Is the Taycan too BIG?
From this internal visual IMHO is way too close to the Panamera.

 

IMHO, I would prefer a bit shorter. wheel base and roofline are nearly identical to the Pano. It would have been interesting to see other prototype Taycan models superimposed over this; possible, shorter overall length and some form of rear design without sacrificing the rear pass headroom. when the real deal shows up here in S. FL, I'll be checking it out.

 

It's a four door...of course it's going to be bigger than a 911.

So no...for a four door it's not too big. Should they have made it a coupe? I bet they're saving that to be the all-electric 911.

 

It WILL make your butt look smaller.

 

Exactly. It's a 4 door saloon / sedan. How much smaller do you want it to be?

 

IMHO the size is too close to the Panamera....which is huge. I was hoping something closer to the Tesla 3 size. The statement on the slide is false... “perfectly between the 911 and Panamera”? It is closer to a Panamera. Also let’s also not kid ourselves... the 911 has grown over the years way too much. Sorry for the rant... I’m sure many will disagree. Curious how much it has grown from the concept? Maybe it’s all in my head? Crossing my fingers that’s the case.

 

Maybe I’m overthinking this?

 

The new 911 is 178in
New Panamera is 198in
Tesla Model 3 is 185in
BMW 3 series is 185in
BMW 5 series is 195in

Based on the picture the Taycan is about 2/3 closer to the Panamera than the 911 which would make it about 191in. Half a foot longer than the Model 3. Closer to 5 series size. So clearly they could have made it more compact.

It's not small.

Edit:

Based on the Autocar article it's 189.5in. Also 2in wider than the Panamera. Which is cool.

"The Taycan is around 4850mm in length and 1990m in width, making it 199mm shorter but 53mm wider than the Panamera. By comparison, the Model S is 4975mm long and 1965mm wide."

 

That overlay is interesting. But I think the lower hood and roof lines, and the shorter rear overhang will add up to make it appear to be smaller when you are walking around it.

 

Exactly. That hoodline is a lot lower. A much smaller hard point to worry pedestrian crash standards. It will make a noticeable difference.

 

Mission E was originally thought to be a 5 series sized car. Back before it was known it would be electric, it was thought to be a junior Panamera and nicknamed the Pajun. I would gather it was always meant to be 5 series sized, not 3 series sized.

 

I hope it’s as close to Panamera size as possible, at least on the inside if not on the outside. I’m looking at it as a DD and want it to be comfortable for rear seat passengers and have decent cargo room for Target runs (will probably get the wagon version that’s presumably on offer).

I would hope that being all electric, Porsche could make Taycan as roomy inside as a Panamera while keeping the exterior a few inches shorter, if not less bulbous too with no ICE up front and no 4WD transmission tunnel.

 

There’s a picture of it next to Model 3. It’s lower and wider.

Panamera is a much different shape because it has that giant 600 pound V8 in front. Model 3 and Taycan have the classic rear engine Porsche nose.

 

Yep, you can see the prototypes are little lower than a Model 3.

 

I'd much prefer it smaller but I look at it this way - it would not be any lighter if it were a half foot shorter. RWS will help it feel smaller when needed. It does wonders for the new Cayenne.