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Motor Trend
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo First Test: Fast Everything
Pros True head-snapping acceleration Incredibly quick charging times Wagons, especially super sport wagons, rule Cons Almost overkill for the street User interface will annoy some folks If you must ask about the price ... We've had a fair bit of 2025 Porsche Taycan EV seat time at the test track lately, including our First Test of the 2025 Taycan 4S seven months ago, which established that car as the quickest-charging EV we had ever tested (5–80 percent charge in 18 minutes on a DC fast charger). Granted, charge time—while important when we're talking about electric cars—isn't remotely exciting, but our even more recent combined test of the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT Weissach took care of any 'boring' factor: The Weissach edition accelerated to 60 mph in a MotorTrend -record-setting 1.89 seconds and laughed its way to the quarter-mile mark in 9.2 seconds at 150.1 mph. So we wondered what the 2025 Taycan Turbo S—the model sitting just below the Turbo GT in Porsche's Taycan hierarchy—can do. To make it a bit more compelling for nerds like us, we got our hands on a 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo wagon version to run the numbers on. The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo impresses with a 0-60 mph time of 2.2 seconds and a quarter-mile in 9.8 seconds. It offers 938 hp, a rapid charge time of 17 minutes (5-80%), and costs $253,465 as tested. It's fast but not as quick as the pricier Taycan Turbo GT Weissach. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next And the Numbers Are? Undoubtedly big, beginning with our test Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo's $213,695 base price, let alone its as-tested sticker of $253,465. We're not even going to pretend this makes much, if any, logical sense for a lot of people, even the super-performance station wagon fanatics who get off on smoking just about every other car they're likely to encounter on the street on a given day, and doing so while loaded up with people and cargo. The 2025 BMW M5 Touring, for example, isn't quite as thermonuclear in terms of speed, but it's mega-quick and mega-fast in its own right, with a starting price of a mere $125,275, which looks like nothing compared to this Porsche's Monroney label. And before you ask, the as-tested price of the M5 Touring we took to the test track two months ago is $140,775, still a world away from the Porsche's. No, Mr. Accountant, We Meant the Performance Numbers Right, we just needed to get the price elephant out of the room first for the folks who need to ask. And if you need to ask or care what the answer is, well, we and our under-mattress savings account feel your pain. Regardless, this isn't a Buyer's Guide review, it's a First Test, so performance results are what we really care about in this context. The 2025 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo is undoubtedly one of the most impressive expressions of the Wagon Queen Family Truckster concept, with Porsche's front and rear motor setup and the larger battery pack that's optional on some lesser Taycan models. With 764 horsepower (938 hp when using launch control) and 818 lb-ft of torque, put to the ground via all four 21-inch Pirelli P Zero tires, we recorded a best 0–60-mph time of 2.2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 9.8 seconds at 143.5 mph. That's 0.31 second slower to 60 and 0.6 second/6.6 mph slower than the untouchable Taycan Turbo GT Weissach, which carries a starting price that's $18,300 more expensive. Compared to the Taycan 4S, which starts at $120,495, the Turbo S is a full second quicker to 60 and 1.6 seconds quicker in the quarter mile, with a speed advantage of 21.7 mph. If you know anything about drag racing, you know those deltas represent an eternity, and it all falls in line with Porsche's typical price/performance menu across its entire model range: spend tens of thousands more, get significantly better performance. In our case here, we achieved the best accelerative performance by selecting the Sport+ drive mode and disabling traction and stability control, with the battery showing 99 percent state of charge. We warmed up the tires first through a gentle slalom then stood on the brake and accelerator pedals at the same time to unlock launch control and access the powertrain's full output capability. You hear the AWD scratching a bit for traction as the launch sensation truly snaps your head rearward, violently so if you are unprepared for what is about to occur, but the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo remains ruler-straight throughout the run, never pulling the slightest way to one side or the other. It's simultaneously drama-free yet utterly thrilling, and it will make unsuspecting passengers either laugh out loud, scream with fear, or shout toward you with genuine anger for subjecting them to it in the first place, or all three in quick succession, though not necessarily in that order (based on our experiences with some of our significant others, for starters). Braking and Handling The Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo stopped from 60 mph in 105 feet, nothing exceptional at the sharp end of our testing archive but certainly quite good for a vehicle that weighs 5,282 pounds. For quick context, the M5 Touring stopped in the same distance despite weighing 174 pounds more. That says more about the BMW's braking prowess than it does the Porsche's. On our figure-eight handling course, the brake pedal's relatively long travel and the brakes' overall performance didn't, in the words of one of our test drivers, 'have the stopping power you normally expect from a fast Porsche, and we had to brake way early.' At times, the same sensation took hold when driving with spirit on public roads, leading us to be a bit more cautious than we need to be in most Porsches in terms of our approach to aggressive cornering and how much faith we had in scrubbing off speed prior to turning into those corners. As for the car's handling balance, there's loads of grip on the course's skidpad portion (0.98 g average), and the phenomenal power and torque warp the Taycan Turbo S down our short straights with phenomenal speed. It's easy to get into grinding understeer on corner entry but also easy to rotate the tail somewhat on the power for the exits. This balance-changing tendency left us feeling like we could better our 23.2-second figure-eight time (at 0.93 g average) by at least a tenth or two, if only we could drive a perfect lap without leaving something to be desired from our braking points and ability to get the Taycan turned as quickly and efficiently as possible. As far as how this hyperwagon's overall grip performance compares to the Turbo GT Weissach, the latter's best figure-eight lap measured 21.9 seconds at an average g of 1.03 g, but it's also lighter by a big 371 pounds and rides on stickier Pirelli tires. A non-Weissach Turbo GT posted a time of 22.0 seconds at 1.01 g (average), also while weighing less (172 pounds) and benefiting from grippier rubber. Of course, those two cars we tested previously are sedans and lack the Cross Turismo's extra daily practicality. Again, you get the performance you pay for in Porsche land. How much of that performance you can reasonably use in a car like this on public streets is always open to debate, but we aren't going to be the ones to encourage you to throw your driver's license away in pursuit of it. No, we're not talking about the price again. Not to end on a boring (yet hugely relevant) note, but recall at the beginning of this report when we referenced the Taycan 4S as several months back having claimed the quickest-charging EV crown? This Turbo S is the new record coholder. It charged from 5 to 80 percent on a DC fast charger in 17 minutes, besting the Taycan 4S by one minute and tying the non-Weissach Taycan Turbo GT that had subsequently taken sole possession of our top spot. The upshot for drivers, if it wasn't clear, is that along with all its mostly overjuiced performance, the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo keeps the time between those LOL speed blasts to a literal electric-car minimum.
Top Gear
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Price & Specs
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Top Gear
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo Review 2025
Porsche claims the designers have 'sharpened the lines'. But they appear to have done so with blunt pencils. Not much has changed there. Still a good looking car – better than the Taycan saloon we reckon – so we'll forgive and move on. Reckon it's a shame the Sport Turismo doesn't get the full house Turbo GT motors? You're wrong in the head. 2.4-to-62mph is enough for anyone. Those are the most significant, yes. Look, the motors are more powerful but rather than list them all, let's focus on the mid-range GTS. Instead of 509bhp (589 with launch control) you now get 597bhp, rising to 691. So about a hundred more. Worth having. The Turbo S now peaks at 939bhp. Despite the bigger battery and more standard kit, weight is claimed to be down across the range, if only by 15kg. About 0.7 per cent. Be warned, the updates are geeky. Battery size has increased from 93kWh to 105. Together with some nifty software tweaks and upgrades this means it charges faster (up to 320kW rather than 270, so 10-80 per cent in 18 minutes) and goes further. Up to 35 per cent further in the case of the entry level Taycan Sport Turismo and its 404-mile range. Even the hairiest Turbo S claims 375 miles. Previously, peak power figures were only available with launch control. However now there's a 'push to pass' button in the centre of the rotary drive mode controller on the steering wheel, which gives you 10 seconds of maximum attack. Provided you've had the Sport Chrono kit fitted. Is the Cross Turismo still kicking around? It is, and you can read about it here. Clicking a link too much for you? Here's a precis: it's pretty much identical to the Sport Turismo but has a higher ride height and some extra body cladding to give it more of an off-road vibe. The Cross Turismo also has a couple of small adaptations to make it ride slightly more gently – new wheel mounts and softer anti-roll bars. Back to the Sport Turismo though – a rival to the Audi RS6 and BMW M5 Touring, then? Absolutely, provided you're happy to give up your V8 soundtrack as well as your hydrocarbons. The £119,200 GTS is the most driver focused Sport Turismo (20 per cent more roll stiffness than the Taycan Turbo S. That's a thing) and priced in line with both rivals. It's a sharper handling, better riding car than both as well, manages to feel small on the road when it absolutely isn't (measuring 4,963mm long by 1,966mm wide) and has a turn of pace neither can match. But as we all know, the engine and gearbox combo is a hard one to give up. Even if you could square that away, another problem is likely to rear its head – the Sport Turismo's lack of cabin space. Is it really that small inside? Unfortunately, yes it is. While it is very useful having an 81-litre frunk if you are doing a quick shop or just need somewhere to put your cables, the premise for the Sport Turismo is to double up as a family holdall. However, the boot only measures 405 litres, extending to 1,171 with the seats folded. This puts it in line with the VW Golf (381/1237 litres).If you are assuming all the space has been put into the rear seats, you're wrong. More on all this in the Interior tab. How about the rest of the driving environment? In terms of interior functionality and design, it's thoroughly thought through and every bit as impressive to use and live with as the regular Taycan. Great cabin design, top notch quality. It is low though and for that and a couple of other reasons we'd point you at a Cross Turismo if you have practicality in mind. The plastic cladding should shirk scuffs and it has a sense of ruggedness that's more likely to play better with family life. What does the Sport Turismo cost? £1,000 more than the equivalent four-door Taycan saloon, which makes it the better choice as far as we are concerned. There are five models in the range, with prices starting from £89,200 for the entry level 435bhp model, through to £163,200 for the flagship Turbo S. The sweet spot lies more down the range than up it. You've probably read the horror stories about depreciation already. We'll cover that in the Buying tab. How does it drive? As we said, the sweet spot is low down the range. The faster ones just bring bigger, shinier numbers. Chiefly the price. The GTS is quite compelling though. The adaptive three-chamber air springs and low centre of gravity combine to create a car with immense body control and family-friendly comfort levels. Although think control rather than cushioning as the general strategy. It's crisp, smooth and quiet, just with a fraction more emphasis on steering clarity and chassis response than other Taycans. But the margins of difference between the models are slight and seem only more so when the only way to tell the powertrains apart is from the level of shove in your back.
Auto Blog
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Manhart Turns Porsche 911 Turbo S Into Hardcore Supercar
This is the 911 to have if you're in a hurry. Manhart Has Pulled Off Something Special Everyone wants a piece of Porsche's quickest 911 right now. Earlier this week, Gunther Werks released an exorbitantly priced aero kit for the 991 Turbo S, but that didn't add more power or performance to the 640-horsepower sports car. Fortunately, Manhart exists and has just revealed the TR 900 II, a 992-gen Turbo S that has been enhanced with a comprehensive performance kit. The result is a Porsche 911 with outrageous power and hardcore looks to match. Source: Manhart EV-Like Power And Torque Hybrids and EVs have long surpassed pure ICE cars in raw power and torque, but Manhart has shown what's possible without any electric assistance. Whereas the stock Turbo S produces 640 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque, the TR 900 II dials things all the way up to 922 hp and 804 lb-ft. That 922-hp figure is presumably metric horsepower, but it still works out to 909 imperial hp – far surpassing the standard Turbo S. The flat-six engine has been boosted by a Manhart Turbo performance kit, in addition to ECU remapping. A new stainless steel exhaust with valve control has also been fitted, as have race downpipes with 200-cell catalytic converters. The seven-speed dual-clutch automatic has been beefed up to cope with the extra power, but the standard carbon-ceramic brakes have been left as is, since they're already powerful and durable enough to cope with the normal Turbo S' incredible performance. Manhart makes no claims about how quick the TR 900 II is, but based on the fact that the stock Turbo S hits 60 in 2.6 seconds, we expect a time in the low two-second range; at this level, even a few tenths shaved off the normal Turbo S time would be a massive achievement. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. It Looks The Part, Too The standard 911 Turbo S is not the most impactful 911 to look at – that's a role reserved for the likes of the track-focused GT3 RS. But the TR 900 II is no ordinary 911, and it shouldn't look like one. To that end, Manhart added Concave One forged wheels measuring 21 inches in front and 22 inches at the back. The body sits 1.2 inches lower, thanks to Manhart lowering springs by H&R, giving this Porsche an even more menacing stance. A Moshammer aero kit includes a front spoiler, side skirts, and a rear diffuser. A larger carbon rear spoiler completes the look. Source: Manhart Black stripes on the body and unique wheel finishes are complemented by a Manhart steering wheel logo and Manhart-branded floor mats inside, but otherwise, the interior hasn't been changed too much. No price was provided for the TR 900 II, but expect a figure far beyond the $230,400 of the standard Turbo S. This level of power doesn't come cheap, even if using all of it may prove to be a mighty challenge in the real world. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
Top Gear
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Here's Gunther Werks' new £46k aero kit for the 992-gen 911 Turbo S
Here's Gunther Werks' new £46k aero kit for the 992-gen 911 Turbo S Those magnesium wheels will set you back an extra £12k on top. Ouch Skip 15 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 15 Fancy dressing up yer 992-generation Turbo S? Cali-based Porsche tuner Gunther Werks has just unveiled this shiny new carbon fibre aero suit, and it adds more presence to a car that isn't really lacking any. You'll need £46k for all eight pieces, including a front lip sporting aggressive fins, side skirts, plus a rear diffuser and redesigned wing combo. Wire an extra £12k on top, and Gunther Werks will add lightweight, forged magnesium alloys from Vorsteiner. Advertisement - Page continues below In return, the kit aims to improve downforce and airflow while maintaining a factory level of fit and finish, since these parts slot right into the OEM mounting points. The carbon used is also said to be 30 per cent stronger than the traditional stuff, since it's bonded with Autoclave technology. It's a process whereby the raw material is first cured within a temperature and pressure-controlled chamber, increasing stiffness and durability. No more performance on offer, but again, the 911 Turbo S isn't really lacking any. The 3.7-litre flat-six kicks out 642bhp, gets to 62mph in under three seconds and hits its vmax at 205mph. It's the first product to be released by Gunther Werks' new sub-brand, 'GW9', which will focus primarily on suiting and booting modern 911s. Expect to see more kits like this in due course. Advertisement - Page continues below Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
