The Porsche Cayenne may have been controversial at launch, but it’s since developed into a favourite among luxury car buyers. Frequently one of the firm’s best-selling cars, it’s now into its third generation and, following a series of updates a couple of years back, is better than ever.
Porsche was early into the hybridisation of its sporty Range Rover Sport rival, and has put this experience to good effect with the latest plug-in hybrid version, called the Cayenne E-Hybrid. Now a core part of the range, it is available in three flavours – E-Hybrid, S E-Hybrid and Turbo E-Hybrid – all with the same 130kW (176hp) electric motor and increasing power from the 3.0-litre turbo V6 petrol engine. They share a sizeable 25.9kWh battery too, giving a generous electric range and boosting the Cayenne E-Hybrid’s credentials among those who live within a ULEZ.
