Porsche has rolled out the red carpet for the significantly enhanced third-generation Cayenne. Major upgrades have been made across the board, from the powertrain and chassis to the design and features. This ensures an elevated experience, both on and off-road, and brings unparalleled luxury to everyday drives.
The latest Cayenne stands as a testament to Porsche’s dedication to luxury SUVs. Its debut brings a digitised display and control system, state-of-the-art chassis technology, and avant-garde high-tech features. Michael Schätzle, vice president of the product line Cayenne, has declared this upgrade as one of Porsche’s most monumental.
Key highlights
Lighting
The Cayenne now boasts HD Matrix LED Headlights that adapt to different driving conditions. Moreover, an interior air quality system ensures a pollutant-free environment.
Passenger experience
A first for Cayenne – an individual infotainment display for front passengers, enhancing their journey.
Design and power
With a revamped design and potent engine variants, the Cayenne solidifies its reputation as the segment’s sportiest vehicle.
A glimpse into the Porsche driver experience
Prioritising the driver’s comfort, Porsche has integrated a new display and control system in the Cayenne. This concept, previously seen in the Porsche Taycan, centralises functions around the driver. A blend of digital and analogue elements ensures that controls are intuitive and within arm’s reach.
Inside the Cayenne: A digital realm
Porsche introduces a ground-breaking interior design for the Cayenne. A redesigned cockpit now features a 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster with variable display options. For connectivity, native apps like Spotify and Apple Music come integrated. The front passenger gets a unique experience with a 10.9-inch display, enhancing their journey.
Craftsmanship in design and lighting
The Cayenne’s refreshed aesthetic is undeniably striking. Its front is more pronounced, emphasising the vehicle’s broad stance. At the back, a clean design is complemented by 3D tail lights. With new colours and wheel options, personalising the Cayenne is a breeze.
The innovative Matrix LED Headlights come standard, with HD Matrix LED as an optional enhancement. Their brightness can be adjusted in over 1,000 steps, ensuring optimum visibility.
Cutting-edge features for a modern drive
From an air quality system to a suite of enhanced driver assistance tools, the Cayenne is more in tune with its driver than ever. Features such as the active speed limiter, swerve assist, and improved Porsche InnoDrive make driving seamless and safe.
Balancing comfort and performance
Factory-equipped with a steel spring suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), the Cayenne promises optimal performance. New shock absorbers guarantee improved comfort, handling, and stability. Three distinct driving modes cater to varying driving conditions.
Powerhouse hybrid model
In Europe, the Cayenne comes with three engine variants. The revamped four-litre V8 biturbo engine supersedes the previous V6, ensuring more power and torque. There’s also an optimised three-litre V6 turbo engine for a balanced drive. The hybrid model boasts an improved electric motor and a larger battery, offering an electric range of up to 90 kilometres.
Outside the EU, the Turbo GT designed for maximum on-road performance is still the top model in the Cayenne range in most Porsche markets. It is available exclusively as a coupé and benefits from all the optimisations and innovations of the model series. In addition, the output of the four-litre V8 biturbo engine of the Turbo GT has been increased by 14 kW (19 PS) to 485 kW (659 PS). The Cayenne Turbo GT accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 305 km/h.
