Porsche will continue selling Cayenne with ICE engine and will have an electric version soon
Porsche has announced that it will continue to offer its flagship Cayenne SUV with both combustion and hybrid engines beyond 2030. The decision ensures that the Cayenne, Porsche’s best-selling model, will enter the next decade with a diverse range of powertrain options, including an all-electric variant set to launch next year.
The German automaker has confirmed plans to further develop and improve the current third-generation Cayenne, which recently received significant updates. These improvements will focus on optimising the efficiency of the SUV’s 4.0-litre V8 engine, currently available in the 468 BHP Cayenne S and 650 BHP Cayenne GT. Porsche has also revealed that a more efficient Turbo S E-Hybrid PHEV version of the V8 engine is in the works, although no specific launch date has been given.
Porsche said: “Extensive technical measures will ensure that the biturbo engine is ready to comply with future legislative requirements.” However, the company did not confirm whether similar updates would be made to the current-generation 3.0-litre V6 engine, which is available in a 351 BHP pure petrol version and a 464 BHP plug-in hybrid variant.
Whether combustion and hybrid models will continue to be used will depend on market-specific regulations. For example, the UK plans to ban the sale of new pure petrol and pure diesel cars from 2030.
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume emphasized the brand’s commitment to offering a variety of powertrain options: “The Cayenne has always defined the sports car in its segment. By the middle of the decade, the fourth generation will set standards in the segment as an electric SUV. At the same time, in the coming decade, our customers will still be able to choose from a wide range of powerful and efficient combustion and hybrid models.”
This announcement follows Porsche’s recent adjustment to its electric vehicle (EV) sales target, lowering its target to 80% of total sales by 2030 due to a decline in consumer demand for EVs. This trend was reflected in EV sales in Europe, which grew by just 2% in the first half of 2024, compared to 28% the previous year. Similar sentiments were expressed by other major automakers, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Renault and Stellantis.
The decision to extend the life of the combustion-engine Cayenne is likely influenced by concerns about a potential drop in sales if the electric version fails to meet customer expectations. In 2023, Porsche sold 87,553 units of the Cayenne, closely followed by the Macan with 87,355 units.
As for the future of the Macan, Porsche has already confirmed that its smaller SUV will transition to an all-electric model in 2025. The electric Macan, launched last week with a starting price of £67,200, boasts a range of 400 miles.
Porsche’s strategic shift reflects a cautious approach to the evolving automotive market, balancing the advance of electric mobility with the continued demand for combustion and hybrid vehicles.
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