Popular Mechanics have published a review of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV. 'On the road, the Cayenne Hybrid is nearly indistinguishable from its traditional brethren, with a few notable exceptions. For one, the truck can operate up to 40 mph on pure electric power for short distances before the gasoline V6 takes over. Also, it weighs quite a bit more than the rest of the lineup--nearly 365 pounds more, to be exact--but thanks to the added torque, you don't really notice. There's plenty of power throughout the rev-range, thanks to the supercharger and the inherent torque of the electric motor. Perhaps the only noticeable compromise is in the steering, which is significantly lighter than the Cayenne S and Turbo.'
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