BASE PRICE RANGE: $46,315-$127,115
WHAT'S NEW: Last year Porsche gave us the Turbo S, this year it's the S Hybrid. It's powered by a supercharged Audi 3.0L V-6 mated to a three-phase electric motor that can move the SUV from 60 in 6.8 seconds while emitting 20-percent-less CO2 than similarly powered vehicles. Parallel full-hybrid design is joined to an 8A.
COOL FACT: The parallel full-hybrid design enables the Hybrid to drive up to 1.2 miles on electric power alone.
SUM UP: SUV HYBRID FOR THE ELITE.
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne |
| Base engine | 3.6L/290-hp DOHC V-6 |
| Optional engines | 3.0L s-charged DOHC V-6 + elec motors/385 hp comb; 4.8L/385-405 hp DOHC V-8; 4.8L/500-550-hp twin-turbo DOHC V-8 |
| Drivetrain | Front engine, AWD, 6M/6A/8A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7-7.3 sec |
| Tow/payload | 7716/1731-1885 lb |
| EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 11-14/17-20 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles |
| Safety | ABS: S; Trac: S; Stab: S; Airbags: 6 |