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An additional turbo means the S model gets 434bhp – enough to knock a second off the 0-62mph time, even though this V6 is smaller at 2.9 litres. It’s more expensive to buy but barely any more expensive to run and feels much sportier. With that in mind, it’s the one we’d pick.


This plug-in hybrid version of the Cayenne combines a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with an electric motor. You can accelerate (softly) up to 84mph on electric power alone, and drive for up to 22 miles before the petrol engine joins in. It’s good to drive for a plug-in, but isn’t as agile as non-Hybrid Cayennes while emissions and economy aren’t particularly impressive for a plug-in hybrid.


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This plug-in hybrid version of the Cayenne matches a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with an electric motor. You can accelerate (softly) up to 84mph on electric power alone, and drive for up to 27 miles before the petrol engine joins in. It’s an impressive collaboration, offering zero-emissions driving in the city while still fulfilling Porsche’s sporting brief elsewhere.

E-Hybrid

This 542bhp monster can accelerate from 0-62mph is just 3.9sec with the optional Sport Chrono Package, thanks to a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. It sounds a little more muted than the V6 S and the heavier engine means it isn’t quite as agile. Overkill, we reckon.


Turbo

This 671bhp brute combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a sizeable battery pack and electric motor for a 0-62mph time of just 3.8sec. However, its 19 mile battery range isn’t great and neither is its 110g/km CO2 figure compared to other plug-in hybrids.

The main thing you pay for here is a more powerful 2.9-litre V6 engine and bigger brakes. You also get different 19in wheels and four round exhaust pipes, but otherwise the kit list is the same as the standard Cayenne's.


The standard model comes with a 12.0in infotainment screen, sat-nav, a DAB radio and Apple CarPlay. Other standard features include 19in alloy wheels, LED headlights, cruise control, two-zone climate control, eight-way electric part-leather seats and an electric tailgate. You’ll probably be tempted to raid the options list for items such as air suspension, heated seats, adaptive cruise control and a more impressive sound system. For the E-Hybrid you get the means to charge your Cayenne through a domestic three-pin plug socket as standard but, amazingly, you have to pay extra to make the charging system compatible with a 7.2kW wall box.
For the E-Hybrid you get the means to charge your Cayenne through a domestic three-pin plug socket as standard but, amazingly, you have to pay extra to make the charging system compatible with a 7.2kW wall box.

Given the huge step up in price, you’ll be pleased to know that you get plenty of extra equipment with the Turbo variant. This includes air suspension, 21in wheels, even bigger brakes, Turbo-specific exhaust pipes and body styling, a Bose stereo, heated front and rear leather seats and an Alcantara headlining.


Over the regular Turbo, you get active roll stabilisation to limit body roll, ceramic brakes, torque-vectoring for the rear differential to help boost traction out of bends and the Sport Chrono pack as standard. Very expensive for a small boost in performance and a limited electric-only range.


Turbo S

Estate

Porsche is best known as the quintessential sports car maker, but its line-up is increasingly diverse, interesting and successful, from its SUV family to the Panamera hatchback and shooting brake and, in time, a planned family of electric vehicles.

Whatever your choice, What Car?’s testers rate the cars highly; Porsche has an unusually high percentage of five and four-star cars.

Without exception, its sports cars are class leaders or among the class leaders, standing out for combining driving thrills with surprising luxury and comfort. Likewise, its SUVs are among the sharpest handling, as well as offering high levels of practicality and quality. Meanwhile, the Panamera is a true rival to the very best large executive saloons.

Porsche also sees itself as an electric car pioneer and has already enjoyed sales success with its plug-in hybrid range. Its first all-electric sports car is imminent, signalling the firm’s intent to stay relevant for many years to come.

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