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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

(2021 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

74
%
A

Used car score:

67
%
B

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

91
%
A

Safety Rating:

-

Eco Rating:

100
%
-

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

59
%
C

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

74
%
A

Used car score:

67
%
B

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

91
%
A

Safety Rating:

-

Eco Rating:

100
%
-

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

59
%
C

Summary

Arriving in the UK in late 2021, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a slightly higher-riding estate version of the acclaimed Taycan electric sports saloon.

The Cross Turismo is offered in several versions all focused on high performance. The entry-level 4 and 4S models used a large 93kWh battery to produce power outputs of 469hp and 563hp respectively – Porsche promises that both variants can travel up to 283 miles from full charge.

Using the same battery, the range-topping Turbo S model produces 751hp – able to complete a 0-60mph sprint in just 2.7 seconds. All models can charge at speeds up to 270kW, and as well as more ground clearance and rear headroom, the Porche Taycan Cross Turismo comes adorned with SUV-style bumper cladding, and fitted with an additional ‘gravel’ driving mode for facing moderate off-road challenges.

Branded ‘Porsche’s swiss army knife’ by The Sunday Times, The Taycan Cross Turismo has been very positively received by the UK media. While retaining the distinctive driving appeal of the standard Taycan range, the Cross Turismo adds 80 litres more boot space – quickly garnering a reputation as a do-all sports car and one of the best EVs money can buy.

Driving Electric labels the estate’s battery range and ultra-rapid charging ability “superb”. “A car couldn’t work any harder to take the sting out of going electric”, Top Gear concludes.

If you are happy to stick with combustion power however, Carbuyer points out that the Mercedes-AMG E63 estate comes with a much bigger boot, even if it lacks the Taycan’s ‘frunk’ storage under the bonnet.

Unlike the Taycan saloon range, there is no entry-level rear-wheel drive model. The estate car’s price tag, which can easily surpass £100,000, has been described as rather steep – particularly the top-of-the-range Turbo S trim, which Car describes as “phenomenally expensive”. Many reviewers earmark the mid-range 4S model as the sweet spot in the Cross Turismo line-up, which The Telegraph calls “astonishing” and “ceaselessly potent”.

As of January 2025, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 74%. It earns top marks for its media reviews and for producing zero tailpipe emissions, but its running costs are high. We also don’t have any safety or reliability data as yet, so check back again soon.

Taycan Cross Turismo highlights

  • More practical than Taycan saloon
  • Turbo S models have serious pace
  • Well-built and refined interior
  • Alluring exterior design
  • Fast charging and long battery range

Taycan Cross Turismo lowlights

  • Expensive, particularly top-spec models
  • Teslas have more battery range
  • No rear-wheel drive variants
  • The coupé has better weight distribution
  • Base model lacks kit

Key specifications

Body style: Large estate car
Engines: electric motor, battery-powered
Price: From £88,200 on-road

Launched: Winter 2021/22
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

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Auto Trader

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Car

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Carbuyer

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Driving Electric

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Electrifying.com

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Motoring Research

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Parkers

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The Sunday Times

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The Telegraph

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Top Gear

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of January 2025, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP. The Taycan saloon was awarded a five-star rating in 2019, but this has not yet been applied to estate models like the Cross Turismo.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2025, the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the Taycan Cross Turismo is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Taycan range, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models2.7 m/KWhE2.3 – 2.9 m/KWhE – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models50F50 – F – A

We don’t have a full set of independently verified running costs for the Porsche Taycan range as yet, but the data we do have is as expensive as you’d expect it to be.

The Taycan might be brilliant on performance, but it’s not very efficient in how it uses its electricity (the equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car). Likewise, insurance is in the top group so it’s going to be pricey to insure.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has received

2022

  • GQ eCar Awards – Best Estate Car

2021

  • Auto Trader New Car Awards – The Rory Reid Award
  • The Sunday Times Motor Awards – Best Adventure Car
  • Top Gear Electric Awards – Best Electric Car + Best Estate

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If you’re looking at the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, you might also be interested in these alternatives

Audi RS 6 | BMW X6M | Jaguar F-Pace SVR | Lamborghini Urus | Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate | Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo | Tesla Model X

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