Cayenne S Hybrid - Car and Driver (blog)
The hybrid version of Porsche’s bestselling model. Under the hood is a supercharged 3. 0-liter V-6 making 333 hp, with a 47-hp electric motor wedged between the engine and transmission. Maximum total output is 380 hp. If that sounds familiar, it might be because the engine is used in various Audis and the hybrid system is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg hybrid , which, by the way, has a base price that is $7290 less than the... The Panamera might take the prize for ugliest mug in the Porsche lineup, but for many observers, the Cayenne still represents the worst bastardization of the brand that brought us the 911, Boxster, and Cayman. Such prejudice evaporates after a few miles behind the wheel, where the composed ride and tactile steering make you say, “Hey, this is the Porsche of SUVs. Floor the gas, and this Porsche is quick: 0 to 60 mph takes 5. 7 seconds, 0. 2 second behind the 400-hp Cayenne S. How Does It Stack Up. Forget the Lexus RX450h , which isn’t in the same league, in satisfaction or price. The BMW X6 hybrid is quicker but lacks the Cayenne’s ride and smooth hybrid integration. Truthfully, this Cayenne has two main rivals, the Touareg hybrid, which costs less but lacks the brand cachet, and the Cayenne S , which also costs less but comes with a roaring V-8. For general comparisons, we consider the Cayenne S and the... Source: www.caranddriver.com
