Porsche Taycan Base, 4S, GTS & More Trims

On 2021-and-newer cars, the base Taycan is the simplest and lightest version. It uses one rear motor and rear-wheel drive, emphasizing efficiency and clean responses rather than the extra traction and power of the dual-motor trims.

On newer sedans, the Taycan is the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive model, while the Taycan 4 adds a front motor and all-wheel drive. The 4 is the straightforward choice for extra traction; the base car is lighter and simpler.

On newer models, the 4S is the more powerful and athletic step above the Taycan 4. Both use dual-motor all-wheel drive, but the 4S is aimed at drivers who want a clearer performance edge without moving up to the more specialized GTS or Turbo trims.

Since the GTS joined the range for 2022, it has been the sharper step above the 4S. It adds a sportier suspension setup, stronger standard performance hardware, sport seats, enhanced electric sound, and a more focused cabin character.

In recent lineups, the Turbo makes a major jump in power and moves the Taycan into high-performance grand-touring territory. The GTS is the more understated middle ground, with sporty tuning and strong everyday usability but less outright force.

Pick the Turbo for extremely strong road performance without the top trim’s extra hardware. The Turbo S is for drivers who want more output and, on newer cars, added equipment such as rear-axle steering and ceramic-composite brakes.

Since its 2025 arrival, the Turbo GT has been the more track-centered car. It adds Attack Mode for an extra power boost, lighter performance parts, and more aggressive aerodynamic bodywork. The Turbo S remains the more road-oriented luxury performance model.

The Weissach Package makes the Turbo GT more track-focused. It adds a fixed rear wing and more aggressive aerodynamic parts, removes the rear seats, and installs a carbon-fiber storage area to reduce weight and increase track capability.

An all-wheel-drive trim is the sensible fit for winter traction. Among newer sedans, the Taycan 4 is the simplest everyday choice. The 4S, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, and Turbo GT also use all-wheel drive but place progressively more emphasis on performance.

The 4S is the balanced enthusiast pick. Across the lineup’s history, it has combined dual-motor all-wheel drive and a clear performance step over the basic Taycan formula without the more intense character of the GTS and Turbo models.

The GTS is the natural fit. Since 2022, it has sat between the 4S and Turbo, pairing a sportier suspension setup and cabin with everyday usefulness. It is aimed at drivers who want more edge without going all the way to a Turbo.

The regular Turbo GT is the track-focused choice that preserves more everyday usefulness. Unlike the Weissach Package version, it keeps its rear seats and uses an active rear spoiler rather than the Weissach car’s fixed wing.

No. Every Taycan is electric, so there is no gasoline engine or turbocharger. Porsche uses Turbo, Turbo S, and Turbo GT as names for increasingly powerful performance levels within the Taycan range.

The Turbo GT with Weissach Package removes the rear seats. Porsche replaces them with a carbon-fiber storage area to save weight, making this version less useful for passengers but more focused on track driving.

No. On Taycans from the major 2025 overhaul onward, adaptive air suspension became standard across the lineup, and even the base trim includes Matrix Design LED headlights. Earlier cars need to be checked individually because equipment differs by era.