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    Cayenne S Hybrid

      I haven't seen much info on the Cayenne S hybrid so I'll just provide a brief perspective since we just picked one up couple of weeks ago.  

    Car is not broken in yet, but so far the hybrid and engine seem to work pretty seamlessly, but is also hard to recognize when the electric motor is doing the work and contributing.  You can put the car in full electric mode up to about 37mph, but once you apply more throttle the engine kicks in.  While the car is in electric mode is is really quiet, in fact, when I switched on the ignition the first time, I didn't even realize the car was on and ready to go.  But once the car starts rolling, you start to hear road noise from the big heavy tires, so in a sense, it feels like a normal car.  So far, I've been able to get about about 23 to 25mpg in mixed conditions.  From the outside, it is hard to tell that it is a hybrid, except for a badge on the side. Porsche should've put the word "hybrid" below in "Cayenne S" in the rear.

    When the car is in engine mode, is basically sounds and feels like the Audi A6 supercharger engine.  Linear power, but it also sounds a little rough.  I think it would be better if the car is offered with a turbo V6 instead.

    Overall, it is a nice package; pretty good handling, and good fit and finish.  But it does seem like it is one of the more complex hybrid system out there as you don't really know when the electric engine is running or charging.  And the dash seems kind of busy with lots of buttons and controls. 

    Also notice in the pics below that from the front, the lines of new cayenne is remarkable similar to that of the CGT, which I only noticed when the two cars were parked side by side.  Also notice that there is a metal plate behind the ceramic breaks.  I haven't seen this plate before in other road cars with ceramic brakes, but later the dealer said it is there to protect the brakes from debris.  Makes sense since this is supposed to be an offroad machine, but ironically fitted with pzeros.   1296024306984IMG_2180.JPGIMG_2281.JPG1296024326155IMG_2321.JPG


    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    A theoretical drawback of the Hybrid is that it is more a VW/Audi than Porsche. Unlike the Cayenne Diesel that uses the VW engine only, the Hybrid uses more VW/Audi hardware like the complete steering system for example.

    I don't know if this is good or bad in practice but this is how it is.

    Nevertheless a very nice pair of Porsches


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    Personally, I don't get the hybrid concept at all. A high power Diesel engine could easily save more fuel and at the same time offer better performance. Can't hide the feeling that Porsche actually just wants to ride on the green wave for various marketing purposes and surprisingly, people are falling for it (no offense meant). Best example is the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid. For 30000 EUR less, people can get the X6 40d over here, a car with practically the same performance and car which eats up around 10-12 l Diesel / 100 km...at max. One can be happy to drive the ActiveHybrid with 13-14 l / 100 km. Also the ActiveHybrid is so much heavier than the 40d.

    Driving a Carrera GT and a Cayenne...Hybrid...with PCCB ? Exotic combo...to say at least.

    The best match to a Carrera GT would have been the Cayenne Turbo but I guess to each his own.     

    Fact is, no matter if Hybrid or Turbo: The new Cayenne grows on me. I might take a swing at the Turbo S.


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    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    reginos:

    Nevertheless a very nice pair of Porsches


    +1 Enjoy Smiley


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    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    easy_rider911:
    reginos:

    Nevertheless a very nice pair of Porsches


    +1 Enjoy Smiley

     

    Dito.  Smiley Very nice pair. Smiley


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    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    The only person I know who got a Cayenne hybrid regrets it now. No real difference with the regular one, and no spare tires or you loose 1/3 of the rear trunk. Technology is not ready, these car should have a big electric engine and a small combustion one. Or no combustion at all.

    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    Awesome couple.


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    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

     Your color combo looks absolutely stunning ! And the CGT looks great too.

    But I second SciFrogs opinion, I think the hybrid technology is not ready yet. But let us know how things go, an actual owners review could prove us wrong. 


    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    Thanks for the comments.

    I agree that the diesel may make better sense, but this is not an option in the US.  The V6 + electric motor should still bring a bit more performance than the diesel. 

    Still waiting for the engine to break in.  I'll report later on more real world mpg averages, and the performance.

     


    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    baron:

    Thanks for the comments.

    I agree that the diesel may make better sense, but this is not an option in the US.  The V6 + electric motor should still bring a bit more performance than the diesel. 

    Still waiting for the engine to break in.  I'll report later on more real world mpg averages, and the performance.

     

     

    Thanks ! Can't wait to read about your experience. Smiley


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    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    Nice pair indeed.

    In Thailand, the price of Hybrid is lower than the Diesel ones due to the import Duty. I'm gonna get ones in March too. They said they got a long waiting que for her.


    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    Thanks for your nice report, good to see people with spirit for this new hightech solutions, this is the future for sure.

    Amazing pair you got thereSmiley, and don´t forget to keep us posted Smiley

    J.Seven


    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    Very nice.  And I love those wheels on the Cayenne. 


    Re: Cayenne S Hybrid

    Lovely Cayenne with all the options. I think the Hybrid for this car, being an SUV, is a wise move. It's cool to see what it can achieve in terms of MPG once you broke her in. Looking forward to a full report.

    Also lovely combo, the CGT is drop dead gorgeous


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    indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine..  I happen to like both :) 


     
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