Can a sports car brand build a luxury SUV? This was the question facing Porsche before the first version of the Cayenne appeared on the scene. The Porsche team proved they could build a luxury SUV and the Cayenne is a signature name in the market today. This SUV offers several trims and packages with various powertrains. No matter which version you select, you’re driving a superb vehicle from Porsche. Today, we’ll discuss the Turbo S E-hybrid model of this sporty luxury SUV.

Is the 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid the best luxury SUV?

According to Luxe Digital, yes, this version of the Cayenne is the best for this year. This team rated luxury SUVs across several categories, and this particular version of the Porsche is rated as the best overall. Considering the company it keeps, that’s some high praise.

What makes this Porsche the best overall? Let’s find out.

The Pros and Cons of this Porsche luxury SUV

According to Kelley Blue Book, the Cayenne gives us:

Pros

• Amazing performance across the model range
• Tow plug-in hybrid options
• Sports car handling
• High-end interior
• Standard AWD

Cons

• Expensive
• Tight cargo space in this class
• Not as much standard safety tech as other models
• No 3-row option

When you see the Porsche name, you expect performance and impressive handling. The hybrid options could be a bit of a surprise to some, but they add more performance and fun to this pleasing SUV. Other expectations meet the negatives, including the price and lack of cargo room. All in all, it seems the Porsche Cayenne is exactly what it should be, a sporty luxury SUV.

How much power does the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid offer?

This version of the Porsche Cayenne is the most powerful model in the lineup. The Porsche engineers turned into Dr. Frankenstein and fit a 4.-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor together to bring you the power for this SUV. You’ll enjoy 670 horsepower and 663 lb.-ft. of torque at low RPMs to give you incredible acceleration off the line. You can drive this SUV for 15 miles while only using the electric power stored in the batteries. The fuel mileage rating for the E-Hybrid powertrain is 42 MPGe.

 How can you harness the incredible quickness of this Porsche luxury SUV?

Using the Porsche Active Suspension Management system, you’ll keep your Cayenne under control wherever you go. This system offers Normal and Sport modes to give you the desired settings. The system adds dual-mode shocks that adjust automatically to the road conditions. These adjustments improve comfort in Normal mode and performance when using the Sport mode. An air suspension is available with five different ride heights to give you an easy way to set your vehicle to the desired level for the terrain in front of you.

Features of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid sport luxury SUV

• Standard AWD
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Power liftgate
•  19-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights and taillights
• Front/rear parking sensors
• Full leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Paddle shifters
• 10-speaker audio system
• Four USB ports
• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Navigation system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto (not wireless)
• Porsche Active Suspension Management
• Porsche Surface Coated Brakes
• Sport Chrono Package
• Off-Road Package
• Heated and cooled front seats
• Optional premium audio system upgrades
• Panoramic roof
• Quad-zone climate controls
• Optional carbon fiber and natural wood trim
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keep assist
• Head-up display
• Surround-view camera
• Night vision assist
• Remote parking assist

Some of these items are options for the Cayenne. In true Porsche fashion, shopping for this SUV is an exercise in selection to packaging items you want without adding things you won’t use.

What comes in the Sport Chrono and Off-Road packages?

Sport Chrono Package

• Launch control
• Sport Plus mode
• Rear-wheel steering
• Stopwatch

Off-Road Package

• Underbody protection
• A towing camera
• Compass
• Steering angle display

How much does the Turbo S E-Hybrid trim cost?

You’ll need to spend at least $165,300 to drive the Porsche Cayenne in the Turbo S E-Hybrid trim. This is the price for the SUV version; there’s a coupe-style model that requires $167,800. Strangely, this isn’t the most expensive version of the Cayenne. The Turbo GT model starts at $180,800.