New Porsche Taycan models in dealerships from early next year

The next Taycan GTS sports sedan and a new Taycan 4 are available to order for $294,900 and $222,900 respectively, Porsche expecting them in dealerships from early 2025.

They have a sharper design, more power, more range and even better charging performance, says Porsche, adding three new versions complete the 16-version family internationally.

The new edition of the Taycan GTS builds on the model-spanning success story that is the Gran Turismo Sport at Porsche. With up to 515kW of peak power with Launch Control (75kW more than its predecessor) this version is again the sportiest offering below the Turbo variants, says the brand.

The new Taycan GTS is available as a sports sedan only in New Zealand, also as a Sport Turismo in some international markets.

Porsche says the entry-level sports sedan is also available with all-wheel drive (AWD) for the first time.

E-Performance motors range from 300kW to 760kW.

New exterior colours are also available for all Taycan models, says Porsche.

“With the extremely wide-ranging Taycan line-up, we meet a wide range of customer wishes and mobility needs. Our three latest innovations exemplify this exceptional breadth,” says Porsche Model Line vice president Kevin Giek.

“All Taycan versions feature an even more extensive standard equipment list and come with the latest generation of the Porsche Driver Experience.”

An advanced powertrain with a new rear-axle motor with up to 80kW more power than its predecessor on all models, a modified pulse inverter with optimised software, more powerful batteries, revised thermal management, a next-generation heat pump and a modified recuperation and all-wheel-drive strategy are included in the improvements.

 At 800-Volt DC charging stations, the new Taycan can be charged at up to 320kW, and maximum recuperation capacity during deceleration from high speeds has increased to up to 400kW.

The Taycan GTS hits 100km/h from standstill in 3.3 seconds – 0.4 seconds faster than their respective predecessors. The sports sedan takes just 10.4 seconds to complete the sprint from 0 to 200 km/h – 1.6 seconds less than before.

Range has also been improved by more than 120km and is up to 628km (WLTP).

Standard Taycan Turbo S Aero Design 20-inch wheels and optional RS Spyder Design wheels in the 21-inch format are offered.

Also included are the Adaptive Sports Seats Plus (with electric 18-way adjustment), the GT multifunction sports steering wheel with mode switch and steering wheel heating as well as the Sport Chrono package, including the push-to-pass function and track mode.

The BOSE Surround Sound System is standard.

The new Taycan 4 is available with the standard Performance battery (up to 559km range WLTP) or the optional Performance Battery Plus (up to 643km range WLTP) providing an over boost output of up to 300kW or 320kW when using Launch Control.

With one electric motor each on the front and rear axles, the Taycan 4 offers greater driving stability and more traction than the rear-wheel-drive Taycan, says Porsche.

“This is reflected in the acceleration values – the Taycan 4 takes exactly 4.6 seconds to go from 0 to 100km/h. Despite the extra 80 kilograms, it is two-tenths of a second faster than its rear-wheel drive model sibling.”.

Externally, standard equipment includes 19-inch Taycan aero wheels and black brake callipers as well as matrix LED headlights, Porsche Traction Management (PTM) and Adaptive Air Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

Comfort seats in the front (with electric eight-way adjustment), black partial leather trim, the Dark Silver accent package, the leather multifunction sports steering wheel, brushed silver aluminium door entry guards and the Sound Package Plus are standard.