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Likewise, I’ve seen one ST in the Philly area other than mine, and mine is a hybrid.
I am wondering how many ST e-hybrids are in the USA? Talk about unicorns. My dealer is one of the highest volume dealers and they have sold exactly one hybrid ST... mine.
And I believe that the ST hybrid is only available on order, though I did find two new 2019 dealer cars and two new 2020 dealer cars via On-line search over the past year or so. (Perhaps they were EPA/Carb cert vehicles?).
Originally Posted by cometguy
My dealership in the Boston area had ordered a 2018 ST E-Hybrid, and I got to see it a week or two before my special-order one arrived. They are indeed rare. I think I've seen two or three ST E-Hybrids at dealerships, but none on the road (though I have seen a couple of new-gen Panamera sedan E-Hybrids on the road). I've seen only two or three other non-PHEV STs on roads in the Boston area in the last couple of years, as well (but a fair number at dealerships).
I'd guess of the 800 STs sold in the US (a quote by a Porsche exec - I posted the link elsewhere) there are probably no more than 200 hybrids including both the S Turbo and regular versions. And if you told me the number was more like 50-100 I'd believe you. Super rare indeed.
Having just written (above) a few days ago that I've only seen a couple non-PHEV Sport Turismos on the roads around here, I was behind one today -- a Turbo... We actually turned into the same gas station to fill up a few blocks from where the photo was taken, and the owner told me that it's by far the best car he's ever had (also a 2018 Panamera).
I also must be a nerd, after having a number of SUVs (jeep wagoner, Xterra, Suburban, Q5, and Cayenne GTS) and still owning a Ford Expedition Max that we use to tow a horse trailer, I find the ST the best all around vehicle. I have a Turbo with rear wheel steer so its very quick and relatively nimble. Not many vehicle will transport you in comfort, are quick off the line, handle with excitement and can carry 8 foot lumber from Home Depot or two 85 pound retrievers.
I have had mine for a year now without any problems and plan to keep it for a very long time, not aware of any other vehicles that could replace this. I purchased an extended warranty so I'm covered for 7 years 75,000 miles.
Perhaps a second Generation Taycan ST will be the replacement one day
Dogs behind the cargo net Dogs behind the ST Cargo Net
Ah! Is that net attached to the hooks in the trunk? :-)
Having just written (above) a few days ago that I've only seen a couple non-PHEV Sport Turismos on the roads around here, I was behind one today -- a Turbo... We actually turned into the same gas station to fill up a few blocks from where the photo was taken, and the owner told me that it's by far the best car he's ever had (also a 2018 Panamera).
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