Adding more power, so thinks Porsche, is a major step in making the great even greater. Take the new 729-hp Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid for example. The darn thing was already among the quickest SUVs we had ever tested when it had less power and torque in 2023, but as if to keep up with the world around it—or maybe ahead—the most powerful Cayenne ever built grows crazier. Now there’s even more thrust, a larger battery pack that’s able to charge quicker than before—and Porsche has decided that, for 2024, the all-wheel-drive Cayenne Turbo SUV will only be offered as a plug-in hybrid vehicle. That leaves the sportier and lower-slung roof Cayenne Turbo Coupe GT, which we review separately, to offer Turbo nonhybrid buffoonery. Unlike the more civilized Cayenne, the Turbo E-Hybrid starts at six figures but provides Goliath-like performance without giving up much in terms of the cargo space these high-performance luxury SUVs, such as the Audi RS Q8and BMW X5 M, are known for. Only initial details have been shared so far, but the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid should reach dealers halfway through 2024.
What’s New for 2024?
Whether anyone asked for it or not, Porsche delivers the most powerful Cayenne Turbo ever for 2024. The 729-hp Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid that Porsche says can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 183 mph. The PHEV now has a larger battery and a more powerful 11-kW onboard charger. All Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid come standard with an adaptive air suspension that features a new two-valve and two-chamber unit. Porsche’s Torque Vectoring Plus is now standard while Porsche Dynamic Chassis control and rear-axle steering are optional. The E-Hybrid comes with Porsche’s new matrix-beam LED headlights as well. The normal nonhybrid Cayenne Turbo model has been dropped.
