The new Porsche Cayenne has been revealed, with the firm saying that it has taken a "no compromise" approach to the SUV.
The third generation Cayenne, on display in Frankfurt, has been thoroughly revamped and re-engineered despite only receiving a mild exterior design revamp. It has a lighter and more contemporary platform, an aluminium body structure, a 48V electrical system and a redesigned interior with added connectivity options.
“The new Cayenne is a Porsche by all means and with no compromises,” said Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, speaking at the Cayenne’s launch. “Never before has it borrowed so much from the 911.”
The third-generation Cayenne will make its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September, with UK deliveries starting next April. It will face a long list of luxury rivals, including the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Range Rover Sport.
The 2018-model-year Cayenne will initially have a two-variant line-up, the Cayenne and Cayenne S. Both run newly developed V6 petrol engines in combination with a new eight-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive that has five driving modes to suit the terrain: On-Road, Mud, Gravel, Sand and Rocks.
Autocar has already driven a prototype of the 2018 Cayenne. Read our exclusive review here.
The Cayenne runs the same turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 as the new Panamera. With 335bhp and 332lb ft, it delivers 40bhp and 37lb ft more than the previous Cayenne’s naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6. The new price-leading model covers 0-62mph in 6.2sec (5.9sec with an optional Sport Chrono Package) and has a 152mph top speed. That’s 1.4sec quicker and 9mph more than the old model.
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Roadster
Another ugly new Porsche
So subtle are the differences over the previous model, this looks nothing more than a facelift of the 2nd gen model. Either way it still looks dull and hideous. The Range Rover Sport, Discovery, XC90 and Levante have nothing to worry about in terms of looks inside and out, quality and desirability.
porkerfan
Its Porsches subtle,
Its Porsches subtle, "evolution" and it works for me.
I really dont think buyers of the latter have much in terms of imagination, style or sophistication yes, the Land Rover stable have "the best 4x4 by far". But lets be honest, LR have quality issues and they're like headlice in a primary school - everyone has one.
As for the XC90, our neighbour has one but if you catch her, she always looks admiringly at our Cayenne and you can read her mind "if only my husband had a little more, omph!" if you know what I mean! And the Levante, you must be its only fan, LOL!!
Letter of intent filed with our dealer 16 months ago, just waiting for the call to pay the £3K deposit.....
scrap
Ha! Cayenne buyer thinks it
Ha! Cayenne buyer thinks it makes him look like a thruster. Lol!
Porus
Better!
porkerfan
Beauty is in the eye of the
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Kamelo
Inside
Dramatically improved inside. Which was necessary. Mark 2 Fascia was one of the cars weakest points.
porkerfan
Agreed
Agreed
beechie
My eyes, my eyes...
Cobnapint
Now 'that's' how to integrate a touchscreen
Far better than the 'look at my sticky-up tablet' arrangement. As for your comments about looks Roadster - you have actually 'seen' the new Disco haven't you. And the RRS thugmobile. Jesus. The other joke you cracked was about quality. You have actually 'sat' in those vehicles too I gather...? Carry on.
porkerfan
Ya see, there are a few like
Ya see, there are a few like-minded, sophpisticated style gurus out there....spot on!
So many are quick to denounce the Cayenne but remember, if it wasnt for this and the Macan, there wouldnt be a 911.
Please go and drive one.
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