Seamless connection from fuel to pure electricity, the "backwave" Porsche Taycan family car buying guide

Porsche Taycan is a product with many halos, it is born from the ultra-luxury brand Porsche, opening up a new category of high-performance four-door electric sports cars, in addition to the car also has many honors, such as the fastest four-door electric vehicle in the Nürburgring North Ring, the world's longest continuous drift of the longest distance electric vehicle and so on. The extreme performance of the J1 electric platform gives it excellent quality, and Porsche has proved through this model that it can remain pure after electric shock.

Recently, the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS (1.392 million yuan) and the Taycan Cross Turismo series (96.80 ~ 183.80 million yuan) were officially listed, and the Porsche Taycan family also ushered in a comprehensive replacement, the price range of the whole series is 89.80 ~ 181.80 million yuan, compared to the price of the old model, there is a certain adjustment, the vehicle has not changed much, let's understand its specific performance.

Exterior design

Although the Porsche Taycan is a pure electric product, it still inherits the classic genes of Porsche in terms of design, and even if you cover the shield logo on the hood, you can recognize it as a Porsche model. The entire front of the car is relatively low,000, and the active cooling guides on the front surround are an integral part of Porsche's active aerodynamic system. The matrix LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Lighting System Upgrade are also matched on this model, and when we confirm the four-point day running light inside the light cluster, its identity is self-evident.

In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the ordinary version of the model are 4963×1966× 1395 mm, and the wheelbase is 2900 mm, and the kits of different versions of the model are slightly different, and there is a deviation in the specific data. The shorter front and rear suspension gives the car a healthy posture, the two charging ports are located on the left and right front fenders, the left side is a slow charge, the right side is a fast charge, and the charging cover with the electric sliding off is also very technological.

Porsche Taycan tail design is also very family characteristics, through the tail light group shape needless to say, familiar with the Porsche brand friends will not be unfamiliar, while the car's letter tail logo in the material is also innovative, three-dimensional glass letters embedded in the light strip, of course, if you support lighting, it will be more cool.

Interior design

The Porsche Taycan does have a more technological sense of interior trim than the same brand of fuel models, but it does not have much advantage over some competitive models. The cockpit of the new car is outlined with a lot of horizontal lines, the T-shaped central control design is very Porsche-specific, and the details are integrated into the new screen, which pays tribute to the classic and innovates at the same time. Among them, the new model has a 16.8-inch full LCD dashboard and a 10.9-inch central control display screen, plus an 8.4-inch touch screen in the middle part, forming a three-screen linkage layout, and each screen is within the driver's reach, which facilitates daily operation.

According to the different configurations, the interior seats of the new models are wrapped in imitation leather + leather and leather fabrics, which support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, the heating of the front seats, and the electric memory of the front seats. The front seats of the new car are one-piece design, which looks thin, but the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, and the seat surface is close to the human body, which is well wrapped.

The Porsche Taycan features a 2+2 seat layout, which can cost an additional $0.44 million to install an optional intermediate seat if desired. The rear space in the car is still normal, the head space is not too much affected by the roof line, and the leg space can reach more than two punches.

dynamical system

In addition to the entry-level model with a rear single motor drive, the Porsche Taycan is a dual motor drive, different power configurations are dazzling, the total output power is 300 kW, 390 kW, 420 kW, 440 kW, 500 kW and 560 kW to choose from, the official 100 km acceleration of the top model is 2.8 seconds, and the CLTC range is 430 to 538 km.

Model configuration and purchase recommendations

With the arrival of the Porsche Taycan GTS and Taycan Cross Turismo, the Taycan family has grown stronger. Among them, the ordinary version of the car's modified model is generally raised by 10,000 yuan compared with the old model, and many details are adjusted, such as the mellow coffee palm replacing the previous Mokami, adding a panoramic sunroof with light control function, etc., in addition, the modified mileage is switched to the CLTC standard, ranging from 430 to 538 kilometers. Next, Uncle Che will analyze the 3 ordinary models priced at less than 1.5 million yuan to see which one is more cost-effective.

2022 revamped Taycan

Referral Index: ★★★

Configuration reviews: The feature configuration is comprehensive

The guidance price is 898,000 yuan, and the functional aspect has passive pedestrian protection, active braking, front and rear parking radar, reversing image, constant speed cruise, uphill assist, electric spoiler, electric trunk position memory, hidden electric door handle, remote start, leather steering wheel, steering wheel electric four-way adjustment, 16.8-inch full LCD dashboard, front seat electric memory, satellite navigation, road call rescue, Bluetooth car phone, vehicle networking, voice recognition control, luggage compartment 12V power interface, automatic headlights, headlight height adjustable, interior environment atmosphere lights, rear side privacy glass, rain sensor wipers, temperature partition control, etc , the function configuration performance is more comprehensive.

2022 revamped Taycan 4S

Referral Index: ★★★★

Configuration comments: The power endurance is greater and the cost performance is high

The guidance price is 1.168 million yuan, the configuration adopts the front and rear dual motor drive, the total output power is increased from 300 kilowatts to 390 kilowatts, the official 100 km acceleration performance is increased from 5.4 seconds to 4 seconds, in addition, the mileage is increased from 430 kilometers to 460 kilometers, the overall improvement is larger and cost-effective.

The 2022 Taycan GTS

Referral Index: ★★

Configuration review: The battery life has increased significantly and the price is higher

The guidance price is 1.392 million yuan, the total output power of the drive motor of this configuration is 440 kilowatts, and the official 100 km acceleration performance is increased from 4 seconds to 3.7 seconds. At the same time, the configuration is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 93.4 kWh, and the range has been increased from 461 km to 538 km. The improvement in endurance is more obvious, but the overall price level is high and the cost performance is slightly lower.

Uncle Che summed up

As a heavyweight product of Porsche in the wave of electrification, the Porsche Taycan has an amazing strength, and in recent times, the model has further expanded its lineup, while adjusting the configuration and price of existing models, and the overall performance is remarkable. Among the 3 configurations mainly analyzed by The Car Uncle today, the 2022 model that belongs to the middle of the configuration The Taycan 4S has a relatively balanced performance and functional performance, which can fully meet the daily car needs of consumers, and the overall cost performance is higher. In terms of data, the total sales of this model in the first three quarters of 2021 reached 28,640 units, which is higher than the sales of the family's top 911. As a backwave, Porsche Taycan does not live up to Porsche's expectations, in addition, the Porsche brand also seamlessly connects from traditional fuel vehicles to the field of electric vehicles through this model, showing its deep heritage and excellent heritage as an ultra-luxury brand.