I’m considering a Taycan GTS. I understand the GTS has an “performance optimized” suspension. Can anyone comment on the ride quality, experience when compared to the 4s? Also, any thoughts on Frozen Berry color?

Thanks in advance !

 

Yes, I have lots of thoughts on Frozen Berry.

None of which are good.

 

I'll be selling my 2023 Taycan GTS in Jan 2024 when my Taycan GTS ST comes in.

 

I just got a GTS Sport Turismo.

it’s stiff but so well damped. In normal mode it’s very comfortable IMO, and my wife and kids are happy with it.

honestly it’s arguably the best car I’ve ever driven across a huge number of aspects.

hope that helps.

 

In Normal mode my GTS is really smooth, and not noticeably stiffer or rougher than the 4S. So if you are worried that a GTS will be too rough or uncomfortable, don't be.

 

saw frozen berry taycan a couple times it works well on this model

 

I saw a frozen berry Taycan. Gorgeous. Taycan is gorgeous anyways.

Frozen berry Taycan will not be mistaken for a Mary Kay special.

 

frozen berry is super yucky

does that help?

 

To each his own.

 

You couldn't pay me enough to drive me a car in that color.

 

I cannot comment on the suspension but if frozen berry works for you, go for it

 

If you love Frozen Berry then get it, but just be prepared that it will have a significant impact on resale, since it’s a colour most buyers will avoid.

I’ve had a 2020 Turbo, 2021 4S and 2022 GTS ST. The ride is very similar across the board, and I suspect wheel size and tire choice have more impact on ride quality.

 

right on. mostly tire/pressure will contribute

 

get the car you want - in any color your want (it's one of the reasons we all love Porsche) - GTS is a great vehicle - combine Porsche engineerin with a low CG and ample torque/power/HP - instant and measured throttle response - and it's a recipe for happiness - I too have heard the GTS suspension is "tweaked" vs. other model's - but I can not specifically how - I seriously doubt there is much difference in daily driving, but it may be more better at/near the limits - I'd suggest 4S/GTS/Turbo - those are the sweet spots in the in the trims IMHO…

 

My wife and I took delivery of a Taycan GTS sedan four months ago. I am amazed by the car but will try to remain objective in this response. When checking standard equipment prior to posting this response, I accidentally was on the configurator for a base Taycan and found that two optional performance items, torque vectoring and adaptive air suspension including PASM are standard on the GTS as they are on the Turbo S. Interestingly, PCCBs, which I ordered on my GTS are available as standard on a Turbo S but not currently an option on the GTS; however, as others have mentioned, the standard brakes or Porsche Surface Coated Brakes are likely more than capable for these cars.

I equipped my Taycan as a sport sedan, I added PDCC-Sport and rear-axle steering. The ride in Normal mode is great - not brittle, not jouncy, no floating, no body roll just very comfortable and well controlled. In Sport and Sport+ modes, the car hunkers down (literally — lower for each incremental setting) and tightens up to a firmness that is not harsh but well controlled. Much like placing my 992 911 Turbo S in PDCC on a less-than-perfect road (I have Standard not Optional Sport PASM), where the car becomes desirably stiff but not unpleasant, with Sport+, the Taycan GTS handles remarkably well for a car that weighs 1,400 pounds more than the 911 Turbo S. As stated earlier by daveo4porsche, I’m not sure what Porsche means by special tuning for the GTS suspension, but as he says, it’s probably more noticeable at the limit.

There is a left turn that I routinely take at speed in the Taycan GTS (green left-turn arrow permitting) — a divided 4-lane suburban street turning onto a divided 6-lane major thoroughfare (Jamboree Rd. for SoCal locals). It’s a downhill, off-camber tight turn into the first lane, which is about 70 degrees (?). If I twist the dial to sport which provides regenerative braking when coasting until braking as well as the “Sport” suspension setting (unless I punch in Sport+ on the dash), the car corners incredibly well. I swear I feel the rear-axle steering in play and probably PDCC-Plus, but it is truly amazing. I’m trying to back off the marketing speak here, but one more thing — OMG, the car’s explosive acceleration is amazing.

Quick note about configuring the interior. If you spec a GTS interior and 2+1 rear seating, only the outboard seat belts are red or gray; the center seat belt will be black. It’s strange because for non-GTS interiors with colored seat belts and 2+1 rear seating, all three belts are the selected color! I wanted 2+1 seating (which looks fine - instead of the plastic tray, there is a padded seat and it retains teh pull down armrest with two cupholders), so I went with a black leather interior which provide the option for ventilated seats, which are great in SoCal. It’s a great looking, high-quality interior with excellent seating positions and it retains the Race-Tex steering wheel.