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The 2025 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo sits above the base trim and below the Turbo models, starting at $127,195

Being a wagon, the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo isn't slow by any means. Its dual motor powertrain pushes out 590 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque

According to Porsche, the 2025 Taycan 4S Cross Turismo can sprint to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 149 mph

With 2025 facelift, all Taycan Cross Turismo comes with the larger 105 kWh battery pack. This battery pack with the 4S trim is expected to deliver 272 miles on a single charge

The battery pack supports 320 watts DC fast charging, which can juice up the battery from 10-80 percent in 18 minutes!

On the inside, the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo is identical to its sedan counterpart, thanks to the curved driver's display and dual infotainment displays in the center

Increased practicality is the reason why you'd choose the wagon over the sedan, and the rear row headroom increases by 3.62 inches

Additionally, the boot space has increased by a nominal 1.4 cubic feet, with a total of 15.8 cubic feet with the rear seats in place

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When the market is increasingly moving towards SUVs, Porsche sells not one, but two sedans, but why?

Porsche Taycan is one of the most popular high performance EVs on sale

Meanwhile, the Panamera sales figures are at an all-time low

Numbers only tell half the story as Reddit users seem to be favoring the Panamera more

The Taycan had its fair share of reliability issues, all of which addressed by Porsche, free of charge

Meanwhile, the Panamera has been consistently reliable throughout most of its lifespan, except some earlier model years

The most powerful Taycan is as quick around a track as a Cayman GT4 RS

With 1,019 hp, the Taycan Turbo GT is also the most powerful road-going Porsche ever made

Meanwhile, Porsche's latest Panamera Turbo became the fastest 4-door hybrid around the "Ring"

Some Reddit users claim the more practical Taycan Sport/Cross Turismo models are the ones that are worth it

Meanwhile, the bigger Panamera dropped the station wagon body style, for 2024

The Panamera will go fully electric and it will exist alongside the Taycan

Meanwhile, the ICE-powered Panamera will continue to be on offer

Porsche Taycan will remain as the sportier, 4-door EV sedan

While the Panamera will be the more luxury-oriented prposition

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Porsche 986 Boxster is 2/3 Porsche 911 for less than half the price

Aside from a few issues with the M96 engines, which should be taken care of by now, the original Boxster is a blast

Porsche 944 is, often, referred to as the "German Miata" for its impeccable balance

What the 944 lacks in power, it makes up with lightness and 50:50 weight distribution thanks to a rear-mounted, manual transmission

The 944 Turbo is expensive as those are already eyed by collectors

The US-spec Porsche 944 is down on power compared to EU models due to smog regulations, resulting in just 143 horsepower for the base model

Porsche 987 Cayman improves upon the 986, but it will cost a bit more

The 987's 9X7 platform is an evolution of the 9x6 modular platform, underpinning the Porsche 996 and 986

More reliable M97 engines are introduced on the Porsche 987

The 987 can also be had as a Boxster if you want open-top thrills

Manual examples of the 987 are preferable since 987.1 models still have the 5-speed Mercedes automatic

Surprisingly, you can still get a Porsche 928 for relatively cheap

Porsche's more luxurious take on the sports car was produced for 18 years

Even base models came with a V-8, but manual-equipped cars are a rarity

The cheapest Porsche was meant to be a VW. These are dirt-cheap

Only the rare 924 Carrera, Turbo, and even rarer 924 Turbo Targa can be considered true collectibles

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The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is based on the Panamera 4, but with electrical components to support the hybrid system

So, under the hood, you get the same 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 but is detuned. Coupled to the V6 is an e-motor and together the powertrain pushes out 463 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque

Porsche estimates the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to clock 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and it can reach up to 174 mph flat out

If you want to drive around in EV mode, you can reach speeds up to 87 mph without the combustion engine!

Powering the e-motor is a bigger 25.9 kWh battery pack which sits near the rear axle

The increase in battery capacity results in better all-electric range, which Porsche estimates it to be around 56 miles

While the MPGe numbers aren't available on EPA's website, I expect the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to return between 58 to 60 MPGe combined

The base Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid sports all the luxury features, including a leather interior, heated front seats and heated steering wheel

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The first Panamera arrived in 2009 and it brought 911-like dynamics to a four-door practical sedan

The cabin of the first Panamera featured a few pieces from the 997 911, including the steering wheel. Despite the many plastic buttons on the center console, the cabin, even today, feels upmarket

The original Panamera featured 2+2 seating layout, which is still the norm today. These leather upholstered seats were power-adjustable

The second generation Panamera succeeded the first in 2016. This generation Panamera brought updated looks, revamped interior, and more potent pure ICE and hybrid models

Compared to the first-gen Panamera, the second-gen model gets more technology such as a larger infotainment screen and the driver gets two displays and a center analog tachometer

Interior quality takes a step ahead and the seats are comfier than ever. Up to 18-way power-adjustable seats, heating, ventilation, and massage functions are all available

The latest Panamera is in its third generation launched in 2023. It's not only aggressive looking, packing more luxury features as standard

There are two displays on the dash: a 12.6-inch for the driver and a 10.9-inch infotainment. You can also opt for a third display on the passenger side

Standard seats features 14-way adjustability, and standard equipment includes heating for the seats and a panoramic sunroof

With improvements in quality and the addition of more on-board tech, the sporty 2+2 Panamera has evolved considerably across three generations

If you've ever wondered about the associated costs with the latest Porsche 911, here's a quick break down

Every Porsche 911 comes with a 4-year/ 50,000-mile warranty

An oil change is the only maintenance required at the 1-year mark and will set you back between $450-$625

For year 2, Porsche advises you flus hthe brake fluid and change the pollen filter - $1,450

At 30,000 miles, you will need to change your 911's spark plugs

Year 4: time for the first major service - belts, pulleys, filters

During your fifth year, you are no longer under warranty. You can save some money by going to a trusted independent specialist

A drive-belt replacement at 60,000 miles is a must. It will set you back $750 on average

If your Porsche 911 has a PDK transmission, you need to service it every 60,000 miles

If your 911 has a manual transmission, the service interval is 12 years or 120,000 miles. It's also cheaper to service than the PDK

The differential fluid needs to be changed at the 10-year mark. AWD models have two

Ownership of every brand-new 911 starts with a sales tax - typically between 0 and 8.25 percent depending on the state

Insurance and gas guzzler tax for the 911 will set you back at least $1,300 each

Manual-equipped cars have a higher gas guzzler tax than PDK equipped 911s

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The base Panamera is priced at $104,795, which is a lot of money for an entry level luxury sedan

The Panamera is powered by a potent 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, pushing out a healthy 348 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque

Since the standard Panamera is powered by a less potent V6, it should be more frugal. EPA rated it with a 21 MPG combined

All Panamera models feature an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox, which, in case of the base Panamera, drives the rear wheels only

The base Panamera is expected to clock 60 mph in 5 seconds and can reach speeds up to 169 mph

The front end of the base Panamera is enhanced by the standard Matrix LED headlights. Although, the 19-inch wheels look cheap

Looking at the rear, the Panamera features an LED lightbar and dual exhaust tips as standard

On the inside, the Panamera doesn't feel like it's a base model. It sports large displays on the dashboard and a heated steering wheel for all-weather comfort

By default, the seating layout inside the Panamera is 2+2. You have to pay extra to get the rear middle seat

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ES Motor recently demonstrated just how little it takes to enhance the 992 Turbo's performance to hypercar levels

Even the lowesr, ES700 package is good for insane improvements over the stock 911 Turbo S

More than you pay for: ES700 gets you 720 hp to the wheels, translating to 847 to the crankshaft

ES Motor's exhaust and a custom map are all that's needed to give the 911 Turbo over 200 extra horsepower

The 0 to 60 mph is near-identical to the stock 992 Turbo S, but the 0-214 mph happens more 1.5 seconds quicker

ES Motor specialists recommend you change the Goodyear Eagle F1 tires for a more aggressive tire, for optimal results

The range-topping ES900 package gives you hypercar-shaming capabilities

The kit adds new intercoolers, hybrid turbos, headers, new air filters, and more

Hypercar power achieved, but ES Motor does additional refinements to ensure reliability

The final tune makes less power, but torque is flatter across the rev range

The ES900 does 0-124 mph in 3.8-4.1 seconds - quicker than Bugatti Chiron and Koenigsegg Jesko, at 5.5 and 4.6 seconds, respecetively

At around $40,000, this is the cheapest way to make the 992 Turbo a hypercar slayer

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Porsche Spices things up for the Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo (S) E Hybrid models with a revolutionary suspension

Despite losing the more practical body style for 2024, some innovative features seem to suggest that the Panamera is here to stay

Also, compared to the Porsche's other four-door sedan, the all-electric Taycan, the Panamera is a slow-seller

However, potent new hybrid powertrains, Porsche's Active Suspension, and the rise in popularity of hybrid vehicles may change that

The new suspension features active dampers that can react 13 times per second to maximize stability and comfort

They, not only filter out road imperfections but also act as anti-roll bars

Among the many features the Active Suspension offers are dynamic ground clearance Smart Lift

Upon braking and accelerating, the new suspension can also adjust camber for maximized traction

This raises the car's height in milli-seconds, making getting in and out easier

The system also acconts for numerous aspects like the load on each wheel, differential lock, and more

Porsche's Active Suspension is a $7,150 optional extra for the Panamera

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The standard Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid is a hefty SUV at 5,721-pounds

The GT Package sheds over 220 pounds off the Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid

But the hybrid Cayenne Turbo is still around 600 pounds heavier than the non-hybrid Cayenne Turbo GT

Power from the V-8 hybrid system remains the same at 729 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque

But almost everything else has been recalibrated compared to the standard model

Regardless of which suspension you have configured, the GT Package adds new exclusive settings for added performance

Sport Chrono and Launch control are standard features on the GT Package

GT-specific setup for the traction control, rear-axle steering and other features turn the Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid into a completely different animal

The exterior is also more aggressive, featuring black trim and carbon-fiber bits

22-inch Turbo GT wheels now feature wider front tires for added feel and grip, courtesy of Pirelli P-Zero Corsa rubber

Like the exterior, the interior has been amped-up. The GT Package adds a lot of Alcantara, contrast stitchhig, and carbon fiber

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This tastefull -modified Porsche 997 Cabriolet is one man's vision of how the car should have come from the factory

RUF and Reinald Mattes have enhanced the performance and aesthetics of this 911

The car didn't start as a RUF vehicle. At some point, it received the RUF R Kompressor conversion

The main highlight is the M97 engine, which now features a centrifugal supercharger among other supporting upgrades

The result - 435 hp and 347 lb-ft instead of the stock Carrera 4S' 355 hp and 295 lb-ft

The 0-60 mph time drops from 4.7 to around 4.0 seconds with the new top speed being over 190 mph

RUF body kit gives the Carrera 4S GT3-like aesthetics

The exterior is finished in Matt Titanium Gray, by Mata Automotive

The cognac interior is also done by Mata and features subtle carbon inlays. Note the six-speed manual

The RUF wheels measure 19x8.5 front and 19x11 rear with 235 section front tires and 325 at the rear

This tastefully modified and looked-after Porsche 911 is currently for sale

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Engine-swapping a 911 isn't anything new, but these ones are are a bit controversial

A four-cylinder Honda K20 swap replaces a well-enjoyed M97 flat-six in order to avoid, potentially, expensive repairs

The K-Series engines are known for staying reliable even when making big power. It is also affordable and benefits from great aftermarket support

Honda K-series also boast incredible thermal efficiency. Initial power was 435 hp to the wheels, with 500 being the real goal.

This Subaru-swapped 997 solves the EJ25 problem while keeping the center of gravity intact

First presented at the 2022 SEMA, it was built by DevSpeed

Apparently, all you need to do for reliable 550+ hp is a closed-deck block, and the EJ25 becomes rock-solid

The most generic build is also the most sensible as it solves major issues with the 996 and 997.1 Carrera models

CPE specialies in LS conversions, and this LS3 swap makes 495 hp - 240 more than the stock 997 Carrera S engine

The LS3 V-8 is also 40 lbs lighter than the flat-six and does not suffer from the usual IMS and RMS issues, M96/M97 mills are known for

A 1966 Porsche 911 gets a Mazda rotary swap, because why not?

The reason is, the factory engine was beyond repair and the owner thought he could piss purists off by making somethig unique

A lot of custom work has been done to the classic 911, which can now push close to 700 hp

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