Porsche
was planning on launching a production version based on the Mission E Cross
Turismo concept sometime in late 2021. Since the Mission E is now dubbed Taycan, it’s time for all of
you to meet the brand new Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo, which is what the
automaker calls its Shooting Brake models.
The Taycan isn’t even out yet and we can already
look forward to two brand new all-electric four-door Porsche models, one of
which will clearly feature a more wagon-like rear end, which in turn should
result in increased luggage space and better rear headroom – something many
buyers will appreciate.
Another indication that Porsche won’t stick with the
Cross Turismo moniker is the fact that this prototype doesn’t come with a
significantly increased ride height, nor does it have body cladding for the
wheel arches. So for anybody who preferred the Sport Turismo version of the
Panamera over the fastback model, chances are you’re going to like the Taycan
Sport Turismo too, or at least more than you would the regular Taycan.
One of the things that made the Tesla Model S so
popular was its straight line prowess. We anticipate more of the same happening
for the Porsche Taycan, which will reportedly feature two electric motors,
combining for a peak output in excess of 600 PS, thus allowing you to
hit 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds.
The fact that you will also be able to travel more
than 500 km between charges in the New European Driving Cycle
(NEDC) is yet another massive perk. Expect Porsche to sell the Taycan
and Taycan Sport Turismo in multiple stages of power, while all-wheel drive
should be standard across the range, unless a rear-wheel drive version pops up
either as an entry-level setup or a track-focused one. If rumors are true and Porsche
does indeed unveil the Taycan sometime next year (with sales commencing in
2020), then this more practical version shouldn’t be too far behind.
