Should you buy one?

In terms of raw ability, driver satisfaction and premium feel, the Porsche Taycan is arguably the very best electric car you can currently buy. This Cross Turismo version adds a further layer of versatility that appeals to us to, but we understand why most buyer prefer the purity of thought present in the standard model. The updates for the 2024 facelift have only strengthened the Taycan’s all-round appeal.

However, there are distressing signs of poor reliability that are hard to ignore, and many may feel this unforgiveable in a car at this price and from such a prestige brand. Value may also be a slippery concept here – the Cross Turismo gets some useful extras for the small amount more than a regular Taycan that it costs, but there are plenty of must have items relegated to the options list and likely to boost the basic price.

Still, the Taycan Cross Turismo’s performance is outstanding – no rival can touch it for dynamic capability and driving enjoyment. The new Porsche Active Ride (one of those options) is an astonishingly impressive piece of engineering, broadening the Taycan’s skill set, and appeal, even further. We would buy one without hesitation but keep the constraints in mind.

What we like

All Taycans have amazing performance – the Cross Turismo adds an extra layer of versatility and practicality that we enjoy. The facelift’s improved driving range, charging and power are the icing on the cake. The Porsche Active Ride option is very clever.

What we don’t like

Active Ride can feel unnatural at times (a minor worry), and the brakes don’t have quite the level of feel some other Porsches offer (you may never even notice). There are more practical estate cars – but you already knew that.