AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 PHEV
Horsepower
455 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
0–60 mph
4.7 sec
Top speed
157 mph
Drivetrain
AWD
Seats
5
Combined MPG
22 mpg (19 city / 25 hwy)
Range
357 miles
MSRP
$122,700
Body style
Luxury SUV
The verdict
What's good
PHEV powertrain delivers silent city running in a striking coupe silhouette
Instant electric torque makes the sport-tuned suspension even more exploitable
Home charging cuts weekday fuel spend despite the premium price of entry
Coupe's sportier tune paired with hybrid response beats standard SUVs off corners
What's not
Coupe's sloped roofline already limits cargo; battery floor raises it further
Heaviest variant in the Cayenne family — felt most in sustained switchbacks
Short electric range means frequent charging needed to capture efficiency benefit
PHEV high-voltage components add complexity to an already expensive service schedule
The engine
3.0L V6 PHEV
3.0L V6 Plug-in Hybrid
Porsche pairs its 3.0 turbo V6 with an electric motor and battery for near-silent electric running around town and a strong combined punch when both power sources fire together.
Porsche's E-Hybrid system is a direct technological descendant of the 918 Spyder hypercar's powertrain, bringing motorsport-bred hybrid know-how to the Cayenne and Panamera.
The hybrid tech traces back to the Le Mans-winning 919 and the 918 Spyder hypercar.
It can run several miles on electricity alone, then add a boost when you floor it.
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The six sub-scores behind the 82 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value