In the Cayenne S hybrid, Porsche offers the same iconic features of its other sports cars. It is elegantly designed to reflect prestige and class. Porsche’s SUV/crossover is a symbol of luxury and comfort combined with elements of performance unmatched by other SUVs in the market. It more than competes with BMW and Mercedes SUVs and is a highly respected member of the German automobile club.

When German auto makers decided to equip their SUVs with hybrid technology Porsche was not far behind in accepting the challenge. Its hybrid version was built with all the care and attention that it deserved. All the features of the Porsche legacy were incorporated beautifully into this vehicle.  Read more...

Porsche’s first fully hybrid production model SUV, the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid, touts some impressive power and performance numbers.

Its supercharged 3.0-liter V6 gas engine and electric motor, combined, can deliver up to 380 hp. Reports say it can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. And it has a top speed of 150 mph. Yet, quite remarkable, the two and a half ton SUV still has an estimated EPA fuel economy of 23 mpg city, 26 mpg highway.  Read more...

We first told you about plans for a 2009 Porsche Cayenne hybrid nearly two years ago, and not much has been said or written about it since. That is until now, with the Los Angeles Auto Show in full swing and more than 50 hybrid and alternative vehicles on display this week (see the list below), red green Cayenne talk is once again heating up. LA is the largest car market in the United States and the perfect location to show off a more eco-friendly Porsche.  Read more...

It’s been nearly three years since German sports car manufacturer, Porsche, started talking about plans to build a hybrid, and based on recent news, it may be another 2-3 years before that happens.  In a recent article from the New York Times, Lawrence Ulrich wrote that Porsche plans to have their hybrid suv in dealer showrooms by 2009 or 2010.

If Porsche ever does release a hybrid vehicle (especially in the U.S.), it’s more likely to happen in 2011 or later, based on a 12/07 release from Automotive News (for those who subscribe).  You might recall that a concept version of the hybrid version of the Cayenne debuted at the LA Auto Show in November (’07), so while there’s been a lot of news, announcements, and updates in the past 90 days – it’s all speculation at this point.  Read more...