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Test Drive: 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum
« on: June 27, 2017, 06:43:48 am »
Luxury with green perks.
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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2017, 11:13:08 am »
That's a very nice colour.

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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2017, 11:18:01 am »
That's a very nice colour.

Agreed. I really dig the green brake calipers too - somehow it just works. Probably my Romanian ancestry  ;D

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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2017, 12:22:22 pm »
I think the perks of this over a regular Cayenne are not necessarily so widespread in their appeal, but perfect to to those that fit the bill.  In Ontario, having access to the HOV lanes is one thing.  For another, if you DO have an at-home charger capable of filling it overnight (or at work), then 22km-ish of range will likely take you most, if not all of the way for where you need to go (without limiting ski trips on weekends, etc).

I think it's a great offering, though a niche product with limited appeal to the masses.  The same can be said for the 911, with its limited utility and high (relative to a hybrid) fuel consumption.

Good on ya, Porsche.

Odd choice re the Supercharged engine though - I mean, Porsche uses a 3.0 turbo (albeit a twin), so why source the Audi unit?  And since that engine is being phased out, will the E-Hybrid get updated to the new 3.0 turbo unit used in the S4, etc. perhaps?

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Re: Test Drive: 2017 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2017, 03:13:20 pm »
A neighbor who has one reports overall fuel economy of 6.6 L/100 km.
« Last Edit: June 27, 2017, 03:16:05 pm by Guy »