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Test Drive - The new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
THE NEW TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO
ROOM FOR ADVENTURE.
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PORSCHE CENTRE GOLD COAST’S, ARETI FRONIS SHARES HER TAKE ON THE NEW TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO AND WHAT SHE LOVES ABOUT IT.
Areti Fronis, Sales Consultant at Porsche Centre Gold Coast has had a passion for the Porsche brand from a young age and couldn’t be more excited for the future of the brand, as they head into the new world of Electric Vehicles.
“My family was injected with the Porsche venom quite some time ago, so I had always loved the brand.” Fronis shared. “When I moved back to Australia after living in Europe for 10 years, I visited the Gold Coast dealership with my sister to collect her Macan GTS. I told her on the way home how I could see myself working there. “At the same time, I had been given an opportunity to apply with a competitor brand and asked if the team at Porsche would run through some likely questions with me, so that I knew what to expect. It turns out that a position had also become available at Porsche and those hypothetical questions became real ones! I guess I must have answered them well, as the rest is history!” So, 18 months on and Areti’s passion for the Porsche brand has led her to quickly become an expert on the vehicles. When Areti thinks of the perfect car for Gold Coasters, the all new Taycan Cross Turismo comes to mind. supercar abilities”, the Taycan Cross Turismo follows quickly in the tracks of Porsche’s first battery-electric model, the Taycan. The Taycan Cross Turismo is the brand’s first Cross Utility Vehicle (CUV), Fully electric, versatile, robust – and ready for adventure. “It’s the perfect Porsche for a balanced lifestyle. Whether you’re working, exercising, tackling adventure or cruising with the family, the Taycan Cross Turismo has you covered. That’s what the GC is all about… doing a bit of everything,” says Fronis. “Plus, if you can do it in a Taycan Cross Turismo, then you’re doing it in style.” A spirit of adventure is to be found in every detail of the Cross Turismo, creating space for diving, golfing, surfing, or cycling equipment. Behind the large tailgate, the Cross Turismo holds almost 1,200 litres of luggage when the rear seatbacks are folded down. The vehicle also offers all-wheel drive, air suspension, and Performance Battery Plus as standard.
Not only is the Cross Turismo generous with space, but it also benefits from Porsche’s innovative electric drive system with 800-volt architecture that delivers fast recharging, an impressive driving range and typical Porsche performance. If you have the need for speed, the Cross Turismo has you covered. With the boost of Launch Control, the Taycan reaches 100km/h in 3.3 seconds, 200km/h in 10.7 seconds and covers 400m in 11.1 seconds. According to the data, the Cross Turismo has a range of 425km from a single battery charge and owners have several ways to charge their Taycan, including High Performance Charging, Home Charging and Porsche Destination Charging. “I loved driving the Taycan Cross Turismo. The extra boot space, extra ground clearance, cabin space, and Off-Road packages make such a difference. It’s such a sophisticated vehicle and yet allows for adventure at the same time. For someone that’s active and loves socialising it’s the perfect blend of practicality and aesthetics.” Three model variants of the Taycan Cross Turismo are available in Australia, each fitted with Porsche’s 93.4 kWh Performance Battery Plus as standard equipment. The Australian model range comprises: Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo. The new Taycan Cross Turismo is available to order now at Porsche Centre Gold Coast.