2027 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Michael Simari|Car and DriverMSRP$106,000–$172,000 est See all results for new 2027 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid for sale near 7465 No matter its size, a Porsche still needs to drive like a Porsche, and that's not an easy feat when designing a heavy plug-in hybrid SUV like the Cayenne E-Hybrid. Though it's heavier than the nonhybrid Cayenne, Porsche somehow imbued the hybrid model with the same joyful driving experience. The electric boost is but a cherry on top. A turbocharged V-6 and an electric motor are standard and combine for 463 horsepower in the base model and 512 in the Cayenne S E-Hybrid. The Turbo models get a twin-turbo V-8 that boosts combined output to 729 ponies. Those models move like few other vehicles on the road. Yet, driven sedately, all the Cayenne E-Hybrid trims deliver a family-friendly ride quality that makes them compelling dual-purpose machines. They can be picking up the kids from soccer practice after school and be nipping apexes on Angeles Crest Highway by sunset. Expert Tip: The Cayenne E-Hybrid comes in two body styles: a conventionally shaped SUV and a fastback roofline dubbed the "Coupe." The plug-in hybrid powertrain adds quite a bit to the Cayenne E-Hybrid's price tag; the standard nonhybrid Cayenne costs less and provides similar thrills—just without the electric driving range. The Cayenne Hybrid is expected to blast into 2027 with no significant changes. Car and Driver calculates your car's value in three free and easy steps - using the same Black Book® data dealers use to appraise vehicles. The base E-Hybrid remains our fave here. True, the S extracts an additional 49 ponies from the turbo V-6 and includes an air spring suspension with ride height adjustability, but you can add the air springs to the base model and still have plenty left over for options—always a good thing when ordering up a Porsche. If going really, really fast is the goal, the Turbo brings massive V-8 hybrid power, 21-inch wheels, premium audio, and a host of additional features. We'll leave the choice of body style—conventional SUV proportions or fastback profile—to you. They behave the same. The Cayenne plug-in hybrid (officially called the E-Hybrid) comes in three power levels. The base E-Hybrid and S E-Hybrid share a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 and electric motor setup in two levels of tune. The base model is rated at 463 horsepower, and the S at 512. The Turbo switches to a meaty twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 and electric motor with a combined output of 729 horsepower. All use an eight-speed transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard. While the base E-Hybrid displays many of the same compelling traits as the nonhybrid Cayenne, we found the default drive mode, which prioritizes EV operation whenever possible, to be slower and less responsive in traffic than we’d like. We instead preferred either the Hybrid or Sport drive modes in normal driving, which deliver smoother power delivery by bringing the gas V-6 engine online sooner or full-time. We also noted the transmission’s discombobulated low-speed shifting in an S E-Hybrid we tested. An adaptive suspension is standard and does its best to make the SUV an agile beast, considering its 5000-pound-plus curb weight. In Comparison: The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe is one of the quickest hybrid SUVs we've tested, but the significantly less expensive BMW X5 xDrive50e delivers plenty of performance as well, sprinting to 3.9-second run to 60 mph at our test track. The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and S E-Hybrid have a max towing capacity of up to 7716 pounds; the Turbo is rated for up to 6614 pounds, both figures reflecting a properly equipped vehicle and hitch. The E-Hybrid model comes with a 21.8-kWh battery pack and is rated by the EPA to deliver around 29 miles of electric driving range; the estimated range of the S E-Hybrid is 27 miles, and the Turbo E-Hybrid's is 24 miles. However, on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, the Turbo Coupe we tested delivered an impressive 39 miles of electric driving before the battery depleted. The EPA estimates that all of the Cayenne Hybrid models will deliver 21 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. When we tested a 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe on our 75-mph highway fuel economy test, it yielded a 22-mpg result. For more information about the Cayenne's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. First Row: There's a sense of déjà vu when you climb into the Cayenne E-Hybrid's cabin. With its sizable 12.7-inch instrument cluster and toggle-style gear selector, it feels similar to the electric Taycan sedan. While the buyers of base and S trims make do with standard faux-leather heated front seats with eight-way power adjustment, they at least get a standard power-adjustable, heated leather steering wheel. Turbo trims get standard leather-trimmed 18-way power-adjustable sport seats. Less aggressive 14-way power-adjustable comfort seats are optional. Second Row: Passenger space in the back seat is roomy

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