Porsche has revealed an all-electric estate concept called the Mission E Cross Turismo at the Geneva motor show.
The surprise unveiling is based on the brand’s first EV model, which is due next year, but adds a larger boot to offer enhanced practicality and off-road capabilities. It sits higher than the regular Mission E and wears more emphasised wheel arch surrounds.
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume described the the model as a car to "fuse Mission E design with Panamera Sport Turismo off-road touches". He said it is "a serious prospect for production very soon".
Design boss Michael Mauer said its "design mixes everyday usability with off road adventure".
The Mission E Cross Turismo can do 0-62mph in 3.5sec and has a top speed of 155mph. It is claimed to be capable of a 62-mile range from a four minute charge.
Although exact details are yet to be revealed, it's likely to follow suit of Porsche's first Mission E concept, which used two electric motors – one on each axle – to produce a combined 600bhp and 663lb ft, drawing their power from lithium ion batteries mounted in the floor.
The concept car was all-wheel drive, with the front wheels driven mainly to aid the acceleration and the handling remaining rear-biased, with torque vectoring controlling individual wheels.
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thats the longest looking car I think I’ve seen
Estate, good luck getting a wardrobe in that. On a more serious note Tesla have 18 months to get their act together and start banging out the Model 3 in serious numbers, announce the Model Y and make plans for a Model S replacement if they haven't already.
Source : autocar