The New Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Combines Power and Purpose

The New Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Combines Power and Purpose

In 2023, the local automotive industry seemed to be on the cusp of a revolutionary era of sustainable mobility. What’s ironic is that electrification isn’t exactly new.

Although Porsche has always been a pioneer on technical innovations, we bet you didn’t know that Ferdinand Porsche was the pioneer of battery-powered mobility and designed the first-ever hybrid car. It was unveiled as a prototype in 1900 over a century before the first Cayenne Hybrid, considered the first electrified Porsche of the modern era, was launched in 2010. Porsche worked with the Vienna-based k.u.k. Hofwagenfabrik Ludwig Lohner & Co to create the world’s first-ever hybrid car: the Semper Vivus. It had a combustion engine that powered a generator that, in turn, sent a charge to the wheel hubs to drive them.

The Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus in 1900. The name means ‘forever alive’ in Latin

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More recently, PGA Cars, the exclusive distributor for Porsche celebrated 75 years of Porsche sports cars as well as the 27th anniversary of Porsche Philippines. The local ditsrubutor of the Porsche brand in the Philippines also broke ground with its new and state-of-the-art Porsche Center, creating a new, larger Porsche Center Manila that is set to rise beside the present Porsche facilities along EDSA, Greenhills.

The new Porsche Center Manila will be housed within a 15-story building, and will integrate showrooms, corporate offices and service areas, while also anticipating future Porsche retail space requirements, as well as visual identity.

PGA Cars officials flank the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

Porsche Philippines also took the opportunity to unveil the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, alongside the official groundbreaking ceremony of new Porsche Center Manila site. The event had hundreds of Porsche fans and friends for the brand in attendance.

“The introduction of the new Cayenne E-Hybrid in the country represents the latest chapter in our evolving success story,” said Roberto Coyiuto III, President and CEO of Porsche Philippines. “Through models like this, we are redefining the concept of luxury by taking environmental and personal wellbeing into account along with performance. It also signifies our intention to continuously set the benchmark in the domestic luxury auto sector.”

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid combines the performance prowess the brand is renowned for with an eco-friendly ethos, redefining the concept of driving pleasure. The hybrid luxury high performance SUV is equipped with a groundbreaking hybrid powertrain and is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbo engine producing 304 PS and is paired with a new electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission. It has a combined power of 470 PS and 650 Nm of torque.

Porsche Philippines introduced the new Cayenne E-Hybrid at the Festival of Dreams

The hybrid powertrain can propel the Cayenne from zero to 100 kph in 4.9 seconds. It has adaptive driving modes that allow drivers to seamlessly switch between electric-only, combustion-only, and a harmonious combination of both, ensuring an exhilarating driving experience tailored to individual preferences. Regenerative braking, energy management systems, and a user-friendly interface for hybrid controls make driving not just an experience but a technological marvel. The integration of smart features enhances both performance and sustainability.

Inside, the Cayenne’s cabin is fitted with cutting-edge technology and sustainable materials. Porsche has managed to combine luxury and sustainability, creating a driving experience that transcends the ordinary. It was designed not to be just a vehicle but a statement that power and performance and purpose can coexist seamlessly, navigating the proud nameplate to a journey towards a more sustainable and responsible automotive landscape.

PGA Cars celebrated 75 years of the Porsche brand in the Philippines recently

The redesigned cockpit also integrates a curved, 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch central Porsche Communication Management display, and an optional 10.9-inch screen passenger display.

The Cayenne E-Hybrid is a very capable SUV, both on and off road, thanks to its two-chamber air suspension. Combining it with the new Cayenne’s updated control systems offers more differentiation between Normal, Sport and Sport Plus driving modes. It also comes with thicker tires that are matched to the suspension, guaranteeing a smoother and more refined ride quality.