Porsche: Cayenne E-Hybrid in a taster test
FULL POWER Ahead What works perfectly in the Panamera will also work in the Cayenne. Porsche thought so and put the technology of the E-Hybrid into the third edition of the full-size SUV. Porsche has put some effort into this model: At its heart is the 3.0-liter V6 turbo developed jointly with Audi, with an electric motor sitting in the converter. This enables the Cayenne [...]
Porsche has put some effort into this model: At its heart is the 3.0-liter V6 turbo developed jointly with Audi, with an electric motor in the converter. This gives the Cayenne E-Hybrid a total output of 462 hp; the system torque is 700 Newton meters. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes just five seconds despite an unladen weight of almost 2.4 tons, and the top speed is 253 km/h.
Cycle consumption of 3.2 liters per 100 kilometers
But the hybrid is also about saving money. And here the Cayenne E-Hybrid scores with a cycle consumption of 3.2 liters per 100 kilometers. However, such consumption figures can only be achieved if the driver limits himself to short distances and regularly recharges at the socket or charging station.
Freeway guideline speed is not a problem
A good 40 kilometers are possible in pure electric mode, and at 135 km/h it is even possible to exceed the highway speed limit in this mode. In auto-hybrid mode, the e-drive assists harmoniously and switches on and off unobtrusively. The energy flows can be tracked on the display. And the Inno-Drive system ensures the most harmonious and economical strategy in each case. To this end, data from the radar and navigation system is used to anticipate the next three kilometers.
The character changes due to the recuperation.
The chassis and steering are precise and well-tuned in all driving modes. The hybrid drive becomes noticeable during braking; the character changes due to recuperation. The relay on the pedal can be heard audibly as a clack. If you want to rely on the speed limit display, you should order the more elaborate cruise control with sign recognition, because many map data is often not up to date.
This Porsche is a good and sporty car
Although the developers emphasize that the Cayenne E-Hybrid's drive strategy is the same as that of the 918 Spyder super sports car, the result of a first drive remains: This Porsche is a good and sporty car, but not necessarily highly emotional. Prices start at 119 300 Swiss francs.
