PORSCHE Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Porsche introduced the third generation of its biggest SUV, the Cayenne, at the beginning of 2023 but waited a little bit more to unleash the Turbo E-Hybrid version, which replaced the former Turbo S E-Hybrid. It also left a door open for a more potent version.

As a reckoned sports car maker, Porsche also proved to be successful when it came to electric vehicles, such as the Taycan range. Moreover, it used the advantages of electric motors not only to lower fuel consumption but its cars' performances as well. As a result, the Turbo E-Hybrid became not just a high-performance SUV but a fuel-efficient one as well. To top it all off, the automaker prepared a unique design for the 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid that differentiated it from the rest of its siblings.

The car's front featured a redesigned front bumper, which incorporated a broad grille flanked on the sides by massive air intakes. On the lower part, the automaker installed a second air intake with a trapezoidal shape that was placed in the middle of the bumper. In the lights department, Porsche chose a pair of twin horizontal LED strips housed on the upper section of the side scoops. In addition, the carmaker ditched all halogen bulbs from the headlamps and installed standard matrix-LED headlights. From its profile, the top-spec version didn't differ too much from the rest of the Cayenne range, but at the back, there was a significant difference due to the quad exhaust system that showed two pairs of rectangular pipes mounted on each side of the car, under the rear bumper.

Inside the cabin, Porsche installed a minimalist-looking dashboard and steering wheel. Still, at a closer look, details such as the wide touchscreen that stretched between the instrument cluster and the side passenger. Fronting the driver was another display that showed not just the tachometer and speedometer but also various information coming from the ECU and the infotainment system. The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid could accommodate up to five occupants. Beside the front bolstered seats, the rear flat-folding bench seat had room for three.

But the real marvel happened under the skin, where Porsche installed a drivetrain consisting of a twin-turbo V8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition, an electric motor complemented the package and helped the vehicle achieve a combined power of 730 HP (739 PS). The torque went in all corners, and the SUV relied on an air suspension tuned for performance. Still, thanks to its two-chamber technology, this could also provide enough comfort for the vehicle's occupants. To stop the heavy SUV, Porsche used big brakes in all corners and offered an option for ceramic brakes (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake – PCCB). This braking system and other improvements were standard for the Cayenne E-Hybrid with GT package.