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The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is the most powerful version of the mid-size luxury SUV.The new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid makes a combined 729 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque.The plug-in-hybrid Cayenne should be a missile on the road, with Porsche claiming a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph. It’s been awhile since Porsche purists have held a complaint campaign targeted at the Cayenne SUV, but for any remaining holdouts, we recommend getting behind the wheel of the 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, which is the most powerful model in the lineup.729-HP MissileThe previous Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid was a rocket ship for the road, and Porsche appears to have fine-tuned that road-going missile with the updated plug-in-hybrid powertrain. It starts with the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that has been extensively revised to make 591 horsepower. The hybrid system has been upgraded too, as the electric motor now makes 174 horsepower—up from 134 in the outgoing Turbo S E-Hybrid. Combined, the new system produces 729 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque.PorscheBigger Battery, Faster ChargingCompared to its predecessor, the new Turbo E-Hybrid has nearly double the battery capacity, increasing from 14.1 kWh to 25.9 kWh. Porsche claims the increased battery capacity provides more pure-electric range. It didn’t give specifics, but the last generation was capable of 20 EV-only miles, so we expect the new car to be closer to 30 miles. Along with the bigger battery, a new 11.0-kW onboard charger brings charging times down to a claimed two-and-a-half hours for the new version. PorschePorsche says the 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is now available to order, with the first examples expected to reach U.S. dealers in the second quarter of next year. Neither the SUV nor the Coupe body style come cheap, with the former carrying a base price of $148,550 and the latter priced at $153,050. This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Associate News EditorJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More

The Porsche Macan EV could arrive for the 2024 model year, and the latest spy photos show the electric SUV with minimal camouflage. The Macan EV will sport a coupe-like roofline that takes a sharp dive aft of the rear doors, likely to improve aerodynamics and in turn increase range.The Macan EV will ride on the new PPE platform that promises shorter charging times and up to 603 horsepower from a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup.Porsche is nearly ready to unleash its second electric model, and our spy photographer has now captured photos showing the Macan EV almost entirely undisguised. Spotted while testing in Germany, these latest images give us a clear look at the shape of the electric Macan’s body. The most notable aspect of this virtually camo-free prototype is the sloping roofline, which dramatically plummets after reaching the rear doors. The shape gives the Macan EV a squat, hunchbacked stance reminiscent of the Genesis GV60. Although coupe-style SUVs have become a trendy design choice in recent years, the curved roof has likely been incorporated to improve the aerodynamics, thus boosting range. All Macan EVs are expected to feature this body, instead of offering a more traditional squared-off body alongside a “coupe” variant.Brian Williams|Car and DriverThe front end of the Macan EV draws heavily upon Porsche’s first EV, the Taycan, with similarly shaped headlights, although these may end up just being daytime running lights as larger housings live below in the bumper. The taillights don’t appear to be in production spec, but the full-width light bar sits beneath an electronically deployable rear wing, another aerodynamic trick to squeeze out as much range as possible. It also appears that there is some tape obscuring a design cue, possibly air outlets, below the taillights. The Macan EV will ride on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), a new architecture that will also underpin the upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron, which should fill a similarly sized gap in Audi’s lineup. Last year, Porsche revealed that PPE will support both rear- and all-wheel-drive setups, producing a peak of 603 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The Q6, meanwhile, will max out at 482 hp in the SQ6 model, with a boost mode unlocking 509 ponies. The biggest benefit of PPE is the 800-volt electrical system, which should allow the Macan EV to charge at rates higher than the Taycan’s current maximum of 270 kW. Porsche is predicting that the Macan EV will shoot from five to 80 percent charge in less than 25 minutes. The Macan EV should be revealed before the end of the year, with sales kicking off in 2024. More Porsche NewsThis content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.Associate News EditorCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

For 2024, the Genesis GV60 gains 16 miles of range, bringing its EPA estimate up to 264 miles. The increased range comes courtesy of newly standard 19-inch wheels; the previously standard 20-inchers are now optional. Along with a better range rating, the GV60’s base price has jumped $1330, with the Advanced trim now starting at $61,745.The 2024 Genesis GV60 enters its second model year with an additional 16 miles of estimated range. That brings its peak EPA-rated figure to 264 miles, up from last year’s 248-mile max, as reported by InsideEVs.Better Range, Higher PriceThe GV60’s extended range can be attributed to the introduction of newly standard 19-inch wheels. Previously, the quirky electric SUV rode on standard 20-inch wheels. Those are now optional, and the Performance model still features 21-inchers that contribute to a lower EPA-range estimate of 235 miles.Michael Simari|Car and DriverAlong with the smaller wheels and longer range, the 2024 model has a higher starting price. The base all-wheel-drive Advanced trim now opens at $61,745, making it $1330 more than last year’s model. The Performance AWD trim jumps by the same rate, and it now starts at $70,745. Interestingly, the Advanced model equipped with 19-inch wheels is absent from the Genesis configurator. In fact, there’s no option to select the smaller wheel size in the configurator at all.Electrified GV70 PricingGenesis also published pricing for the larger 2024 Electrified GV70 SUV, which gets more expensive, but at a smaller rate. According to the configurator, the model’s base Advanced trim level starts only $25 higher than the 2023 model, which was priced at $67,575. The more expensive Prestige trim goes up a bit more—$600 to be exact—with it now starting at $74,375. More on the GV60Associate News EditorJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More