Crossing Continents: shaking down the Taycan Cross Turismo

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Long before the world premiere of the Taycan Cross Turismo, Porsche sent a prototype on an eight-week intercontinental test drive. At the wheel: selected journalists from different countries. A look behind the scenes.

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Five countries in five climate zones

Testing in the USA

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Testing in Norway

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Testing in Great Britain

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Testing in the Netherlands

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Testing in Germany

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Corona-related travel restrictions








The challenges presented in undertaking this venture during the COVID-19 pandemic were numerous. The car had to travel unaided by the usual team of engineers who would normally accompany a prototype on any international mission. Even though every conceivable safety measure was put in place, Wienk?tter confesses that the whole idea at times made him nervous.

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Confidence in the Taycan Cross Turismo








Another highlight: After two months traversing some of the most inhospitable terrain the northern hemisphere has to offer, and wearing all the grime that such a trip had thrown at it, the very same Cross Turismo drove onto stage for the live international launch event.

Vice President Model Line Taycan Stefan Weckbach and the new Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo