The evolution of the Cayenne continues. From its controversial beginnings in 2002, the Cayenne has quickly become the performance-luxury SUV to be seen in. The second generation hot pepper is not only more powerful and faster than ever, it's actually greener, thanks to the availability of diesel and, finally, hybrid alternatives. The increasingly organic bodylines convey poise and prestige and really make the first generation truck look old...
As reported by Porsche
New York - Porsche introduced the next-generation Cayenne sport utility vehicle today, including a hybrid gas-electric version, to the North American market during a press conference at the New York International Automobile Show.
Led by the all-new Cayenne S Hybrid, Porsche's first production hybrid, the next-generation Cayenne sets the standard in its class in efficiency and performance. Compared to the previous Cayenne models, fuel consumption is down by up to 23 percent in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
This new Cayenne, like every Porsche, was developed according to the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy – more power on less fuel, increased efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
The North American Cayenne model range will include four models: the 2011 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo and the Cayenne S Hybrid.
The S and Turbo models go on sale in July, with the Cayenne and Cayenne S Hybrid in dealer showrooms this fall.
At the press conference, Porsche also announced the Canadian pricing for its new Cayenne models, with the V6-equipped entry level model starting at $58,200.
The new 2011 Cayenne S – with a standard 400 horsepower Porsche V8 under the hood – will be priced at $76,000 while the Cayenne S Hybrid, Porsche's first hybrid production vehicle, is $80,800.
The 500-horsepower Cayenne Turbo, which tops the model lineup, will carry a sticker price of $123,900.
At today's press conference, Porsche also announced that all its models will include a longer list of standard equipment., as well as a new options strategy that includes comprehensive equipment packages that still allow for detailed customization at significant cost savings.
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| 2011 porsche Cayenne S Hybrid (photo: Philippe Champoux/Auto123.com) |
As reported by Porsche
New York - Porsche introduced the next-generation Cayenne sport utility vehicle today, including a hybrid gas-electric version, to the North American market during a press conference at the New York International Automobile Show.
Led by the all-new Cayenne S Hybrid, Porsche's first production hybrid, the next-generation Cayenne sets the standard in its class in efficiency and performance. Compared to the previous Cayenne models, fuel consumption is down by up to 23 percent in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
This new Cayenne, like every Porsche, was developed according to the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy – more power on less fuel, increased efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
The North American Cayenne model range will include four models: the 2011 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo and the Cayenne S Hybrid.
The S and Turbo models go on sale in July, with the Cayenne and Cayenne S Hybrid in dealer showrooms this fall.
At the press conference, Porsche also announced the Canadian pricing for its new Cayenne models, with the V6-equipped entry level model starting at $58,200.
The new 2011 Cayenne S – with a standard 400 horsepower Porsche V8 under the hood – will be priced at $76,000 while the Cayenne S Hybrid, Porsche's first hybrid production vehicle, is $80,800.
The 500-horsepower Cayenne Turbo, which tops the model lineup, will carry a sticker price of $123,900.
At today's press conference, Porsche also announced that all its models will include a longer list of standard equipment., as well as a new options strategy that includes comprehensive equipment packages that still allow for detailed customization at significant cost savings.
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| 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (L) and Cayenne S Hybrid (R) (photo: Philippe Champoux/Auto123.com) |
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