Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2018 review
It takes a single-turbo V6 petrol engine that produces just under 340bhp, and then links it with a “high-performance” hybrid powertrain to give combined outputs of 455bhp and 700Nm. That’s enough to fire the E-Hybrid Cayenne from 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 157mph. Impressive stuff, in isolation.
At the same time, however, it can also return close to a claimed 90mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle and it emits just 72g/km of CO2.
The Cayenne E-Hybrid’s range of abilities is seriously impressive. Apart from anything else it’s just a well-sorted, very rapid SUV that almost defies physics in the way it rides, handles, steers, stops and goes.
The previous-generation model’s luggage bay was far smaller than that of non-hybrid Cayennes, due to some serious intrusion from the battery pack. Not so this time; the load area is now 645 litres with the seats up and 1,610 litres when they’re down.
It’s an impressive vehicle overall that lays the ground for similar kinds of tech – and the range of dynamic personality this brings – to appear in the next 911. One day, all Porsches will be offered as hybrids, and the world of SUVs and two-door sports cars will be better for it.
