Earlier this week, we examine Porsche rolling out an entry-level Taycan variant within the US and Europe; the rear-wheel drive model becoming a member of current AWD variants Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo and the range-topping Taycan Turbo S. Now, Sime Darby Auto Efficiency has introduced the worth and availability of the bottom Taycan in Malaysia.
Launched right here in September 2020, Porsche’s first EV begins from RM725,000 for the Taycan 4S, adopted by RM999,000 for the Taycan Turbo and RM1.195 million for the highest Taycan Turbo S. With this new base RWD model, the Taycan can now be yours from RM605,000. Touchdown right here within the second quarter, the Taycan might be had for RM584,561 with the present gross sales tax exemption that expires on June 30.
A single-deck Efficiency Battery with a gross capability of 79.2 kWh is fitted as normal. The 2-deck 93.4 kWh Efficiency Battery Plus is on the market as an possibility. WLTP vary is 431 and 484 km respectively.
Whichever battery is specified, the bottom Taycan accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, and high velocity is 230 km/h. Most charging capability is as much as 225 kW (normal battery) or as much as 270 kW with the Efficiency Battery Plus. Which means each batteries might be charged from 5% to 80% SoC in 22.5 minutes. Porsche says that energy for an additional 100 km is achieved after solely 5 minutes.
The completely excited synchronous motor on the rear axle has an lively size of 130 mm, which is similar size as that on the Taycan 4S. The heartbeat-controlled inverter on the rear axle operates at as much as 600 amps. The powertrain additionally features a two-speed transmission. Porsche says that with a Cd worth from simply 0.22, the Taycan’s aerodynamics make a big contribution to its low power consumption and vary. Most recuperation energy is 265 kW.
Distinguishing options of the RWD Taycan embody aerodynamically optimised 19-inch Taycan Aero wheels and black anodised brake calipers. The entrance apron, aspect sills and rear diffuser in black are the identical as these on the Taycan 4S. LED headlights are normal.
Because the youngest member of the electrical household, the Taycan consists of all the brand new options launched within the different variations on the mannequin 12 months changeover. As normal, it comes with a partial leather-based inside and entrance consolation seats with eight-way electrical adjustment. The EV options two baggage compartments: 84 litres on the entrance, and as much as 407 litres on the again.
Different components embody a central 10.9-inch infotainment show and an optionally available show for the entrance passenger. As with the opposite variants, one can tick a color head-up show and an on-board charger with a charging capability of as much as 22 kW from the choices record.
On to chassis gear. Each the usual steel-spring suspension of the Taycan and the optionally available three-chamber adaptive air suspension are supplemented by the PASM (Porsche Lively Suspension Administration) digital damper management system.
The air suspension can also be outfitted with a Smartlift perform, which permits the Taycan to be programmed in order that it raises its experience peak routinely at sure recurring areas. Smartlift also can actively alter the automobile’s experience peak on freeway journeys for the very best compromise between effectivity and driving consolation.
The usual brakes are six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed-caliper brakes on the entrance and four-piston items on the rear. The internally vented discs are 360 mm sized on the entrance and 358 mm on the rear. The Porsche Floor Coated Brake (PSCB) is an possibility. Its discs have a diameter of 410 mm and 365 mm, entrance and rear.
For extra on the Taycan 4S, Turbo and Turbo S, in addition to the variations between every variant, try our launch report. Beneath RM600k for this, what do you suppose?
GALLERY: Porsche Taycan Turbo S
