Sime Darby Auto Performance, the authorised distributor of Porsche vehicles in Malaysia, has introduced the new Porsche Taycan GTS.
Priced from RM708,000 with Premium Package as standard, the Taycan GTS which will be available from Q2 2022, is positioned above the Taycan 4S and below the Taycan Turbo variants as the sporty all-rounder of the model range.
With a range of up to 504 km, the new Porsche Taycan GTS is also the first Taycan variant to break the 500-km mark.
Producing a maximum output of 598 PS, the Porsche Taycan GTS is capable of sprinting from zero to 100 km/h within 3.7 seconds, and achieving a top speed of 250 km/h.
Adaptive air suspension, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), is specifically adapted to the Taycan GTS to elevate lateral dynamics.
The set-up of the optional rear-axle steering is also even sportier. The richer sound pattern of the modified Porsche Electric Sport Sound underscores the character of the new GTS model.
On the exterior, there are numerous Black or dark details such as the front apron, the bases of the exterior mirrors, and the side window trims – as is traditional on a GTS.
Meanwhile, numerous Black Race-Tex features in the interior underscore the elegant, dynamic ambience, as does the standard brushed aluminium interior package with Black anodised finish.
A panoramic roof with Sunshine Control is available as a new optional extra for the Taycan GTS, where an electrically switchable liquid crystal film can change the roof from clear to matte at the touch of a button, protecting occupants from glare, without detracting the bright ambience of the interior.
The roof is divided into nine segments that can be switched individually – a world first in the automotive sector. In addition to the Clear and Matte settings, Semi and Bold can also be selected. These are predefined patterns with narrow or wide segments.
Alongside the launch of the new Taycan GTS, Porsche Malaysia also announced a raft of updates for the Taycan models.
The Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo models now come with a Premium Package available as standard, offering enhanced specifications such as an on-board AC-charger with 22 kW, Mobile Charger Connect, Charging cable (mode 3), Home Energy Manager, Advanced Climate Control (4-Zone), electrically-folding exterior mirrors, passenger display and ParkAssist with surround view for enhanced overall driving comfort and pleasure.
That being said, the new pricing for the 2022 Taycan models are as mentioned below:
- Taycan: From RM508,000
- Taycan 4S: From RM595,000
- Taycan Turbo: From RM793,000
- Taycan Turbo S: From RM934,000
- Taycan Cross Turismo: RM555,000
- Taycan 4S Cross Turismo: RM617,000
- Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo: RM798,000
*All prices include SST exemption.
On a separate note, Shell and Porsche Asia Pacific launched the first cross-border 180 kW high-performance charging site with two charging points in Tangkak, Johor.
By Q1 2022, five more sites and 10 more charging points will go live at Shell stations located strategically along Malaysia’s North-South highway, establishing the first high-performance charging network in the country.
Porsche owners will receive exclusive benefits in both Malaysia and Singapore like preferential charging rates and benefits under the Platinum membership, savings up to 50% on all charging sessions,10% cashback on all charging sessions at Shell Recharge AC stations and the ability to reserve charging bays for up to 60 minutes.
The high-performance charging network will also be further developed into Thailand by 2023.
With home charging solutions augmented, Porsche Destination Charging locations in development, and high performance en-route charging now established in partnership with Shell, Porsche completes a suite of solutions addressing the broad mobility needs of electric vehicles.
