What Is the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan sedan and Taycan Cross Turismo hatchback blend the German brand’s knack for expert engineering with full electrification. No matter which body style you choose, the Taycan is speedy. It corners with absolute precision and delivers an unflappable ride. The base Taycan sedan is rear-wheel drive, but all other Taycans have all-wheel drive. The range-topping Turbo and Turbo S come with super-performance powertrains, making 670 and 750 horsepower, respectively, when their launch-control modes are activated. (Both have 616 hp in regular mode.) The main drawback to the Taycan is its limited driving range compared with rivals like the Lucid Air, Mercedes-EQ EQS and Tesla Model S.
What’s New on the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
Porsche has introduced a round of software updates aimed at improving the driving range and recharging time of both the Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo. The improvements are small, but they can also be applied to already-sold Taycans. Also new is an improved infotainment system with higher-resolution graphics that now comes standard with wireless Android Auto in addition to wireless Apple CarPlay.
What Features in the 2023 Porsche Taycan Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 10.9-inch touchscreen
- 16.8-inch digital gauge display
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats
- Wireless device charging
- 10-speaker audio system
- Navigation
- Satellite radio
- Lane departure warning
- Lane departure steering assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rain-sensing wipers
Available features include:
- Surround-view parking camera
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- Head-up instrument display
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot warning system
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- 21-speaker Burmester audio system
- Rear-seat entertainment system
- Carbon-coated brakes
- Adaptive air suspension
- Night vision assist
- Torque-vectoring steering
Should I Buy the 2023 Porsche Taycan?
From its sleek, wind-cheating shape to its mind-boggling acceleration and cutting-edge cabin, the Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo prove Porsche can work its magic on fully electrified vehicles. Problems arise, however, when comparing the driving range of the Taycan with direct rivals from Tesla and Lucid. And while upper trims like the Turbo S are amazingly quick and snake around curves, they also have asking prices perilously close to $200,000.
