Meet the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, the most powerful Cayenne ever

KUALA LUMPUR: Porsche has pulled the wraps off the all-new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, which is touted as the most powerful version of the SUV ever. The automaker introduced the new super-SUV in two body styles - standard and coupe that can now be ordered in almost all Porsche sales markets. 

First things first, the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a mighty 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and a single electric motor. Borrowed from the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, the engine is tuned to produce higher levels of output here; figuratively it delivers a maximum power of 599 PS and 800 Nm of torque, which is 49 PS and 30 Nm more than the Turbo S E-Hybrid.

The electric motor also gets an upgrade as it now delivers 176 PS and 460 Nm, representing a bump of 40 PS and 60 Nm. Together, the system kicks out the impressive output of 739 PS and 950 Nm, enabling the Cayenne hybrid to hit the century sprint in 3.7 seconds (0.1 seconds quicker than the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid). The top speed is rated the same at 295 kmph.

The hybrid set also comprises a 25.9 kWh battery that offers an electric-only range of 82 km, 30 km more than the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. Adding to the car’s dynamic ride and handling are - Adaptive air suspension, torque vectoring, dynamic chassis control, and rear axle steering.

In terms of design, the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid features a redesigned front fascia with a bigger grille, reworked LED matrix headlights, and an LED tail light bar running across the width of the boot lid. Porsche also offers a standard GT package with the coupe, adding black accents all around the exterior for a meaner appearance. 

The key interior highlights of the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid include - 

• 12.3-inch infotainment system
• 12.6-inch digital driver’s display
• Heated GT sports steering wheel
• 18-way adjustable leather sports seats (14-way adjustable leather comfort seats available as an option)
• Aluminium dashboard inlays and door trims
• Roof lining covered in Race-Tex
• A mode switch for selecting the desired driving mode

The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid price begins at € 176,324 (RM 889,764) in Germany; for the Coupé version, buyers need to shell out € 179,775 (RM 907,179). 

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