Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

2022-08-01 -

THE ALL-ELECTRIC Taycan rewrote the performance car rulebook in 2021, and now the Cross Turismo has raised the bar even higher. It brings greater versatility, courtesy of a bigger boot and roomier rear seats, plus raised suspension that seems tailor-made for battered British roads. Our preferred 4S version is more than fast enough and comes with the larger of the two batteries (a pricey option on the equivalent regular model).

BMW M3

Our pick Competition

List price £78,175 Target Price £77,037 MPG 28.8 CO2 224g/km

For Incredible performance; staggering grip; high- quality interior

Against Short on drama; grabby brakes in town; you’ll want to add options

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BMW M240i Coupé

Our pick xdrive

List price £ 47,515

Target Price £ 46,830

MPG 34.4 CO2 186g/km

For Plush interior; well priced Against So-so safety rating WHAT CAR? SAYS

Our pick 4S

List price £89,555

Target Price £89,555

Range 281 miles CO2 0g/km

For Massive and instantaneous performance; remarkably agile; gorgeous interior; more practical than the regular Taycan

Against Charging network isn’t as good as Tesla’s; range could be better WHAT CAR? SAYS

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Our pick 2.9 V6 Bi-turbo 510

List price £73,999 Target Price £72,931

MPG 28.2 CO2 227g/km

For Wonderful engine; very quick; agile and fun to drive; supple ride

Against So-so quality; iffy infotainment system; inconsistent brake feel

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BMW M440i Coupé

Our pick xdrive

List price £56,310

Target Price £55,084

MPG 36.7 CO2 175g/km

For Seriously fast and agile Against Some wind and tyre noise

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Audi E-tron GT

Our pick quattro

List price £82,865 Target Price £82,044 Range 295 miles CO2 0g/km

For Huge pace; smooth motorway ride; ultra-fast charging; lengthy kit list Against Not quite as agile as Taycan; interior quality disappoints in places WHAT CAR? SAYS

Mercedes-amg C63 Coupé

Our pick S Night Edition Premium Plus List price £87,130 Target Price £86,287 MPG 25.7 CO2 249g/km

For Fabulous engine noise; playful and involving handling, with great steering Against Expensive to buy; lots of road noise on the motorway

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Audi RS3 Saloon

Our pick Carbon Black

List price £60,305 Target Price £59,723 MPG 31.7 CO2 202g/km

For Fierce acceleration; sounds terrific; comfy ride on adaptive suspension Against Some rivals are more agile; limited interior options

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BMW M5

Our pick Competition

List price £107,520