2022 Porsche Taycan GTS pricing announced, Sport Turismo not for Australia – UPDATE

UPDATE, November 19: Porsche Australia has confirmed the Taycan Sport Turismo will not be sold locally, with the lowered long-roof body only set to be available in Europe and the United States.

A spokesperson for Porsche told MOTOR its current Taycan sedan and wagon variants were performing strongly, giving it no reason to add the GTS Sport Turismo (full name Gran Turismo Sport Sport Turismo 🤔).

"In terms of wagon configuration, the higher ground clearance and off-road capabilities of the Cross Turismo are ideally suited for the active lifestyle of many Australian Porsche owners, and since deliveries commenced in September 2021 it is already proving popular," said the spokesperson.

"We do not have plans to introduce the Taycan Sport Turismo at this time.”

Read below to find out the details of the sedan GTS and click through the gallery below to see the Sport Turismo we'll miss out on.

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November 17: The Porsche Taycan has received a new variant, with the Gran Turismo Sport nameplate joining the electric vehicle's line-up.

Revealed by Porsche ahead of the 2022 LA Auto Show, the latest addition to the Taycan family will sport GTS badges and drop between the existing 4S and Turbo, both in performance and price.

Retailing for $237,000 before-on road costs, the GTS commands a $42,300 premium over the cost of the 4S, but drops $39,300 from the Turbo's list price – although it will only be available in sedan guise rather than as a Cross Turismo.

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Packing a 440kW punch on overboost from its dual electric motors, the GTS gives away a 20kW deficit to the Turbo but provides a 80kW gain over the 4S, launching it from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 250km/h.

Porsche has recalibrated the Taycan's adaptive air suspension system and Porsche Active Suspension Management to provide a sharper driving experience, something which extends to the GTS's optional rear-wheel steering.

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Setting the GTS apart from its Taycan siblings are a range of highlights bearing its name on the exterior and interior, such as; the front apron, the bases of the exterior mirrors and the side window trims.

Black Race-Tex interior trim adorns the cabin, while the standard brushed aluminium interior package with black anodised finish provides a contrast between the light and dark surfaces.

Australian deliveries are expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2022.

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2022 Porsche Taycan Australian pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.