The heart of the new Cayenne E-Hybrid plug-in is its powertrain, which follows a now familiar recipe: Take the root model’s engine and transmission—in this case a turbo 3.0-liter V-6 from the Cayenne tuned to 335 horsepower—then add a big battery and an electric motor.
Pros A hybrid that tows 7716 pounds, smooth transitions from electric to gas and back.
Cons So nice that Porsche might become a company known more for hybrids than sports cars.
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne twists performance DNA with a strand of off-road talent, and bridges the gap between “Porsche” and “SUV” perfectly.
Pros Yes, performance; yes, SUV Smart interior ditches pounds of buttons All the custom touches Five adults fit, no problem
Cons Tech wizardry aside, still a big SUV Ride, steering can be too stiff Oh wow, check out the prices
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid ranked #1 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid has a score of 9.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 8 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Excellent handling Lots of power Posh interior User-friendly infotainment system
Cons Short on cargo space High base price
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban ranked #3 in Large SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Suburban has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Serene ride Spacious, opulent cabin Massive cargo space
Cons Hard to maneuver in small areas
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban is a superlative highway hauler, capable of lugging nine passengers, their gear, and an 8,300-pound trailer. You won’t find that capability in a crossover.
Pros Car-like interior New 6.2-liter V-8 Beast mode towing Huge inside
Cons Also huge outside Truck-like ride quality Far from cheap High cargo floor
The 2019 Chevrolet Suburban comes with four wheel drive, and rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New RST Performance Edition package with 6.2-liter V8.New optional 10-speed automatic transmission.
Pros Seating for up to nine passengers Cargo capacity is generous Strong V8 engine can tow and haul plenty of cargo
Cons Maneuvering in tight spaces is challenging High cargo floor means more effort to load objects Lazy gas pedal response makes engine feel weaker than rated