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[[Porsche]] has joined other European automakers and announced plans to build the Cayenne [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]. The [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version will be built off its current [[Porsche Cayenne|Cayenne]]. The possible future addition of the Porsche Cayenne gives the consumer more variety when shopping for a [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]].
[[Porsche]] has joined other automakers and announced plans to build a [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version of its Cayenne [[SUV]]. Production of the Cayenne [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] will combine a gasoline engine with electric traction motor(s). Rumors that Porsche have discussed partnering with [[Volkswagen]] to build the powertrain are unconfirmed.  This would not be surprising though as the Cayenne has a sibling in the [[Volkswagen Toureg]]. The two companies have a long and friendly history with Porsche family and board members currently moving to increase their stake of [[Volkswagen]] ownership.
 
Production of the Cayenne [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] will combine the gasoline engine with the electric power. Projection is to cut fuel consumption by about 15 percent. Porsche is talking about partnering with Volkswagen to build the powertrain, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
 
The launch date is expected at the end of this decade.
 


The launch date is expected before the end of 2009.


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Revision as of 15:27, 21 July 2006

Porsche has joined other automakers and announced plans to build a Hybrid version of its Cayenne SUV. Production of the Cayenne Hybrid will combine a gasoline engine with electric traction motor(s). Rumors that Porsche have discussed partnering with Volkswagen to build the powertrain are unconfirmed. This would not be surprising though as the Cayenne has a sibling in the Volkswagen Toureg. The two companies have a long and friendly history with Porsche family and board members currently moving to increase their stake of Volkswagen ownership.

The launch date is expected before the end of 2009.

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