Brilliance with a Green Boost: The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Delivers

The constantly evolving world of EVs has seen all of the industry’s various offerings soar to meet demand! Porsche recently celebrated over 60 years of the famed 911. The Motor Trend crew called this as “the dawn of one of autodom’s great dynasties!” Today we’ll look at the numerous ways the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid delivers. 

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Delivers

Car and Driver’s Michael Simari was on deck to check out the Cayenne Turbo’s sweet spots and performance. First off, the “S” in the name is no longer there, which alludes to a potential newcomer in the future. Previously, this model saw a twin-turbo V8 joining forces with an electric powertrain to crank out 670 horsepower. 

Beyond the Baseline: Inching Up The Power Factor

For this model’s 2024 refresh, the net output has risen to 729 horsepower and 700 lb-ft. The task at hand was to find out what happens when that much power is force-fed into an SUV weighing over 5,500 lbs! 4 years ago, this team nailed down a 3.2-second 0-60 mph time in a 2020 Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. 

The 2024 Turbo E-Hybrid managed this in just 3.1 seconds while nailing down the quarter-mile in just 11.3. The top speed was 124 mph, which was a 3 mph boost. The team also wanted to see what an electric power-only run could muster up. It took a bit of precise handling, but they managed to squeeze out 13.1 seconds. 

A New Kind of Growl: Discover the Thrilling Exhaust Sounds of The Cayenne

The valved Sport exhaust’s soundtrack was a true highlight of this testing crew’s summer. After summoning the throttle’s depth, the 4.0-liter V8 sounded like crashing thunder! Every single lift of the right foot was rewarded with a good amount of well-piped sound. 

The Cayenne Coupe’s cabin provides great insulation, but the V8’s rumble pleasantly bleeds through. With the EV situated at wide-open throttle, the official sound stat was 83 decibels. Switching into Sport or Sport Plus mode is a great way to ensure that the gas engine is working full-time. 

Blazing the Paper Trail: Performance Specs That Set This EV Apart

These modes will employ the gas engine to crank out the juice for the 21.8-kWh battery. After a few very thorough asphalt checks, this group claimed that the Turbo E-Hybrid is a “bona fide hustler.” Once the stats are officially released on paper, some drivers who were skeptical about any model can be won over! 

The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid’s “stick statistic” resides at 0.98 g on the skidpad. The Pirelli P Zero Cors PZC4 tires were an excellent addition to this regimen. The Cayenne also was able to stop from 70 mph at just one foot longer than a 911 Carrera T. It was also noted here that the sportier drive modes don’t result in a package that is too stiff to enjoy. 

From Straightaways to Hairpins: Perfect Presets

The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid comes with Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus modes. The touchscreen offers simple means of control. The suspension in Normal and the powertrain in Sport was the best combination to take on Michigan’s very rough asphalt. 

The electric powertrain situated between the transmission and the V8 did an excellent job of torque output. Performing on its own, it cranks out 174 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. The battery dutifully provided 39 miles of range. The group’s EPA average for the combined powertrain was 22 mph during the highway fuel economy test. 

Electric Excellence, Transmission Turbulence: A Mixed Drive

Many great cars from all eras provide flaws that some can ignore! Stellar looks, amazing tech features, and high performance can draw a good deal of attention. The Cayenne’s 8-speed automatic proved to perform on the weaker side of things! 

The ECU encountered difficulty while it was adhering to gear selection. Downshifting to second and first gears was not as smooth as the group expected. Opting for fast and hard shifts yielded great results, but urban errands proved to be noticeably jerky. This test drive saw the avid team loving the 12.3-inch touchscreen, which had a very easy-to-jive-with layout. 

Practicality vs. Prestige: Is the Cayenne Worth the Hype?

This test car cost a quite hefty $190,210. At its very appealing core, the Cayenne seemed to boast a “champion’s check” of all the necessary boxes. The interior continues with Porsche’s longstanding tradition of providing space fit for a king. 

The writer reflects that if this is what the Turbo looks and feels like, he’s pretty thrilled to see what an incoming Turbo S will offer. They splurged on an extra $9980 for carbon-ceramic brakes, and an extra $1,280 for rear-axle steering. We checked up on Reddit users who claimed that “The way the Cayenne defies physics is a testament to how well it’s engineered.” 

Endgame Evaluation: The Final Word on Performance

This car feels to most who have experienced it a REAL Porsche! It’s a brand that has fared remarkably well in continuing to dish out something entirely their own, and it is not a “family car” with just a little flex. The smaller Maycan has had rave reviews as well, and these are models that command a line when leaned in hard and pushed. 

This is an SUV that shows it’s not just about the badge, but embraces the incoming era. Tell us if you think the new Cayenne can pull its own weight in the comments below, or check out another article about the sibling in the form of the Taycan.