Porsche to build hybrid Cayenne
Friday 21st January

But Carrera and Boxster are safe, says the boss

Porsche is developing a non-petrol version of its SUV, the Cayenne, according to reports in Autocar and elsewhere. But it won't be diesel -- Porsche has publicly eschewed all mention of the D word. Instead, it will be a petrol-electric hybrid.

Porsche chairman Wendelin Wiedeking said at the recent Detroit motor show that he wanted to boost the SUV's appeal. He added that it was also the only way to meet emission regulations. He saw the hybrid using a 3.3-litre petrol V6 powerplant and a 270hp electric motor, the same system Toyota will use in its upcoming Lexus RX400h. he stamped on rumours that such a system might find its way into either the 911 or Boxster.

Wiedeking said that Porsche -- probably the world's most profitable automotive company -- couldn't afford to develop its own hybrid system, which was why it was buying Toyota's technology.

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/porsche...p?storyId=9760

 

i think it will be an interesting choice in enginer. I wonder how does it perform and can u really tell it's a hybrid in terms of acceleration and all.

 

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