Porsche has completed the facelifted Taycan line-up with the announcement of the revised 2025 GTS. The model returns to occupy the sweet spot of the line-up, sitting between the “regular” variants and the flagship Turbo models. Benefiting from the updated hardware of the Taycan facelift announced at the start of 2024, the car uses a new electric motor at the rear which provides more power and torque while weighing less than before.

Combined with the front-mounted electric motor, the new Taycan GTS develops 597bhp, but this can be boosted up to 690bhp and 583lb-ft (790Nm) of torque with launch control activated. On the move, a push-to-pass feature provides an extra 94bhp to complete overtakes in record time — with 49–74mph taking just 1.8 seconds. Compared to the pre-facelift version, the new Taycan GTS boasts an extra 101bhp and reduced acceleration times.

From rest, 62mph is reached in 3.3 seconds, 99mph takes 6.8 seconds and 124mph will flash by after 10.4 seconds. I imagine that it won’t take much longer to reach the car’s 155mph top speed thereafter. Just like its sister model, the Audi e-tron GT, the Taycan uses a two-speed transmission for the rear motor, allowing for rapid acceleration and a respectable top speed while improving high-speed energy efficiency.

The new Taycan GTS features an enlarged 97kWh usable capacity battery, offering a WLTP combined range of up to 390 miles, or between 284 and 349 miles at motorway speeds on a single charge. Thanks to a new 800-volt electrical architecture, the car remains one of the fastest-charging models on sale today, with only 18 minutes needed to charge from 10–80% with a 320kW direct current input. A full charge from flat to full with a home AC charger will take around 15 hours.

The improved hardware continues under the skin, with the new Taycan GTS benefiting from adaptive air suspension with torque vectoring as standard. At high speeds, this drops the ride height by 22mm to improve aerodynamic efficiency. Optionally available is the Active Ride tilting suspension, which gets a unique tune for the GTS and can precisely control each wheel to rapidly react to the driver’s inputs and the road surface alike. The suspension can instantaneously raise the body of the Taycan to allow for easier entry into the low-slung model. Regardless of suspension choice, rear-axle steering can be added to increase agility and reduce the turning circle.

Updated styling sees new headlights and smaller air channels on either side of the front apron. The “Sport Design Package” comes as standard for the GTS, with reshaped bumper inserts at the front and rear and bespoke side sills that feature GTS lettering. A full-width light bar is found at the rear with circuit board-inspired detailing within the cluster, and the Porsche wordmark can be illuminated as a cost option. New grey multi-spoke wheels come as standard, but a range of pleasantly styled 20- and 21-inch rims are optionally available.

As before, two body styles are available with the Taycan GTS coming as a four-door saloon or Sport Turismo estate. The saloon offers a 366-litre boot, while the estate increases the load space to 405 litres, rising to 1,171 with the rear seats folded. An additional 84-litre storage compartment can be found under the bonnet. Both body styles are four-seaters as standard, with a 4+1 seating configuration available as an option.

On the front row, the latest Porsche infotainment system includes a curved display ahead of the driver and two screens in the centre of the cabin, with one for adjusting the air conditioning. A passenger display can be added, and there is a wealth of choice for the upholstery, ranging from Race-Tex microfibre and retro-inspired dogtooth fabric, to single or dual-tone leather. The Sport Chrono Package comes as standard, with all new Taycan GTS models having a refreshingly analogue stopwatch atop the otherwise entirely digital dashboard.

Order books are open now for the new Taycan GTS, with deliveries set to commence in the UK in early 2025. Prices begin at £117,500 for the saloon and £118,300 for the Sport Turismo. This puts it broadly in line with the Audi S e-tron GT in terms of power and price, but to get a Taycan GTS saloon to my desired specification requires an extra £34,660, with the Active Ride suspension, rear-axle steering, panoramic roof with variable light control, privacy glass, head-up display, two-tone black and red leather upholstery, and front seats with ventilation and massage functions contributing the bulk of the uplift.

The updated Taycan model range is now complete, with 15 variants to choose from across the three body styles — saloon, Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo. For the keenest drivers who want everyday usability and punchy performance, the obvious choice has three letters: GTS.

Stats: Porsche Taycan GTS saloon [Sport Turismo]

*(Acceleration/output stats are with overboost/launch control active)