In 2005, Porsche announced it would produce a hybrid version of the Cayenne before 2010 namely the ‘Porsche Cayenne Hybrid’.
Two years later in 2007 previewed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche presented a demonstration car of the Cayenne Hybrid and demonstration model of the Cayenne Hybrid’s drivetrain including all engines and batteries.
Michael Winkler, managing director of Porsche Australia has now announced that the hybrid Cayenne will be available in 2009. Winkler also states that the system is designed to work with all of the engines in the Cayenne lineup. This means a hybrid Cayenne Turbo will be possible. The hybrid will only be mated to the all wheel drive system and will not be offered in any other Porsche models.
The Cayenne Hybrid is expected to achieve 9 L/100 km (26 mpg / 31mpg) under tougher European standards.
