It’s not simply orange, it is Lava Orange.
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While I stand agency in my perception that the twin-turbocharged S is the candy spot of the Porsche Cayenne lineup, I’m additionally not one to pooh-pooh extra for extra’ sake. After all, it is laborious to not get excited a few V8-packing SUV that harnesses the ability of electrical energy to ship a whopping 670 horsepower. And hey, would not , there’s now a ‘coupe’ model of that monster, too.

Like670 horsepower, 663 pound-feet of torqueFantastic steering and chassis tuningWonderful PCM infotainment techHoundstooth seats? Chef’s kiss dot gif

Don’t Like’Coupe’ styling is not price the additional cashAndroid Auto remains to be a no-goHoly crap, this factor is pricey

Yes, sitting on the tippy prime of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne vary is the brand new $164,400 Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe. It’s the costliest Cayenne and the final word expression of the SUV’s efficiency potential: 670 hp, 663 pound-feet of torque, 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a 183-mph prime velocity. This is a scorcher of a sporty-crossover-coupe-thing, with or with out my tester’s searing Lava Orange paint.That efficiency pretension is much more true with this particular Cayenne Coupe, which has the elective Lightweight Sport Package, yours for the not-insignificant sum of $11,570. (It’s $12,750 if you’d like the outside particulars in black; carbon fiber prices $15,050.) This provides a louder exhaust, an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, carbon-fiber inside trim, a carbon-fiber roof and some minor styling tweaks. Larger 22-inch wheels are a part of this pack, too, although one thing should’ve occurred to these between when this German-spec take a look at automobile leaving its homeland and when it arrived in my driveway, as a result of the wheels you see listed below are 21s. I’m not complaining, although — the smaller-diameter wheels do not actually account for any lack of dealing with means, they usually look simply nearly as good.

Acid Green calipers are cool and all, however I’m undecided how I really feel about them towards this brilliant orange paint.
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This bundle would not flip the Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe into a light-weight, nevertheless. Yeah, it shaves 48 kilos off the whole curb weight, however this chonky coupeover nonetheless suggestions the scales at 5,625 kilos. Thankfully, the Cayenne’s unbelievable chassis and steering do lots to masks the sheer heft of this SUV. All variations of the Cayenne are fantastically tuned proper out of the gate, and the Turbo S E-Hybrid’s customary air suspension, adaptive dampers and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive do lots to keep up stability and composure whereas giving this crossover stunning on-road precision.The steering is gentle sufficient in Normal mode that can assist you breeze by means of parking heaps, however click on the drive mode selector over to Sport or Sport Plus and you will be rewarded with the sort of weight and suggestions you’d anticipate in a sports activities automobile like Porsche’s personal 911. The $1,620 rear-axle steering possibility can be a should, because it ever so barely helps the again finish scooch its manner by means of corners. Turbo S E-Hybrid fashions come customary with Porsche’s carbon ceramic composite brakes, they usually’re endlessly highly effective, with large, 17.3-inch rotors up entrance clamped by Acid Green calipers (that are a bit a lot towards this automobile’s orange exterior).

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe is as quick as its identify is lengthy
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All Cayennes provide sharp reflexes, however what units the Turbo S E-Hybrid aside is its bazooka of an engine. Take the Cayenne Turbo’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, add the 14.1-kilowatt-hour battery and 134-hp electrical motor from Porsche’s different E-Hybrid fashions, and also you get the aforementioned 670 hp and 663 lb-ft. You won’t ever, ever need for energy, whether or not you are popping out of a nook on a mountain highway or simply making an attempt to shoot the gaps between slower visitors on the freeway. I’ve to say, there’s one thing oddly satisfying about silently cruising round underneath electrical operation, nailing the throttle and waking up that bassy V8 as you blast off. I like that type of good/evil juxtaposition.

And sure, you’ll be able to drive round powered solely by electrical energy, simply not for very lengthy. The EPA hasn’t formally rated the Turbo S E-Hybrid as of this writing, however the usual E-Hybrid has a 14-mile electrical vary. Put the Cayenne in its Sport Plus mode and the powertrain can ship additional power again to the battery, making it straightforward to recharge on the go. You do not should rev the Cayenne to excessive heaven with the intention to obtain this, both — I’m informed the utmost charging takes place between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm. If you do need to juice up the old style manner, it will take about 2.4 hours to replenish the battery by way of the usual 7.2-kW onboard charger.The Cayenne’s Hybrid Auto mode is the place you get the most effective mix of gasoline-electric driving, the engine shutting off when it is not wanted. Sport and Sport Plus maintain the V8 awake on a regular basis, and use the electrons for supplemental thrust. The Turbo S E-Hybrid comes customary with Porsche’s Sport Chrono bundle, too, which incorporates the all-systems-go push-to-pass button in the course of the drive setting dial. Use it as soon as, and you may use it on a regular basis.The Alcantara wheel is a part of the Lightweight Sport Package.
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Aside from the superlative powertrain, the Turbo S E-Hybrid is not all that totally different from different Cayenne Coupes. The badges have Acid Green outlines and there are many wheel design choices. The energetic rear spoiler is simply as large and horrible, and the battery’s charging port is in the identical location because the gas door, simply on the motive force’s facet.Functionally talking, the Turbo S E-Hybrid has the identical 22 cubic toes of house within the trunk (53.3 whenever you fold the seats) as the usual Coupe, in addition to the identical two- or three-across rear seating choices and the identical fantastically appointed inside. Honestly, the most effective factor about this automobile is the houndstooth fabric seat inserts, that are solely obtainable with the Lightweight Sport Package, and do an entire lot to jazz up the Cayenne’s cabin, particularly in comparison with the dull-as-a-DMV-wait-line grey inside of the S Coupe I lately examined.Tech goodies carry over unchanged, too, which means the unbelievable Porsche Communication Management infotainment suite is housed on a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and each Wi-Fi and Apple CarPlay are customary. The Porsche Connect app will allow you to handle charging schedules and test your battery’s standing, and you’ll precondition the inside, as effectively.Add a number of choices and this factor can simply crest $200,000. Woof.
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Lots of driver-assistance niceties can be found, although I proceed to roll my eyes at what number of issues aren’t customary on a automobile that begins at $164,400. This specific tester is properly outfitted with issues like a head-up show ($1,270), surround-view digital camera ($1,200) and lane-change help ($950), however it would not have adaptive cruise management or visitors signal recognition, each of which require you to spend much more cash. Hell, even keyless entry is $940.All decked out, you’ll be able to spend effectively over $200,000 on a Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe; my tester rings up at $192,590, together with $1,350 for vacation spot. That makes it twice the worth of the Turbo S-less Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe which, fairly frankly, is completely absurd. Then once more, the whole lot concerning the Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe is absurd — splendidly, fantastically absurd. Why ought to its price ticket be any totally different?