As an American, I don't care what you call them, Station Wagons, Estates, Shooting Brakes ... I love them all and am thoroughly disappointed, in our lack of wagon options.
Just to say that each of your reviews on The Late Brake Show are eagerly awaited by me. RUclips and you and your team are a marriage made in heaven. Please know how much entertainment and pure joy you are giving by all your hard work.
Weather, car loan, cameras, sound, amazing guest, steady cam shots, dog, fab drone shots, great music, fab script, tons of specs in the description box, grade, edit. And breath, hope you are sleeping! 10 out of 10 production.
I really hate this new trend of having HVAC controls under a touch screen. It's bad enough when the radio is fully touch screen. Touch screens in cars are dangerous.
@@ricardomoran1542 jeepers, really? There's no way I'll ever be buying a car with that sort of nonsense - even if that means that I never buy a car newer than about 2021.
Everything looks better as an estate. My obsession with them is not healthy 🤣, ah Jonny when I suggested you get Jason on a week ago, damn you move fast!!
That Dachshund is adorable; the breed was developed over a thousand years ago in Germany. These world class cars were developed many centuries later, in the same country. There’s a connection there. 😅
I'm pretty sure in the cut they edited in audio of their kid calling 'Daddy" to really pull off the firm yank to the old heart strings: Flippin' hilarious!
Mr Plato is a dying breed, a Racing Driver with 'something about him', not the corporate, cookie cutter, made in a lab drivers of the last 10 years. We will all shed big tears when Kimi, James Hunt, Mr Plato, Mat Neal, etc... are distant memories.....................god I am old...............where are my slippers and pipe..............:-)
Perhaps 2 year ago so sorry for late comment but Mr Plato was always a perfect gentleman at Touring car events and had loads of time for his fans. I Miss watching him race touring cars.
The best thing I learnt in this video is the existence of 88.3 Centreforce. Being a northerner we have our home dodgy radio stations for speed garage and 'bangers for breakfast' but its good to know Jonny has never left his Max Power days. Imagine taking this car back 25 years to B&Q car park on a Sunday night amongst the Novas and XR3is. It would have blown my mind.
I was very lucky to drive a Cross Turismo just recently (even if only for 25miles) and honestly it is the best drive I’ve ever had. I love the sound you get from a performance combustion engine but at no point did I even think about that whilst driving this Porsche. I’ve driven Cayman GTS previously but this Cross T is now the ONLY car I want to drive. And let’s be real, it is absolutely STUNNING!
I do love Johnny's reviews. There is no other channel on RUclips that you can have a 140k electric car and a cheap beetle or even a mini bike. That's great. Always something for everyone. Keep up the great work Johnny and the team.
Johnny, I don't know if this channel is the No. 1 car related channel yet, but it should be. An amazing, insightful review once more. Keep up the great work!
Dimitri, you are too kind chap. Thank you. I'm certainly not number one (there's some hot YT people out there) but I will keep trying. Thanks for following TLBS.
Just love your perspective of the car. Not one word like, sustainability, climate, carbon offset. Just efficiency, practicality, and quality. Cudos to you for not giving in to those buzz words. Thanks
Great review! Last week I followed a Porsche with Plato number plate on the m40, thinking wow that could be JP. Turns out it was. He was driving like a saint, cruising at 60. Top guy
I’ve just realised what it is why your videos, and Edd China‘a videos, I just so good to watch: you don’t shout at us! You both just talk gently, calmly, and are just fascinated and engrossed in what you’re doing. Too many car reviewers talk as if you’re sat 15 m away from them.
Thanks Peter, I honestly can't shout as I have a quiet voice. I prefer to try and just enjoy the car and show people what it's all about. I love my job.
@@TheLateBrakeShow it shows! I had a cuppa at a mates house with the sound engineer from your old tv show. Just a sneaky claim to fame lol. Cheers tho, I love your videos
years of hard work have got you where you are today. the future of this channel is the the moon. quality videos every time. the fact that you didnt mention jason in the video title made it a great surprise! i envy your friends list hahaha. KUTGW Jonny, you smashing it.
Honestly this is the best looking car imo that came out the last 10 years. I absolutely love the overall shape, and the rear end. Kinda Panamera, shootinb rake style. Perfect mix between sleek and aggressive. Beautiful
It seems like the 20mm increase kind of goes unnoticed, because of the long, lower profile of the car (especially at the back). I wouldn’t have guessed it was 20mm higher if you hadn’t of told me. Still loving your channel and the variety it has! Be well.
Plato is a great addition to the channel, even if he is only an occasional contributor. As for the car… well we can all dream! Great video Jonny keeping the bar as high as ever and inching it up a bit higher with every video. Thank you for great information/entertainment. Wonderful cinematography too.
Johnny Smith ... top dollar Johnny Smith and Jason Plato ... gold. And I had gone off JP a bit until he did his podcasts and videos with Matt Neal and JS. Great content!
Love seeing you and Plato together on camera... brings back good old memories from the 5th gear days. I think i agree with you, a tourismo without the cross would be my pick too, i guess if they made one they probably wouldnt sell either of the other models though!
The spec on this Cros Turismo is gorgeous. As an American with two large dogs, who loves the color blue, and actually likes wagons, I want one. As a broke person back in college, I'll never have one, but still.
Apparently Porsche are going to make a non CrossTurismo version eventually. That’s probably the one I would have. I would imagine rear wheel drive will happen too. Plato and his dog were entertaining!
Great stuff! EV estates is such an empty market space. This and the MG5. Shame it’s a “Cross Turismo” and not an estate. Exactly Jonny! Just a plain Taycan estate. Don’t need the faux-roader body addenda and 20mm lift with gravel mode. Just want a quick, quality EV estate.
Quick one Jonny: No one’s addressed the fact that the max DC charge power is only on 800V chargers. If you’re on a 400V charger, power is limited to 50kW(?) unless you spring for the optional (!!!) 400-800V step up charger to get increased power. I note the new 800V Hyundai has this as standard....
@mstrbkr And you can, even on the Taycan: The suspension has three adjustable height positions. And the lift setting is plenty high! The problem is the Cross Turismo suspension is ALWAYS 20mm higher than the Taycan, no matter which height you set it to. MTB access is great, I agree, that's why it's adjustable. Having the sport setting for on road use 20mm higher as well, not so much.
I don't remember 100% for sure but i think in their configurator thing most of the plastic bits are an option. that doesn't do anything for the extra lift but I reckon it wouldn't bother me in its lowest setting.
Wel,done Jonny, I like the fact that each review is so different, great to bring Jason in on this one...,.keep the variety coming, seems like many people also like your reviews...😀
My son's girlfriends parents have just bought a Taycan, it's a hell of a machine. (They've got plenty of money!!!) I just can't get my head around such a sporty car shooting off into the distance with no exhaust barking away. I wonder if it takes some of the "emotion" from the drive? Still....I wouldn't say no 😁💰
I love it when you invite Jason Plato to your channel. You and him make a great combination when reviewing cars and I could listen and watch you two all day. As to the car, I think the shiny/matt black bits look messy and the car has a fat arse. I much prefer the look of the Coupé version. If I was buying a Porche, it wouldn't be for the estate versions.
What a car and a very beautiful spec! Dude, the videos are getting better every new release, even the soundtrack is been well chosen, congratulations for the good job!
Come on Jonny and Jason, you two have got the contacts to make the Taycan vs F1 challenge happen... But don't let the F1 driver near the dachshund. And I wouldn't mind seeing more J&J co-lab' videos in the future either...
Great video s always Johnny, Last week I was talking to JP's arch rival Matt Neal about the Stard RX Fiesta at Lydden hill, You really must get yourself a look at that thing go!!
Could not agree more - I was patiently waiting from the Turismo, but was not too keen on the 'Cross' element. Go on Porsche - you know you want to.... The 4S is the sweet spot in my book too.
Jonny: "Cant afford a Porsche, like and subscribe yea?!?"
Me: Most honest thing I have ever heard on RUclips :)
yeah that made me laugh out loud :)
yeah i went and liked the video cuz i know how it feels haha
i guess it is kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to watch new tv shows online ?
@Brentley Legend i use FlixZone. You can find it on google :)
@Harrison Mathew yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)
As an American, I don't care what you call them, Station Wagons, Estates, Shooting Brakes ... I love them all and am thoroughly disappointed, in our lack of wagon options.
Maybe some day in the near future, Subaru will produce an electric Outback. 😅
Jonny Smith and Jason Plato are one of my favourite motoring duos. They never get old - okay, maybe they do. 🤫
Top work!
Although I'm a wee bit concerned about Jason, as he's appeared in a car review and didn't once use the expression "You fighter!" 🤣
@@rotorhead5006 Clearly the dog was the fighter this time 😄
'It's great for dogs' ..... brings out a dog that would make an aygo boot look spacious 😄
It would have fitted in the glove compartment 🤣
People who drive Porsche don’t own or like dogs
Btw
Would fit in a EVs froot. Now get a wolf hound in boot now we are talking
@@michaelnguyen2210 but Jason is a Porsche driver and owner and has a dog! 😁
I bet the dog wasn't in the boot during the acceleration tests. lol
This Taycan Estate should be a default version for Taycan. I love it.
Definitely, the estate should be the main model!
@@stewartabel Yes and what would they call the other model? The 4-door coupé? 😄
Just to say that each of your reviews on The Late Brake Show are eagerly awaited by me.
RUclips and you and your team are a marriage made in heaven.
Please know how much entertainment and pure joy you are giving by all your hard work.
Could not have said it better! Jonny is my fav!
Weather, car loan, cameras, sound, amazing guest, steady cam shots, dog, fab drone shots, great music, fab script, tons of specs in the description box, grade, edit. And breath, hope you are sleeping! 10 out of 10 production.
I really hate this new trend of having HVAC controls under a touch screen. It's bad enough when the radio is fully touch screen. Touch screens in cars are dangerous.
And obsolete before you know it. Pure madness
Well to be fair, you can voice control everything in the Tesla so it’s not a problem.
LOL
To move the a/c vents you need to use the screen too
@@ricardomoran1542 jeepers, really? There's no way I'll ever be buying a car with that sort of nonsense - even if that means that I never buy a car newer than about 2021.
Everything looks better as an estate. My obsession with them is not healthy 🤣, ah Jonny when I suggested you get Jason on a week ago, damn you move fast!!
👍🏼
🍑 I love big boots and I can not lie... 🎶
@@TheLateBrakeShow Jonny. I'm sure Mercedes would love to beat Porsche at something!?
There's got to be a match-up with the Turbo S and JP vs Lewis!
@Tom Raymond I sung this in y had too when watched this. We are freaks 😛
The best example is the A4, the saloon is horribly dull, but the estate esp RS4 is a sexy beast.
"don't you dare call it an estate car". Put it on the title haha mad lad
8:32 Awesome drawing on Jason`s Porsche just above his hand... very Clarkson`ish :D
Good spot! lol
Yeah, whose joke was that, I wonder!
Yeah,, that's what i wanted to say!!!
Actually lolled at the dog bit 😂 thought she’d had you then
totally bad-ass doggy :D
Top marks Jonny and having friends like Jason Plato turn up on the show illustrates what amazing pulling power you have.
They worked together on 5th gear.
Johnny, arrange that Taycan vs F1 car drag race! Do it, you have to! Get Plato to drive the Taycan, obviously.
This definitely needs to happen!
But make sure you get the money from Plato beforehand.
Was a very nice surprise to see Plato in this video! Bring him over more in the future, would be cool :)
I love what's drawn on Jason's rear window 😅
That Dachshund is adorable; the breed was developed over a thousand years ago in Germany. These world class cars were developed many centuries later, in the same country. There’s a connection there. 😅
We've gotta like and subscribe so Jonny can get his own Porsche 😤
I'm pretty sure in the cut they edited in audio of their kid calling 'Daddy" to really pull off the firm yank to the old heart strings: Flippin' hilarious!
Johnny: ‘DONT YOU DARE CALL IT AN ESTATE CAR’
Title: Worlds quickest estate car 🤡🤡
Beautiful estates are called Cross Tourismo, I think thats how the slogan was ;)
Mr Plato is a dying breed, a Racing Driver with 'something about him', not the corporate, cookie cutter, made in a lab drivers of the last 10 years. We will all shed big tears when Kimi, James Hunt, Mr Plato, Mat Neal, etc... are distant memories.....................god I am old...............where are my slippers and pipe..............:-)
Perhaps 2 year ago so sorry for late comment but Mr Plato was always a perfect gentleman at Touring car events and had loads of time for his fans. I Miss watching him race touring cars.
The best thing I learnt in this video is the existence of 88.3 Centreforce. Being a northerner we have our home dodgy radio stations for speed garage and 'bangers for breakfast' but its good to know Jonny has never left his Max Power days. Imagine taking this car back 25 years to B&Q car park on a Sunday night amongst the Novas and XR3is. It would have blown my mind.
Stellar production values in this vid, broadcast quality, Top Gear/Grand Tour levels plus a presenter who’s human and knows wtf he’s talking about.
I was very lucky to drive a Cross Turismo just recently (even if only for 25miles) and honestly it is the best drive I’ve ever had. I love the sound you get from a performance combustion engine but at no point did I even think about that whilst driving this Porsche. I’ve driven Cayman GTS previously but this Cross T is now the ONLY car I want to drive. And let’s be real, it is absolutely STUNNING!
Most Range Rovers don't see a dirty road let alone this lol
Especially evoques
Most SUVs*
@@glennoc8585 I blew up my engine dragging logs about so its probably best. :)
@@EastyUK Wow
How dare you! My sister in law has been known to mount a grassy verge whilst picking up the kids in her RR.
I liked how laid back that episode was :)
I do love Johnny's reviews. There is no other channel on RUclips that you can have a 140k electric car and a cheap beetle or even a mini bike. That's great. Always something for everyone. Keep up the great work Johnny and the team.
The joy of this channel is interesting videos even about cars I am not really interested in. Everything is just so watchable.
“Like and subscribe yeah…”. Love it
me: sitting down to see if my 50kg mastiff will fit into the taycan wagon.
*watches review*
me: still unsure.
Johnny, I don't know if this channel is the No. 1 car related channel yet, but it should be. An amazing, insightful review once more. Keep up the great work!
Dimitri, you are too kind chap. Thank you. I'm certainly not number one (there's some hot YT people out there) but I will keep trying. Thanks for following TLBS.
You guys together are bloody awesome....
Just love your perspective of the car. Not one word like, sustainability, climate, carbon offset. Just efficiency, practicality, and quality. Cudos to you for not giving in to those buzz words. Thanks
Great review! Last week I followed a Porsche with Plato number plate on the m40, thinking wow that could be JP. Turns out it was. He was driving like a saint, cruising at 60. Top guy
Perfectly edited ; not just a review but also a nice short story; a pleasure to watch :)
I’ve just realised what it is why your videos, and Edd China‘a videos, I just so good to watch: you don’t shout at us! You both just talk gently, calmly, and are just fascinated and engrossed in what you’re doing. Too many car reviewers talk as if you’re sat 15 m away from them.
Thanks Peter, I honestly can't shout as I have a quiet voice. I prefer to try and just enjoy the car and show people what it's all about. I love my job.
@@TheLateBrakeShow it shows! I had a cuppa at a mates house with the sound engineer from your old tv show. Just a sneaky claim to fame lol. Cheers tho, I love your videos
Neil* 🤦🏼♂️
Coming back to this after the latest SnS podcast. Jason and Jonny are v good together, and you just know there’s so much more backstory and hi-jinks!
years of hard work have got you where you are today. the future of this channel is the the moon. quality videos every time. the fact that you didnt mention jason in the video title made it a great surprise! i envy your friends list hahaha. KUTGW Jonny, you smashing it.
I didn't think it was possible to want a Tycan more. Then I saw this 😍
Honestly this is the best looking car imo that came out the last 10 years. I absolutely love the overall shape, and the rear end. Kinda Panamera, shootinb rake style. Perfect mix between sleek and aggressive. Beautiful
Great vid. Jason Plato talking sense, Jonny getting savaged by a vicious hound, 0-60-0 test was hilarious. I may watch it again 🙂
Wine and copies of his own autobiography! Love it!
I was expecting Harris and his big ol'dog. The surprise was double when you showed Plato AND his tiny pupper. Laughed a great deal. Good content man.
Need more Plato, there’s some great chemistry going on there...brings out the mischief for sure. Great stuff.
It seems like the 20mm increase kind of goes unnoticed, because of the long, lower profile of the car (especially at the back). I wouldn’t have guessed it was 20mm higher if you hadn’t of told me. Still loving your channel and the variety it has! Be well.
Great Vid Jonny, always informative but most importantly non pompous and just down to earth 👍🏻
Love the soulful chilled house track.
Plato is a great addition to the channel, even if he is only an occasional contributor. As for the car… well we can all dream!
Great video Jonny keeping the bar as high as ever and inching it up a bit higher with every video.
Thank you for great information/entertainment. Wonderful cinematography too.
Definitely need more Plato content.
Johnny and Plato. So happy to see you guys. Definitely going to subscribe to the channel
Johnny Smith ... top dollar
Johnny Smith and Jason Plato ... gold.
And I had gone off JP a bit until he did his podcasts and videos with Matt Neal and JS.
Great content!
This guy sparked my love towards EVs with the Venturi Fétish, years ago. Jason Plato forever!
+1 for the classic knob scrawled on the back of Plato's Porsche.
Keep doing what you're doing Johnny, the dog had me in stitches 🐶.
Some of the best content on the tube. That rear looks like a Scirocco on steroids.
I love how geeky they both were...love this review
Hippity-Hoppity the music in this video is now in my library.
Tomás Novoa- Vuelta al Sol
Was looking for this.....thanks 👌
The 3/4 profile of that car is beautiful. Bonus points for Plato having a miniature dachshund!! Thanks for another great video Jonny.
Great video Jonny, really enjoyed that. Love the mix of car review facts with the informal personal touches and humour. Great work 👍
Cheers v much. We try to strike the balance between info, educational and being silly.
@@TheLateBrakeShow It’s working 👌
Best production & edited video on YT.
Keep up the great Johnny. Really enjoyable content.
Fantastic content, beautifully shot. You and Jason are the dream team.
Plato and Smith in a Taycan, nice. Now we just need to see Jimmy De Ville have a go 😎
Lol.....Bring back Tiff
Long time no see...Jason Plato ✌️ Cheers mate
Your channel is one of the few I've subscribed to, thanks for remembering me quite often why!
Cheers Peiter, welcome aboard TLBS.
So casual and professional at the same time. A lovely watch.
Always loved your way of testing. But seriously you and Jason should do more together. Maybe another show?
Great to see Plato! Absolute legend and loved his book. It would also be great to see Smith, Sniff and Tiff in one video!
This channel has some of the best content out there - just getting better and better
Love seeing you and Plato together on camera... brings back good old memories from the 5th gear days.
I think i agree with you, a tourismo without the cross would be my pick too, i guess if they made one they probably wouldnt sell either of the other models though!
The spec on this Cros Turismo is gorgeous. As an American with two large dogs, who loves the color blue, and actually likes wagons, I want one. As a broke person back in college, I'll never have one, but still.
Plato’s dog is savage! So funny when Coco went for you there Jonny. Sorry but I did laugh out loud for quite some time. 😆
I saw this video, and got myself a silver 4S Cross Turismo. I drove it 1,000 miles so far, and I love it.
Great news.
I covet this car a great deal. Great to see Mr. Plato as well. Cheers Jonny!
diggin the royksopp vibes
Apparently Porsche are going to make a non CrossTurismo version eventually. That’s probably the one I would have. I would imagine rear wheel drive will happen too. Plato and his dog were entertaining!
Great stuff! EV estates is such an empty market space. This and the MG5. Shame it’s a “Cross Turismo” and not an estate. Exactly Jonny! Just a plain Taycan estate. Don’t need the faux-roader body addenda and 20mm lift with gravel mode. Just want a quick, quality EV estate.
Quick one Jonny: No one’s addressed the fact that the max DC charge power is only on 800V chargers. If you’re on a 400V charger, power is limited to 50kW(?) unless you spring for the optional (!!!) 400-800V step up charger to get increased power. I note the new 800V Hyundai has this as standard....
@mstrbkr And you can, even on the Taycan: The suspension has three adjustable height positions. And the lift setting is plenty high! The problem is the Cross Turismo suspension is ALWAYS 20mm higher than the Taycan, no matter which height you set it to. MTB access is great, I agree, that's why it's adjustable. Having the sport setting for on road use 20mm higher as well, not so much.
I don't remember 100% for sure but i think in their configurator thing most of the plastic bits are an option. that doesn't do anything for the extra lift but I reckon it wouldn't bother me in its lowest setting.
@@DavidChong ikr. I heard the same.
The first and only EV that i would actually dream about having. so cool.
That like and subscribe plug was masterfully cheeky
Great to see Jasons daily complete with english sparkling and mini Doberman. Nice episode thanks (and cant believe Johnny does not own a Porker).
Wel,done Jonny, I like the fact that each review is so different, great to bring Jason in on this one...,.keep the variety coming, seems like many people also like your reviews...😀
Great video, couldn’t put the phone down and as a result I’m running late this morning.
They have already confirmed an upcoming Sport Turismo. You can sleep well. What a car!
Hilarious dog capacity test! Brilliant.
More JP in future please, you two are really good on camera together!!
Much better looking than the original in my view. I’d consider one if the rear opening is wide enough for my bike case I regularly transport
My son's girlfriends parents have just bought a Taycan, it's a hell of a machine. (They've got plenty of money!!!) I just can't get my head around such a sporty car shooting off into the distance with no exhaust barking away. I wonder if it takes some of the "emotion" from the drive? Still....I wouldn't say no 😁💰
Really enjoyed that, Jonny. You are kicking ass this weather.
I love it when you invite Jason Plato to your channel. You and him make a great combination when reviewing cars and I could listen and watch you two all day. As to the car, I think the shiny/matt black bits look messy and the car has a fat arse. I much prefer the look of the Coupé version. If I was buying a Porche, it wouldn't be for the estate versions.
What a car and a very beautiful spec! Dude, the videos are getting better every new release, even the soundtrack is been well chosen, congratulations for the good job!
Song is - Vuelta Al Sol by Tomas Novoa ❤️
thanks, I wanted that info
What a car, and loads of info while brilliantly entertaining...keep this going, it’s all great
Come on Jonny and Jason, you two have got the contacts to make the Taycan vs F1 challenge happen... But don't let the F1 driver near the dachshund. And I wouldn't mind seeing more J&J co-lab' videos in the future either...
You always give me a laugh out loud moment in your vids Mr Vert .. This one was when you tried to stroke the dog .. A very good vid as usual .. :)
You are the best Jonny, great car, great review, great guest and humour sprinkled a plenty. Love the look at 7:00 “like & subscribe yeah” 🤣
A terrific review with a delightful guest appearance
I haven't even progressed passed 1:17
that view is legit pronographic
The front of the Cross is like 60's sports cars...love it!
Great content Jonny - take note other you tubers ! This is how it’s done
Great video s always Johnny, Last week I was talking to JP's arch rival Matt Neal about the Stard RX Fiesta at Lydden hill, You really must get yourself a look at that thing go!!
Could not agree more - I was patiently waiting from the Turismo, but was not too keen on the 'Cross' element. Go on Porsche - you know you want to.... The 4S is the sweet spot in my book too.
Excellent video. Always good to see Plato. Gutted the gift from your BTCC chat was still in the boot 😂