New Taycan model coming soon.. Taycan S

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[TAYC4N]

Yes it's the 2 wheel drive basic version...Taycan S

 

[amelen]

From what I've seen, they are planning to announce it officially before the end of the month (however it wasn't clear if it's for the EU market, US market, etc..) and it wasn't clear if it was an S or a base.

 

[Taycanturbolondon]

i think 4S will still be the 'pick' of the range

 

[Kingske]

i think 4S will still be the 'pick' of the range

Probably, but depends on the specs of the base/S. I am curious to learn more about that. Would you think the Chinese 2WD specs would become the worldwide ones?

 

[TVL]

See also https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/threads/rwd-taycan-announced-for-20th-of-january-in-eu.3571/

 

[PerPower]

Yes, it is probably the base model with RWD. The drift king

Later this year, the GTS version will be added.

 

[Tonytones]

Yes, it is probably the base model with RWD. The drift king

Later this year, the GTS version will be added.

A GTS would definitely be a great addition. The sweet spot, in my humble opinion, between as 4S heavily specced towards performance and a pricier Turbo...
I guess we'll wait and see!! Imagine if it's a 2023 model with a better battery performance....

 

[squiresGT3]

 

[wmras]

From what I've seen, they are planning to announce it officially before the end of the month (however it wasn't clear if it's for the EU market, US market, etc..) and it wasn't clear if it was an S or a base.

Thes S designation with the two-speed transmission leaves room for a single-speed lower cost model (FWD range king?).

 

[amelen]

Thes S designation with the two-speed transmission leaves room for a single-speed lower cost model (FWD range king?).

Don't see Porsche producing a FWD car at this point lol

 

[PerPower]

A GTS would definitely be a great addition. The sweet spot, in my humble opinion, between as 4S heavily specced towards performance and a pricier Turbo...
I guess we'll wait and see!! Imagine if it's a 2023 model with a better battery performance....

I think that it will be a 2021/2022 MY and with the same battery and tech as the rest of the Taycans. But with more Racetex details of course and a lot, or all, of the performance options included.

My guess is that in 2023, we will probably see a facelift with improved/lighter battery, small design changes, improved tech etc. A fantastic car gets even better

 

[ron_b]

Don't see Porsche producing a FWD car at this point lol

I think it has to handle like a Porsche, and FWD would not do that. I agree that the RWD will be fine. I find the range great on a Taycan now, you can just use Range Mode on the 4WD if you want efficiency for freeway/motorway driving. I hope Porsche is not intending to compete on price with companies that are OK with 1% profit margins before selling EV credits. That would be a loosing deal. So they will leave the low end to VW withe the ID.X series and Audi in the middle.

That's my take anyway.

 

[wmras]

I think it has to handle like a Porsche, and FWD would not do that. I agree that the RWD will be fine. I find the range great on a Taycan now, you can just use Range Mode on the 4WD if you want efficiency for freeway/motorway driving. I hope Porsche is not intending to compete on price with companies that are OK with 1% profit margins before selling EV credits. That would be a loosing deal. So they will leave the low end to VW withe the ID.X series and Audi in the middle.

That's my take anyway.

However, a single-speed smaller motor in the rear would be cheaper, lighter, and longer range.

Edit: And handle like a Porsche.

 

[feye]

i think 4S will still be the 'pick' of the range

A few months back my dealer told me that half the Taycan on orders is the base model.



It still has instant torque and plenty of power for most people.

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