Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

The higher trims of the 2024 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo get two-tone leather seats and upholstery. The entry-level model gets a non-leather cabin. The cabin itself is premium, like all Porsches. There's a curved 16.8-inch full-color display behind the steering wheel that gives the driver information. It’s really crisp, but the view sometimes gets blocked by the steering's movement. The light and chassis controls also get touch-sensitive panels. There's a 10.3-inch touchscreen unit in the middle of the dashboard. Another vertically mounted 8.4-inch touchscreen is integrated into the central console. The latter is sometimes fidgety to operate particularly while driving. With the haptic feedback, it could be worse. The 2024 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo gets 46 litres of boot space. Folding down the rear seat increases it to 1,212 litres.

The 2024 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is a bit more stylish and rugged than its standard version, as well as other luxury electric vehicles (EVs) available in the market. The Cross Turismo gets the same fascia as the Taycan with the four-spot headlights and the classic wheel arches. The headlights are optionally available in high-def Matrix technology with 32,000 individual pixels. The wheel arches are narrower. The car sports a sweeping silhouette when viewed from the side. The Cross Turismo is also more jacked up than the standard Taycan or the Sport Turismo with the adaptive air suspension. The rear part looks nice as well. There's a light bar, and the Porsche lettering can be illuminated. The cladding lends a more aggressive look. The optional off-road pack adds extra cladding around the bottom edge. The car runs on aerodynamically designed 20-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires.

The cabin of the 2024 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is hugely spacious. The two front seats get electric adjustment. Getting into a perfect driving position is easy with the electrically adjustable steering wheel. The standard-fit comfort seats are superb for long trips. Sport seats are optional. The front seats enjoy superb legroom. Headroom on the rear seat, even with the optional panoramic sunroof, is good. All seats are nicely padded and come with lumbar support. The battery pack is placed beneath the floor but rear seat passengers don't have to sit thigh-up. There's a third seat but three adults at the back will be a squeeze. The adaptive suspension smoothens out most bumps

The 2024 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is equipped with dual permanent magnet motors that produce a combined power of 562 PS/650 PS. The motor is mated to a liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 83.7 kWh battery pack. The car comes with an 11kW onboard charger. The motor has a claimed mileage of 297 miles. The car sprints to action. The handling is super-efficient both on city streets and highways. But the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is wide and needs a wider parking space.  

The 2024 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is packed with advanced driver-assist features. it gets all-around cameras that practically eliminate all blind spots. There's sat-nav support. Other safety equipment includes night vision, lane-keep assist, remote-controlled parking, accident mitigation, and a speed limit detector. 

At a starting price of AED 466,500, the 2024 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is among the most expensive cars in its segment. It's arguably the most complete fast estate available. It's not the biggest or the most practical car still but offers an engaging drive and a comfortable travelling experience. It's for those who have one or two non-EV cars in their garage.