The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo takes Porsche’s impressive new all-electric sedan and gives it a practical wagon body, with a sprinkling of SUV styling cues to keep the masses interested.
While the sedan is available in three different models, with a fourth coming soon, the Cross Turismo will be offered in just two when hits Australia during the third quarter of 2021.
The wagon also misses out on the smaller battery standard in the 4S sedan. Instead, both wagons use the larger, 93.4kWh Performance Battery Plus.
For those wanting to do a little more off the beaten track, there’s a Gravel Mode that raises the air suspension by 30mm and an available off-road package that raises the ride height by a further 30mm.
Pricing
- 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: $201,000
- 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo: $271,200
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Engines
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo features a dual-motor, all-electric powertrain.
In the 4S, it generates 360kW of power (420kW on overboost) and a maximum of 650Nm of torque.
The Turbo produces 460kW (500kW on overboost) and 850Nm of torque.
All Cross Turismo models are all-wheel drive.
Economy
All 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo models have a 93.4kWh lithium-ion battery.
Range is a claimed 388-452km on the stricter WLTP standard in the 4S, and 395-452km in the Turbo.
Dimensions
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo measures 4974mm long, 1967mm wide, 1409mm tall, and rides on a 2904mm wheelbase.
It has an 84L front boot, while in the rear there’s 446L in the 4S and 405L in the Turbo. This expands to 1212L and 1171L, respectively.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is backed by a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Safety
The Porsche Taycan range scored five stars in crash testing from Euro NCAP, returning 85 per cent for adult occupant protection, 83 per cent for child occupant protection, 70 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 73 per cent for safety assist.
Autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring are standard, along with adaptive cruise control.
Standard Equipment
The 4S comes standard with the following features:
- 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Digital instrument cluster
- Adaptive air suspension
- Six-piston front, four-piston rear cast iron brakes
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre-pressure monitoring
- LED headlights
- Automatic headlights
- Dual-zone climate control
- 14-way powered front seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 14-speaker sound system
- Power tailgate
- Partial leather interior
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
Overseas Turbo S pictured 
The Turbo adds:
- 10-piston front, four-piston rear PCSB brakes
- LED Matrix headlights with Porsche Dynamic Lighting Plus
- Four-zone climate control
- Heated rear seats
- Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
- Full leather interior
- Stainless steel pedals
