2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Porsche’s original SUV, the Cayenne, has been around since 2003. A hybrid model with a V6 backed by an electric motor arrived for 2010, and then a plug-in version called the Cayenne E-Hybrid joined the lineup for 2015, making it the first plug-in hybrid in the increasingly competitive premium luxury SUV market. The E-Hybrid range expands for 2020 with a new Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, available in both standard form, and as a coupe with a lower roofline and wider rear track than the standard Cayenne. A coupe version of the standard E-Hybrid is also new for 2020. Based on the same platform as the Audi Q7 and Bentley Bentayga, Cayenne E-Hybrids stand out with Acid Green coloring around the badges and with Acid Green brake calipers.
Porsche uses hybrid technology to enhance performance. The new Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is, in fact, the most powerful Cayenne Porsche has ever sold, with the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8’s 541 horsepower working with an electric motor for a combined system output of 670 horsepower and 663 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough to get the hefty, battery-laden SUV from 0-60 mph in a claimed 3.6 seconds and on to 183 mph.
The standard E-Hybrid is no slouch, with a 3.0-liter turbo V6 working with the electric motor to produce 455 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Fuel-economy figures for the new trims aren’t out yet, but the 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid manages 22 combined mpg or 46 MPGe. And when it comes time to recharge, Porsche claims that an upgrade to the charging system allows for completely recharging the 14.1-kWh battery in as few as 2.4 hours with a 240-volt connection.
In addition to the herculean performance, the new Turbo S E-Hybrid also gets carbon-composite brakes, Porsche Torque Vectoring, and the Sport Chrono Package as standard equipment. Rear-wheel steering and a sports exhaust are both available options. E-Hybrid Coupes, meanwhile, are available with a Lightweight Sport Package that sheds up to 48 pounds, thanks to a carbon-fiber roof and carbon fiber for several body pieces. Coupes also get a fixed rear spoiler above the rear window, along with a new adaptive rear spoiler.
As has long been the case with Cayennes, the interior of the latest version is a very nice place to be with fantastic attention to detail, plenty of standard equipment, and an ample amount of tempting options. In front of the driver are two 7-inch LCD screens flanking a central tachometer, and each of the LCD screens can be configured to read like gauges or display a wide range of data and telemetry. In the middle of the dash, meanwhile, is a 12.3-inch touchscreen similar to that found in other Porsches. The Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid are too expensive for crash testing, but forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking are both standard features. Optional extras include a head-up display (HUD), lane-change assist, cross-traffic detection, and blind-spot monitoring.
There are plenty of high-end SUVs that are both sporty and luxurious, but there are fewer with hybrid or electric powertrains. One obvious alternative to the Cayenne E-Hybrid is the all-electric Tesla Model X, which has an impressive range and is devastatingly quick. A loaded BMW X5 or Range Rover may also be worth considering.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 150 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 5 total · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 14.1 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 134 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 100 · Electric Motor Torque: 295 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 8 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 20 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 335 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5300 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 332 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1340
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Porsche Connect · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 710 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 17.3 · Front brakes: carbon ceramic disc · Rear brake diameter: 16.1 · Rear brakes: carbon ceramic disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Interior accents: faux suede · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 5 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 14.1 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 134 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 100 · Electric Motor Torque: 295 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 3 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 20 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 541 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5750 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 567 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2100
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: adjustable · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. (dual) · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear stabilizer bar: active electronic actuator · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Porsche Connect · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent