2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

December 23, 2022

Wagons aren’t the bestselling bodystyle in the United States, but the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo prove popularity isn’t everything. These are the longroof station-wagon alternatives to the swanky electric Taycan sedan, which we review separately, and they offer a bigger back seat and added cargo space over their more traditional counterpart. Unlike the sedan, however, the wagons come only with dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains.

EV Performance

Naturally, the Taycan Cross Turismo is motivated exclusively by electricity and shares a chassis and other components with its sedan counterpart. However, the wagon is only offered with all-wheel drive. Power is supplied by two electric motors with total outputs ranging between 469 and 750 horses, depending on the trim level. One of the most interesting elements of the Taycan is its two-speed transmission on the rear axle, a first for an EV.

Battery Life

The Taycan wagon sees an increase in range for 2023. Taycan 4 Cross Turismo get the most range with an EPA-rated 235 miles, a 20-mile increase over the last year. Both the Taycan GTS and Turbo Cross Turismo models get an EPA-estimated 233 miles of range. Unsurpisngly, the most powerful Taycan wagon, the Turbo S Cross Turismo has the least range, traveling an EPA-rated 222 miles. We tested the Turbo S sedan on our 75-mph highway route, as well as the less powerful 4S version, and found that the Porsche EVs were more efficient in the real world than their government ratings suggest.

Fuel

The Taycan Cross Turismo has a slightly lower MPGe rating than its sedan counterpart. Base Taycan 4 Cross Turismo and GTS Sport Turismo get 80 MPGe, according to the EPA. The most powerful Taycan station wagon, the Turbo S Cross Turismo gets an EPA-estimated 75 MPGe. Once we can run one on our 75-mph fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, we can evaluate its real-world MPGe.