Hugely powerful performance SUV with a striking breadth of ability and the price tag to match
Now, the German car maker is extending the electrification of its upmarket SUV with the addition of two even more powerful petrol-electric plug-in hybrid models, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. It’s the latter, the new performance flagship of the refreshed Cayenne line-up, that we drive here.
The petrol engine is supported by an all-new disc-shaped synchronous electric motor. Mounted within the forward section of an eight-speed, torque-converter automatic gearbox, it develops 40bhp and 37lb ft more than the unit used by the old Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, at 174bhp and 331lb ft. The new Cayenne is programmed to start in E-Power driving mode. The step-off is quite energetic, with the increased reserves and range delivered by the new electric motor and battery entirely suitable for extended stop/start city driving. Hybrid driving mode adds the petrol engine to the mix, instantly increasing the performance for brisk running and effortless cruising on the open road.
A titanium exhaust system brings added intensity and drama to the driving experience, emitting a deep baritone blare under load and a distinctive crackle on the overrun. It is part of a number of unique touches included in the GT package, all of which serve to shave 100kg off the kerb weight compared with the standard Turbo E-hybrid SUV.
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