On April 27, the circle of friends was once again swept by the Porsche Taycan family, and the lineup of Porsche pure electric models continued to grow. Among them, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo model was officially launched in China, and four new models were launched, with a price range of 96.80-1.8380 million yuan. At the same time, the Porsche Taycan GTS was also launched, and a total of 1 model of the new car was launched, priced at 1.392 million yuan. So far, the Taycan family has provided 9 models in the Chinese market, covering two body forms: crossover utility vehicles and coupes.
Mr. Bai Wenzhan, Vice President of Product Management, Porsche China Lars Buchwald said in a previous online interview: "The Taycan Sport Turismo has some similar characteristics to Cross Turismo, but the Cross Turismo is a multi-purpose vehicle that is very suitable for outdoor driving, which is also its main feature. Sport Turismo, such as Panamera Sport Turismo, is a different concept. Both cars are very good, but at the moment in the Chinese market, we will first launch the Taycan Cross Turismo, which is a generalist and can be adapted to a variety of driving scenarios. ”
(Mr. Bai Wenzhan, Vice President of Product Management, Porsche China. Lars Buchwald）
Then let's start with the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo model, compared to the conventional Taycan, the Taycan Cross Turismo rear passenger head space increased by 47 mm, with the standard panoramic fixed glass sunroof for the Chinese market, the enhanced sense of space and transparency makes the seat more comfortable. The luggage compartment volume has been increased to 1212 liters, the large tailgate is designed to facilitate the storage of luggage, and storage components such as partition nets, luggage hooks and luggage retention belts ensure that luggage items are in order to better meet different travel needs.
As for the power side that everyone cares about most, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has launched four power versions, from the entry-level Taycan 4 Cross Turismo to the highest performance Turbo S, with a maximum power of 280 kW, 360 kW and 460 kW respectively. In terms of batteries, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is equipped with a 93.4 kWh battery pack with a maximum CLTC range of 513/511/523/469 km, respectively.
In the face of this accurate endurance number, Mr. Bai Wenzhan explained: "When it comes to battery life, on the one hand, our calculations are relatively conservative, and we would rather underestimate some than over-boast. For example, the CLTC range of the Taycan Cross Turismo is 523 kilometers, and our official data has been accurately marked to a single digit. On the other hand, the endurance of the table display in the Porsche car is quite reliable, because our calculation logic is quite complex, and various factors affecting energy consumption are continuously monitored, including factors in the car, environmental factors and driver factors, and the table value in the car is adjusted in turn. We don't want to start with a high value and then plummet inexplicably. Porsche is committed to guaranteeing 'what you see is what you get' range, so that customers can plan their journeys more rationally. ”
The other Porsche Taycan GTS, which previously debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. The exterior interior of the Taycan GTS has also been upgraded compared to the Taycan. More black elements have been added to the front skirt, exterior mirror base, side window decoration, etc., and a large number of black Race-Tex fabric decorations have been added to the interior.
The panoramic sunroof with light control becomes a new option for the Taycan GTS (taycan Cross Tursimo is also optional), and the entire sunroof is divided into nine individually controllable areas, each of which can be adjusted arbitrarily between transparent, frosted, translucent and all-black. Simulation measurements of daylight conducted by porsche R&D Center Weissach show that only 15% of the heat can enter the interior space through the new panoramic sunroof, compared with more than 30% of the traditional sunroof.
In addition, Porsche has adapted the Adaptive Air Suspension System of active suspension management (PASM) specifically for the Taycan GTS model, providing enhanced lateral dynamic performance. The rear axle steering system (optional) also has a more sporty setting. The improved Porsche Electric Sport Sound also has a thicker sound. In terms of power, the Taycan GTS features a dual-motor layout with a maximum power of 590 horsepower, between the Taycan 4S and the Taycan Turbo, with an acceleration time of only 3.5 seconds from 0-97 km/h. In addition, the new car comes standard with a 93.4 kWh battery pack, and the WLTP will have a maximum range of 504 km, making it the most capable version in the entire Taycan family.
It is worth mentioning that based on the life scenes and travel habits of Porsche car owners, Porsche's charging network layout in China has been further improved to ensure that car owners can travel worry-free throughout the journey. In terms of home charging, customers who successfully purchase Taycan can get free home charging equipment and basic installation services, and strive to achieve "car-to-go". Customers who have already started home charging installation have a success rate of 93.5%, which not only covers first- and second-tier cities, but also includes Sichuan Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Honghe Hani Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Qianxi Southwest Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture and other regions.
As of mid-April 2022, 119 Porsche Centres in 77 cities are equipped with 800-volt Turbo charging stations, and 103 Premium Charging Stations have been set up in hotspots in 20 cities across the country, covering Turbo charging stations and 400-volt Supercharger stations. This year, five new cities will also be covered – Xiamen, Kunming, Fuzhou, Shenyang and Hefei.
"I would like to add that we have been operating the 'Destination Charging' network since last year, and we will work with high-end select hotels to install charging piles in the hotel, where Porsche owners can enjoy free charging services. The Taycan Cross Turismo is a great car for weekend getaways where people can drive to more niche destinations. If the customer does not choose to pitch a tent at the camp for the night, opt for a hotel covered by the 'Porsche Destination Charging' network, where it will be charged for free. Mr. Bai Wenzhan added.
In summary, the Taycan Cross Turismo is the first Porsche model to become carbon neutral throughout its life cycle, marking an important milestone in Porsche's move towards carbon neutrality across the value chain by 2030. According to the previous plan, by 2025, porsche plans to sell 50% of the total sales of electric models, and by 2030 the proportion of pure electric models is planned to reach more than 80%. Of course, China, as the single market with the highest sales volume of Porsche, is believed to become an important market for Porsche.