Cayenne S E-Hybrid to S Diesel?

[Notorious]

Hello gents,

I’m considering switching my 2015 Cayenne S E-Hybrid to the S Diesel (4.2). Just wondering if this would be a silly move considering the ‘war’ against Diesels in the EU. I find the e hybrid a little underpowered and consumption between the two seem to be pretty even. The hybrid was bought new and i’ve done about 120,000 KM without issues so reliability has been really good for this new technology. Any known reliabilty issues with the S Diesel?

Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

[David W.]

Love mind, bought S/H from OPC with 13k miles and have added a few k more. Mpg 26 local short journeys, 31-33 longer runs and have seen 40! Loads of grunt, handles well and makes a nicer noise that the newer 911s.

[chazd]

Only known issue is the transfer box.

I take it you are in the states? I am looking at letting my 17 fully loaded SD go but am in the UK

[Notorious]

Any particular reason you are selling? I’m from the Netherlands.

[chazd]

Notorious said:

Any particular reason you are selling? I’m from the Netherlands.

Fancying a V8 petrol!

[Cheib]

I’ve had an S Diesel for two years....done 35k miles which apart from an exhaust coming a bit loose (which OPC sorted under warranty) it’s been trouble free. It’s a fantastic car and the lack of diesel in the current line up is costing Porsche a sale as the economy/range are both big pluses for us. I did test drive a Hybrid before buying the S Diesel...there’s quite a difference in the drive not just because of the engine, brakes feel different and obviously there’s not the 300kg battery your hauling around (although I am sure the engine is probably a good built heavier in the diesel).