Taycan Turbo vs. Taycan 4S

[AhmedJ]

Hello everyone!

I have decided to sell my Cayenne Coupe 2024 base model to buy my dream car! These are my two options:

Option 1: Taycan 2021 Turbo - Coffee-beige metallic (one of my favorite colors) with high specs including performance battery plus (not sure if it is standard on the turbo), along with many other interior specs that I really love. The mileage on it is 14,000 KM and the price is $87,500

Option 2: Taycan 2023 4S - Black color (not my favorite) also with high specs including performance battery plus. Mileage on it is 7,000 KM and the price is significantly higher at $104,400.

The Turbo is an older model (2021) and I know that the Taycan faced issues with older models, but not sure if that was fixed after the 2020 models or not. The Turbo taycan has all recalls done including the latest one with the hose brakes at the front axle. The only thing that is making me consider the 4S is:

1. Newer model, might have less issues, newer battery, etc.

2. The Turbo was super fast. I love the thrill of it, but I am looking for something I can drive daily for the next 4-5 years. I briefly test drove the Turbo and I did not try it in traffic, but the throttle response is very responsive, and I am not sure if it will be stressful driving in traffic. I imagine with such power, it scares me to think that I can accidentally just hit the pedal and smash into the car in front of me in traffic The power on it is so exciting though, and I know it'll be fun in empty streets

3. If I put the Turbo in 'range" mode, will it Lower the throttle response? In my other posts I asked a similar question, on whether you get used to the throttle response after driving an ICE car - Is the throttle response something you just get used to it, or something you have to be super careful about (that borderline stresses me out).

I know these questions might have been asked before, but coming from an ICE engine to a Taycan is a big shift and a huge learning curve, and I just want to make sure I am making the right decision and not regret driving it in traffic or for every day driving.

For Taycan Turbo drivers, is it traffic friendly? Is it daily-driver friendly? Or should I pay more for the 4S as a newer model and better daily driver since it has less aggressive power?

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[mrmax]

Get the color and interior you love.

Also feels like a better value. Some of the older cars had issues but my wife had a 2020 that was rock solid (just replaced with 2025 for increased range on Tahoe trips).

You will get used to the power and come to enjoy it without being intimidated… at least that has happened for me very quickly each time I try a faster car.

 

[A.Mayor]

You’ve received answers to your questions many times before. No one here can give you the reassurance you seek. These are decisions you should eventually make on your own.

 

[WuffvonTrips]

I refer you back to my responses in your original thread, and I'd like to add:
The only correlation between power and aggression is your foot- if you're not confident in your ability to operate the accelerator with finesse, were you not able to brake the Turbo smoothly?

 

[Johan Meert]

2. The Turbo was super fast. I love the thrill of it, but I am looking for something I can drive daily for the next 4-5 years. I briefly test drove the Turbo and I did not try it in traffic, but the throttle response is very responsive, and I am not sure if it will be stressful driving in traffic. I imagine with such power, it scares me to think that I can accidentally just hit the pedal and smash into the car in front of me in traffic The power on it is so exciting though, and I know it'll be fun in empty streets

If you accidentally put your foot down, there will be no difference in impact time between the 4S and the turbo.

If you come from a low power ICE car (like a diesel) as I have (BMW 520D) than the step up to a performance car + an EV type response seems huge. But that takes only a few hours to get used to.

 

[SergeyIndy]

There is a concept of Adaptive Speed Limiter if you are concerned with sudden acceleration.
You need to check if this feature is supported in your region.

 

[Tucson_Jim]

No contest. Get the 2021 Turbo. I had a new 2023 4S on order during "heater-gate" and it was built without a heater and parked at the Emden port for months. Cancelled the order and bought my used 2021 Turbo. Great car. Acceleration and handling are fine for daily driving and the reserve power is magical when you need it. No issues with glitches and, at 20,000 miles, has only been in for the usual recalls. As for road trips, I'm not a "feather foot", but can easily get 200 miles out of a full charge with about 15% left on the battery. You will find you can influence the ultimate range quite a bit just by reducing your top speed a little. Range mode itself caps that top speed based on GPS speed limits and turns off some features like passenger cooling, etc. Zero effect on throttle response.

 

[ElectricV8Biturbo]

Speed has a larger influence on range than acceleration etc etc is what I have come to see in my Taycan

No contest. Get the 2021 Turbo. I had a new 2023 4S on order during "heater-gate" and it was built without a heater and parked at the Emden port for months. Cancelled the order and bought my used 2021 Turbo. Great car. Acceleration and handling are fine for daily driving and the reserve power is magical when you need it. No issues with glitches and, at 20,000 miles, has only been in for the usual recalls. As for road trips, I'm not a "feather foot", but can easily get 200 miles out of a full charge with about 15% left on the battery. You will find you can influence the ultimate range quite a bit just by reducing your top speed a little. Range mode itself caps that top speed based on GPS speed limits and turns off some features like passenger cooling, etc. Zero effect on throttle response.

 

[Crick]

Turbo is an older model (2021

FWIW, my MY21 Turbo S has been without problem.

 

[ChrisLA]

I drive a 4S CT and am very fond of it. And for me, it’s a damn fast (enough) car.

A couple months ago I attended a private event at the LA Experience Center. Half of our time was in a Taycan Turbo (sedan), the other half was in a 911 S. I got into the Turbo with a smug grin, thinking this would be old hat, and not expecting a whole lot of difference wrt power. And indeed, throttle curve and driving dynamics were very similar to my car. But holy shit that difference in power! It wasn’t just “noticeable,” it was significant. If you are an adrenaline junkie, the Turbo is a pricey but probably worthwhile upgrade.

As I said, my 4S is perfectly good enough for me. ?

 

[Caraholic]

I drive a 4S CT and am very fond of it. And for me, it’s a damn fast (enough) car.

A couple months ago I attended a private event at the LA Experience Center. Half of our time was in a Taycan Turbo (sedan), the other half was in a 911 S. I got into the Turbo with a smug grin, thinking this would be old hat, and not expecting a whole lot of difference wrt power. And indeed, throttle curve and driving dynamics were very similar to my car. But holy shit that difference in power! It wasn’t just “noticeable,” it was significant. If you are an adrenaline junkie, the Turbo is a pricey but probably worthwhile upgrade.

As I said, my 4S is perfectly good enough for me. ?

Was it a J1 or J1.2 Turbo?

 

[DoctorLife]

I think you are over worrying and overthinking.

I have had a 2021 Taycan 4S and now a 2023 Taycan Turbo. I drive 12 miles daily in heavy traffic, most roads in London are now 20mph, throttle response is not an issue, why would it be? Your foot dictates the response.

The throttle response and taut handling are part of the fun and the point in getting a Porsche in the first place.

Get the car you feel most comfortable with. Both are great cars, you won’t be disappointed with either.

 

[ChrisLA]

Was it a J1 or J1.2 Turbo?

Taycan Classic (J1). I’m assuming a ‘24.

 

[amelen]

Having a 4S Panamara before, I definitely think there is something special about owning a "Turbo" of any Porsche model (which is why I went for the Turbo for my Taycan order).

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