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Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche Taycan 4S Black Edition: Take a look at 5 key highlights of the sports EV
The newly introduced Porsche Taycan Black edition features new, bolder aesthetic additions to the sports car. Porsche has rolled out the Taycan 4S Black Edition in India at ₹ 2.07 crore (ex-showroom), a special iteration of its high-performance electric sedan. With a stealthy design theme and enhanced standard equipment, this version carries a premium of ₹ 11 lakh over the standard Taycan 4S. Here's a look at five key highlights of the newly launched model: 1 Blacked-out design The Taycan 4S Black Edition is primarily differentiated through its cosmetic updates. The high-gloss black finish extends across various exterior elements, including the front bumper, headlamp surrounds, side skirts, rear diffuser, window trims, exterior mirror caps, and Porsche badges. The 21-inch aero wheels are also finished in black, while the headlights feature a tinted, smoky finish. Additionally, optional LED puddle lamps project the Porsche logo onto the ground when the doors open. These design tweaks are in line with the understated and monochrome look seen across Porsche's Black Edition models. 2 Dark-themed interior Inside, the Taycan 4S Black Edition features upholstery made from Race-Tex — a sustainable, leather-free material resembling Alcantara — combined with leatherette surfaces. Customers can choose from dual-tone and monotone black themes. The layout remains the same as the standard Taycan 4S, including a curved digital instrument cluster, central touchscreen, and passenger-side display. Key features include a panoramic fixed glass roof, four-zone automatic climate control, 14-way power-adjustable comfort seats with memory, and a Bose surround sound system. A unique 'Black Edition' badge is placed on the centre console to distinguish this version from others in the Taycan lineup. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 22 Jul 2025, 20:14 pm IST TAGS: porsche electric vehicle taycan porsche taycan NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS


News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
Porsche Taycan 4S Black Edition Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs 2.07 Cr
Last Updated: In case if you are interested, the model can be booked by visiting the company's authorised dealership nationwide. The German carmaker Porsche has expanded its production in India by adding an updated Taycan 4S in Black Edition. The model has been released at the starting price of Rs 2.07 crore ex-showroom. In case if you are interested, this can be booked by visiting the company's authorised dealership nationwide. Colour Options According to the details, the latest offering comes with noticeable nip-and-tuck updates, which make it look better compared to the standard model. The vehicle has been offered in Black Edition with multiple colour options that include Jet Black Metallic, Volcano Grey Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic and Ice Grey Metallic. What's New? Talking about the exterior details, it features a high-gloss black finish at the front fascia, complemented by a signature style smoked effect fully LED headlight setup, paired with integrated DRLs. The vehicle has been treated with an impressive 21-inch 'Aero Design' alloy wheels with a sweet touch of high-gloss black. The customers also get puddle lamps that offer Porsche lettering in white. Inside the cabin, Black Edition looks quite similar to the standard model. It gets a long list of features that includes an ADAS suite, 360-degree camera, 4-zone climate control, 14-way power adjustable front seats, 710W 14-speaker Bose sound system and panoramic sunroof. Under the hood, it uses 105kWh battery pack that offers a maximum range of 668km with the maximum power of 590 BHP and 710 Nm of torque. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


NDTV
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Porsche Taycan 4S Black Edition Launched In India At Rs 2.07 Crore
Porsche has expanded the range of its Black Edition models with the launch of the Taycan 4S Black Edition. The car has been introduced at a starting price of Rs 2.07 crore (ex-showroom). If the consumer chooses optional packages, this price is bound to increase. With this price tag, the car is worth Rs 11 lakh more than the standard version. Just like the Cayenne Black Edition, the Taycan 4S gets exterior and interior changes when compared against the standard version of the car. Starting with the exterior design, the Porsche Taycan S Black Edition gets a high-gloss black finish on multiple parts in the front fascia, including apron, side skirts, rear diffuser, and lower part of the ORVM. To make things even more special, the brand has blacked out the badges and lettering as well. To go with the all-black look, the 21-inch aerodynamic wheels also get a gloss black finish. The headlamps also get a smoky finish. The Taycan 4S Black Edition comes with 13 exterior color choices as standard - including Black, White, Jet Black Metallic, Ice Grey Metallic, Volcano Grey Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic, Gentian Blue Metallic, Carmine Red, Provence (a light purple shade), Neptune Blue, Frozenberry Metallic (a pink tone), Frozenblue Metallic, and Purple Sky Metallic. Inside, the layout of the Taycan 4S Black Edition mirrors that of the standard model, and the Black Edition offers two Race-tex (Alcantara/leatherette) interior upholstery options in black, along with two solid leather choices, one of which is black. Dual-tone interior designs are available as an optional extra. The list of features includes a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, an ADAS suite, 14-way power-adjustable front seats, 4-zone climate control, and a 710W 14-speaker Bose sound system. The Black Edition's powertrain is identical to that of the standard Taycan 4S, featuring a 105kWh (97kWh net) battery pack (with a WLTP range of 668km), and distributes power to all four wheels through two motors, which together produce a maximum output of 598 hp and 710 Nm. It boasts a claimed acceleration from 0-100kph in 3.7 seconds, and can be charged in 18 minutes using a 320kW DC fast charger.


Car and Driver
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Driven: 2026 Volvo XC60 Keeps On Keepin' On
When you think of Volvo, what car do you picture? The long-serving 240? Or maybe the ultraboxy V70 wagon? The model that really deserves that headspace, though, is the XC60, Volvo's mainstay compact SUV, as it has now taken the crown to become the brand's all-time bestseller. The current XC60 has been around since the 2018 model year, and it has a few more years to go until Volvo switches to an all-EV lineup in 2030 (or, maybe later . . .). As such, it receives a few tweaks this year. Every model update must start with a new grille, and the 2026 XC60 gets exactly that, with a texture borrowed from the brand's EVs. On the latest Black Edition, the grille is finished in gloss black, as are the Volvo badge and the 21-inch wheels. Darkened taillights are new for all XC60s. The Black Edition also offers a choice of dark-gray leather options, while other models offer two new vegan materials: Nordico faux leather and Herringbone Weave cloth. The car we drove had the quilted Nordico upholstery in the Driftwood (beige) colorway. Interior materials are well chosen, and nothing looks or feels cheap. The overall vibe is modern without being as overly techy as Volvo's latest EV offerings. view interior Photos Volvo Nothing dates a car faster than its infotainment system, and the XC60's 9.0-inch display was starting to give off yesteryear vibes. So, Volvo has installed a new 11.2-inch screen. The larger screen doesn't quite fit into the same spot in the dash, so it's mounted as a freestanding unit, a solution that works fine. Moreover, the layout requires less swiping and tapping, with a home screen that shows a large navigation map but also carves out space for audio and phone controls. Below that sits a band of additional controls, including a button to call up the surround-view camera. Climate-control functions are found along the bottom. We're happy to see that unlike some newer Volvos, the XC60 retains its volume knob and physical buttons for audio. The Google-based system includes Google Assistant, and Google Maps provides the navigation. view interior Photos Volvo The new screen sprouts from a dash that is largely the same. However, there are blingy new speaker grilles on the forward part of the door panels, and they are visually integrated with the metal trim that surrounds the curved wood dash inserts, imparting an upscale appearance. The instrumentation screen continues as before, offering a choice of two display layouts: with or without a map between the virtual gauges. The arrangement of the center console is revised and now includes a wireless charging pad, although we found it exceedingly slow (even after slipping our phone out of its case). Also, the charger must be enabled via the touchscreen. Mechanically, the XC60 continues with no changes. The base setup is a 247-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder aided by a 48-volt hybrid system. It sends 266 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The step-up powertrain is a 455-hp plug-in hybrid, again with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive; that's the version we drove. view exterior photos Volvo In addition to its heaping helping of extra horsepower, the PHEV can operate purely as an EV for an EPA-estimated 35 miles (30 miles at highway speeds in our experience). Drivers can let the system do its thing in the default Hybrid mode or can choose Pure mode for EV operation. Alternately, they can opt to conserve battery power for later. When you're not feather-footing it, the XC60 T8 is plenty quick, and it's very responsive whether merging onto the highway or passing on two-lane roads. The last time we had an XC60 with this powertrain at our test track, it laid down a 60-mph time of 4.2 seconds. This is no Porsche Macan, however. Even riding on an air-spring chassis with adaptive dampers, the XC60 T8 isn't as buttoned-down as the sportiest SUVs from the German brands. Body control is more relaxed, and the steering is muted, even if it's decently weighted. Note, however, that there is a more hardcore Polestar Engineered model, which uses the same powertrain but has revised chassis tuning. view interior Photos Volvo An electric Volvo compact SUV, the EX60, is due out soon. But for now, the XC60 is Volvo's solo player in this compact-SUV space. That's not so bad. The XC60's T8 powertrain has plenty of punch, as well as a modicum of EV capability, and its interior is more approachable than the EX90 EV's. Volvo's XC60 is well positioned to grow its sales lead over better-known Volvos, even if this Mr. Popularity never achieves the earlier models' iconic status. Specifications Specifications 2026 Volvo XC60 Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear- or all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon PRICE Base: XC60 B5, $50,995; XC60 T8, $62,445; XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered, $81,095 POWERTRAINS turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 247 hp, 266 lb-ft; turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 312 hp, 295 lb-ft + AC motor, 143 hp, 228 lb-ft (combined output: 455 hp, 523 lb-ft; 15-kWh lithium-ion battery pack; 3.7-kW onboard charger) Transmission: 8-speed automatic; T8, F/R: 8-speed automatic/direct-drive DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 112.8 in Length: 185.4 in Width: 74.9 in Height: 65.0 in Passenger Volume, F/R: 55/51 ft3 Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 54–55/21–22 ft3 Curb Weight (C/D est): 4050–4650 lb PERFORMANCE (C/D EST) 60 mph: 4.2–6.2 sec 1/4-Mile: 10.2–13.0 sec Top Speed: 112 mph EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 26–28/23–28/28–30 mpg Combined/City/Highway Gasoline + Electricity: 63/66/60 MPGe Range: 35 mi Reviewed by Joe Lorio Deputy Editor, Reviews and Features Joe Lorio has been obsessed with cars since his Matchbox days, and he got his first subscription to Car and Driver at age 11. Joe started his career at Automobile Magazine under David E. Davis Jr., and his work has also appeared on websites including Amazon Autos, Autoblog, AutoTrader, Hagerty, Hemmings, KBB, and TrueCar.


The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Porsche Cayenne Black Edition models added to SUV line-up
Local buyers have chance to own a luxury SUV that is a little bit more exclusive. The Porsche Cayenne is already a popular sight on the roads. Now the German carmaker has unveiled a special series of Black Edition models for buyers who want that something a little bit more exclusive. Available in both traditional SUV form and racy coupe, these Porsche Cayenne special-edition models feature many high-quality equipment details to go with their special exterior and interior appearances. Local deliveries later in 2025 The Black Edition models recently made their debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, and Porsche South Africa's order book is already open for customers that want to be first in line. Deliveries is said to start in the second half of the year. ALSO READ: Porsche Cayenne GTS proud internal combustion protagonist The Porsche Cayenne Black Edition models feature the Sport Design package, the exterior package, the exterior mirrors and the Porsche logo, as well as the model designation at the rear, all finished in high-gloss black. The interior is enhanced by an interior package in brushed-black aluminium. The extended Black Edition package exclusively includes Black Edition lettering on the front doors, as well as illuminated door sill guards and a vehicle key set with case also featuring matching lettering. Porsche has also added the following to the list of standard equipment for both model series: Lane Change Assist Surround View including Active Parking Assist 21-inch wheels with centre caps featuring the full-colour Porsche crest Tinted HD Matrix LED headlights LED door projectors that show the Porsche logo Lots of colour options Inside you get Comfort Seats in the front (with 14-way electric adjustment and memory function) with the Porsche crest on the headrests, a BOSE Surround Sound System including Dolby Digital, the Storage package and black smooth leather trim. You might think that the Porsche Cayenne Black Edition models are only available in black, but this is not the case. When configuring your special-edition model, all exterior paints in the Shades category can be selected at no extra charge. For the Cayenne these include Quartzite Grey Metallic, Vanadium Grey Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic and Carrara White Metallic. ALSO READ: New faced Porsche Cayenne S Coupe shows why middle is best Customers can also optionally choose a colour from the Legends, Dreams and Contrasts categories or take advantage of the extensive customisation options offered by the Paint to Sample and Paint to Sample Plus programmes. There are also options for the interior, including leather in Slate Grey or a two-tone design. The cars can be made truly unique with the help of the Sonderwunsch programme. Numerous interior components can be personalised, including the vehicle keys and case, the reversible luggage compartment mat, the floor mats, the vehicle documentation folder, the lid of the storage compartment in the centre console, and the door sill guards. Porsche Cayenne Black Edition pricing Porsche Cayenne Black Edition – R2 389 000 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Black Edition – R2 899 000 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Black Edition – R3 099 000 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Black Edition – R2 489 000 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe Black Edition – R2 989 000 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe Black Edition – R3 189 000 *Pricing including a three-year Driveplan