Score one for gearheads who enjoy eight cylinders! The gas powerplant will take a victory lap, sticking around until at least 2030
- It’s true, the next-gen Porsche Cayenne will be a full EV—but don’t count out the V8 just yet
- Yes, that’s right, the ol’ octopot is sticking around, and could remain on offer past 2030
- Plug-in hybrid options, as well as the full-fat twin-turbo, are expected to continue, as well
Still, raw horsepower numbers from silent electric motors do not set every heart thumping, a reality important to recognize when one’s customers are willing to drop major bank on a new car. That’s why Porsche will apparently keep the gasoline-powered and plug-in hybrid versions of the current Cayenne around for a few years after introducing the EV.
In a statement, the company said “Extensive technical measures will ensure that the twin-turbo [V8] engine is ready to comply with future legislative requirements. Up to and beyond 2030, the successful SUV will be offered with three powertrain variants worldwide.”
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