The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid is about 400 pounds lighter than its older sibling which ruled between 2003 and 2010. It also boasts of better fuel mileage.

Unlike the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid which shares the platform with the Cayenne, Porsche decides to keep the V-8 options for its engines. The entry level Cayenne will have a V-6 3.6L that can give out 300 horsepower coupled with a triptonic automatic gearbox.

The S Hybrid is packed with 333 hp drawn from supercharged 3.0L V6 coupled with a 47 hp electric motor. Combine the two and you will have an impressive 427 ft lb of torque at 1,000 rpm. Talk about power which can make the S Hybrid king of stoplight racing.

The top of the line Cayenne S will sport the V8. One can give out 400 hp while the Cayenne Turbo can output 500 hp. Though more powerful, these two versions are 23% more fuel efficient than the older Cayenne.

According to Porsche the Cayenne S Hybrid can also shut down its engine while “sailing” at 97 mph unlike other hybrids which can only switch off their engines at very low speed. The S Hybrid version will only emit 193 g/km of carbon dioxide while having a fuel mileage of 28.3 mpg. The Cayenne S Hybrid is the most fuel efficient model in Porsche’s line up.

The Cayenne S Hybrid and the base V6 model will hit dealerships this fall. The V8s will reach the US shore by July this year.

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The car manufacturer is planning to apply a parallel electric motor that is capable of revving the SUV to speed the road up to an amazing 86 miles per hour with just its engine, without the aid of stepping onto the gasoline. Now that is a lot faster than the forthcoming third-generation Ford Fusion Hybrid and Toyota Prius. These two leads the rest of the known speedometer giants that can be driven with an electric power alone.

But as to compare with those models, the Cayenne S Hybrid cannot actually speed up to that rate without the use of the two engines. But, don’t fret, for this makes Cayenne S Hybrid an advantage in some certain situations, like in jam-packed traffic.

Porsche also announced that the car model will be able to emit 20 percent less carbon dioxide than other vehicles and will be able to comply with the ULEV-II emissions standards. The flashy output is owed from the parallel hybrid car make-up. The direct injection 3.0 liter V6 that is supercharged is from Audi, and it actually gives off 333 horsepower and 324 lb-ft of torque. The engine system is also geared up with a 154-pound nickel-metal-hydride battery that is found kept in the spare tire well.

According to Porsche, a hybrid type of the Panamera will also be shown after the Cayenne S Hybrid’s launch.

The pimping stars with some gray stripes painted over the metallic lava grey paint of the hood and another stripe gracing the lower portion of the doors. The aerodynamics of the SUV was perked up with a rear spoiler featuring a double wing design. The Cayenne GTS Design Edition 3 rides on 21” of SportsPlus rims.

The interiors also gives additional classy tastes as the red stitches contrasts the black leathers of the seats, door panels, and dash board. The Porsche Design Edition 3 logo is also all over the place: glove compartment, tachometer, and front door plates.

Driving comfort is ensured with the adjustable seats that has comfort memory features. A great sound system from Bose ensures perfect entertainment for the occupants.

The engine bay remains untouched with the reliable V8 4.8L engine in place that is capable of delivering 405 horsepower. This engine is coupled with a six speed automatic gear system and an advanced exhaust system.

Discerning Porsche Cayenne GTS owners will get an exclusive Porsche Design wrist watch and a luggage set.

The Design Edition 3 of the Cayenne GTS will be limited to 1000 units worldwide with only less than 100 units reaching the soils of the United States.

Tag price starts at $90875 for the Porsche Cayenne GTS Design Edition 3.

The opportunity of producing diesel engines came when Porsche took part in the operations of the Volkswagen Group, the latter being known as the biggest producer of modern diesel locomotives. Technologies from VW subordinates like Lamborghini and Audi also open a lot of possibilities.

The initiative was also taken in response to the changing tides of regulations in the European markets which are slowly opening to tax incentives for automobiles with diesel engines.

The reputation of the Porsche Cayenne as a petrol gulper will change when it starts running on the Audi V6 3.0L- engine that has a fuel rating of 25 mpg. The diesel power plant can output 240 brute horsepower with a maximum torque of 405 lb-ft. The emission of CO2 for the diesel Cayenne is well within the European limits at 244g/km.

The Cayenne Diesel does not differ in anyway to the gasoline predecessor in terms of exterior and interior features. It will be launched in the European Market in February 2009 and with the buzz of introducing it to the Australian market by April of next year. The India release has no definite date as of press time.

The Porsche Cayenne has a sticker of around €56,000 and will have to compete with Audi Motors’ Q7 Diesel in the superluxury-SUV market segment.