2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo





Total MSRP | $92,250 |
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Edmunds suggests you pay | $91,793 |
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Review

- Rapid acceleration and enjoyable, hunkered-down handling
- Potential for very quick fast-charging capability
- Four-door practicality plus two trunks
- Impressive build quality and interior finish
- Rear legroom isn't overly generous
- EV greatness comes at a commensurately great price
- Touchscreen interface is not very intuitive
- New base version with a single motor and rear-wheel drive
- Head-up display, automatic body lift and post-purchase options now available
- Taycan Cross Turismo wagon debuts later in the model year
- Part of the first Taycan generation introduced in 2020
An electric Porsche? The idea would have seemed outlandish even just a few years ago. But here we are with the Porsche Taycan, and it's every bit a Porsche. There's thrilling performance, sleek styling and lots of customization possibility. It's even a traditional Porsche in terms of price. That may not be quite as much to your liking, but at least you know the brand is being consistent.
The new 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a different flavor of Porsche's first-ever electric vehicle. Like the Porsche Panamera sedan's Sport Turismo variant, the Taycan Cross Turismo has a wagon-like profile that provides additional cargo space and more rear headroom compared to its more traditionally styled sibling. But the Taycan Cross Turismo goes even further, adding nearly an inch of ground clearance for better performance on rough roads.
We're sure you'll agree that it deserves the Porsche badge no matter which Taycan you have your eye on. But it's not the only choice out there. The updated 2021 Tesla Model S can still be considered a benchmark of the class, while corporate sibling Audi has come out with the e-tron GT that uses some of the same hardware as the Taycan. So how does this new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo stack up? Check out our Expert Rating to get our in-depth evaluation.
Performance
Braking performance is just as impressive. In our testing the Cross Turismo, which had the optional carbon-ceramic brakes, hauled up from 60 mph in just 100 feet, which is one of the shortest distances we've recorded for an EV. The brake pedal also makes it easy to stop smoothly in city traffic.
Around turns, the Cross Turismo handles just as well as the Taycan sedan. There's the effortless balance and feel of a rear-wheel-drive sports car, but with ridiculous amounts of traction and thrust exiting corners of an all-wheel-drive EV. Credit goes to some of Porsche's clever (and optional) systems at work here, such as rear-wheel steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control.
The Cross Turismo is also an excellent casual cruiser. The only demerit is the lack of strong regenerative braking. Many EVs provide enough regen when you lift off the accelerator that you often don't need to touch the brake pedal to come to a full stop, but not so in the Taycan.
Comfort
Ride comfort, on the other hand, is incredible. The Cross Turismo rides a bit higher than the sedan and has slightly softer suspension tuning. That combo simply makes road imperfections disappear from underneath you. This is one of the most comfortable rides we've experienced. It's also complemented by a very quiet cabin. And it's not just the absence of engine noise that's impressive but also the car's insulation from outside noise in general.
Our single biggest issue here remains the overcomplicated climate control system, particularly the virtual vent controls. There's a bit of a lag time when you adjust the vent position, and it's quite distracting if you're on the go. Thankfully, the air conditioning system is pretty effective when you set it to its auto mode.
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo pricing
in Ashburn, VA



Interior
When it comes to getting in and out, the Cross Turismo is better than the Taycan sedan because of its slightly higher ride height and extended roofline. This is especially true for rear passengers since head clearance is much improved. There's lots of space up front, but the rear seat is small and lacks suitable toe space under the front seats.
The Cross Turismo's larger rear window does help improve rearward visibility. And it's even better out front thanks to the thin windshield pillars and door-mounted mirrors. The worst part of visibility is the reverse camera and its wide, distorted fish-eye lens perspective.
Technology
Many common advanced driving aids, including adaptive cruise control, are optional. While adaptive cruise worked pretty well on our test car, the lane keeping assist system could be overbearing at times. The optional surround-view camera system is excellent and works well in combination with the parking sensors to make parking in tight spots easy.
Storage
There's slightly better interior storage than what most luxury sedans provide. The armrest bin is modestly sized, but a cubby beneath the lower touchscreen can store things such as sunglasses or even a small handbag. The door pockets will hold a couple of water bottles, but the glovebox won't hold much beyond the owner's manual.
Got kids? The Taycan's child safety seat anchors are easy to locate, though the tilt of the rear seat bottom is steep, so proper adjustment of your child safety seat's base might be tricky. Installing a rear-facing seat will be a squeeze unless you slide the front seats up.
Range and Efficiency
On the whole, the EPA's estimate for the Taycan's consumption is average for a luxury EV. For example, the Tesla Model S Long Range uses an EPA-estimated 28 kWh/100 miles and the Audi e-tron uses 43 kWh/100 miles. Remember that the lower the kWh figure, the more efficient the vehicle is.
In Edmunds' real-world range testing, the Cross Turismo went a total of 250 miles on a single charge while consuming 39.2 kWh/100 miles. This is probably the greatest disparity between the Cross Turismo and the Taycan 4S sedan we tested. That 4S sedan, which was on 20-inch wheels, went a total of 323 miles on a single charge, consuming only 32.3 kWh/100 miles.
Value
No Taycan owner will have to worry about questionable build quality or glitchy firmware updates. And beyond the software and electronics, Porsche has a way with interiors and the tactile feel of switches and buttons, or at least the few of them that haven't migrated to the touchscreen menus.
Warranty coverage and roadside assistance for Taycan are pretty standard for the luxury class. But an onboard charger and 240-volt charge cord, assuming you have a simple matching socket installed, can save you from purchasing an entire home charging station. You'll also benefit from three years of charging at Electrify America stations, where your first 30 minutes of each visit are free (sufficient for charging to 80% battery capacity in the right conditions).
Wildcard
We even prefer the Cross Turismo's styling to the regular Taycan's. The shape is instantly familiar as a Porsche yet special and purposeful-looking at the same time.
Which Taycan does Edmunds recommend?
Porsche Taycan models
The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is available in four trim levels: 4, 4S, Turbo and Turbo S. All come with the 93-kWh Performance Battery Plus upgrade as standard plus dual motors and all-wheel drive.
4
The entry-level Taycan 4 Cross Turismo has a power output of 375 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque, and for brief periods under launch control (Overboost), up to 469 horsepower. The EPA estimates range at 215 miles, and real-world range should be longer based on our own range testing data. Standard feature highlights include:
- 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires
- Panoramic sunroof
- Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to improve ride height, ride comfort and handling stability)
- DC fast-charging capability (up to 270 kW)
- Auto-dimming heated mirrors
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated front seats
Technology and driving aids include:
- Configurable digital gauge cluster display
- 10.9-inch center touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Navigation system
- 10-speaker audio system
- Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane keeping assist (steers the Taycan back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Front and rear parking sensors
4S
- The Taycan 4S increases output to 482 hp (562 hp in Overboost mode) and 479 lb-ft. Otherwise, it's equipped much like the 4.
Turbo
The Taycan Turbo cranks up the performance potential with 616 hp (670 hp in Overboost mode) with an estimated range of 212 miles. Added features include:
- Upgraded brakes
- Torque vectoring to improve acceleration and handling
- More front seat adjustments
- Driver's memory settings
- Heated rear seats
- 14-speaker Bose surround-sound system
Turbo S
At the top of the lineup is the Turbo S, with 616 hp (Overboost to 750 hp) and 774 lb-ft. Range is estimated at 202 miles. Feature additions include:
- 21-inch wheels
- Ceramic composite brake rotors
- Faux suede interior panels
- Adaptive front sport seats
Some features are available on supporting trims as options. Notable bundled option packages include:
- Premium package
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Surround-view camera system
- Sport Chrono package
- Sport steering wheel with customizable drive modes
- Dash-mounted chronograph
- Sport Plus drive modes
Stand-alone option highlights include:
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
- Night vision
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Massaging front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Passenger touchscreen
- 21-speaker Burmester premium audio
- Increased charging capacities for quicker at-home and DC fast charging




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2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $92,250
- EPA Battery & Range
- EPA KWh/100 mi.This value tells you how much energy in kilowatt-hours a vehicle would use to travel 100 miles. Unlike mpg, however, where a larger number is better (for example, a vehicle that gets 30 mpg is better than one that gets 20 mpg), a smaller number is better in kWh/100 miles because you are using less battery energy per mile.: 44
- Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)This can be tough to pin down, but we assume for simplicity that the 240V power source will enable the vehicle's onboard charger to operate at full capacity, and that the battery is fully depleted and will be recharged to 100%. Given those assumptions, the value provided is simply the battery's capacity divided by the onboard charger's power rating. For example, a battery rated at 100 kWh will need 12.5 hours to recharge fully using an 8.0-kW charger.: 10.5 hr.
- EPA Electricity RangeThis value is the estimated number of miles that a vehicle can travel in combined city and highway driving (using a mix of 55% highway and 45% city driving) before needing to be recharged, according to the EPA's testing methodology.: 215 mi.
- EPA Combined MPGeA combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe: 76 MPGe
- Seating
- 4 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: all wheel drive
- Transmission: 2-speed automated manual
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 195.8 in. / Height: 55.5 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 84.4 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 77.4 in.
- Curb Weight: 5029 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 18.7 cu.ft.

Porsche Taycan vs. the competition

2021 Porsche Taycan

2021 Tesla Model S
Porsche Taycan vs. Tesla Model S
Thanks to the new tri-motor Plaid versions for 2021, the price range of the Tesla Model S is nearly as broad as the Taycan's. Probably the biggest noticeable difference is estimated range, with the EPA's numbers for the Tesla considerably higher. But we have found that in real-world testing, the gap narrows significantly.
Porsche Taycan vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Mustang Mach-E may seem out of place against the Taycan, but it is exceptionally good and the forthcoming GT model should be great. The Mach-E blurs the line between sedan and SUV, but we'd easily consider it against all other EVs. It's not as bonkers as the Taycan, especially the higher trims, but it delivers thrills aplenty. It also has the Porsche beat when it comes to convenience and price.
Porsche Taycan vs. Audi e-tron GT
The forthcoming Audi e-tron GT is eerily similar to the Taycan in many ways, which should be no surprise since both Audi and Porsche are both under the Volkswagen umbrella of brands. The e-tron GT has a sharper and more angular style compared to the sleek Taycan, and you'll have more standard and optional tech features too. For that reason, we'd consider waiting until you can compare them both.
FAQ
Is the Porsche Taycan a good car?
What's new in the 2021 Porsche Taycan?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2021 Porsche Taycan:
- New base version with a single motor and rear-wheel drive
- Head-up display, automatic body lift and post-purchase options now available
- Taycan Cross Turismo wagon debuts later in the model year
- Part of the first Taycan generation introduced in 2020
Is the Porsche Taycan reliable?
Is the 2021 Porsche Taycan a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2021 Porsche Taycan?
The least-expensive 2021 Porsche Taycan is the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $90,900.
Other versions include:
- 4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM) which starts at $90,900
- 4S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM) which starts at $110,300
- Turbo Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM) which starts at $153,500
- Turbo S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM) which starts at $187,600
What are the different models of Porsche Taycan?
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Overview
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is offered in the following styles: Turbo S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM), Turbo Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM), 4S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM), and 4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM). Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo models are available with a undefined-liter electric engine, with output up to 750 hp, depending on engine type. The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 2-speed automated manual. The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What do people think of the 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo 4.1 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo.
Pros
- Rapid acceleration and enjoyable, hunkered-down handling
- Potential for very quick fast-charging capability
- Four-door practicality plus two trunks
- Impressive build quality and interior finish
Cons
- Rear legroom isn't overly generous
- EV greatness comes at a commensurately great price
- Touchscreen interface is not very intuitive
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and all model years in our database. Our rich analysis includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo featuring deep dives into trim levels including Turbo S Cross Turismo, Turbo Cross Turismo, 4S Cross Turismo, etc. with careful analysis around pricing, features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving and performance. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Read our full review of the 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo here.Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
We're also regular people like you, so we pay attention to all the different ways people use their cars every day. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life.
What's a good price for a New 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM)
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $92,250. The average price paid for a new 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM) is trending $457 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $457 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $91,793.
The average savings for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4 Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM) is 0.5% below the MSRP.
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What is the MPG of a 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo?
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM), 2-speed automated manual, electric
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM), 2-speed automated manual, electric
2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S Cross Turismo 4dr Wagon AWD (electric 2AM), 2-speed automated manual, electric
EPA Est. MPG | N/A |
Transmission | 2-speed automated manual |
Drive Train | all wheel drive |
Displacement | N/A |
Passenger Volume | N/A |
Wheelbase | 114.3 in. |
Length | 195.8 in. |
Width | N/A |
Height | 55.5 in. |
Curb Weight | 5199 lbs. |
Should I lease or buy a 2021 Porsche Taycan?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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