Porsche has made some bold statements recently on how many of its resources it is putting behind plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars in the coming years. While its first all-electric version, Mission E, is still more than a year away, the next line of hybrids has been rolling out over the past year. Following the Panamera E-Hybrid and the Turbo S E-Hybrid, is the Cayenne E-Hybrid 2019, the latest plug-in hybrid iteration of one of Porsche's most popular vehicles.
In case you have not heard it yet, two-door sports cars are not the majority of Porsche's businesses, and they have not been for a while. The first Cayenne SUV, introduced in 2002, quickly became the company's most popular vehicle. Then came the four-door Panamera and Macan SUVs, which now make up most of Porsche's business. And it's likely that the latest Cayenne, introduced last year, will continue to grow in popularity as more buyers migrate from cars to SUVs (just ask Ford customers).
By 2019, the new E-Hybrid has a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine coupled to a 14.1 kWh battery pack, 30 percent more powerful than last year's model. The company calculates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, although it is in an environment that probably drains the battery charge quite quickly. Porsche estimates that the range is 27 miles using European methods, which means that it is likely to decrease when EPA tests it in the US. UU However, with 462 horsepower, it is more powerful than the Cayenne S, with only 440 horsepower. That sounds like having your cake and eating it too.
But Porsche has also allowed the Cayenne E-Hybrid to use full power in its Sport and Sport Plus configurations with the standard Sport Chrono package, allowing the driver to use it effectively. a temporary impulse function if you wish. The eight-speed automatic transmission has also been redesigned for faster changes. And if you wish, there is a way to recover the battery charge by effectively using the engine as a generator, or switch to full electric mode at speeds up to 83 mph.
In addition to all the weight savings introduced in the third-generation car, the Cayenne E-Hybrid will also feature newly introduced technology, such as a trio of digital displays on the driving information, navigation and a new application board all terrain. The energy and efficiency screens are also included as part of the E-Hybrid package.
Starting at $ 79,990, the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2019 may not seem like an important car to the masses. There are other plug-in hybrid SUVs, less expensive, already on the market. But for Porsche's reputation as an electric vehicle manufacturer, it's the way that most of its customers will experience the technology in the near future. And if you already spent a lot of money on a Porsche SUV, why would not you qualify for better parking near the entrance to the mall?