2027 Taycan gets E-Shift, larger battery and much more - new model year!

[Fun TC Driving]

Glad to see that in Europe you already have the ability to configure a 2027 GTS Sports Turismo. Guessing soon in the U.S. we will have CT/GTS ST configuration ability. More fun configurator time ahead.

I am excited that we get the E-shift option (was pleased at its roughly $1K price for expected much more than that). Its presence confirms what “TheDrive” stated more than six months ago that is was coming.

We have Porsche confirmation in the video and the press release the E-shift can be easily turned on and off.

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[CalsonicGTR]

Seeing multiple articles confirming CT/ST are dead for the US market due to low take rates. Disappointing for sure, maybe next gen (if that happens) brings it back or BMW decides to do an iM3 Touring for the US.

 

[tophamn]

Glad to see that in Europe you already have the ability to configure a 2027 GTS Sports Turismo.

https://porsche-code.com/PVE4WVE1 - I'll start saving

 

[Dabz]

There we were hoping the Black Edition was a final feature-dump model before a new version and now we probably have 2-3 more years of the same car with some gimmicks added.

For years car manufacturers worked hard to make auto gear changes smoother, now we have ultimate smooth linear power and they’re putting gear shifts back in. Quite funny really

 

[babylou66]

I had the chance to try the Ioniq 6N with their simulated gearbox, rev limiter and engine noise and it was extremely convincing. If it manages to be as good, then it's going to be a loads of fun

I own an Ioniq 5N and I detest those features. Only turn them on to show someone how dorky they are.

 

[Eltibouron]

I own an Ioniq 5N and I detest those features. Only turn them on to show someone how dorky they are.

On one hand, I agree with you. It is dorky and a gimmick but is - sometimes - fun to have and enabled.

On the other hand however, most of the ICE enthusiasts hide behind the excuse of "not feeling nor hearing a sound", "the emotions coming of an engine". And so, if it can give a push to these people to convert from ICE to EV, I'm all up for it!

 

[babylou66]

On one hand, I agree with you. It is dorky and a gimmick but is - sometimes - fun to have and enable.

On the other hand however, most of the ICE enthusiasts hide behind the excuse of "not feeling nor hearing a sound", "the emotions coming of an engine". And so, if it can give a push to these people to convert from ICR to EV, I'm all up for it!

I'm all for that!

 

[Tooney]

SoH display and in US NACS receptacle plus CCS adapter:

 

[Tooney]

2027 US configurator still does not want you know what features are included in standard headlights:

Auto high beams, static cornering lights, and PDLS not listed for standard "Matrix Design LED headlights". Implies US buyer needs to add $1800 option for auto high beams, etc. ...

 

[mkg3]

Am I just blind or am I not currently seeing CT variants on the US configurator? Hopefully will update later…

From The Drive: https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-killed-its-best-cars-because-you-didnt-buy-them

"On Thursday, the 2027 Porsche Taycan was revealed with fake gear shifts from a fake transmission, amongst other changes. Notably absent and overlooked? The Taycan wagons, both the Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo, are gone. Dead. A Porsche spokesperson confirmed to The Drive it’s not our imagination and the wagons are indeed gone."

Since this is a Canadian site, there is a possibility that US might still get CT/ST version but it doesn't look good....

 

[T-Fury]

From The Drive: https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-killed-its-best-cars-because-you-didnt-buy-them

"On Thursday, the 2027 Porsche Taycan was revealed with fake gear shifts from a fake transmission, amongst other changes. Notably absent and overlooked? The Taycan wagons, both the Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo, are gone. Dead. A Porsche spokesperson confirmed to The Drive it’s not our imagination and the wagons are indeed gone."

Since this is a Canadian site, there is a possibility that US might still get CT/ST version but it doesn't look good....

Agree—not looking good. Long live the wagon. 🫡

 

[69Mach390]

It's new hardware and different software. It's whole new stack, and it's same as in Cayenne. AC screen is now multifunctional (widgets), OTA should be possible... It's more than just a polish.

Why is there a tachometer on a Taycan?

Did they just use AI to make this picture?

If it’s for the fake transmission shifts that’s super lame to have fake RPM……. Especially since our motors actually have a real RPM. Why not just show that?

 

[GreenHornet]

Lol no. There are barely any changes. PCM update and e-shift update.
Everything else is the same. Same battery, motors and so on. J1.2.1 if anything.

As the PCM is such a central part of the Taycan I would almost call it 1.3

 

[Jasper4S]

Indeed, this update is big. It feels like a 1.3. Definitely not the final year for Taycan 1.x. The update is way too big.

 

[Sar]

It's always fun to see the updates, but I am (jealously?) glad there's nothing here I regret waiting for.

In fact, I personally greatly dislike the changes they made to the electric sports sound. I hardly use mine, but when I do, I like that it sounds like a smooth spaceship. This gurgling engine sound they added to mimic a combustion engine is absolutely not what I want in a Taycan, especially since the car itself doesn't physically vibrate like a combustion engine when driving. The disconnect between the feel and the sound seems like it'd be jarring.

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