Manuel Nathan
The latest test mule gives us a clearer glimpse at the rear window line and rear-ends appearance, as well as a front end that seems to share a strong affinity with that of the Taycan saloon. Exceeding the following edge of the front doors, nonetheless, the Taycan Cross Turismo gets a unique look, as with the Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo.
Amongst the styling details contrasting the Taycan Cross Turismo from the four-door, Taycan is a longer roof and a steeper-angled tailgate, both intended at providing it with more comprehensive load space. This newest prototype is also sporting roof bars, which should provide even more practicality, while flexible wheel arch edging promises extra protection.
The production variant of the new model forms on the Mission E Cross Turismo idea revealed at the 2018 Geneva motor show. The added ground clearance of the concept, meant to provide the car with average off-road ability in combination with four-wheel drive, appears to be advancing its way into the production version.
Camouflaged models of Porsche’s second electric model have beforehand been spied testing at the Nürburgring and being put in their paces near the arctic circle as part of the winter trial. These latest pictures give us our best look yet at the strong estate, which is set to connect the German brand’s line-up in 2021.
The Taycan Cross Turismo will possibly receive a reworked chassis with more of a focus on convenience and enhanced all-terrain ability, although it’s questionable to offer the ground clearance of Porsche’s flagship SUVs.
In all other regards, it will be indistinguishable of the Taycan saloon, with the option of three power outputs – and more likely to be on the way. The options will be with the 523bhp 4S, with a 671bhp Turbo and 751bhp Turbo S also gave.
Anticipate a low four-figure cost increase for the Taycan Cross Turismo. Given the model’s rugged character, it seems improbable that a rear-wheel-drive-only base model will join the line-up, as with the China-only RWD Taycan.
Under an enterprise first, Porsche’s Tesla Model S rival has been superintended to support an 800V charging system. An 80% recharge is therefore required to be viable in “less than 15 minutes”.
The Taycan saloon, the estate will be provided on a new dedicated line at Porsche’s office in Zuffenhausen, on the outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany.
