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08-11-2008, 12:26 PM
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Rumors of Porsche adding a diesel or hybrid powertrain to the Cayenne have been making the rounds for months, but with almost nothing in the way of official confirmation, and more than one official denial. Now a report claims Wendelin Wiedeking, Porsche’s CEO, has revealed that the Cayenne will indeed be getting the V6 diesel from the Volkswagen Touareg.
In the VW, the V6 TDI engine gets 24.5mpg (9.6L/100km) at a rated 240hp (179kW), and according to Autobild the Cayenne diesel will use the same engine at the same ratings. That’s a substantial decrease in power from the 290hp (216kW) petrol unit, but an equally significant improvement in fuel economy, compared to the petrol engine’s 18.2mpg (12.9L/100km).
The hybrid Cayenne is said to be a diesel-lithium-ion combination, which would certainly make it both highly efficient and quite expensive. Electric-only range is expected to reach as far 155mi (250km), effectively making the Porsche an EV for most uses. Such lofty figures and features would fit well with Porsche’s high standards, but would likewise make the initial investment very high and would also command a substantial premium over either the petrol or diesel-only models.
The diesel is expected to arrive sometime next year, but the hybrid will wait until 2010. A redesigned version of the Cayenne is due that same year, so the addition of the hybrid makes logistical sense. For more on the 2010 Cayenne, including a video of the SUV in action, check out our previous coverage.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/suvs/porsche-ceo-reportedly-confirms-cayenne-diesel/
Rumors of Porsche adding a diesel or hybrid powertrain to the Cayenne have been making the rounds for months, but with almost nothing in the way of official confirmation, and more than one official denial. Now a report claims Wendelin Wiedeking, Porsche’s CEO, has revealed that the Cayenne will indeed be getting the V6 diesel from the Volkswagen Touareg.
In the VW, the V6 TDI engine gets 24.5mpg (9.6L/100km) at a rated 240hp (179kW), and according to Autobild the Cayenne diesel will use the same engine at the same ratings. That’s a substantial decrease in power from the 290hp (216kW) petrol unit, but an equally significant improvement in fuel economy, compared to the petrol engine’s 18.2mpg (12.9L/100km).
The hybrid Cayenne is said to be a diesel-lithium-ion combination, which would certainly make it both highly efficient and quite expensive. Electric-only range is expected to reach as far 155mi (250km), effectively making the Porsche an EV for most uses. Such lofty figures and features would fit well with Porsche’s high standards, but would likewise make the initial investment very high and would also command a substantial premium over either the petrol or diesel-only models.
The diesel is expected to arrive sometime next year, but the hybrid will wait until 2010. A redesigned version of the Cayenne is due that same year, so the addition of the hybrid makes logistical sense. For more on the 2010 Cayenne, including a video of the SUV in action, check out our previous coverage.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/suvs/porsche-ceo-reportedly-confirms-cayenne-diesel/