Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid: 739 HP of plug-in hybrid rage

The Porsche Cayenne is already a myth. When the automotive sector was born, he welcomed it with open arms, but at the same time, customers and fans of the brand did so full of doubts and reluctance. Many did not understand that the Bavarian house would get into such a large "garden" and even more so with a product that did not "marry" anything with the image of the brand. However, when the press and clients met him at Porsche "They almost loaded it" but the great success...

They had never sold a car so well throughout its history and they did not want to let that streak pass. Today its "SUV range" also includes the Macan and together they account for more than half of the brand's sales. All in all, product managers have known how to adapt to the times and these days the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid What do you see in these photos? But beware, we are not facing another Cayenne PHEV, it is the most powerful in history.

The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid evolves its aesthetics while maintaining its two bodies…

As you know a few months ago the Porsche Cayenne underwent a deep restyling. With him, the brand will endure until its replacement, one hundred percent electric, is official in a couple of years. Well, the Turbo E-Hybrid version sports the same aesthetic code although seasoned with subtle changes. There are not many, but just enough to see that the brand is interested in enhancing its high power. In addition, it retains the “normal” and Coupe-type bodies….

Externally, the improvements are focused on enhancing its sporty character. Thus, the front shows off a renewed bumper with more generous air intakes or HD-Matrix Design LED optics as standard. In addition, it has wheel arches and footrests painted in the same tone as the body. There is also no shortage of new alloy wheels that reveal brake calipers finished in red and double exhaust outlets that enhance the finish of the rear.

New sporty touches come to the cabin... and more technology...

Behind closed doors, the evolution of the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is also restrained. As explained by the house in the official press release, it opens a GT Sport heated steering wheel or a Race-Tex roof. The seats can be of the Comfort type that adjust to 14 positions, but there are also other sporty ones finished in leather with up to 18 positions. There is also no lack of door moldings and the aluminum dashboard that can be customized.

In terms of technology, there are also new features, although they are based on those that the Cayenne debuted in its latest restyling. So, there's a new dashboard with a large display for the 12,6-inch configurable digital instrument cluster. There is also a central 12,3-inch touch display to control the infotainment system. The new gadget is the 15-watt wireless charging base with air conditioning (air conditioning) included.

The technology applied to driving is also state-of-the-art with the standard arrival of an adaptive air suspension. Thanks to a pair of chambers and valves, the system can adjust compression and rebound. Systems are also standard Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control. And to finish, the directional rear axle is available although it will not be standard, so it is one more option...

But the magic is in its plug-in hybrid powertrain of 739 CV and 950 Nm of torque…

All this technology at the service of driving facilitates the management of its 739 hp and 950 Nm of torque. In case you don't know, we are facing the most powerful Cayenne in history and not only that, we are facing an electrified version, thus breaking the prevailing tradition in favor of electrification. Be that as it may 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine delivers 441 kW (599,76 hp) is associated with an electric motor with 130 kW (176 hp). In total, there are 739 CV…

As reported by the brand, the pure benefits of this set are impressive. So, it goes from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3,5 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 294 kilometers per hour. To reach these figures, the electrical system contributes its part. In this case, the battery is 25,9 kWh capacity and it is located under the cargo floor of the trunk, reducing it, although the brand has not indicated what the reduction is compared to normal.

Porsche Cayenne: The new generation awaits after this restyling

Thanks to the new accumulator, the autonomy in one hundred percent electric mode improves. now come to 82 kilometers in urban cycle being able to charge, through an on-board charger, of 11 kW. In this way, charging at home takes about 2,5 hours despite the fact that the battery has grown in capacity. According to the brand, there is also another series of technical improvements to extend its electric autonomy, although for now they are an unknown quantity that will be resolved later.

When will the new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid hit the market?

If you liked the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid and want one you can buy it now. As they explain, it replaces the Cayenne Turbo GT which, due to emission regulations, is no longer for sale in most markets in the European Union, as well as Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. In addition, the mark indicates that it is the second of the three hybrid models that will present officially during this year 2023.

For the time being the prices that are available are those corresponding to the German market starting at 176.324 euros (VAT included) for the "normal" version. The Coupé, for its part, starts at 179.775 euros and the GT pack, which starts at 208.454 euros, is at the top of the range. We will be more patient...

Source - Porsche