Next Generation Taycan - what do we want?

[d00d]

Two door, must have shorter wheelbase.

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[Vim Schrotnock]

Many years ago I did the cockpit control layout for the active suspension I was developing for Formula 1.
I found each knob being a different shape allowed the driver to never need to look away from the road which was a big gain. It looked like a dog's dinner though.

Nowadays far more functions and everything on the steering wheel so it defaults to most used settings on thumbwheels.

I really like the Taycan steering wheel thumbwheels.

Agree completely with the posters wanting more switches/knobs. (You can set the roller on the steering wheel to adjust volume).

I mean, who decided that switches/knobs were inferior to touch functions - ridiculous. Knobs for volume adjustment, temperature control, and VENTS! Also, make a console that stays open...

Exterior will be tough. I'm slightly biased, but I really don't see how they can improve on the exterior styling - other than making it more like the original 'mission E'.

Of course, better battery is paramount. Less weight, less weight, less weight, more range, and of course RELIABILITY. More HP is always good, but not a huge factor in my decision. Don't know if the new air suspension is significantly better, but the existing one on my Turbo S is phenomenal. Finally, the absolute acme of backup cameras. ?

 

[KLHubb]

I sounds like the upcoming Cayman E should fulfilll many of the poster's wishes.
I will be first in line for it when (I hope) it arrives in 2025.

 

[McgR]

You know what. I just want a car I can trust. And a bit more range. Like 400 km between charges at 125 km/h. The rest is fine. And an opening panoroof. And a button for next trac on the wheel. And soft close doors.

 

[Poshfpg]

IMO my 2023 Taycan is perfect, but some wishes in random order:

- Glass roof that can be opened
- Different interior color options
- An actual tow bar
- Vehicle to grid capability
- Sunglass compartment at left side of the steering wheel
- Improved hand rest in back seat, with a storage comportment build in.
- 230v socket in the trunk
- 12v socket in froot

An actual tow bar and V2G would be huge. I'd add that some rear seat storage pockets on the back of the front seats would be very helpful on longer trips too.

 

[irrelevant]

I sounds like the upcoming Cayman E should fulfilll many of the poster's wishes.
I will be first in line for it when (I hope) it arrives in 2025.

I'm hopeful. The Taycan GT has demonstrated at least 540 horsepower is available from a single motor. Let's see a 500+ horsepower RWD Cayman at 3,200# max. 200 miles of range would be sufficient.

 

[Kev946]

1500 kg max kerb weight and minimum 250 miles range.

oh and I’d prefer a 2 door coupe even if the back seat is a bit smaller.

 

[daveo4EV]

What are we wanting from this car? I know it’s a few years away but I’m really interested in the direction they take this model in, especially since it’s set to share the same platform with the forthcoming BEV Panamera.

As a design person, I’m particularly interested in what they do with the interior. Maybe they’ll introduce a new steering wheel, or put the gear shifter on the central console à la 992. The rear windscreen will most likely be vastly improvedess. I just hope they don’t mess it up considering how perfectly balanced it is.

And who knows, maybe they’ll even introduce a coupe.

less weight, better software - done!

 

[Dabz]

V2G would be great. Smaller/thinner would help especially on UK roads

 

[KLHubb]

Smaller, thinner sounds like a Cayman E to me.

 

[Uknown]

Along with many of the items listed… Physical garage door open/close button

 

[MissionE]

Smaller, thinner sounds like a Cayman E to me.

Interestingly, they’ve yet to start testing the Cayman. Only Boxters have been spotted.

 

[MissionE]

I sounds like the upcoming Cayman E should fulfilll many of the poster's wishes.
I will be first in line for it when (I hope) it arrives in 2025.

That’s not a Gt car. And since they’ve apparently got the battery tech worked out for a shorter car, I see no reason why they couldn't build a two-door Taycan now.

 

[MissionE]

A 2 door coupe.

Can you imagine?

 

[DerekS]

Simpler to replace roof glass. I'm still salty about the 14K (4 week and counting) repair.

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