Porsche Kills Off Two of its Most Unique Models
Porsche has axed both the Taycan Sport Turismo and Taycan Cross Turismo for the US market after the 2026 model year. The sedan continues into 2027 alone. These long-roof variants, which brought wagon practicality to Porsche's electric platform, are done.
The decision reflects straightforward market reality. Porsche delivered 4,142 Taycans across all body styles in the US during 2025. Compare that to the Macan's 27,139 deliveries and the Cayenne's 20,314 during the same period. American buyers chose SUVs over electric wagons, and Porsche responded accordingly.
What Made These Wagons Different
The Sport Turismo offered a shooting-brake profile with a low roofline and extended cargo space. The Cross Turismo added raised ground clearance and a lifted stance for buyers wanting all-weather capability alongside EV performance.
Both variants used the same dual-motor setup and 800-volt architecture as the sedan. That architecture enables rapid DC fast charging and delivers the throttle response Porsche prioritized during development. The Turbo GT sedan set a 6:55 Nürburgring lap time, making it the fastest production EV around the circuit at that moment. The wagons shared that engineering foundation while adding cargo volume the sedan cannot match.
Porsche designed distinct body structures and suspension tuning for each variant. The Cross Turismo's lifted suspension was calibrated specifically for mixed-surface driving, not simply raised above standard settings.
The Pattern Repeats Itself
Porsche has discontinued long-roof variants before. The Panamera Sport Turismo followed a similar trajectory: enthusiast approval, limited sales volume, eventual retirement. The Taycan wagons ran the same course.
SUV preference dominates American buying patterns. The Macan and Cayenne together accounted for over 47,000 US deliveries in 2025. The entire Taycan lineup, including all three body styles, managed just over 4,000. Porsche read that gap and adjusted its product strategy.
The brand announced updates for the 2027 Taycan sedan, including a simulated gear-shift system designed to add driver engagement. Porsche is investing in the sedan platform while cutting the wagon experiment. The math is clear, even if the outcome disappoints wagon advocates.
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What Buyers Should Know Now
If you want a Sport Turismo or Cross Turismo, 2026 inventory represents the final opportunity. Porsche has not announced or hinted at a next-generation wagon. The sedan is the sole Taycan body style moving forward.
No direct competitor offers an equivalent product at this price point. Buyers seeking a performance-focused luxury EV in wagon form with this level of engineering have no other option currently available. The Cross Turismo, with its raised suspension and all-weather positioning, filled a niche that will have no Porsche replacement once 2026 stock clears.
The practical angle isn't saving these models. The Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo offered more cargo space, more rear headroom, and more versatility than the sedan. They maintained the performance that defines the Taycan while adding real-world utility. That combination proved insufficient to justify continued production.
What Comes Next for Electric Wagons
Porsche's decision leaves a gap in the performance EV market that may not get filled quickly. BMW has discussed bringing additional wagon models to the US market following the M5 Touring. Audi is reintroducing the A6 Allroad as a plug-in hybrid. Neither represents a direct Taycan wagon replacement.
An all-electric wagon from another manufacturer could arrive eventually. Market conditions would need to shift significantly for any automaker to justify that investment given Porsche's experience. Wagons remain a difficult sell in America regardless of powertrain.
The Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo represented the most practical performance EVs available at their price point. That wasn't enough. Buyers who delayed now face a hard deadline. Once 2026 ends, this particular combination of electric performance and wagon utility disappears from Porsche's lineup permanently.
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Porsche needs to focus on ICE vehicles if they want standing in the U.S. market.
These cars depreciate so badly that , I read that many dealers will not take them in trade .EVs are disposable , german EVs are worthless after two years .No one wants them .
EV's? Good riddance.