The heart of the new Cayenne E-Hybrid plug-in is its powertrain, which follows a now familiar recipe: Take the root model’s engine and transmission—in this case a turbo 3.0-liter V-6 from the Cayenne tuned to 335 horsepower—then add a big battery and an electric motor.
Pros A hybrid that tows 7716 pounds, smooth transitions from electric to gas and back.
Cons So nice that Porsche might become a company known more for hybrids than sports cars.
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne twists performance DNA with a strand of off-road talent, and bridges the gap between “Porsche” and “SUV” perfectly.
Pros Yes, performance; yes, SUV Smart interior ditches pounds of buttons All the custom touches Five adults fit, no problem
Cons Tech wizardry aside, still a big SUV Ride, steering can be too stiff Oh wow, check out the prices
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid ranked #1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid has a score of 9.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent handling Lots of power Posh interior User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Short on cargo space High base price
The 2021 Tesla Model Y's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. Currently the Tesla Model Y has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 15 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Quick and agile Spacious, comfortable seats Good cargo capacity
Cons No physical controls for vehicle functions Poor cabin assembly quality Apple CarPlay and Android Auto not available
Introduced, and then discontinued, Standard Range version.Seven-seat configuration now available.
Pros Plenty of range Stunning acceleration, especially from the Performance model Convenient Supercharger network for long-distance driving Roomy seating front and rear
Cons No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration Performance model's overly stiff ride Optional third row of seats is barely usable
Other than the introduction of an optional pair of pop-up third-row jump seats, we aren't forecasting any major design or technology upgrades for the Model Y this year.
Pros Peppy electric powertrain, spacious cargo hold, cutting-edge technology features.
Cons Chassis isn't as taut as the four-door Model 3, fit-and-finish needs polish, too reliant on the touchscreen for simple vehicle settings.
