Porsche Considers Hybrid Version of SUV

**tag** · 01-10-2005, 09:10 PM

DETROIT - German luxury automaker Porsche AG is considering whether to offer a hybrid-powered version of its Cayenne sport utility vehicle and plans to decide whether to pursue the option later this year, its chief executive said Monday.

Wendelin Wiedeking told reporters at the North American International Auto Show that a hybrid drive would only make sense in its Cayenne, since space and weight considerations would stand in the way of a hybrid 911 or Boxster.

"Since we at Porsche are convinced that environmental compatibility will be the most significant success factor for the future of the automotive industry," Wiedeking said, "our engineers have been looking closely at this alternative technology for a long time."

Wiedeking said Porsche also may decide later this year whether to add another model series to its current lineup.

LINK: Full Story

**TonyPSchaefer** · 01-12-2005, 01:15 PM

Is this Deja Vu? Is this the same as the earlier articles?
http://www.priuschat.com/forums/porsche-rx...0-h-vt5075.html
http://www.priuschat.com/forums/porsche-su...rid-vt5334.html

**tag** · 01-12-2005, 02:00 PM

I suppose it is deja vu in a sense.........slightly different article but the same old story; 'we're considering it'.

**Danny** · 01-12-2005, 02:03 PM

It's nice to see an agressive stance like this:

"...we at Porsche are convinced that environmental compatibility will be the most significant success factor for the future of the automotive industry."

It's a shame that, Ford excluded, American automakers do not have the same attitude. Check out the front page of USA Today if you want anymore proof that hybrids are the future.

JimboPalmer · 09-10-2009, 10:01 AM

2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid: First Drive - KickingTires

It took 5 years but they really did follow through.

PriusSport · 09-10-2009, 10:22 AM

The Cayenne SUV is Porsche's best selling model. That, in my view, is not a good sign for them. Hybridizing the Cayenne cuts down on its very high carbon emissions and very low gas mileage. It's a European Hummer with more snob appeal.

01-10-2005, 09:10 PM	#1
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Porsche Considers Hybrid Version of SUV DETROIT - German luxury automaker Porsche AG is considering whether to offer a hybrid-powered version of its Cayenne sport utility vehicle and plans to decide whether to pursue the option later this year, its chief executive said Monday. Wendelin Wiedeking told reporters at the North American International Auto Show that a hybrid drive would only make sense in its Cayenne, since space and weight considerations would stand in the way of a hybrid 911 or Boxster. "Since we at Porsche are convinced that environmental compatibility will be the most significant success factor for the future of the automotive industry," Wiedeking said, "our engineers have been looking closely at this alternative technology for a long time." Wiedeking said Porsche also may decide later this year whether to add another model series to its current lineup. LINK: Full Story

01-12-2005, 02:00 PM	#3
tag Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,527 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Porsche Considers Hybrid Version of SUV I suppose it is deja vu in a sense.........slightly different article but the same old story; 'we're considering it'.

01-12-2005, 02:03 PM	#4
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 203 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	Re: Porsche Considers Hybrid Version of SUV It's nice to see an agressive stance like this: "...we at Porsche are convinced that environmental compatibility will be the most significant success factor for the future of the automotive industry." It's a shame that, Ford excluded, American automakers do not have the same attitude. Check out the front page of USA Today if you want anymore proof that hybrids are the future. __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

09-10-2009, 10:01 AM	#5
JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenwood MS USA Posts: 378 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 17 Thanked 66 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Porsche Considers Hybrid Version of SUV 2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid: First Drive - KickingTires It took 5 years but they really did follow through. Last edited by JimboPalmer; 09-10-2009 at 10:04 AM.

09-10-2009, 10:22 AM	#6
PriusSport Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 955 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Porsche Considers Hybrid Version of SUV The Cayenne SUV is Porsche's best selling model. That, in my view, is not a good sign for them. Hybridizing the Cayenne cuts down on its very high carbon emissions and very low gas mileage. It's a European Hummer with more snob appeal.

01-12-2005, 01:15 PM	#2
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,498 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 165 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 23	Is this Deja Vu? Is this the same as the earlier articles? http://www.priuschat.com/forums/porsche-rx...0-h-vt5075.html http://www.priuschat.com/forums/porsche-su...rid-vt5334.html

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