Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2018 review<br /><br />It takes a single-turbo V6 petrol engine that produces just under 340bhp, and then links it with a “high-performance” hybrid powertrain to give combined outputs of 455bhp and 700Nm. That’s enough to fire the E-Hybrid Cayenne from 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 157mph. Impressive stuff, in isolation.<br /><br />At the same time, however, it can also return close to a claimed 90mpg on the combined fuel economy cycle and it emits just 72g/km of CO2.<br /><br />The Cayenne E-Hybrid’s range of abilities is seriously impressive. Apart from anything else it’s just a well-sorted, very rapid SUV that almost defies physics in the way it rides, handles, steers, stops and goes.<br /><br />The previous-generation model’s luggage bay was far smaller than that of non-hybrid Cayennes, due to some serious intrusion from the battery pack. Not so this time; the load area is now 645 litres with the seats up and 1,610 litres when they’re down.<br /><br />It’s an impressive vehicle overall that lays the ground for similar kinds of tech – and the range of dynamic personality this brings – to appear in the next 911. One day, all Porsches will be offered as hybrids, and the world of SUVs and two-door sports cars will be better for it.<br /><br /><br />
