The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid get their own video in this “Two concepts, one idea: Efficiency” video from Porsche. Both models’ hybrid systems have been developed through the Porsche Intelligent Performance program. At the 2010 Geneva motor show we also saw the Porsche 918 Spyder Concept which also combines traditional fuel technology with an electric motor. See more of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid models in the video.

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Following release of pics of the new generation Porsche Cayenne, the company had a strong offering at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, with the lovely Porsche 918 Spyder on show, alongside the Porsche Cayenne S hybrid and Porsche 911 GT3R Hybrid. Such that the new Porsche Cayenne and 997 Turbo S faded into the background. In the galleries below you’ll see Porsche live at Geneva, and the official pics of the new Cayenne.

Everything about the Cayenne restyling suggests more sport and less utility. It is lighter, more compact looking (although longer) and has more Porsche style than previously. The major evolution in the model, though, is the new hybrid version, which will be available from its market launch date, expected in dealerships from May 8th. The Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is equipped with a 3.0-litre V6 turbo engine with 333 hp, and a battery-powered motor with another 47 hp, for a total of 380 hp. It produces 193 g/km of CO2 emissions and has fuel consumption of 8.2 litres per 100 km.

The new Cayenne diesel is also more environmental than the previous model, consuming 20 percent less fuel with its 3.0-litre V6 with 240 hp and 550 Nm of torque. Other engine options include the 4.8-litre V8 of the Cayenne S and the Turbo, while the entry level Cayenne model now also has the eight-speed Tiptronic S with Start&Stop technology. Automatic transmission is available on all models.

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Rumours say that Volkswagen will abandon future models of the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera, as they remove SUV and sedan models from the Porsche line-up in favour of others in the VW brand portfolio.

This would see Porsche go back to its sports-car roots to the delight of Porsche purists, wanting to see Volkswagen do the boring stuff best, while leaving sports cars to Porsche speciality. I should imagine it’s all unlikely to happen; as Motor Authority points out that following the logic, all sports cars from the Volkswagen and Audi range would be removed due to a subsequent overlap with Porsche.

With a seven year lifespan of most vehicles, we’re not going to see anything drastic anytime soon. And should the Panamera prove to be a sales success, the Volkswagen Group will hardly shoot itself in the foot by removing it from the list. And there’s the intriguing possibilities of collaborative projects between the two brands, including roadster and spyder models. All will be revealed sometime in the future…

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I can safely say this is one of the more dramatic changes I’ve seen in a vehicle in the many spy shots that come our way. The Porsche Cayenne, originally a more controversial model for the company, is taking on a more refined Porsche look with a sloping bonnet, as seen in these Cayenne spy shots.

The car is expected to debut in 2010, and we had already seen the interior and the rear lights in previous pics. These spy shots take the glimpse a step further, showing a refined car smaller in size than the current Cayenne.

The height will be reduced by two centimetres; while in itself it is minimal, it shows the overall evolution of the vehicle. Driving pleasure and sports handling will be a focus compared to its cousins, the Audi Q7 and the Volkswagen Tuareg. The updated engines will be those already seen on the Panamera, including the future hybrid version and V6 diesel. Reports have been floating around of a V8 diesel as well.

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The new Porsche Roxster project, the medium SUV based on the chassis of the Audi Q5, has either been temporarily or permanently shelved according to reports. Efforts are instead being focused on the second generation Porsche Cayenne, which will inherit some of the Panamera technology.

The new Cayenne is likely to adopt start&stop technology, and the hybrid drivetrain, while the basis of the platform will still be the Volkswagen Touareg MK II (currently under testing), with some inspiration from the next generation Audi Q7.

The new Audi-Porsche-VW SUV group will feature chassis’ designed to be at least 200 kg lighter. While optimistic, the new models should use alluminium on the doors, boot and bonnet, while the new Cayenne will also have an increased wheel base of about five centimetres.

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After the launch of the Porsche Cayenne in 2003, president Wendelin Wiedeking declared that another Porsche model was in development. Many thought that it would be a GT 2+2, but the forth model turned out to be the Panamera. However, an interesting coupé could subsequently be developed, heir to the 928.

This render would prove that the car is in an advanced stage of development, and shows a two door, “granturismo” style, whose name is likely to be GT Coupé. The debut should happen in late 2011, meaning we have a long wait ahead.

The GT Coupé will share its platform with the Panamera, and will also include a similar engine range, with a V6 3.6 L at 300 hp, and a 4.8 L Turbo at 500hp.

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With no official conference at the Geneva show, Porsche presented its 911 GT3 with its new 3.8 litre, 435hp engine. Sales for this model start in May, but the Porsche Active Drivetrain Mount system will be available only from autumn.

No sign was seen of the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid announced by Porsche America, although the Cayenne Diesel was on full display with a V6, 3 three litre engine at 240 hp from Volkswagen Audi. The whole range was present including the Boxster restyling, Cayman restyling and 997 restyling.

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The above is a new digital rendering for the second generation Volkswagen Touareg, put together by the guys from Motorauthority.

Their interpretation of the new SUV shows influence from the Tiguan, with a natural evolution of the Touareg in clean lines and no excessive additions.

The influence of Audi in the lights can be seen, but the design still remains undoubtedly that of a VW. The model will present the new platform from VW-Porsche on the base of which the new Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7 will be built. The range of engines is unlikely to receive any radical updates, with only the possible addition of a V6 3.0L twin turbo diesel from Audi.

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Gemballa has announced the limited production of the new Tornado: a decidedly elaborate version based on the Porsche Cayenne. Inspired by the Carrera GT, only 50 Tornado cars will be made, in GTS and GTR versions, with the latter a whole 250kg lighter than the series model.

The GTR will feature rear wheel drive, with a V8 engine at 740hp. Indiscrete use of carbon fibre is used in the body work, with 22 inch sports wheels, revolutionary aerodynamics and new interiors with Carrera GT style and four separate sports seats.

The more easygoing GTS will have power stages based on the GTS 405hp series, reaching 542hp or 641hp.

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A diesel engine and competitive price: and we’re still talking about a Porsche. In fact, to be precise, about a Cayenne - because the real cars from this company are different. Moving on from tradition and its roots, the Zuffenhausen company has set for the next Geneva show (March 2009), the occasion where it will reveal the first Porsche diesel offering.

According to Automative News Europe, the debut was planned for January, but given the Boxster facelift may have created a battle for the camera flashes, the decision has been made to postpone the presentation.

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It’s now only a question of time before a Porsche diesel, fortunately the SUV Cayenne, arrives on the market. Rumours are becoming reality and the arrival of the V6 3.0 TDI Audi in the bonnet of the German company is expected in about a year, in a new version that could see power increase from 240 hp to 320 hp, ready for the American market.

The choice to not use a V8 diesel of similar power and already in the Audi range, is due to weight distribution that in the case of such a large engine, could compromise the Cayenne’s handling, the strong point that gives it an edge over the competition. The objective is also to keep average consumption down to 9.9 litres per 100km.

Also to be considered is a future Cayenne Hybrid: from today a version is under experiment, and the V6 3.6 petrol with the help of an electric engine, could consume even less that a diesel version, with a reduction to 8.9 litres per 100km. But the hybrid model has been moved back to 2010.

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The Porsche Cayenne GTS represents in some ways the provocative last front in the world of SUVs. With the Cayenne we’ve seen the entry of a paradox, an oxymoron, an open contradiction in the roots of this category of off-road (remember the first ML?) and the extravagance of feeling like you’re on the track.

In one corner of the ring of the Fifth Gear Shootout there is the Cayenne: steel spring technology, PASM, electronic suspension-checks, V8 with direct injection, but with a body lowered by 24mm (to the face of the lightest dirt road). It confronts a more “canonic” BMW X5 4.8i which, despite having 50 bhp less, does 0-100 km/hr in 6.5s - only four-tenths more than the Porsche, thanks to weighing a good 195kg less!! Who would have thought it would prevail on the track?

The BMW can count on excellent traction, guaranteeing road grip on the exit of corners. The example sampled by Vicky was also equipped with electronic suspension and 19″ alloys that did the rest. But the Cayenne, especially in sports mode, when you feel 50bhp extra and the more rigid body structure, it’s a true sports car in disguise.

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