New 2025 Taycan - the little things that are different...

[KenR]

Can't get used to the shovels either, but the fuzzy wheel isn't forced on you.
The optional GT paddle wheel comes that way unfortunately.
Maybe someone with a UV light could shine it on the wheel after cleaning to see if it can be.

The fuzzy wheel is the only option on the GT though.

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[d00d]

You are correct, but I was responding to a Turbo/S comment.

 

[D00notD00d]

So Porsche have told us about the big, significant improvements, and plenty have already commented on those. I wanted to mention a few smaller, more subtle changes. Good and not so good...I've only had the car for 4 days, but here is what I've noticed thus far.

Good. The "hold" pedal is a lot more sharper. The hold pedal on my 2020 was a bit spongy feeling. The new version feels a lot sharper and bites further up on depression.

Good. Internal door handle mechanism is better.

Good. Electric windows go up and down a little bit quicker than my previous car.

Good. Electric sports sound has a slightly different sound. More throaty, sounds cool.

Good. The motor that closes the wing mirrors seems to be quieter than my previous 2020 Taycan...a lot quieter.

Bad. UK/EU regulation means that lane assist is a default setting. Needs to be switched off every time you get in your car ?

Bad. UK/EU regulation means that acoustic speed warning is a default setting. This also needs to be switched off every time you get into your car. ?

Has anyone else noticed other things that improved...or went backwards.

In summary, insignificant trivial improvements plus an annoyance.
Apart from the bigger battery, what improvements have made the change worthwhile?

 

[RacingDuck]

Good. The ACC is now settable down to 20 kph instead of 30 kph. We have quite a few 20 kph zones and I find manual slow speed driving to be very annoying, so that's really nice.

 

[RacingDuck]

Different: you can increase the ACC speed by 10 kph by pushing the stalk into a second position beyond the first one. Makes for faster adjustment. Holding it in the first position will gradually change the speed in 1 kph steps.

Is it better? I quite like it.

 

[whitex]

Different: you can increase the ACC speed by 10 kph by pushing the stalk into a second position beyond the first one. Makes for faster adjustment. Holding it in the first position will gradually change the speed in 1 kph steps.

Is it better? I quite like it.

It's worked this way for me since day 1 in a 2023 Taycan (1mph or 5mph steps IIRC, maybe 10mph?). Holding in either position just keeps repeating the step size.

 

[RacingDuck]

Interesting, in the German forum people said it was different, more like in other cars: short for 1 kph, long hold for 10 kph. ? I think it was like that in the pre facelift I had for a weekend, but I can't say for sure.

 

[Jasper4S]

No the axis controls are different for ACC. < 2024 uses the Z-axis (pull forward, or push), and > 2024 uses Y-axis, up and down. > 2024 models are in line with other VW group ACC systems. I Have the MY 23 and had to adjust for a couple of weeks to the weird < 2024 Taycan's system coming from Audi

 

[W1NGE]

Umm, just check the owner's manual., will save on debate ;-)

 

[RacingDuck]

The 2019 manual states that press and hold is needed for 10 kph steps. And in the direction @Jasper4S mentioned.

The 2024 manual states that pressing (in the other direction like @Jasper4S correctly states) beyond the first limit will then lead to immediate increase in 10 kph steps.

I haven't found a 2023 manual to see if there was an intermediate change.

 

[WuffvonTrips]

I agree with the positives, but in the spirit of balanced opinions, I can't get past a couple things on the Turbo/S. First are the 'snow shovels' in the front. I just don't see what they were thinking here.

The 992.2 GT3 and Touring were revealed today...presumably they're more than just a styling element change in this case, whereas the Taycan has them by association for its performance aspirations?

 

[pedroleumjelly]

@Boss Hogg what is the color of your Taycan? Not all colors are available. I know White, Mamba and PTS are not available.

My Taycan is white and I have the option.

 

[whitex]

My Taycan is white and I have the option.

Same here, I use it.

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