PORSCHE CAYENNE EV, £20K V8S AND UNPOPULAR CAR OPINIONS | THE GASSING STATION PODCAST

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This episode of The Gassing Station dives into the highly anticipated electric Porsche Cayenne Turbo, a vehicle boasting nearly 1,200 horsepower and acceleration matching a Bugatti Veyron. While acknowledging its staggering performance and impressive range of up to 400 miles, the hosts express reservations about its immense weight (approaching three tons) and question the necessity of such power in an electric SUV. They note the design's softer lines, with the rear bearing a resemblance to the Vauxhall Corsa VGT, and highlight innovative tech like direct oil cooling for the rear motor and wireless charging. Despite initial skepticism, the hosts, drawing parallels to the Macan Turbo's surprising agility, anticipate the Cayenne will exceed expectations, praising Porsche's mastery of drivability in EVs. The discussion also touches upon the increasing speed of EVs and the potential for power to become 'cheaper,' leading to questions about societal need versus technological capability. Ultimately, the hosts suggest that while the Turbo model is impressive, more standard versions might be more appealing for everyday use, and express a personal preference for Porsche to retain combustion engines in models like the 911 while embracing EVs for SUVs.