2023 Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe 3.0L V6 8AT AWD (470 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Porsche introduced the Cayenne Coupe in 2019, and it was an instant hit among customers, although sales slowed down during the world pandemic in 2020.

Fast forward four years, and the entire Cayenne lineup was refreshed, so the sloped-back version of Porsche’s largest 4×4 vehicle was also improved. Thus, it stayed on top of its game in the SUV-coupe segment. But since the automaker also had to provide something more eco-friendly, it offered the SUV with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that was improved when compared to its predecessors. In addition, the interior was vastly revamped.

Right from the bat was easy to recognize the facelifted version of the Cayenne third generation due to the front fascia. Just like the rest of the range, the sloped-back version featured a new front bumper that sported two slats, instead of three on its predecessor, over the grille and the side scoops. In addition, the standard Matrix LED headlights provided not just a better look for the vehicle but also improved road illumination.

Inside, customers found a refreshed dashboard design that sported three displays. The one fronting the driver was a configurable 12.6″ curved screen. The other two were touchscreen-type and reserved for the infotainment system: a 12.3″ one atop the center stack and a 10.9″ one on the passenger’s side. Another significant change was for the gear selector, which was moved from the center console onto the dashboard next to the steering wheel.

The plug-in hybrid Cayenne featured a larger battery pack that allowed it to travel up to 90 km (56 miles) on electricity only. Porsche also installed an onboard charger that allowed the vehicle to be topped up at an 11 kW port in around two and a half hours. Thanks to the 130 kW (174 hp) motor that helped the turbocharged gasoline V6 under the hood, the total output had been increased to 475 PS (469 hp). Like the rest of the Cayenne range, the Hybrid version sent all the oomph in all corners via an eight-speed automatic transmission.