As with other 911 models, the rear seats – which are removed as standard, but can be returned as a no-cost option – can only be used by children. If you’re pushed for space after the 132-litre boot has been filled, these rear seats provide a decent area of extra storage room. It’s not a truly practical car, but it’s far better than you might expect for a sports car like this.
What’s the spec like?
Priced from £135,834 – or £142,600 for the Cabriolet – the 911 GTS sure isn’t cheap. However, as with most Porsche models, what you’re accessing with that price is a lot of mechanical know-how which – in this car particularly – feels very cutting-edge.As mentioned, there’s a new digital cockpit which incorporates all of the car’s key information alongside a large central display that brings media and navigation functions to the fore. Porsche also says that the Apple CarPlay system will soon be able to access further car-related systems, too – so that you’re able to change elements without having to leave the CarPlay screen – but this is still in development.
There will still be a more entry-level Carrera model – which uses a more conventional turbocharged petrol engine without any form of hybridisation – and comes in at just under £100,000 but still offers excellent levels of involvement.
Verdict
This car feels like Porsche’s way of getting us used to the idea of a hybrid 911. It, in typical Porsche fashion, doesn’t dive in with both feet but has instead used hybridisation to enhance the 911 experience rather than overpower it completely.
It’s all executed remarkably well without losing the hallmark 911 characteristics.Though the standard Carrera is still a fine car – and a very easy one to recommend at that – this GTS version shows that an electrified future for the 911 is an exciting one indeed.
Facts at a glance
Model as tested: Porsche 911 GTS Price: £135,834 Engine: 3.6-litre turbocharged flat-six
Power: 534 bhp Torque: 610Nm
Max speed: 194mph 0-60mph: 2.8 seconds MPG: 21/22.4mpg Emissions: 251-239g/kmcmissions: 167g/km
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