The 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid is not hitting the U.S. market until the second quarter of next year but the German automaker has dropped another reason to like the car. That would be more battery power and the company confirmed that from 14.1kWh, the hybrid model's capacity will jump to 17.9kWh.
The energy boost will of course lead to increase mileage but Porsche has yet to provide an estimate on the additional driving range that would-be buyers will be getting. But one thing is sure, the hybrid is getting the signature Cayenne powertrain that promises a massive driving experience.
The Cayenne E-Hybrid will be flexing its muscle in two variants and the regular build will showcase the 3.0-liter V6 engine that according to Porsche will generate 455 horsepower. For Porsche fans wanting a huge leap from the regular serving, the choice has to be the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, which CNET will fire up to an amazing 670 horsepower, thanks to a 4.0-liter V8/e-motor combo.
The promised battery upgrade is in line with Porsche's earlier commitment to make the company's hybrid lineup even more compelling. And it makes sense that jacking up the clean energy aspect of the Cayenne package will draw more attention.
And take note that the enhancement will be reflected in the SUV and Coupe body styles of the line.
For the 2021 series, the E-Hybrid will also roll with a considerable bump on the standard driving mode. For instance, the battery's state of charge will be dialed down from 80% from the previous 100%. According to Motor Trend, the calibration was implemented to ensure that full recuperative braking power can be used when needed.
Likewise, Porsche said the hybrids' battery pack will be charged up at a higher and consistent rate, which will be an insurance that the batteries will retain the power juice required for maximum performance. This change will specifically improve the Porsche hybrid experience when driving in Sport and Sport Plus modes.
Per the same report, these upgrades stand to make the Porsche Cayenne hybrids more attractive. The existing builds have garnered praises mostly for the sophisticated chassis and the powerful acceleration. It helped too that the powertrain packed with the E-Hybrid boasts of a near-seamless transition between gas and electric power.
As expected, the Porsche experience will certainly cost and more so for the hybrid edition. The 2020 models start at around $83,000 for the base SUV line and $165,000 for the monster Turbo S edition. It's still unclear if Porsche will roll over with the same price ranges or there will be a bit of a price hike.
