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Porsche Taycan Turbo S | Lightning Performance | First Drive Review

An electrifying embodiment of speed

For

Performance, Dual Charging Ports, Stability

Against

Less Backseat Legroom, No Wireless CarPlay, Climate Control system

Overview

First impressions always matter. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S truly blew my mind at its first impression. It’s redefining the electric car segment and sets a groundbreaking benchmark for all EVs—a true game-changer in all senses. With cutting-edge technology, sculpted looks, and mind-boggling performance under the Porsche hood, it is quite a firecracker. A car where electrifying performance meets innovation and pure luxury. It made me feel like I was in a dream, daring to push the boundaries and letting myself free, surging towards the greater future at lightning speed.

When I first heard Turbo S, my brain right away said, “Oh it is Turbo Charged,” but then came the word Taycan with it, all-electric!! Which had me confused. How can an all-electric car have Turbo in its name? Surprisingly, in Porsche’s language, “Turbo” means technological pioneering, extraordinary features, and futuristic marvels. And this car right here has all of it. Just a single feature, and it turned a petrolhead like me into a fan. A claimed 0-100km/h in blistering 2.8 secs. What more do I need from an EV? Let’s find out, shall we?

Verdict

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has kept the Porsche performance legacy going, from its not-at-all-loud yet exhilarating acceleration to its high-class luxury to its smooth as-butter handling and its classic Porsche muscular appearance in an all-electric car. It is moving towards breaking boundaries and achieving heights level by level in the realm of electric cars like never before. Many will agree with me when I say there is no such thing as a bad Porsche, and it will continue to surprise us in the coming future.

Like I said in my review video! Taycan Tubro S has direct competitors. The e-Tron GT RS may have more edgy and aggressive looks, the AMG EQS might be more luxurious, and the Model S Plaid may be faster ( although it’s not in India ), but only a Porsche can make you feel like a badass, and be your partner in crime while breaking the shackles of reality and achieving greatness.



TopGear Magazine April 2024