Porsche is presenting the most powerful Cayenne of the range with the Turbo E-Hybrid. Available in SUV and Coupe body styles, the new top model produces 729 horsepower and offers superior driving performance combined with a high degree of everyday usability.
Toronto. After the introduction of the third generation Cayenne earlier this year, Porsche is expanding the model line with a new variant at the top of the range. As in the previous model, the most powerful Cayenne features a plug-in hybrid powertrain. On the new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, Porsche has further improved the hybrid technology and increased electric range and power significantly, which benefits both everyday usability and performance. An electric motor generating 174 hp supports the extensively revised four-liter V8 twin-turbo engine making 591 hp. Combined, the total system output is 729 hp and 700 lb-ft. of torque. The resulting performance reflects the Cayenne’s ambition to be the sports car among SUVs. The Turbo E-Hybrid accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 3.7seconds and on to a top track speed of 295 km/h.
Compared to its predecessor, the new Cayenne E-Hybrid models feature a significantly larger high-voltage battery (25.9 kWh), which is mounted underneath the trunk area. The new 11-kW on-board charger can reduce the charging time to less than 2.5 hours, in spite of the increased battery capacity.
Standard air suspension with two-chamber, two-valve technology
The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid models include an adaptive air suspension system that features new two-chamber, two-valve technology as standard. This allows separate adjustability of both compression and rebound settings. The advantages of this setup are improved comfort and handling as well as an increased breadth between the Comfort and Sport Plus settings of the system. The suspension aims to combine precise handling during spirited driving with a comfort-oriented setup when cruising, and the best possible reduction of dive and squat motions when accelerating and braking. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) is also included as standard on the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) as well as rear-axle steering can be ordered as options at extra cost.
The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid models complement their high level of power and chassis upgrades with distinct styling cues. Both body styles feature a Turbo-specific front fascia with larger air intakes and air blades kept in high-gloss black. The wheel arches as well as the lower rear fascia are painted in body colour, underscoring the performance-oriented look. Further model-specific accents include two dual exhaust tailpipes made of brushed aluminium and red brake calipers.
Inside the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, aluminium trim on the dash and doors as well as a roof liner in Race-Tex generate a sporty ambiance. Standard equipment encompasses a heated GT Sport steering wheel with a mode switch to select the preferred drive mode as well as 18-way adjustable leather Sport seats. Alternatively, 14-way adjustable leather Comfort seats can also be selected.
Cayenne Upgraded
The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid also benefits from all the upgrades introduced on the 2024 Cayenne models earlier this year. This includes the new HD-Matrix Design LED headlights, a more powerful 15-watt air-conditioned induction-charging pad, and digital instrument cluster with a curved and freestanding design that offers multiple settings for information, all as standard.
Availability and pricing
The new Turbo E-Hybrid is the second of three hybrid models for the Cayenne that Porsche will introduce this year. The Turbo E-Hybrid models can be ordered now and are expected to reach Porsche Lauzon in Q2, 2024. The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid has an MSRP of $171,200, while the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe has an MSRP of $176,300.