

What a car and a very beautiful spec! Dude, the videos are getting better every new release, even the soundtrack is been well chosen, congratulations for the good job!

[@benjamindas0440]

I love how geeky they both were...love this review

[@stefjones2707]

Wish I could experience that 0-60! Top work Jonny!

[@Timmayytoo]

I covet this car a great deal. Great to see Mr. Plato as well. Cheers Jonny!

[@BMurphy]

Great video, couldn’t put the phone down and as a result I’m running late this morning.

[@olafherrendorf2821]

Always loved your way of testing. But seriously you and Jason should do more together. Maybe another show?

[@IDann1]

Definitely need more Plato content.

[@ChatMotorsport]

Great video s always Johnny, Last week I was talking to JP's arch rival Matt Neal about the Stard RX Fiesta at Lydden hill, You really must get yourself a look at that thing go!!

[@peterb514]

Always fun to watch Jonny and top notch production values. Just a shame the roof doesn’t open!

[@raycompton9433]

Everything about what I just watched was just class, the car, the video and Plato 👍

[@MePeterNicholls]

I’ve just realised what it is why your videos, and Edd China‘a videos, I just so good to watch: you don’t shout at us! You both just talk gently, calmly, and are just fascinated and engrossed in what you’re doing. Too many car reviewers talk as if you’re sat 15 m away from them.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thanks Peter, I honestly can't shout as I have a quiet voice. I prefer to try and just enjoy the car and show people what it's all about. I love my job.

[@MePeterNicholls]

@@TheLateBrakeShow it shows! I had a cuppa at a mates house with the sound engineer from your old tv show. Just a sneaky claim to fame lol. Cheers tho, I love your videos

[@MePeterNicholls]

Neil* 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@DiscoStu12081983]

More JP in future please, you two are really good on camera together!!

[@SV-ug6nd]

Hippity-Hoppity the music in this video is now in my library. Tomás Novoa- Vuelta al Sol

[@stewilliams3626]

Was looking for this.....thanks 👌

[@colhapablap]

diggin the royksopp vibes

[@123Miroslav]

I feel so relaxed watching your videos, like in a spa :)

[@kevb1249]

Great to see Jasons daily complete with english sparkling and mini Doberman. Nice episode thanks (and cant believe Johnny does not own a Porker).

[@aby0ni]

9:36 that shot is so good

[@drawwithdan5821]

LOVE the @6.55 bit

[@cyph3r76]

Estate estate estate estate estate. You could fit that dog in your pocket! Great video. Always a plus when Plato is involved.

[@tomattime]

A terrific review with a delightful guest appearance

[@karlhurn]

Great video Jonny, really enjoyed that. Love the mix of car review facts with the informal personal touches and humour. Great work 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers v much. We try to strike the balance between info, educational and being silly.

[@karlhurn]

@@TheLateBrakeShow It’s working 👌

[@at706145]

Long time no see...Jason Plato ✌️ Cheers mate

[@absurdalny]

Liked and subscribed Jonny! Let`s get you that Porsche :)

[@walkietalks7952]

Great content Jonny - take note other you tubers ! This is how it’s done

[@andrewdavis6226]

Great review Jonny. More please - very engaging content.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thanks Andrew.

[@MrAdopado]

Hilarious dog capacity test! Brilliant.

[@claussalt4140]

Great to see Jedi Plate’, thx for a treat of an episode.

[@boopidy696]

Song is - Vuelta Al Sol by Tomas Novoa ❤️

[@_rhapsodist]

thanks, I wanted that info

[@M-TRON]

This guy sparked my love towards EVs with the Venturi Fétish, years ago. Jason Plato forever!

[@michaelwest2513]

The world needs more Smith and Plato 👌

[@anemeth9281]

AMAZING, enjoyable vid AS USUAL! Thank you! Ps. the third naming is combi!

[@matthewbourne75]

Johnny Smith ... top dollar Johnny Smith and Jason Plato ... gold. And I had gone off JP a bit until he did his podcasts and videos with Matt Neal and JS. Great content!