The Turbo model is fitted with a trick suspension – named Porsche Active Ride – that Porsche says almost completely compensates for body roll and pitch.
It also gets a torque-vectoring system and a limited-slip differential at the rear. Both models get rear-wheel steering too.
DESIGN
The new Cayenne is quite a departure from the third-generation car, as part of an effort to make it as slippery as possible.
This effort is most notably seen at the front. Where before sat the Cayenne’s signature wide grille now sits a solid panel and lower bonnet line.
A raft of active aerodynamic features have also been added, to both aid efficiency and improve driving dynamics. These include moveable cooling flaps on the nose, air curtains, an adaptive roof spoiler and, at the rear, a lower diffuser and, exclusively on the Turbo, active blades.
The changes mean the Cayenne Electric has a drag coefficient of 0.25 – 0.1 better than the Eletre. For reference, the Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ, the most efficient EV currently on sale, has a drag coefficient of 0.21.
The newcomer is also offered with an optional off-road pack, which increases approach angles and adds extra bolstering – especially around the battery – for use away from Tarmac.
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