Porsche Taycan RWD Quick Review // The Cheapest Taycan

The Porsche Taycan Rear Wheel Drive ($115,680 USD as specced, UNAVAILABLE in Canada) is the newest EV in the Porsche lineup. This example has been optioned with the longer-range Performance Battery Plus, which extends its range from 431 to 484 kilometres. Thomas and James take it out for a quick review to see what it is all about. Will the slower acceleration be welcomed compared to the neck-breaking Taycan Turbo S or will it leave them wanting for more? Watch to find out what they think! Subscribe!
RELEVANT STATS:
Performance Battery Plus 93.4 kWh
Two speed transmission
375 horsepower (470 hp during launch control)
Max torque 263 ft lbs (during launch control)
Frozen Berry Metallic paint scheme as specced
Porsche Active Suspension Management
Rear axle steering
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[@zacharypower3292]

These guys should consider starting a higher production channel. Maybe with track tests.

[@virtualet]

yea, there's definite potential here. just need to use more expensive cameras and to do some real editing.

[@bolt5564]

Exactly instead of one take multiple takes and maybe start with a funny intro.

[@themeach011]

That would be awesome. I wonder what they could call it??? Less Throttle house maybe ???

[@JTM610]

@@themeach011 less Throttle? Less House?

[@themeach011]

@@JTM610 bottom gear Canada?? Maybe??lol

[@Half_Centaur]

Those wheels lol like they'd go on a Honda Odyssey

[@antoinepageau8336]

And the first thing said Honda Odyssey buyer would do is replace them….

[@-_--le3zk]

@@antoinepageau8336 lmao

[@IchWillNicht0119]

@@antoinepageau8336 What's funny is that Odyssey buyers did actually replace their wheels to rid themselves of those expensive Michelin run flats.

[@antoinepageau8336]

@@IchWillNicht0119 good point

[@Tmrfe0962]

I can just see someone trying to pry them off…thinking, damn this guys got good hubcaps!

[@ChrisN06999]

"...that's like someone saying someone's got a nice personality when trying not to say that they're ugly." I felt that.

[@amaandadan446]

Is this a personal attack or something

[@JoshuaTootell]

I never suffer from this as I don't have a good personality to fall back on.

[@aharami]

@@JoshuaTootell I hear 💰 solves everything. I wouldn't know. Have none of the three

[@generation4523]

Imagine randomly finding this channel and being like: why is it cut off at the end???

[@TheMaldiz]

Remember guys, this is the EXTRA channel. Mad.

[@Kalepsis]

This is a perfect example of the way a bad wheel design can completely ruin the look of a good car.

[@roarbahamut9866]

Every single of those EV wheels that increase range, look horrible. Teslas designs are awful aswell. Id rather have normal wheels and lose a bit of range.

[@karlin_oriley]

Looks like steel rims with covers on it 🤢

[@Bananaboy94]

As much as I was wondering when Thomas would stop explaining what this channel is, I for one is sad to not hear the explanation for once :/

[@jamesengelsman9369]

I too, am feeling a sense of loss. To counteract this, we will do a one minute long explanation on the next video. THEN EVERYONE WILL KNOW WHAT EXTRA THROTTLE HOUSE IS

[@unripetomato4312]

u gotta have respect for these two when And I'm James replies to your comment 12 minutes after writing it.

[@kaahs12]

@@unripetomato4312 referring to James as And I'm James is still one of the funniest running jokes in this community

[@develupa]

@@kaahs12 I didn't know this was a thing but now I'm so happy at it's discovery...

[@JoshuaTootell]

I wasn't sure what I was watching at all 😔

[@francescop5173]

14:54 I’m from Chicago and would’ve started honking a second after they didn’t move and then I would’ve yelled lol 😂

[@dodoubleg2356]

"NO REAR END FUN TIME?!?" Either MY head's subconsciously in the gutter, or James YOUR head's subconsciously in the gutter (wouldn't be the 1st time 😂). Enjoyed the vid as always guys. 😉👍👍✌️

[@djsomeguy]

There's nothing subconscious about their gutter heads.

[@JoshuaTootell]

Need to watch the Miata comparison video

[@dodoubleg2356]

@@JoshuaTootell watched it...I know EXACTLY what u mean, ha. 👍👍😂

[@spektrograf]

I appreciate that oversteer rant. In fact, the first time I've heard a reviewer get oversteer right. Mad respect to Thomas for that. 🙌🏁

[@greybeard27]

I love throttle extra horse! Edit: I have finished watching the vid, and after laughing loudly 3 times on the bus on my way to work, complete with being stared at by my fellow passengers (who either thought I was having a psychiatric episode or wanted to know what I was laughing at), I must reiterate what I have said previously. You guys have such amazing on-screen chemistry and, while the content quality is very high (even on throttle extra horse), I primarily watch for your banter and sense of humor. You two are the best thing on KZbin!

[@effa114]

Wholeheartedly agreed. They manage to perfectly present the banter dynamics of true friends at its best. Even if I have zero interest in a given car they review, I watch for the pure entertainment. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful content.

[@IchWillNicht0119]

@@effa114 Me too. I'll watch their reviews of cars I normally wouldn't even give a second look just for the excellent bants and chemistry. They can make fun of each other without you feeling that they're digging deep.

[@reillywilloughby]

10:52 James wanted some rear end fun stuff?

[@aralskywalker]

XD

[@mohammedfahd8908]

This trim looks like it was designed by Pontiac Aztec designer.

[@K03sport]

...and the color ripped from the late 90s USDM Ford Aspire brochure (remember those; it's okay if you don't)....

[@somedudedelespagne]

Thes look wonderful, much better than the sporty ones that look pathetic. These actually look elegant, love it.

[@eduardborukhov1928]

As a New Yorker I can confirm how we'd respond. And I'm loving these endings 🤣

[@leotam3372]

Would have laid on the horn 3 seconds after not seeing the brake lights turn off

[@eduardborukhov1928]

@@leotam3372 please, we honk before its green

[@cooperroberts1453]

james is candidly really funny and i think extra throttle just shows that from the joke about looks to the "rear end fun time" to the exchange of fluids to yelling at trucks to the green light and lastly the cut.

[@huskiek1693]

I swear. You guys are actually killing me with the endings. I can’t take it anymore

[@ChrisParayno]

Algorithm

[@macmurrah7731]

Gotta' love the "rear end fun time" in the Porsche

[@granthemstreet3209]

I love Thomas' analysis. it's so valuable. the only other big reviewers who would talk with as much detail and finesse about dynamics and balance at the limit, specifically the ones that you really want in a sporty car, are Mark and Jack at Savagegeese.

[@edobec2]

And Chris Harris

[@sabzor123]

@@edobec2 and Matt Farah

[@Iamneverright]

And because Savagegeese give a honest review on cars they tend to be back of the queue on a car debut.. And have to rely mainly on subscribers to lend them anything of interest !!

[@sabzor123]

@@Iamneverright I am massive fan of Mark and Jack and the quality of their content. Also Value Matt Farah’s opinions as he is an OG of the KZbin car Game.

[@Iamneverright]

@@sabzor123 I will check out Matt Farah as he is new to me.. Thanks for the heads up Sabba

[@scr3wblu313]

Throttle house 🥇💯

[@MohamedAli965]

Thortle Horse*

[@staney7831]

Extra*😂

[@Elias-ur5tp]

Thomas's level of technical expertise is awesome, I love hearing the deep dives into chassis and steering.

[@antipathous]

"rear end fun time" "This Camry is.. being a Camry" "we want the gap, we take the gap" (failed opportunity for Senna reference)

[@lawrencemitelberg5367]

The New York beeping and anger is real. A NY driver would have gotten out of the car and start to throw hands. 🤣🤣🤣

[@RedBHuebi]

Does anyone else just want to follow those 2 along on a 5 hour road trip, talking about cars they see on the road? That would be a hilarious video.

[@jzl890]

Can we get a video of the cold openings that didn't make the cut?

[@kent570253]

You have not made a boring video so far. This is so impressive. Perfect personality match on the screen.

[@johnhoye4535]

I like these short videos, even if this one is not so short, thanks for a good job and I kinda like the Porsche

[@pacificnic2120]

Love the vids. I watch other similar channels but your combination of comedy and informative material is like no other. Keep up the great work - you could have your own TV show!

[@deanmcmanis9398]

As they sit patiently waiting at the green light behind a daydreaming Camry driver..."Are there ducks?" :D

[@HawkSea]

More Throttle is ALWAYS appreciated!

[@speedboard.]

THANK YOU for your intro. I'm glad you understand that we understand what Extra Throttle House is now.

[@tusharbhatia1299]

Very Very Very Honest review!! That's why we love Throttle House!!

[@paulcook6024]

Awesome video as always, thank you :) Can't wait for the etron gt review

[@syedrehanfida]

I love that you have this channel, so we can get more videos!

[@DmitriyKnight]

You are awesome, guys! Love your videos!

[@justinmaccreery2490]

Thomas and James are a great car reviewing duo.

[@joseph2149]

I totally agree. More physical buttons! Idk why electric car makers feel the need to make their cars so futuristic. Just make an electric car that feels like a normal car

[@steng.karlsen2662]

Don't know why but i LOVE those wheels. Combined with the colour too

[@Studiet]

If I could, I'd get them expensive and fast cars, just so we all can get 40 minutes+ videos. I love this.

[@jonathanpal3102]

Absolutely nailed my reaction to the green light granny…

[@dnuno75]

Good video 👍 I have seen and read several reviews of the RWD Taycan from N. America and Europe where they much enjoyed the car. While I trust those reviewers, I also trust your view on it, so I will try to understand the different opinions. Firstly, I think that the wheels and tires choice, as well as the multiple chassis options certainly make a huge difference. Those 19" wheels, besides being unexplainably ugly for me, apparently come with less sporty tires. Then you have all the Porsche options for suspension, rear steering, etc. So this combination that you tested looks more suited for plain highway driving. Then, for driving fun perhaps you prefer the typical FR (eg. Miata) or even MR (eg. Toyota MR) layout of ICE cars. I think it is very hard to have exactly that same type of handling balance and response in EVs due to the low mounted batteries and CoG. Maybe we will get there with smaller EV sports cars and much lighter batteries in the future!

[@kiwibuddy]

I laughed so hard when you talked about the New Yorker shouting at the Camry for not going bc i'm a Cali transplant who started driving in NYC and the NYC impatient demeanor definitely rubbed off on me lol

[@Sphereor]

At around 7:30 Thomas goes into full-on teacher mode and I love it.

Possibly the best Extra TH ending.

[@kevinc31]

Love the extra content

[@geetarthneo]

Throttle House is a ray hope for car lovers.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

I agree to your review, well done! I wanted to lease a base Taycan as my business car - I really wanted to. I could so much feel the weight too. It's not a sports car, its not a GT (lack of range). It's a great car but was not for me and I love Porsche.

[@dylantoussaintinnocent5920]

Beautiful design nice interior not a big fan of the color but still love it

[@steventomlin4845]

"Exchanging fluids" brings your relationship to the "next level"? Only if it includes tongue😊.

[@Iamneverright]

Depends where you spit too haha

[@riteshlahiri8707]

released 9 sec ago and already know it’s going to be an excellent vid

[@nexushexus4365]

The wheels look just like the wheels from a 2nd gen Dodge Intrepid

[@jeffreyspencer4005]

I've been racking my brain trying to place where I had seen them before and you nailed it!

[@somedudedelespagne]

Why everybody hates them? They look absolutely phenomenal, much better than these sport shit wheels.

[@mattevans4377]

This review went full nerd, and I love it.

[@saadakram9698]

The wheel rims looks like that they are from 2010!

[@somedudedelespagne]

and good ones.

[@SmokeyBear464]

Wait what’s extra mean? You didn’t over explain it this time! 😂 Love the channel!!!!

[@sameeraftabqureshi]

This is the third video I've seen where they cut off the last word and end the video. I feel like I'm fully invested in Thomas and James and need to know these things! 😂

[@gsblendzz]

I thought to myself right when he said YUGURT and was like is Thomas gonna correct him? Lol

[@rittmeisterhistory]

Taycan is the closest I've come to switching to EV so far, particularly that Cross Turismo model. I think I'll still wait a few years though to make the switch, give them some time to improve charging time and range with EVs in general.

[@themeach011]

In my opinion just need more chargers. At least in my area. Range and charging time are acceptable to me on my model y. I save quite a bit of time on a day to day basis with home charging and not having to go for fuel three times a week for how much I drive. Every morning you have a full tank!! That part is awesome. On a 5 hour drive I'd need to stop for less that 20 mins of charging on the way which I'm happy with. My problem is there's so few chargers where I live that there's a lot of places I just can't travel to. But by the end of this year there will be a couple more chargers going in at critical locations for me!! Right now I need to have another vehicle which I need anyway so no big deal. But I love my model Y

[@WUTaNIGGAiAM]

Just get the new tesla plaid. Its faster, better looking, has better range and is a lot safer than this crap

[@kahless0173]

@@WUTaNIGGAiAM and you get the interior quality of a Chevy Trax. So much better

[@WUTaNIGGAiAM]

@@kahless0173 oh really? Is that what wives are saying nowadays?

[@acchaladka]

@@WUTaNIGGAiAM I’m a Tesla 3 LR owner. My 1989 Porsche steered better and had much better interior quality materials than my 2019 Tesla. 25 years after manufacture. FFS. I will be going back to Porsche in a few years, and probably many others will too.

[@johnoakes34]

Am I crazy Thomas? I really like those wheels

[@cleemungo]

Living in CT that NY driver impression was on point lmao

[@GerWaskito]

10:17 this bit was GOLD 😂

[@maxtorque2277]

E46 CSL teeshirt FTW !

[@HandsomeAlex25]

Wait... could someone please explain to me what the "extra" in "extra Throttle House" means?

[@SosaKinkos]

This isn’t the main channel?

[@megajoe811]

Because they wanted to copy the original throttle house and just put “extra” before it. Should be sued for copyright

[@-_--le3zk]

@@SosaKinkos so you mean they have another channel as well?!?!

[@parsarezf2861]

@@-_--le3zk This isn't their main channel ! their main channel is called "Throttle House" and this is there second channel with "Extra" content

[@parsarezf2861]

@@megajoe811 Lol what are you smoking ? "Copy" ?? they own "Throttle House" and this is their second channel

[@carlosplanchart1104]

If able to, you guys should review the Taycan GTS. A couple of the reviews I’ve seen claim it’s the first Taycan for enthusiasts. Curious to see your thoughts on it

[@brianiswrong]

At 6:11 I see a Napa auto store (or warehouse.) I immediately think Ron Capps in nhra funny car Now that's how long term sponsorship works 👍

[@samikenberry7560]

First; I love you guys!

[@thethresh]

Thomas's tshirt is awesome! Where do we find that?

[@ThatGuyRides]

Honestly love to see some videos of Thomas's brother trying to fit in cars that might have trouble fitting taller people I want a Miata with all of my heart and soul but I just don't think I would fit at 6 foot 4

[@alexanderherzog3064]

My brother is 6'4 and daily drove an NB. He's super skinny though so he could fit around the wheel. It's a squeeze but you could probably make it work in the ND

[@KevinNgYoutube]

14:58 New Yorker impression is hilarious!

[@meatsuitpilot6642]

That ending tho... damn...

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

Those wheels make it look like a cheap full-size Matchbox car. *No praise from me on the looks of that car.

[@unenthusiast]

I like the wheels. I'd prefer steels... but they'd do!

[@generation4523]

Rusted steelies 👌

[@saadakram9698]

Love it

[@jaypod]

They reviewed a Honda on the main channel with all the razzmatazz. And they reviewed a Porsche on the low cost production extra channel! Mad Canadians! :D

[@torreyfarrisboy2135]

Just cause I love the car and is my dream car can you guys try to do a quick car review on the maserati gransport

[@cybermonk8580]

its definitely a "sporty drivers ev" having switched to this taycan from a model S big difference and how hard I can hit turns with this bad boy is crazy.

[@TYLSawadaTsuna]

These wheels are atrocious, but the car is fine. The e-tron GT is much more good looking.

[@rovert94]

better*

[@TYLSawadaTsuna]

@@rovert94 Who cares, it's a KZbin comment section and I'm not even a native speaker

[@peterhammer4644]

The Taycan looks much more classical than the e-tron with its ugly front.

[@somedudedelespagne]

These wheels are beautiful. They make the car look classy, not some kiddo sport shit.

[@drazed6061]

@@somedudedelespagne I agree with our good fellow George Floyd Gaming.

[@alexanderherzog3064]

I think gen 2 of this car will be perfect. Like the panamara, it'll take them some time to get it right

[@shawnczapla1864]

Extra Throttle House is so much better than the main channel when it comes to commentary.

[@jerryreid813]

Please review the Taycan Cross Turismo.

[@Alex-dk9hu]

🤣 As a New Yorker you're spot on lol full horn honk required

[@BrokenFiddles]

What kind of feedback from front wheels were you looking for during oversteer in a rear wheel drive car?

[@alankingchiu]

Rear end fun time? Exchange fluid? Just a normal day at Throttle house.

[@themeach011]

I'm glad the Porsche pricing is reasonable in Canada. Have u guys ever looked at the price of the model Y and the Plaid in Canada? The price difference is way more than the exchange. Almost $15,000 more than it should be for the model Y and $20,000 for the plaid. Plus we have to pay another 11% on top of all that. WTF Tesla????

[@purplesnot4162]

Thomas is wearing an E46 M3 T-shirt ;)

[@haroldroberts5250]

This thing handles stop lights like no other.

[@jordanbowes5707]

Extra throttle house really illustrates how much Thomas interrupts James

[@blitzy3244]

The Turbo S wheels are amazing, these are kinda funny lol

[@pentecost_]

That ending tho

[@Iamneverright]

New Savagegeese review now !!

[@peterhammer4644]

The 4S is the sweetspot of the Taycan line. Its loads of fun on country roads. I love Throttle House but PLEASE do not compare the Taycan to the Panamera. The Taycan is way more nimble, feels lighter and handles better. Also the ride is better with air suspension.

[@danebilan]

The rims look the same as my hubcaps on my old Intrepid.

[@jacobB1290H]

WHEN ARE U GUYS GETTING THE PLAID MODLE S 😫I WANT TO SEE DRAG RACES

[@antruys646]

just realized this thing creates about the same Gs accelerating as my car does just before the tires start to give out in a corner. Completely irrelevant but kinda fun

[@magus5200]

Am I the only one that actually likes those wheels?

[@antoniusea]

Can you mention the options on this Taycan? For example does it have air suspension? Is it the spring suspension that makes you feel the car’s heavy? Also, the turbo s has all the chassis options as standard. If the base taycan has the same options, it should handle as well.

[@BimmerDreamer325i]

Great review, but I do have one question, are there no “affordable” fun long range EVs, or is the short range Mini Cooper SE the only sporty option here?

[@JackMott]

model 3 standard with a party box to turn off traction control?

[@JackMott]

the problem is once you want long range the batteries necessary add a lot of weight and cost and size. Building an ev miata with good range will require better energy density. Pray for the new tesla cells to get us a step closer

[@jonathansage2147]

Rear end funtime

[@suttonsplash14]

You guys forgot to explain that this is the extra channel

[@YusufGinnah]

The Boys have finally arrived! A Porsche Taycan sent straight through to the *_Extra_* channel...

[@seraphimvalkyrin4543]

I feel like everything in the dashboard should be touch screen but everything in the center console up to the dashboard should have buttons. I.E. at 6:08 everything below the air vents should have nobs and buttons. Plus, those wheels look like the hub caps you get from Walmart for your old Honda Civic.

[@thenut1212]

Rear End Fun Time!!!!

[@sambourre9539]

Was this in Cambridge? Looks like you guys passed the Toyota plant where i work