Porsche teased the interior of the 2020 Taycan
earlier this week and now they’ve revealed it in its entirety. Essentially a high-tech tour de
force, the cabin is dominated by four different screens including a digital
instrument cluster, an infotainment system and a lower display for climate
settings. That’s not unusual, as Audi uses a similar setup, but the big
news here is an optional display for the front seat passenger. Porsche didn’t
say much about it, but stated the screen will enable the front seat passenger
to “easily alter settings without distracting the driver.”
Getting back to the other screens, the digital
instrument cluster is a free-standing 16.8-inch display which is curved and
features minimalist bezels. Since it lacks a cowl, the display uses real glass
and a “vapor-deposited, polarizing filter” which gives it anti-reflective
properties.
The instrument cluster is adjustable and features
four different modes – Classic, Map, Full Map and Pure. Classic mode resembles
a traditional instrument cluster, while the two map modes show navigation
information. Pure mode, on the other hand, is minimalist as it only displays
“essential driving information such as speed, traffic signs and navigation”
using an arrow.
The digital instrument is flanked by two small,
touch-controlled areas which provide easy access to commonly used vehicle
settings. The left side focuses on the
lighting units, while the right side is dedicated to settings for the
suspension and traction control system.
Behind the instrument cluster is one of two
different steering wheels. The base unit
can be equipped with colored inserts as part of an accent package or customers
can opt for the available GT sports steering wheel. The latter has a “distinctive design with
visible screw heads and features a typical Porsche round mode switch which can
be used to select the various driving modes.”
To the right is a central 10.9-inch infotainment
display which is integrated into a glass band to create a “black-panel
look.” It features voice control
technology – which responds to “Hey Porsche” – as well as apps such as
navigation, telephone, media, comfort and Porsche Connect.
Below the infotainment system is a ramp-like center
console with two rectangular air vents and an 8.4-inch touchscreen with haptic
feedback. Besides providing easy access
to climate control settings and the heated / ventilated front seats, the screen
has handwriting recognition technology which allows users to easily enter
street addresses for the navigation system. If that wasn’t enough screens,
the optional four-zone automatic climate control system comes with a fifth
screen that measures 5.9-inches. It’s
installed in the rear passenger compartment and features haptic feedback.
Speaking of options, customers will be able to
extensively customize the interior.
Besides so-called “classic leather,” buyers can order “sustainably
tanned Club Leather” dubbed OLEA. It
uses olive leaves in the tanning process and features a “special cloud print.”
To appease animal rights activists, Porsche will
also offer a leather-free interior which uses a so-called “Race-Tex”
material. It’s described as a
high-quality microfiber which is partially made out of recycled polyester
fibers. Speaking of recycling, the floor covering uses a recycled fiber
called Econyl. It’s made from recycled fishing nets – among other things.
The Taycan can also be equipped with exclusive
interior colors including Atacama Beige, Blackberry, Black-Lime Beige and
Meranti Brown. The aforementioned
interior accent package contrasts these colors with black matte, dark silver or
neodyme accents. Last but not least,
customers can order wood, carbon fiber, aluminum or fabric trim for the doors
and center console. The 2020 Taycan will be unveiled on September 4th, so stay tuned for
full details.