The electrification of the larger SUV from Porsche remains apparent in the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid. Available in the classic SUV design or the trendy Coupe variant, the S E-Hybrid effortlessly fits between the Cayenne E-Hybrid (without S) and the high-powered Turbo E-Hybrid.
This intermediate plug-in Cayenne delivers a total of 512 horsepower and 553 lb-ft from a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine paired with an electric motor. The V6 engine itself generates 348 hp, while the electric motor adds 174 hp. In comparison, the non-S Cayenne E-Hybrid achieves 463 total horsepower, whereas the Turbo E-Hybrid reaches an impressive 729 hp.
Equipped with a larger 25.9-kWh battery that enables charging at speeds up to 11 kW, offering a full charge time of approximately two and a half hours when using a Level 2 charger.
The new S E-Hybrid from Porsche can reach 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and complete a quarter mile in 13 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds faster than the non-hybrid twin-turbo V8 Cayenne S. Additional sporty enhancements include 20-inch Cayenne S wheels and a quad tailpipe setup. The car comes with more standard features like adaptive air suspension with two-chamber, two-valve technology. Porsche also highlights “enhanced functionalities within the My Porsche app,” allowing control over car functions without exiting Apple CarPlay. Notable interior features include in-car video capabilities for the optional front-passenger screen and a new air quality system that filters out particles and harmful substances.
If you’re interested, you can place orders for the Cayenne S E-Hybrid now as Porsche is currently accepting them, with deliveries expected in the spring. The standard version starts at $100,750, while the Coupe variant is priced at $105,650.
Despite the appealing hybrid powertrain, advanced air suspension, and upgraded CarPlay features, the true allure of this vehicle likely lies in its plum and gold interior. Take a look:
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