Due to the increased range, more battery is needed. This raises the floor of the rear seat, making the legroom slightly worse(it is still very good, do you have a car you would like me to compare it against?)Other than horsepower and range, are there any other differences?
Touring: No massage seats. No adjustable head rest. No side bolster adjustment. Slightly lower grade leather. Beaded leather instead of Alcantara on the dash and door panels. Body-colored side view mirrors instead of platinum.
Glass roof, larger than 19-inch wheels, SSPro and DDPro are all optional.
Also Touring: slightly more comfortable back seat thanks to the smaller battery. Feet in the back sit 2.5-3 inches lower.
One thing I have always wondered.Other than horsepower and range, are there any other differences?
My guess is that torque is limited on the GT to not completely destroy the tires. How much tq does a DEP have?One thing I have always wondered.
The GT has the larger battery pack and so has greater horsepower, yet the torque ratings are identical on both the Touring and the GT?
And nearly 300hpGreat info. Might be hard for me to justify $30k for massage seats and 50 miles of range.
I have a Touring. Like you, I couldn't justify $30k for a few extra perks.Great info. Might be hard for me to justify $30k for massage seats and 50 miles of range.
Any regrets?I have a Touring. Like you, I couldn't justify $30k for a few extra perks.
I have a Touring, but just returned a GT loaner that I had for a few days.Other than horsepower and range, are there any other differences?
I have a Touring, but just returned a GT loaner that I had for a few days.
Compared to the Touring, GT had massage seats, I used them only once, then didn't care to use them, actually forgot they were there. Seats in GT felt a little softer. One big difference was the handling. The GT felt like a heavier car. I could clearly feel the difference in the turns. It was nice to see the extra range in the GT. Never charged the 3 days I had the car! But with the larger wheel size- 21 inches ( I had the 20 inch ), I felt the bumps more.
Considering Touring has a bigger footwell in the back, I'm glad I went for the Touring. But if you want range and like to use the massage function, GT is also a terrific car. But of course more expensive.
You will be traveling comfortably with the Touring for that kind of trip with a quick 15 to 20 minutes charging/stretching session.My main road trip to see family is 390 miles. If I get 80% of the advertised range and don't want to stop then I guess I need to splurge. If I can handle the 20-30 mins charging stop then I will save the money. Thanks for the advice.
We went to Florida from Houston which is a 600mi trip in my Touring.. 15mins at a charger and then 2hrs of non-stop yet very comfortable driving made the trip a breeze... you will be more than good with a Touring.. back seat passengers enjoyed the extra legroom tooMy main road trip to see family is 390 miles. If I get 80% of the advertised range and don't want to stop then I guess I need to splurge. If I can handle the 20-30 mins charging stop then I will save the money. Thanks for the advice.
My main road trip to see family is 390 miles. If I get 80% of the advertised range and don't want to stop then I guess I need to splurge. If I can handle the 20-30 mins charging stop then I will save the money. Thanks for the advice.
Yep, if you dont want to stop get the GT with 19 inch wheels- advertised 516 mile range- you should get 380 miles easily as long as you dont drive above the speed limit. Having the AC on, passengers, luggage, elevation, cold etc will reduce range a bit.My main road trip to see family is 390 miles. If I get 80% of the advertised range and don't want to stop then I guess I need to splurge. If I can handle the 20-30 mins charging stop then I will save the money. Thanks for the advice.