What is all this fuss about? During last year’s SUV of the Year competition, we didn’t like some of the new additions to the automotive world. Both the Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain and Audi A6 Allroad failed to impress buyers because the two vehicles didn’t have enough features of an SUV to qualify in this department.
But we liked both cars. The fact is that the E-Class won the Car of the Year award. According to Christian Seabaugh, the feature editor, proper SUVs have a sense of vigilance. Therefore, the 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo is another great chapter in the realm of fake SUVs.
According to Porsche, this vehicle is a Cross Turismo and different from the station wagon version of the marquee sedan called the Panamera Sport Turismo. Aside from body styling, the only difference between the Tycan and the Cross Turismo is regular air suspension, an additional 0.8 inches of ride height, and a gravel mode.
Aside from the beautiful bodywork, this powerful vehicle’s twin-motor drivetrain can produce 375 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a slightly lower range of 215 miles compared to entry-level sedans. However, mileage can vary based on a number of factors.
Now, let’s discover the elements that differentiate the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo from other German pickups. According to Duncan Brady, an Associate Online Editor, you can have more fun on gravel and sand than other vehicles.
This electric wagon may be better suited for off-road use than other beasts like the mighty Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. The pro who wrote this probably wasn’t asked to do six laps around a sandbox for rooster tails.
Users of the Taycan Cross Turismo assure that it is more of a family than an SUV. From a visibility standpoint, it can be a great sports car. However, it does not offer adequate visibility, unlike SUVs.
And some users say that the lack of shade and the glass roof make this vehicle a no-no for many buyers. Some people even hate this SUV for the same reason.
And it’s a common defect in many of today’s electric vehicles. In fact, it’s most noticeable when the vehicle is parked in the sun in the Mojave Desert. Some people just don’t like the rear seat roof.
Apart from this, Volvo XC40 cost is 50% lower than Porsche cost. Plus, it can hit the 60 mph mark much quicker in just 4.2 seconds. Also, it’s important to note that the Taycan’s engines are not made by Porsche. The Cross Turismo is not as efficient as electric vehicles.
Although we like the Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, it cannot be considered the SUV of 2022.
So, this was a look at the pros and cons of the 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo.