Porsche solely launched the up to date 2024 Cayenne earlier this yr, but it surely’s already including a brand new variant to the lineup.
Accessible in each the usual and Coupe physique kinds, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is essentially the most highly effective Cayenne thus far. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 assisted by an electrical motor, with a complete system output of 729 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque—greater than the previous-generation Turbo S E-Hybrid. That additionally surpasses the 650 hp and 626 lb-ft of the Coupe-only 2024 Cayenne Turbo GT, which will get the twin-turbo V-8 however no electrical help.
Nevertheless, Porsche’s estimated 0-60 mph time of three.5 seconds for the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is just a few tenths slower than the three.1 seconds the automaker lists for the non-hybrid Turbo GT. The Turbo E-Hybrid’s high pace of 183 mph can also be a bit behind the Turbo GT’s 189-mph most velocity. Not that almost all house owners will probably be pushing their Cayennes onerous sufficient to note.
2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid
The Turbo E-Hybrid has the identical 25.9-kwh battery pack because the V-6 E-Hybrid mannequin, changing the 17.9-kwh pack utilized in previous-generation Cayenne plug-in hybrids. Porsche hasn’t supplied an EPA electrical vary estimate, however says the 11-kw onboard charger permits for a full recharge in as little as 2.5 hours with a robust sufficient Stage 2 AC house charger.
Customary air suspension makes use of two-valve {hardware} that enables for separate tuning of compression and rebound, in response to Porsche, which guarantees higher differentiation between the varied drive modes consequently. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Management, torque vectoring, and rear-axle steering are normal as properly.
Styling modifications embody a Turbo-specific entrance fascia, a body-color decrease rear fascia and wheel arches, brushed aluminum twin exhaust retailers, and purple brake calipers. The inside will get aluminum trim for the dashboard and doorways and a heated GT Sport steering wheel with drive-mode swap. Prospects can even select between leather-upholstered 18-way energy adjustable sport seats or a consolation choice with 14-way adjustability.
2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid
Tech options carry over from different Cayenne fashions. Highlights embody a 12.7-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen, and a 15-watt air-conditioned wi-fi charging pad. Matrix LED headlights are normal as properly.
Pricing begins at $148,550 for the usual physique model and $153,050 for the Coupe, together with the necessary $1,650 vacation spot cost. Order books are open now, with the primary autos anticipated to achieve the U.S. within the second quarter of 2024.
An all-electric fourth-generation Cayenne can also be deliberate to launch round 2026. Porsche is anticipated to promote the present gasoline model alongside the electrical model for s brief interval earlier than phasing it out.
