Model Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid
Engine 3996cc V8 (90°), dohc, 32v, twin-turbo, parallel hybrid
Max power 500kW @ 5750-6000rpm
Max torque 900Nm @ 1500-5000rpm
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Weight 2490kg
0-100km/h 3.8sec (claimed)
Economy 3.7L/100km
Price $288,000 (estimated)
On sale Q4, 2019
SHOULD you even bother with a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid? It’s a valid question. Does it really offer much over its battery-free Turbo sibling? After all, you’ll pay a premium of $46,400 for an SUV that, in the real world, isn’t noticeably quicker yet tips the scales at 315kg heavier. And the fuel economy benefits? Well, if you’ve reached the station in life where you can throw over a quarter of a million dollars at a luxury SUV, are you really going to be wincing every time you visit a bowser? Probably not.
The Turbo S E-Hybrid does add some extra fruit that you don’t get on the vanilla Turbo. Gear like a surround view camera, lane-change assist, four-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, privacy glass, comfort access, ambient lighting and DAB radio.
This story is from the October 2019 edition of Wheels Australia Magazine.
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