Inside The Mind Of An Automotive Geek
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
A Hybrid Porsche
We all know that German automaker Porsche is the maker of world renowned cars such as the 911. We also know that the carmaker will keep on churning out precision engineered cars designed not only to break the necks of onlookers but also to upstage any other car in a street race. Then came the Cayenne.
The Cayenne is not actually a bad thing - it just don’t fit right with Porsche’s image. Initial reaction to the SUV from consumers who have tried it though is very positive. For those interested in consumer reviews of the Cayenne, the 2006 model year version, you can check out this site. Here’s a sampler for you:
jloch of Sacramento, California says: “A great sporty package with good overall utility. A very-well engineered machine, feels bulky at times but sporty most of the time. The Cayman S has ample power, best-in-class handling, love the PASM feature, excellent cornering abilities. The S has a wonderful throaty exhaust sound and generates a few thumbs-up at stops signs and traffic lights.”
And then, the automaker once again surprised many by announcing that they will be producing a hybrid version of the SUV. Yup! You read that right, a hybrid Porsche is in the works. In fact, Porsche has already showcased the prototype that they have built. For images of the hybrid Porsche SUV, click here.
Well, for me, whether Porsche has an SUV on its lineup or not, it is still the maker of high performance cars that I’ve come to admire. And as to the presence of a hybrid version of the Cayenne? It’s all good. I mean, the extra power provided by the electric motor can only give the Cayenne better acceleration. Look at the Accord Hybrid - it may not have over-the-roof gas mileage but its performance is better than conventional Accords.
Furthermore, a hybrid SUV is no longer a rarity, with the Ford Escape Hybrid already making believers out of so many consumers, I really think that it is about time that Porsche came out with this hybrid Cayenne. Will I buy one? That depends if I can afford one actually. LOL. Kidding aside though, if I can afford it, why not? I mean it has the good capabilities of an SUV, the size, the off-road driving capability, and now something that I can show to Prius owners that I am also doing something for the environment, but unlike them, I’m doing it with style. LOL.
The Cayenne is not actually a bad thing - it just don’t fit right with Porsche’s image. Initial reaction to the SUV from consumers who have tried it though is very positive. For those interested in consumer reviews of the Cayenne, the 2006 model year version, you can check out this site. Here’s a sampler for you:
jloch of Sacramento, California says: “A great sporty package with good overall utility. A very-well engineered machine, feels bulky at times but sporty most of the time. The Cayman S has ample power, best-in-class handling, love the PASM feature, excellent cornering abilities. The S has a wonderful throaty exhaust sound and generates a few thumbs-up at stops signs and traffic lights.”
And then, the automaker once again surprised many by announcing that they will be producing a hybrid version of the SUV. Yup! You read that right, a hybrid Porsche is in the works. In fact, Porsche has already showcased the prototype that they have built. For images of the hybrid Porsche SUV, click here.
Well, for me, whether Porsche has an SUV on its lineup or not, it is still the maker of high performance cars that I’ve come to admire. And as to the presence of a hybrid version of the Cayenne? It’s all good. I mean, the extra power provided by the electric motor can only give the Cayenne better acceleration. Look at the Accord Hybrid - it may not have over-the-roof gas mileage but its performance is better than conventional Accords.
Furthermore, a hybrid SUV is no longer a rarity, with the Ford Escape Hybrid already making believers out of so many consumers, I really think that it is about time that Porsche came out with this hybrid Cayenne. Will I buy one? That depends if I can afford one actually. LOL. Kidding aside though, if I can afford it, why not? I mean it has the good capabilities of an SUV, the size, the off-road driving capability, and now something that I can show to Prius owners that I am also doing something for the environment, but unlike them, I’m doing it with style. LOL.
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