Porsche unveils the Black Edition of Taycan 4S in India, priced at ₹2.07 crore and boasting numerous updates
The Porsche Taycan 4S Black Edition has made its debut in India, offering a unique blend of performance, style, and luxury. This special edition model shares many similarities with the standard Taycan 4S sedan, but it stands out with several distinct features.
Design Differences
The Black Edition boasts a stealthier, monochrome blacked-out exterior that sets it apart from the standard version. High-gloss black finishes adorn the front bumper, headlamp surrounds, side skirts, rear diffuser, window trims, mirror caps, and Porsche badges. The 21-inch aero wheels are also blacked out, and the headlights have a tinted, smoky finish. Optional LED puddle lamps project the Porsche logo on the ground when the doors open, a feature absent in the standard model. Black side mirrors and exclusive Black Edition lettering on doors, illuminated sill guards, and key are unique to the Black Edition.
Interior Differences
The interior of the Black Edition features Race-Tex upholstery (a sustainable leather-free material similar to Alcantara) combined with leatherette, versus the standard leather in the regular Taycan 4S. The Black Edition offers a dark-themed, dual-tone or monotone black interior, with a unique Black Edition badge on the center console. The model comes standard with premium features like a panoramic fixed glass roof, four-zone automatic climate control, 14-way power-adjustable comfort seats with memory, Bose surround sound system, and Porsche's Electric Sport Sound. Additional standard features include multiple driver-assistance systems, surround-view parking assist, and interior storage package. Some of these features are options or not included in the standard 4S.
Powertrain and Performance Differences
The Black Edition comes standard with the Performance Battery Plus pack (105 kWh or 97 kWh depending on region), which is usually optional on the standard Taycan 4S. This battery upgrade improves range and increases power output. As a result, the Taycan 4S Black Edition has a power boost from up to 429 hp to around 509–590 hp (depending on source and market specifics), resulting in better acceleration and range than the regular Taycan 4S with the smaller battery. The electric powertrain layout remains the same but benefits from the battery enhancement and improved performance settings.
Summary Table
| Feature Category | Taycan 4S Standard | Taycan 4S Black Edition | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Exterior Design | Standard color options, regular trims | Blacked-out high-gloss finishes, black aero wheels, smoked headlights, optional LED puddle lamps, exclusive badging | | Interior Materials| Leather upholstery | Race-Tex + leatherette, dark-themed black interior, Black Edition badge | | Standard Equipment| Base features, some options for driver aids| More driver-assistance systems standard, panoramic roof, Bose surround sound, 14-way seats, Electric Sport Sound, storage package | | Battery & Range | Standard battery (smaller) | Performance Battery Plus (larger, 105 kWh/97 kWh), improved range (approx. 295 miles), more power | | Power Output | Up to 429 hp (approx.) | Up to 509–590 hp (depending on specs) |
In conclusion, the Taycan 4S Black Edition enhances the standard Taycan 4S with a more aggressive blacked-out appearance, richer interior materials with exclusive badges, a larger and more powerful battery pack included as standard, and increased standard technological and comfort features. The model is now available in India, and it also marks the launch of Black Edition variants for the Porsche Cayenne and Cayenne Coupe models.
- The Taycan 4S Black Edition offers a unique combination of a stealthier, monochrome blacked-out exterior and a dark-themed, dual-tone or monotone black interior, setting it apart from the standard Taycan 4S in both design and materials.
- Unlike the standard Taycan 4S, the Black Edition features Race-Tex upholstery, a sustainable leather-free material, along with high-gloss black finishes on various exterior components and optional LED puddle lamps that project the Porsche logo on the ground.
- The Taycan 4S Black Edition comes standard with the Performance Battery Plus pack, which enhances performance by increasing power output and range compared to the standard Taycan 4S with a smaller battery.
