PORSCHETaycan 2024 - Present

　　Porsche refreshed the Taycan lineup in 2024, five years after the car’s introduction, and the new facelifted version came with significant upgrades in all areas.

　　The Taycan was Porsche’s full-electric vehicle, and at the time of its launch, it stirred the market with its innovative technical solutions. Moreover, despite the problems encountered by most automakers, Porsche managed to sell more than 20,000 units in 2020 during the world pandemic situation. While the automaker initially offered the Taycan exclusively as a four-door sedan, it later added the Sports Tourismo (station wagon) and the Cross Tourismo (crossover) versions. The car was praised for its qualities and its 800-volt architecture that allowed it to charge at higher speeds than most other EVs on the market. With the 2024 model year, the facelifted Taycan lineup came with additional enhancements that made it more desirable.

　　At first sight, the facelifted Taycan didn’t look that much different than its predecessor, but it was. The car’s front underwent mild changes on the lower bumper, featuring a new design for the apron, with curved trims around the side air intakes. Porsche also upgraded the headlights, which it offered with standard Matrix LEDs. As an option, customers could get an HD Matrix technology system that further enhanced road illumination.

　　Porsche slightly upgraded the car’s side look with the redesigned standard 19-inch alloy wheels. As an option, customers could get a 20- or 21-inch set of wheels. The 2024 Taycan kept the same frameless windows for the doors, which were available with a soft-close function. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed OLED taillights extended from the quarter panels onto the trunk’s lid, while the lower diffuser was redesigned with additional vertical fins for better aerodynamics.

　　Inside, the automaker kept the same vegan upholstery for the entire range. At the front, customers were greeted by high-bolstered seats, which were available with a mix of Race-Tex microfiber outer sides. At the back, the automaker installed a bench seat profiled for two, like on the non-facelifted version. The most significant upgrade was for the infotainment system. Customers could install a Porsche dedicated app that allowed them to use the Apple CarPlay for more functions than before, including climate control settings. Unfortunately, the upgraded media system didn’t provide buttons for volume.

　　But the most significant upgrades were found under the car’s skin. The standard battery offered an 84 kWh net capacity, equivalent to the optional, large one from its predecessor. A 92 kWh battery was on the options list. Thanks to the 800-volt technology, the car could charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes with a peak power of 320 kW. The motors were also improved and provided better 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph) time by up to 0.6 seconds for the base version. Porsche offered the Taycan with standard air suspension across the range. As an option, a Porsche Active Ride suspension was available. This system added a hydraulic compensation that kept the vehicle leveled during high-speed cornering, accelerations, or braking. Furthermore, it allowed the car to lean inside a curve to enhance passengers’ comfort.

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