Porsche has unveiled the most powerful variant of the third-generation Cayenne, the Turbo E-Hybrid, following the release of the facelifted model earlier this year. With a massive output of 729 horsepower, this updated trim surpasses the Turbo GT by 79 horsepower and the outgoing Turbo S E-Hybrid by 59 horsepower.

The Turbo E-Hybrid features a hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine generating 591 horsepower and a 174-horsepower electric motor. The total system output is 729 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque. The electric motor is integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission, providing a 40-horsepower boost compared to the previous model. This power allows the Cayenne to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 183 mph.

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The new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid comes with an increased battery capacity, with a larger 25.9-kilowatt-hour battery pack compared to the previous 17.9 kWh. This enhancement is expected to provide a greater electric-only range, although official figures have not been released. The charging time has also been improved, with a new 11 kilowatt charger allowing for charging in under 2.5 hours.

Similar to previous Turbo models, the Turbo E-Hybrid features unique front and rear bumpers, body color-painted wheel arches, and quad exhaust tips. The interior includes a GT Sport steering wheel, 18-way adjustable Sport seats, and a Race-Tex headliner as standard.

In terms of performance features, the Turbo E-Hybrid benefits from the two-chamber, two-valve adaptive air suspension system introduced with this year’s facelift. It also includes Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and offers optional extras such as Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control and rear-axle steering.

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is now available for order and is expected to arrive at dealerships in the second quarter of 2024. The starting price is $148,550, including a $1,650 destination fee, with the Coupe variant starting slightly higher at $153,050. Porsche has not yet announced if there will be a more powerful Turbo S E-Hybrid in the future.