Photo courtesy of Porsche USA
The Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo takes the Taycan formula and makes it more usable without stripping out what gives the car its appeal in the first place. It still has the immediate response and planted feel expected from a Porsche product, but the Cross Turismo body changes the assignment. More rear cargo room, added ride height, and standard all-wheel drive make it easier to justify as a real daily vehicle rather than a second car built around image or speed. That broader usefulness is what makes it interesting. It carries the design and engineering credibility of the Taycan line, but packages it in a form that is easier to live with for buyers who need flexibility as much as performance.
That does not mean it loses its edge. The Taycan 4 Cross Turismo still reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with Launch Control, and Porsche gives it the kind of chassis and drivetrain hardware that separates it from most electric wagons or utility vehicles. The Performance Battery Plus, 800-volt architecture and adaptive air suspension all reinforce that this is still a Porsche first. At the same time, the Cross Turismo specific details matter. Ground clearance is increased by 20 mm over the Sport Sedan, and Gravel Mode is built specifically for loose surfaces such as gravel or mud. That combination gives the car a wider operating range than its badge might initially suggest.
Photo courtesy of Porsche USA
MSRP: $118,100
Power: 429 hp
Torque: 449 lb-ft
0–60 mph: 4.5 seconds
Top track speed: 137 mph
Drivetrain: all-wheel drive
Did You Know: Two-Gear Edge: The Taycan 4 Cross Turismo uses a 1-speed transmission on the front axle and a 2-speed transmission on the rear axle, a unique layout Porsche uses to balance low-speed acceleration with efficiency and performance at higher speeds.
