2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is essentially the most powerful Cayenne ever

Porsche only introduced the updated 2024 Cayenne earlier this yr, however it’s already adding a brand new variant to the lineup.

Available in each the usual and Coupe body styles, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is essentially the most powerful 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 also surpasses the 650 hp and 626 lb-ft of the Coupe-only 2024 Cayenne Turbo GT, which gets the twin-turbo V-8 but no electric assist. Nevertheless, Porsche’s estimated 0-60 mph time of three.5 seconds for the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is a couple of tenths slower than the three.1 seconds the automaker lists for the non-hybrid Turbo GT. The Turbo E-Hybrid’s top speed of 183 mph can be a bit behind the Turbo GT’s 189-mph maximum velocity. Not that almost all owners will likely be pushing their Cayennes hard enough to note.

The Turbo E-Hybrid has the identical 25.9-kwh battery pack because the V-6 E-Hybrid model, replacing the 17.9-kwh pack utilized in previous-generation Cayenne plug-in hybrids. Porsche hasn’t provided an EPA electric range estimate, however it says the 11-kw AC onboard charger allows for a full recharge in as little as 2.5 hours.

Standard air suspension uses two-valve hardware that enables for separate tuning of compression and rebound, based on Porsche, which guarantees greater differentiation between the assorted drive modes in consequence. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, torque vectoring, and rear-axle steering are standard as well.

Styling changes include a Turbo-specific front fascia, a body-color lower rear fascia and wheel arches, brushed aluminum dual exhaust outlets, and red brake calipers. The inside gets aluminum trim for the dashboard and doors and a heated GT Sport steering wheel with drive-mode switch. Customers may make a choice from leather-upholstered 18-way power adjustable sport seats or a comfort option with 14-way adjustability.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid

Tech features carry over from other Cayenne models. Highlights include a 12.7-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch touchscreen, and a 15-watt air-conditioned wireless charging pad. Matrix LED headlights are standard as well.

Pricing starts at $148,550 for the usual body style and $153,050 for the Coupe, including the mandatory $1,650 destination charge. Order books are open now, with the primary vehicles expected to succeed in the U.S. within the second quarter of 2024.

An all-electric fourth-generation Cayenne can be planned to launch around 2026. Porsche is anticipated to sell the present gasoline version alongside the electrical version for a brief period before phasing it out.