Future is electric as Porsche nails colours to mast of low emissions

The new Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid turns in some extraordinary numbers, both on the eco and performance sides, writes Matt Robinson

Interior of a Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid

Ever since the Dieselgate scandal of 2015, there has been a distinct shift in the industry away from diesel. It was previously Europe’s preferred choice of motive power, but damaged customer sentiment has led to a sales slump, to the degree that several manufacturers have abandoned the fuel entirely.

Toyota/Lexus was one of the first to bow out of the diesel race, although the Japanese company has long ...