Initial impressions of my 2025 Taycan 4S (and vs. my previous 2021 4S)

[marc]

Innodrive is totally cool. I never cared for cruise controls but it operates so smoothly in traffic, probably more smoothly than any human driver.

It's clearly faster than my 2021 4s was. It takes fast to another level.

I dig the rear wheel steering, it really tightens then turning radius in narrow situations.

The Pepita seats continue to remind me of a sweater I bought in SoHo as a law student. I still have the sweater but seriously doubt I will have a Taycan in the vast number of years from now will take to match the sweater's tenure. Plus I'll be dead.

The seats are more comfortable than the full leather, and I really like the Alacantra.

It's very sensual, especially on the steering wheel and roof liner.

I don't like the faux leather trim on the seats though. I'll remember that on my next order.

Intersection assist is something I really wanted and I'm pleased to have it now.
The looks of the 2021 were not what attracted me to buying it, but I did develop an appreciation for its exterior aesthetic. I find the absence of the teardrop to be inconsequential. The car still looks cool, and actually sleeker. I like sleek.

The PCM seems marginally improved.

All-season tires are definitely noisier than summers. And yes, I have the insulated glass, metal roof.

Tire noise aside, my new Taycan is entirely devoid of any creeks or rattles, which is spectacular. This could change, but it's often been my experience that the worse interior noises are there from the start.

But I digress.

Oh, I wanted Metallic White again, but since it's not offered (aside from the matching thing) this year for a 4s I reluctantly went with white. It was a bit dusty when it was delivered to me(cross-country enclosed truck) and I was not loving it, but then I washed it.

It looks like it drives.

oh ps the Porsche Design Subsonic clock definitely exceeds my expectations. I ordered it mostly because I didn't want a chronograph, but I really enjoy both the look and function. Especially the way it fast-forwards to the current time after the car is dormant.

As for the drive mode push to pass button, I sincerely doubt I'll be thinking "how do I get more power?". Ever, unless maybe I'm driving in Texas again because that place is a state-wide race track.

Do I think the premium over a recent and well appointed CPO is worth it? I thought so, and now I firmly believe so.

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[BullitX]

Enjoy! Many safe miles!
You feel any difference in the suspension over the outgoing model? The new air suspension has been physically changed a bit.

 

[d00d]

My next Taycan in a few years could be a used one if it's the right specification, non metallic white ...check, metal roof ...check.
HUD to cover the seams to the left and right?
PAR?

 

[Watchesandburgers]

"Ever, unless maybe I'm driving in Texas again because that place is a state-wide race track."
LOL. Drove from Houston to Dallas last weekend (but not in the Taycan, sadly). So true.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Some pictures and full spec would be nice to drool over.
Interesting you like the Clock. The hands are invisible in the dark as far as function.

 

[Hirschaj]

As for the drive mode push to pass button, I sincerely doubt I'll be thinking "how do I get more power?". Ever, unless maybe I'm driving in Texas again because that place is a state-wide race track.

? That's pretty accurate, although my son did get a ticket a couple of weeks ago. ?

 

[MissionE]

Innodrive is totally cool. I never cared for cruise controls but it operates so smoothly in traffic, probably more smoothly than any human driver.

It's clearly faster than my 2021 4s was. It takes fast to another level.

I dig the rear wheel steering, it really tightens then turning radius in narrow situations.

The Pepita seats continue to remind me of a sweater I bought in SoHo as a law student. I still have the sweater but seriously doubt I will have a Taycan in the vast number of years from now will take to match the sweater's tenure. Plus I'll be dead.

The seats are more comfortable than the full leather, and I really like the Alacantra.

It's very sensual, especially on the steering wheel and roof liner.

I don't like the faux leather trim on the seats though. I'll remember that on my next order.

Intersection assist is something I really wanted and I'm pleased to have it now.
The looks of the 2021 were not what attracted me to buying it, but I did develop an appreciation for its exterior aesthetic. I find the absence of the teardrop to be inconsequential. The car still looks cool, and actually sleeker. I like sleek.

The PCM seems marginally improved.

All-season tires are definitely noisier than summers. And yes, I have the insulated glass, metal roof.

Tire noise aside, my new Taycan is entirely devoid of any creeks or rattles, which is spectacular. This could change, but it's often been my experience that the worse interior noises are there from the start.

But I digress.

Oh, I wanted Metallic White again, but since it's not offered (aside from the matching thing) this year for a 4s I reluctantly went with white. It was a bit dusty when it was delivered to me(cross-country enclosed truck) and I was not loving it, but then I washed it.

It looks like it drives.

oh ps the Porsche Design Subsonic clock definitely exceeds my expectations. I ordered it mostly because I didn't want a chronograph, but I really enjoy both the look and function. Especially the way it fast-forwards to the current time after the car is dormant.

As for the drive mode push to pass button, I sincerely doubt I'll be thinking "how do I get more power?". Ever, unless maybe I'm driving in Texas again because that place is a state-wide race track.

Do I think the premium over a recent and well appointed CPO is worth it? I thought so, and now I firmly believe so.

Really interested in what the next gen will be like. Especially the interior. Hope they don’t mess it up.

**Innodrive**

They’re slowly prepping for autonomy, which, just a few years ago, would’ve been incomprehensible on a Porsche; but even head designer Michael Mauer in a recent interview seemed to talk as if it were inevitable.

 

[Mylam]

What about the elephant in the room - the new plain main light covers - saw a 2025 model in Porsche service - and it did look a little budget/basic compared to the beautiful curved lights fittings?

 

[marc]

Some pictures and full spec would be nice to drool over.
Interesting you like the Clock. The hands are invisible in the dark as far as function.

Interesting point. For me it's not relevant because all I need to know is that when it's dark, it's night-time.

 

[Marc Wester]

I just got a new 25 Taycan 4S. It’s a great car. What do you think of the electronically controlled vents? I find them to be a poorly designed gimic that’s dangerous to change while driving.

 

[Jonathan S.]

^ I had read a negative review of that beforehand, and was prepared to intensely dislike them. Even more so when I saw the overly complicated screen to adjust the flow. But instead I've found that the default Diffused setting is so perfect that I've dropped my prior habit (from other vehicles) of frequently fiddling with the vent direction.

 

[d00d]

Perhaps designed by someone who hasn't driven a car, what was the reason for doing so, aesthetics?

 

[Marc Wester]

Lol, I think it’s a gee-whiz solution in search of a problem.

 

[WasserGKuehlt]

Perhaps designed by someone who hasn't driven a car, what was the reason for doing so, aesthetics?

Manual vent flow controls are so .. un-tech. (So they’re only provided for the back seat.)

 

[Watchesandburgers]

^ I had read a negative review of that beforehand, and was prepared to intensely dislike them. Even more so when I saw the overly complicated screen to adjust the flow. But instead I've found that the default Diffused setting is so perfect that I've dropped my prior habit (from other vehicles) of frequently fiddling with the vent direction.

I generally dislike it, but have gotten used to Focused, and switch to Diffused when I get cold. Still, a generally poor design choice, IMO.

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