403portside

While getting my 992 C4S serviced at the dealer yesterday, I made the mistake of test driving a Taycan 4S Sedan. It was absolutely amazing. I’d previously been a Tesla owner and based on several years of ownership decided that I was done with EVs for the time being. I appreciated the drivetrain on my Model S but everything else was pretty much crap. The Taycan drove like a damn Porsche and in many ways felt sharper than my 911.

I think looks and utility wise, I am considering putting my name down for a Cross Turismo 4S (I plan to keep my 992). The 4S Sedan I drove rode and handled incredibly well — it was spec’ed with PDCC, RWS, Sport Chrono. I may not have the opportunity to drive a CT before I order it, so I’ll ask the forum — How does the CT ride different than the sedan? I would be willing to option the car up with Performance items but I understand the CT rides 20mm higher at it’s lowest height as compared to the sedan. Is this difference noticeable? I would love for my CT to be as sharp as the sedan I drove.

Thanks in advance.

Dr. G7

Haven’t you learnt: one should never never walk over to the showroom while own car is being serviced.

Did you physically look at the Cross Tourismo? At least to me, the view from the side is hideous. Look like mom and pop 60s coupe. Front and back are regular Taycan elegance.

I also drove a S and X. Piles of junk.

About dealership service and sales…I am amazed dealerships don’t capitalize on a captive audience. By setting astronomical service prices, potential customers are driven away from the showrooms.

inkatouring

The CT suspension is higher but the air suspension adjusts with 3 different ride-heights and it is possible to swap in lowering links from various suppliers, including factory links from the sedans. The factory ones will get you sedan heights and the adjustable links are, well, adjustable....

I cannot personally speak to how or if they handle differently and am awaiting a response from personal experience, too.

mcipseric

My CT handles exceptional for a 6k lbs gross weight long roof car.

Many So Cal canyon runs with maximum smiles.

Buy a session at an experience center to truly/safely find the limits.

bluelines1974

We had a 2020 Turbo and now have a 2022 GTS Sport Turismo. The ST ride height is the same as the sedan, and the GTS suspension feels a bit firmer than our Turbo. I also had a 2021 Cross Turismo 4S for a few months, via Porsche Drive. To be honest there was very little difference in ride and handling between the Turbo sedan and the CT. The narrow trunk opening of the sedan does get annoying, so I think there is value in the added practicality of the CT and ST.

I’m biased, but I think the Sport Turismo is the best of all worlds.

Dr. G7

To each his/her own. The Cross Tourismo (at least to me) the view from the side is hideous. Look like mom and pop 60s coupe. Front is Taycan elegance.

bluelines1974

To each his own, yes, which makes it a bit odd that you felt the need to make the identical comment twice about why you don’t like the CT’s looks in a thread about its handling.

mchrono

Love our CT4. Like you, we did our initial test drive in the sedan since that was all that was available. Assuming you are comparing similarly optioned cars, I think you will find any difference in handling between the sedan and CT4 to be imperceptible, especially if you are coming from a Model S.

Needsdecaf

Wagons are an acquired taste and those who don't "get" them can't quite understand why those of us who do, actually do.

bluelines1974

I grew up in the UK, so wagons (or estates as we called them) and hatchbacks were just the norm. Our family car when I was really young was a VW Variant, followed by a Saab 95. I found it so strange to encounter the intense dislike of them in North America.

thebishman

AKA: Shooting Brake! lol

daveo4porsche

the "handling" aspect of the Taycan is mostly governed by it's low CG - both the sedan and ST/CT have a very very low CG - so I would expect handling differences between them to be minimal - probably more impact from tire/size/compound - if you liked the sedan you're unlikely to find the ST/CT different enough to matter…if there is any actual difference (they are physically different so there is some difference)

but the power, responsiveness, and low CG is going to be the same across the platform - 4S, GTS and/or Turbo are all pretty good choices.

ThomasCarreraGTS

Actually, Car and Driver magazine addressed this very question:

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

The typical owner, driving on streets, is not going to notice a difference. Aside from enjoying a much more useable back seat, trunk and better (my opinion) styling!

foxj0001

Having my 2022 TS for almost a month I can concur about the amazing handling due to the combo of typically excellent P-car engineered suspension, RWS, and no doubt the low CG coupled to amazing torque at zero RPM up to max.
Agree with others that adding a longer roof and different shape to the rear end will not likely affect handling very much if at all when driving on public roads even at supra-legal speeds. Maybe on the track? I'll leave that speculation to others especially those who have actually done the A vs B comparison.
In the end (pun intended) I think it comes down to a) aesthetics (which roof and butt line do you prefer) and b) pragmatics does the estate/wagon provide a more comfortable rear seating environment and/or trunk access/storage.
Both shapes are stunning in my view. While awaiting my Cherry Metallic sedan I saw a Mambo Green CT on the road and wondered, what if?
Enjoy it all!

Jack F

Sport Turismo GTS?