PORSCHE CAYENNE V6 VS EV COMPARISON REVIEW - PETROL VS ELECTRIC WHO WILL PREVAIL?

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This comprehensive comparison pits the all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric against its V6 combustion engine counterpart, focusing on exterior, interior, and technology. The reviewer highlights the electric model's aerodynamic advantage (0.25 vs 0.35 cW) and a slightly longer wheelbase, contributing to a more streamlined profile. While the ICE model retains a classic, upright SUV stance, the EV presents a lower, more modern aesthetic. Inside, the electric version boasts a completely new cockpit with a curved, large display and optional passenger screen, though the reviewer notes a preference for the physical climate controls and a slight dizziness from the curved screen. The ICE model offers a more traditional interior, but the EV's software is significantly quicker. Rear legroom is marginally better in the EV due to the longer wheelbase, but cargo space is a mixed bag, with the ICE model offering more height despite slightly less overall volume. Performance-wise, the electric base model is quicker (4.8s vs 6s 0-100 km/h). The reviewer finds both vehicles drive fantastically, with the electric model feeling slightly sportier and more refined without the combustion engine's noise. Key considerations for buyers include the EV's standard air suspension, quicker charging, potential taxation benefits, and available animal-free interior options, while the ICE model might appeal emotionally and historically for its residual values. Ultimately, the reviewer leans towards the electric version due to its modern features, environmental benefits, and taxation advantages, despite a personal aesthetic preference for the ICE model's front end.