Following the reveal of the updated Porsche Cayenne earlier this year, the German carmaker has pulled the covers off the most powerful version of the model ever, the Turbo E-Hybrid.
Like the fastest Cayenne before it and as the name suggests, the new model is of course a plug-in hybrid. However, the big difference here is that significant gains have been made in terms of performance and electric range.
The powertrain is made up of an “extensively reworked” 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making 441kW alone, which is partnered with a 130kW electric motor to produce a combined power output of 544kW and 950Nm of torque.
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When translated to the road (or track), the Cayenne can reach 100km/h from a standstill in 3.7 seconds, while its top speed comes to 295km/h.
The increased capacity of the 25.9kWh on-board battery comes into its own around town with a fully electric range of 82km. Thanks to a new 11kW charger, charging time has been shortened to under two-and-a-half hours.
There will be two variants to choose from, the regular SUV body and the swift-looking Coupe, with both getting adaptive air suspension as standard.
As far as looks go, both Turbo E-Hybrids receive distinctive front-end styling, courtesy of enlarged cooling air intakes, twin exhaust pipes, and red brake calipers among other touches.
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Inside, you’ll find aluminium inlays in the dashboard and the door panels, while the roof has been covered in Race-Tex, a microfibre material made from recycled polyester fibres. A heated GT steering wheel has also been fitted as standard, alongside 18-way adjustable leather sports seats.
For those wanting a bit more out of their super SUV, a GT package is available to choose from which lowers the body by 10mm, adds model-specific pivot bearings, wider front wheels, carbon ceramic brakes, and more.
We have yet to hear if the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid will be offered in New Zealand.