2025 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo: A Wild Wagon of a Different Breed
The 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo is a paradox on wheels. It’s an electric station wagon—a body style often associated with practicality and family hauling—yet it embodies the raw, unadulterated performance that has defined the Porsche brand for decades. While the refreshed Taycan lineup brings significant upgrades, the GTS Sport Turismo stands out as the ultimate middle ground, offering a compelling blend of thrilling performance and daily usability that makes it, arguably, the most desirable model in the range.
The Thrill of the Electric GTS
At its core, the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo is a testament to the fact that electrification can, and often does, enhance the driving experience. Power is delivered by a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system, and its numbers are staggering. In normal driving, the car puts down a substantial 596 horsepower, but that’s just the beginning. A “push-to-pass” button on the steering wheel, a new feature for the 2025 model year, engages an overboost function that unleashes a combined 690 horsepower and 582 pound-feet of torque for a 10-second burst.
This on-demand power isn’t just for show. Instrumented testing reveals just how potent the GTS Sport Turismo is. It rockets from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 2.8 seconds, a number that places it firmly in supercar territory. The quarter-mile is dispatched in just 10.8 seconds at 130 mph. For perspective, these figures are just shy of the more expensive Taycan Turbo model, making the GTS a serious performance bargain. The immediacy of the torque, delivered with the silent ferocity of a well-aimed punch, is an intoxicating sensation that traditional gasoline engines simply can’t replicate.
A Refined Driving Experience
Porsche’s genius lies not just in the power delivery but in how the Taycan GTS handles it. The car’s low center of gravity, a natural benefit of its underfloor battery pack, gives it an uncanny sense of stability. The standard adaptive air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) has been specifically tuned for the GTS, providing a firmer, more athletic feel without sacrificing ride comfort. The car glides over imperfections, yet it remains perfectly composed when pushed hard into corners. Optional features like rear-axle steering further enhance its agility, making this large wagon feel surprisingly nimble.
The Taycan’s regenerative braking system has also seen a significant upgrade, now able to recover up to 400 kilowatts of energy, a substantial jump from the previous model’s 265 kilowatts. While Porsche continues to favor a coasting-first approach, the robust recuperation adds another layer of efficiency, particularly in city driving.
More Than Just a Performance Machine
The Sport Turismo body style is the key differentiator for this particular Taycan. While it shares the same sleek, four-door coupe lines as its sedan sibling, the extended roofline provides a much-needed dose of practicality. The rear headroom is improved, making it more comfortable for taller passengers, and the hatchback-style tailgate opens to a more functional cargo area. The 405-liter boot, plus an 84-liter “frunk” (front trunk), makes it a more versatile machine for everyday life, whether you’re hauling groceries or luggage for a weekend getaway.
Inside, the cabin is a symphony of Porsche’s classic driver-centric design and modern technology. The curved digital instrument cluster and a large central infotainment screen are seamlessly integrated, while the use of high-quality materials and exquisite craftsmanship is evident throughout. The GTS trim adds a sporty touch with its signature Race-Tex microsuede upholstery and other unique accents.
