Porsche Taycan RWD vs 4S! Don't Buy into the Hype! 2021 Buyers Guide
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In true Porsche fashion, the Taycan family is growing! You can’t be a real Porsche until you have enough variants to completely confuse us all while spending hours on the configurator. So we thought, why not give you a Taycan Buyers Guide!
Today we’re looking at the two entry level cars of the Taycan line-up, the Taycan 4S and the newly introduced base Taycan, which is rear wheel driven only! I will also compare them in a way you’ve not seen here before, with a full augmented reality walkaround, in some parts!
So there’s tonnes of Taycans; Porsche recently announced the new Cross Turismo: a wagon shaped Taycan which sits higher, with more luggage room and off roading traits. It comes in a 4, 4S, Turbo and Turbo S, so theres another 4 taycans to choose or confuse! And incase you were confused thinking this is the last variant, there will also be a Sport Turismo: another wagon or shooting brake, but a LOW SLUNG car maintaining the sexy low down sports car look of the normal Taycan. This is my fave, can’t wait for it.
So there will probably be a literal dozen taycans for you to choose from, and thats a good thing, because as we found the Turbo S was a properly exciting sports car, and delivered on porsche’s Soul Electrified promise.
But we aren’t looking at dozens today, instead we’re going to focus on our two entry level models, by worked from the top of the range down.
First I’ll show you all the things the Taycan models shade, like the Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, a 600-amp pulse inverter which is our motor on the rear, and a 2 speed gearbox.
But after this, there are significant mechanical changes among the Taycans, and for customers a very confusing number of power and range figures for what is the same car. For example you may hear the Turbo S is 761 BHP, but thats only on overboost in launch control. Otherwise it’s 635 BHP normally, the exact same as what you get on the normal Turbo daily! Range and power figures for some models also change depending on if you get the two deck performance battery...
So to make things much simpler, we’re going to explore them all in a very Simple way today!
- All the Taycan Family models
- Taycan Internals - A Detailed look at the Taycan Technology
- Taycan Aerodynamics
- The Taycan Turbo S Performance
- Taycan Turbo vs Turbo S - Overboost and Range
- Taycan 4S - Normal vs Performance Battery Plus
- Taycan RWD - Normal vs Performance Battery Plus
- Future of Porsche Battery tech - silicon anode batteries
- Interior spec advice
- Taycan RWD Launch control
- Taycan RWD Full performance review
- Taycan 4S Launch control
- Taycan 4S Full performance review
- Conclusion
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This is the stuff you need to know if you're even remotely interested in getting a Porsche EV. Really informative report.
Glad it was useful! Thanks sir.
The quality of this channel is incredible!
Thanks Gabriel!
The Taycan really is groundbreaking. Putting electric power in an emotional and properly set up performance car has shot the overall experience into space. This car is so amazing...
The visuals, the knowledge, and overall quality is spectacular! Thank you Raz.
Exactly the review I've been waiting for - absolutely brilliant, great job.
I truly love my rwd, more than enough power for heavy traffic city driving. I truly enjoy avoiding unnecessary super speeder tickets and loss of license 😅. I'm okay with my decision. Thanks for the comparison.
Great review and reflects my feelings very well. As a longtime rwd Bmw driver I firstly aimed at the rwd Taycan. I was lucky to drive the rwd just before the order and the choice after the test-drive was very easy. There is a massive difference in power in these two models and coming out of a F80 Competition the 4S was the only choice for me. The rwd just felt slow, much slower than I thought it would be. It did not have the thrill you would expect of driving a Porsche. The 4S in contrary is an incredible car and definitely felt faster than my own M3.
No channel comes close to the visuals that you guys possess! Congrats Raz and team 🏆
These videos are next level 😳❤️
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@@RemoveBeforeRace I love it too. Just the sound in cars could be better :)
I do not understand how Raz does not have more subscribers - this channel is bloody brilliant.
Drove a Taycan Turbo S myself and fell in love with it. Going for a 4s though thanks to this review.
Love it... got my 4S coming late May or early June in the carmine red as well! Can't wait!
Great vid. Love your straight forwardness, yet showing so much passion
Great video. Very well done. I am now into 4 months of ownership in my 992 Turbo S and loving it. Thanks for your great work!
This channel is simply underrated. This is just on another level
That green colour on the 4S is epic! Great video as always!
Mamba green! Love it
@@RemoveBeforeRace Even the name is cool! 😎
This is exactly the type of comparison videos we need. Well done!
Thank you!
The best Taycan review i've seen .....thanks for the honesty mate....i still went RWD as i'm too not bothered about performance and an extra few miles on range, and i went full spec up my RWD for more comfort and technology. Thanks again mate brilliant reviews
8:03 I looked away for a second but I was still listening and I thought it was a round of applause.
Testing out the base Taycan next week ,knowing so much more because of your info. Thanks !
The presentation of this channel is next generation!
Instantly subscribed. ⚡️
Looking at reviews across all of YT and this video was honestly just what I needed. Top tier content mate.
Absolutely amazing job with the graphics!!!! Lovely video as always! :)
animations are really good aswell
Thanks man!
I'm 6 minutes into the video and the level of production is insane. You get a thumbs up and subscribe!
Great video, and thank you for showing the different colors as well that really helps !
Amazing video and in-depth review! Great idea about the comparison. Fully agree on the assessment. Rear wheel drive Taycan is certainly underpowered.
This was very helpful. Now I know which version / variant to choose!
The best Taycan comparison review so far. 💯💯 Complately agree with the outcome, by the way.
Love love love my Taycan Turbo
How do you feel now?
Ideal 2 car garage: AMG GT, Taycan Cross 4 Turismo
Ooooh
Ideal 3 car garage: 992 GT3 Touring, Taycan Cross Turismo, Amg G63
Great video and exactly what I was looking for! Thanks
Great review! You've come a long way with your videos imo! Keep it up and give us a hand on review of the Cross Turismo 😏
I'm very impressed with the porsche taycan and much more impress with the way he do presentation.. big fan animation, swapping the cars, etc 👍🏻
Great content and editing! Next level mate!!👍🏼❤️
Thanks dude
Great use of tech (augmented reality) luv it 🥰
The 4s is a perfect choice.
The VS format is a great idea. Cool graphics too! I guess you really do like your video games. I for one will be watching for more.
Another Raz super informative video containing facts we had not learned elsewhere. Thanks much Raz!
How come this channel doesn’t have MILLIONS of followers?!? The quality of content and editing is above anything I’ve seen on CZcams!! Well done Sir!! 👏🏻
Hello from Thailand. Thanks for the great review. Excellent comparison. Pls make a comparison between the Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT.
Raz, great review. I also got the 4S. Over speced according to you, but I don’t plan to sell any time soon.
At 6:33 you mentioned that the vents behind the front wheels are often called fake. I’m sorry to say that it is depending on what options you choose. If you choose the power charging port door which is standard on the Turbo S than that vent is blocked due to the equipment in that area. I didn’t spec the power charging port door for several reasons, one being keeping all vent orifices real.
Thanks for filling me in buddy! Good to know this
@@kamalAli0203 think if it as adding aerodynamics. 😉
@@kamalAli0203 deposit in February 2020, June Lock on spec, August build, picked mid Nov. BTW if you have the opportunity I highly recommend a Porsche Experience Center delivery. It was awesome.
@@kamalAli0203 you need to check with the nearest experience center. Contact the one in Los Angeles or Atlanta, which ever is closest. I did as part of my configuration, it was a $500 option, totally worth it
Very nice. You make really professional videos!! Keep up the good work. PS I've had a 4S for a year and couldn't agree with you more. PPS I get 280 miles on the highway.
I have the taycan RWD with extended battery + innodrive ACC ALC -- that was it for me… perfect car for us and very happy
Just WOW! Best Taycan video i've ever seen! Thank you.
very cool video. The editing effects are very awesome.
best channel. love ur vids Raz!
Thanks Sam
Smashing the AR buddy. That airflow!
The video we all have been waiting for ;)
Thx for sharing. This was a great break down of the Taycan models. I did drive the RWD with the 93.4 kw battery
(Performance+) & the 4S I didn’t notice that much of a difference. In the U.S. there’s a big price difference btw both 😩
I notice the power is coming in a bit earlier in the one I test dove vs video reviews such as autotop nl
Really good review.
Really helpful, great review, very useful -- thanks.
Reaffirmed my thoughts that if I can, I will stretch to the 4s over the RWD. Would be my first Porsche so have to go for the best I can afford.
Am torn between the Mamba Green (which I love ) and the Carmine Red also beautiful - so nice to see them.
I would have been interested in any comments on differences in the suspension from coil to air?
oh, and Subscribed.
Thanks for the great review!
brilliant review, thank you for this
I had an opportunity to drive the base Taycan yesterday .I agree it feels underpowered. The 4S would undoubtedly provide the proper amount of power for my needs. I was also surprised by how long this car is. Another issue i had was how awkward it is to enter and exit the vehicle if you're a tall driver. I'm 6'4" , and with the seat pushed all the way back, it is very difficult to exit the vehicle with any amount of ease. A 2 door variant would solve this problem. Lots of good features too...but for tall drivers, not the ideal choice.
Really liking your idea to compare models in a range rather than comparing different makes, very useful video and excellently executed! Seriously considering a Taycan 4 cross turismo and a GLE 350de as our for ever cars when i cash my pension later this year. That would be my idea of a perfect garage!
Excellent review. Love your work here.
Just subscribed after enjoying this very interesting and informative video.
So now 4.9 sec 0-60 is pretty slow. Amazing :-) - I remember crapping passenger pants in my R5 GT Turbo in the 80s (app 8s 0-62)
yes times change don't they :)
Raz collecting different editing skills and visual effects like infinity stones :D
Now just need the soul stone...
@@RemoveBeforeRace What did it cost..?
Awesome presentation 👌🏾
I have driven all versions of the Taycan including the standard Taycan and the the standard Taycan is absolutely superb to drive,, not the fastest but the steering, ride , handling and beautiful build quality is world class and feels very close in feel to a 911 ( I own a 911 - 991.2)
It’s good, but I feel the price difference is so small, it’s not worth getting the rwd.
You need at least 15k euro in options to have all the stuff that comes standard in a VW T-Roc or Tiguan (and Porsche uses exactly the same hardware and software). 15k is the difference for the 4S.
I only find the base Taycan to be sensible if you don’t get a single option, just pay for a color or interior. If you want some options, I think doubling it to 30k makes the most sense.
I wanted a BMW i4 but now it turns out it can be more expensive than the Taycan.
I love my 4S as well. The one additional option I would definitely recommend, the rear wheel steering. The Taycan is a huge car and this helps shrink it in a parking lot.
Great review RBR!
I didn't know you could get that. I'll keep that in mind 😎✌️
Such a great video. Thanks so much.
Really love these VS Mode videos!
I pick my Taycan 4s up this week . So excited
Wow glad google feed showed your channel to me. Would have saved me alot of time and research but came to the same conclusion. I got the 4s. You mention the range is 200miles, I'm actually getting 280 consistently so to those future buyers it was a nice surprise
You don't have the turbo s wheels then cause you don't get 280 with those wheels.
Great overview. Really terrific
excellent video. very informative.
Awesome review. Focused on the most relevant characteristics. I agree: The 4S is the far better option, faster and 4WD. Thanks!
Brilliant Video! Passion and true love!
Best review comparison of both models I’ve seen so far. Great job sir! Glad I went with the 4S, tho i sometimes wonder about the Turbo being that sweet spot for fun, but the price on that one over the 4S is just a bit too much to handle.
Spoiler, I am also getting a 4 S. It’s the right choice.
The_Red_Key I made the same choice, though would not have been able to afford the Turbo. But I just don't think I would need it, the 4S feels already extremely fast.
@@peterhammer6915 yeah, same here. If I could have swung the Turbo, I would have but I'm not mad at ALL with the 4S.
Production is next level 👏👏👏
Great video, your help is priceless!
Taycan is amazing also your vlogs 😍
Great reviews
Very interesting review thanks.
Complimenti, hai dato la giusta spiegazione che cercavo, ero indeciso tra entry level o 4S, anche se immaginavo che il peso inferiore fosse un plus, oggi vado e la compro qui a Milano! thanks
Wow, I was literally going to suggest this versus series. I think you should also do it comparing old Mercedes to brand new Mercedes period or just used versus used or whatever. Like I'm probably not picking up a new Mercedes gt63s but used, that's definitely a possibility but still want to see how it compares to a new Mercedes or other competitors. GLC 43 vs 63s, or whatever. Love your content
This video was really good
Lots of stuff like this coming!
Shouldn’t we all really be waiting for the inevitable Taycan GTS variant that’s (yet to be announced) but will eventually be the goldilocks of the range once it’s available?
I was thinking about this the other day, just can’t figure out how it’s differentiate
@@RemoveBeforeRace we’ll have to find out when you post a video of the Taycan GTS in about 12 months from now. Just remember this comment when you post the future video #cantwait
Keep these vlogs coming #loveurwork
@@RemoveBeforeRace I agree, there is not enough space power wise between the 4S and the Turbo.
You mean the Taycan GT5?
Yes and no. If GTS keeps Rwd, yes. If not, we just need an S Rwd to give a bit more power; Goldilocks achieved.
Raz, loved the review as always but when talking about "real world" in your EV reviews, why not include a look at the day to day experience of the charging network for the model in question? At the moment the ownership experience of a 4S will be seriously affected by the range anxiety inducing unreliability and patchy availability of the charging network. Despite the appalling levels of customer service at Tesla, their supercharging network is so fast, reliable and has such wide coverage that I won't be swapping my Tesla for a 4S until the non-Tesla charging network has massively improved. Until then I would only be able to enjoy a 4S for journeys that begin and end at home knowing I can charge it overnight at home. Can you do a Tesla/Porsche EV comparison in one of your new series videos?
Great review. After watching, I am going to pass on the Passenger Display. I will also get the PB+. Thanks again
excellent, informative video. tx - look fwd to more
It’s really refreshing that someone is actually saying the best model for the price range is middle of the range rather than keep banging on about the turbo S. Yes the turbo S is an amazing car but when you can get the same car with slightly less power is that such a bad thing. Once again a great review great editing and just an overall top job mate. Keep doing what you’re doing.
The same has been said for the 992 Carrera 4S as well. Cars are fast enough now, so the higher end variants are just for bragging rights or for those with crazy wealth.
I plan on grabbing one next year, but I can’t possibly see buying a turbo unless I find one used with 20k on the odometer.
Turbo S is just bad value. A 911 Turbo S is a much better choice and will keep its value unlike Taycan.
Interesting I was looking for some info. Thanks.
Love the car and your review . Time to start saving 😩
This channel has the best car reviews and should have 1M subs
Soon soon
@@RemoveBeforeRace oh shit you liked and replied to my comment lets gooooo, by the way I got the Piloti shoes their sick 😅
@H. S. L. Facts
I have the Turbo,I have driven the 4S also,the difference in performance is night and day,the 4S seems slow in comparison once you drive both,if you can afford the extra for the Turbo please go for it over the 4S.
Stunning content
Wow the effects
Awesome 👏🏻
In the US, the difference between the base and the 4S is roughly $20k. That’s not quite “for a little more” lol.
Hi , thanks for the great videos. I have a Taycan 4S ST. But without Power Steering Plus. I know you have had both. Do you think it’s worth upgrading using FOD? Thanks Graeme
Omg, the graphic is another level for CZcams
Wow how did u get all those colours for the review! No other review does that. Kudos! Which is ur favourite colour on the taycan? I'm conflicted between carmine red and mamba green
It feels like I’m wearing Ironman’s helmet while watching this video because of the graphics.... Nice vid!
I have never driven the simple Taycan, but I have driven 4S, and it is a beast. The Turbo S should be nuts to drive
Was invited by Porsche to try out the Taycan 4S a while back. Fully agree. It has just the right amount of power - and the handling is next level. As a Cayenne owner I cannot wait to upgrade to the Cross Turismo with similar specs.
Will be a brilliant all-rounder
Seriously this was a free video. Amazing MashaAllah raised the bar again
Got a 4s black on ruby red. What a machine
I was thinking about that yesterday, Porsche should really try to simplify the Taycan range. The turbo S to me should just be a performance package on the turbo, and the cross Turismo should just be a package too, that includes the outside changes plus the bigger battery plus air suspension and all wheel drive on the base model that doesn't have it 🤷
Basically you'd only have a base model, a 4 or 4S, a GTS and a turbo, either as a sedan or wagon
3-pin charging is just a question of how much daily range you need on a regular basis. If you rarely do more than 50 miles in s day it works perfectly well but of course a dedicated 7kW charger is preferable for convenience.