Porsche Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne
Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche AG
Also called	Ruf Dakara
Production	August 2002–present
Model years	2003–present
Body and chassis
Class	Luxury crossover SUV
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

The Porsche Cayenne is a series of automobiles manufactured by the German company Porsche since 2002. It is a luxury crossover SUV and has been described as both a full-sized and a mid-sized vehicle. The first generation was known internally within Porsche as the Type 9PA (955/957) or E1. It was the first V8-engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. It is also Porsche's first off-road variant vehicle since its Super and Junior tractors of the 1950s, and the first Porsche with four doors. Since 2014, the Cayenne has been sold alongside a smaller Porsche SUV, the Macan.

The second-generation Cayenne (Type 92A or E2) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Cayenne shares its platform, body frame, doors and electronics with the similar Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. It received a facelift in 2014 with minor external changes, and introduced a new plug-in E-Hybrid version, with its public launch at the Paris Motor Show. Since 2008, all engines have featured direct injection technology. The third generation (Type 9YA or E3) was unveiled in 2017 at Stuttgart.

First generation (E1 9PA; 2002)

First generation (9PA)
Overview
Also called	Ruf Dakara
Production	August 2002–2010
Model years	2003–2010
Assembly	Slovakia: Bratislava (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant) (body assembly, paint, engine, gearbox, drivetrain, under chassis, wheels) Germany: Leipzig (Porsche Leipzig GmbH) (interior, finishing, inspection)
Designer	Steve Murkett Michael Mauer (facelift)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Platform	Volkswagen Group PL71 platform
Related	Volkswagen Touareg Audi Q7
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 3.2 L VR6 3.6 L VR6 4.5 L V8 (S) 4.5 L TT V8 (Turbo/Turbo S) 4.8 L V8 (S/GTS) 4.8 L TT V8 (Turbo/Turbo S) Diesel: 3.0 L turbodiesel V6
Transmission	6-speed ZF 6HP automatic (Tiptronic S) 6-speed manual (Base model and GTS only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,855 mm (112.4 in)
Length	9PA Cayenne: 4,782 mm (188.3 in) 955 Turbo: 4,786 mm (188.4 in) 957 Cayenne: 4,798 mm (188.9 in) 957 GTS and Turbo: 4,795 mm (188.8 in)
Width	1,928 mm (75.9 in) 957 GTS: 1,957 mm (77.0 in)
Height	1,699 mm (66.9 in) 957 GTS: 1,675 mm (65.9 in) 957 Turbo: 1,696 mm (66.8 in)

The original Porsche Cayenne entered into the global market to a mixed reception, but it proved itself to have excellent performance for an SUV and had comparably good handling as well as powerful engines. The lineup initially consisted of the V8-powered Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Later in the model cycle, VR6 and diesel-powered versions joined the lineup. In the eight model years of the E1 generation, a total of 276,652 units were produced.

The base model Cayenne is powered by a 3.2-L VR6 engine producing 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp). The intake manifold is unique to Porsche, but otherwise the engine is largely the same as the VW engine. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) is 9.1 seconds with the manual transmission and 9.7 seconds with the Tiptronic S.

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  Rear view (Pre-facelift 9PA Cayenne S)
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  E1 Cayenne Interior

9PA Porsche Cayenne GTS Design Edition 3

Rear view 9PA Cayenne GTS

Cayenne S

The S in the 9PA is powered by a 4.5L V8 engine with a wet-sump lubrication system and variable valve timing. It produces 335 hp (250 kW; 340 PS) and 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) of torque. Acceleration from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) takes 6.9 seconds and the top speed is 150 mph (241 km/h).

Introduced only for 2006 (as a pre-GTS concept), the Cayenne S Titanium Edition was a one-year exclusive, limited production SUV featuring a lightweight steel body, featuring an aluminium hood (lighter than the one equipped on the Cayenne S), titanium-painted accented body parts, side lower rocker body panels, Sport-Quad Tip Exhaust chrome tailpipes, 19" titanium painted alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, two-tone interior upholstery, Porsche PCM 2.0 w/ trip computer navigation, MP3 audio and Bose cabin surround sound. Under the hood, improvements included sport-tuned suspension, an aerodynamic body package, low-range transfer case, locking differential and a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic S transmission. The Cayenne S Titanium Edition is powered by the same 4.5L V8 engine that powered the Cayenne S - still producing 335 hp (250 kW; 340 PS) and 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) of torque. Acceleration is even quicker than the regular Cayenne S from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) at 6.2 seconds and the top speed is 150 mph (241 km/h).

Cayenne GTS

The E1 Gran-Turismo Sport (GTS) was only offered in the updated 9PA chassis between the year 2008 and 2010. It was the first Porsche of the modern era to feature the GTS abbreviation nameplate in its model designation. Its sporty chassis had been specially developed only for this model variant and it was powered with a performance tuned 411 PS (302 kW; 405 hp) 4.8 L V8. It also featured a lowered sport suspension, sports exhaust system and 21-inch (533 mm) high performance wheels as standard. It was much lighter than a normal Cayenne and had an aerodynamic wide body kit standard from factory. The Porsche Cayenne GTS had a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 253 km/h. A six-speed manual transmission was also offered in the GTS.

Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S

Pre-facelift Cayenne Turbo

The first-generation 9PA Cayenne Turbo had 450 PS (331 kW), and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.6 seconds. A Turbo S version was built in 2006 to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG. The Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S include a low-range case, a locking differential, and height-adjustable, off-road suspension. The Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.5 L V8 that produces 521 PS (383 kW; 514 hp) and 720 N⋅m (530 lb⋅ft) of torque; Acceleration from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) takes 5.0 seconds and the top speed is 167 mph (269 km/h); It features a six-speed automatic Tiptronic S transmission.

Front view 957 Cayenne Turbo

In 2008 an updated 9PA Turbo model, featuring a larger 4.8-L engine, was revealed at the Beijing Auto Show. It produces 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) more power, and can accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. Also revealed with the new Turbo, was a new 550 hp (410 kW) Turbo S model. Acceleration from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) for that car takes 4.7 seconds and it can be had with optional ceramic composite brakes.

Cayenne Diesel

The original Cayenne Diesel was only available in the facelift 9PA chassis, powered by a 3.0-L V6 VW TDI engine, since February 2009. The engine is rated at 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) and 550 N⋅m (410 lb⋅ft) of torque. The car was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The diesel can accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.2 seconds.

Cayenne S Transsyberia

The Cayenne S Transsyberia was originally a racing vehicle designed for the Transsyberia rally, in which only 285 were built.

The street version was later built to commemorate Porsche's victory in the Transsyberia rally. It is only available in the 9PA chassis with the 405 hp (302 kW) direct-inject 4.8-L V8 from the Cayenne GTS. Sales began in January 2009, with a targeted production run of 600 road vehicles worldwide (285 for North America), but far fewer were actually built (102 for USA, 17 for Canada including 3 which were 6 speed manual).

Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010)

In May 2009, a limited edition version based on the Cayenne GTS was introduced, designed by Porsche Design Studio and included a Porsche Design chronograph Type P'6612. Production was limited to 1000 units worldwide.

Cayenne Concepts

In April 2022, Porsche unveiled a concept open-top Cayenne for the first time to the public as a part of the 20th anniversary of the Porsche Cayenne. The Cayenne was proving successful, so in December 2002 Porsche designers wanted to assess the viability of more Cayenne body styles. They came up 3 alternate body shapes: a coupe style SUV, a convertible SUV and a longer wheelbase 3 row SUV. Porsche designers decided to continue with the idea of a convertible SUV, creating a two-door, non-drivable (due to a lack of strengthening added to the chassis to prevent the car from buckling without a fixed roof) convertible Cayenne that had two alternate designs on the rear. Additionally, its doors were 20 cm longer than the standard Cayenne and it had a shorter A-Pillar than the standard model. Due to the concerns surrounding head room, boot space and rear design the idea was scrapped. However, the coupe style SUV lead to the modern Cayenne Coupe. Moreover, the idea of a longer wheelbase 3 row SUV likely led to the large Porsche SUV which is currently in the prototype stages.

Engines

Model	Production period	Engine	Power (PS, torque) at rpm
Cayenne	2004-2007	3,189 cc (3.2 L; 194.6 cu in) VR6	250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) at 6,000, 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 2,500
Cayenne	2007-2010	3,598 cc (3.6 L; 219.6 cu in) VR6	290 PS (213 kW; 286 hp) at 6,200, 385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft) at 3,000
Cayenne S	2002-2007	4,511 cc (4.5 L; 275.3 cu in) V8	340 PS (250 kW; 335 hp) at 6,000, 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 2,500
Cayenne S Titanium Edition	2006-2007	4,511 cc (4.5 L; 275.3 cu in) V8	344.7 PS (254 kW; 340 hp) at 6,000, 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 2,500
Cayenne S	2007-2010	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) V8	385 PS (283 kW; 380 hp) at 6,200, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500
Cayenne S Transsyberia	2009-2010	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) V8	405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp) at 6,500, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500
Cayenne GTS	2008-2010	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) V8	411 PS (302 kW; 405 hp) at 6,500, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500
Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3	2009-2010	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) V8	411 PS (302 kW; 405 hp) at 6,500, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500
Cayenne Turbo	2002-2007	4,511 cc (4.5 L; 275.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp) at 6,000, 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) at 2,250
Cayenne Turbo	2008-2010	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) at 6,000, 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 4,500
Cayenne Turbo S	2006-2007	4,511 cc (4.5 L; 275.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	521 PS (383 kW; 514 hp) at 5,500, 720 N⋅m (531 lb⋅ft) at 2,750
Cayenne Turbo S	2008-2010	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) at 6,000, 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) at 2,250
Cayenne Diesel	2009-2010	2,967 cc (3.0 L; 181.1 cu in) turbo V6	240 PS (176 KW; 237 hp) at 4,000, 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) at 2,000

Second generation (E2 92A; 2010)

Second generation (92A)
Overview
Production	April 2010–August 2017
Model years	2011–2018
Assembly	Slovakia: Bratislava (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant) (body assembly, paint, engine, gearbox, drivetrain, under chassis, wheels) Germany: Leipzig (Porsche Leipzig GmbH) (interior, finishing, inspection) Germany: Osnabrück (Volkswagen Osnabrück Plant) (interior, finishing, inspection) (2015-2017)
Designer	Mitja Borkert
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Platform	Volkswagen Group PL72 platform
Related	Volkswagen Touareg Audi Q7
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 3.0 L EA837 V6 supercharged 3.6 L EA390 VR6 4.8 L M4801 V8 4.8 L M4851 V8 twin-turbo Petrol hybrid: 3.0 L EA837 V6 supercharged Petrol plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L EA837 V6 supercharged (E-Hybrid) Diesel: 3.0 L CNR/CRC/CVV V6 turbo diesel 4.2 L CUD V8 twin-turbo diesel
Electric motor	35 kW (47 hp; 48 PS) 1NM AC synchronous (Cayenne S hybrid) 61 kW (82 hp; 83 PS) 1NM AC synchronous (Cayenne S E-Hybrid)
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic (Tiptronic S) 6-speed manual (2011-2014 Base model only)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split hybrid (Cayenne S hybrid) Plug-in hybrid (Cayenne S E-Hybrid)
Battery	Nickel-metal hydride (Cayenne S hybrid) Lithium-ion (Cayenne S E-Hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,895 mm (114.0 in)
Length	4,846 mm (190.8 in) (2010-14) 4,855 mm (191.1 in)(2014-)
Width	1,938 mm (76.3 in) (2010-14) 1,939 mm (76.3 in)(2014-)
Height	1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Curb weight	2,085–2,215 kg (4,597–4,883 lb)

The second-generation Porsche Cayenne 92A went on sale in April–May 2010 as a 2011 model, with an official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. In preparation for the unveiling, the Cayenne production facility in Leipzig, Germany, closed in December 2009 to commence factory retooling for the new model, a process that took two to three months.

Porsche Cayenne (Germany; pre-facelift)

The 92A Porsche Cayenne was slightly larger than its predecessors, but featured a more slanted rear window, less upright windshield, a more sloping roofline, door-mounted mirrors, smaller windows at the rear of the vehicle, headlights inspired by the Carrera GT, taillights that extend onto the car's tailgate, LED daytime running lights and a vastly redesigned interior much like the Panamera. The 2011 Cayenne is almost 250 kg (551 lb) lighter than the previous models due to removing the low-range transfer case making it slightly more fuel efficient than the previous lineup. More use of aluminium and magnesium also helped shave weight. Despite its lower stance, the new vehicle's off-road capabilities have been retained without compromising the street performance-oriented layout and design. In addition to a diesel offering, a hybrid version is available. Model year 2013–2016 diesel Porsche Cayennes are included in the Volkswagen emissions scandal.

Standard features of the 92A Porsche Cayenne included automatic air conditioning with dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, outside-temperature indicator, and universal garage door opener in the base model. The Cayenne S adds a power sunroof and memory for the driver's seat. The Cayenne GTS added an optional rearview camera, keyless access and start, and memory system. Finally, the most upscale Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S added a navigation system with voice recognition, optional four-zone climate controls, heated rear seats, premium sound system with six-disc CD changer.

The E2 Cayenne was powered by a 3.6-L VR6 engine producing 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp), the Cayenne S features the same 4.8-L V8 in the Panamera S models producing 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) and the Cayenne Turbo comes with Panamera Turbo's 4.8 L twin turbo V8 producing 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp). The Cayenne S Hybrid uses an Audi-sourced 3.0-L V6 engine producing 333 PS (245 kW; 328 hp), paired with a nickel metal hydride battery capable of 47 PS (35 kW; 46 hp), for a total of 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp). A six-speed manual gearbox serves as the standard transmission system on the base Cayenne to 2014, with all other models featuring an eight-speed automatic (Tiptronic S) as standard equipment. The low-range transfer case found in the previous generation has been removed. All vehicles will feature about 10% less weight than their predecessors, 70 kg worth of standard equipment in excess of that found on the current model and a more heavily contoured rear bench.

Available Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll bars, Adaptive air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

In September 2012 Porsche announced the Cayenne S Diesel. This model is fitted with the Audi 4.2 V8 TDI engine. In October 2012, Porsche confirmed the addition of a new Cayenne Turbo S.

In July 2014, Porsche launched a facelifted Cayenne range, with minor exterior alterations and new power-train options, including a plug-in E-Hybrid and downsizing of the S model's 4.8-L V8 to a turbocharged 3.6-L V6.

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  Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel (UK; facelift)
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  Porsche Cayenne V6 Diesel (UK; facelift)

Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne hybrid drivetrain

At the IAA 2005, Porsche announced it would produce a hybrid version of the Cayenne before 2010 (Porsche Cayenne Hybrid). Two years later, at the IAA 2007, Porsche presented a functioning Cayenne Hybrid and demonstration model of the drivetrain.

Notable modifications to this car include an electric vacuum pump and hydraulic steering pump, allowing the car to function even when the engine is deactivated. A 288-volt nickel metal hydride battery is placed under the boot floor, occupying the space normally used for a spare tire.

The production version, called the 'S' Hybrid, was launched in 2010, with a 3.0-L petrol V6 linked with an electric motor to achieve CO₂ emissions of 193 g/km. The S Hybrid was launched in the U.S. market in November 2010.

Plug-in hybrid

Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid charging port

In July 2014, Porsche announced the launch of the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid with an all-electric range between 18 and 36 km (11 and 22 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard. The plug-in model displaced the Cayenne S Hybrid from the line up, and it is part of the revised range. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment, allowing Porsche to become the first automaker with three production plug-in hybrid models. Deliveries in Germany were scheduled to begin in October 2014. Sales in the U.S. began in November 2014.

EPA fuel economy ratings

The following are the official EPA ratings of the Cayenne S E-Hybrid compared with the others models of the 2015 line up available in the U.S.:

Vehicle	Model year	Operating mode (AER)	EPA fuel economy ratings
			Combined	City	Highway
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid	2015	Electricity and gasoline (14 mi)	47 mpg-e (69 kWh/100 mi)	-	-
		Gasoline only	22 mpg	-	-
Porsche Cayenne Diesel	2015	Diesel only	23 mpg	20 mpg	29 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S	2015	Gasoline only	20 mpg	17 mpg	24 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo	2015	Gasoline only	17 mpg	14 mpg	21 mpg

Engines

Model	Production period	Engine	Power (PS, torque) at rpm	Emissions CO2
Cayenne	2010-2014	3,598 cc (3.6 L; 219.6 cu in) VR6	300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 6,300, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 3,000	236 g/km
Cayenne	2014-2018	3,598 cc (3.6 L; 219.6 cu in) VR6	300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) at 6,300, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 3,000	215 g/km
Cayenne S	2010-2014	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) V8	400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) at 6,000, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500	245 g/km
Cayenne S	2015-2018	3,604 cc (3.6 L; 219.9 cu in) twin turbo V6	420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp) at 6,000, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,350	223 g/km
Cayenne S Hybrid	2010-2014	2,995 cc (3.0 L; 182.8 cu in) supercharged V6 + electric motor	380 PS (280 kW; 370 hp) at 5,600, 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft) at 1,000	193 g/km
Cayenne S E-Hybrid	2014-2018	2,995 cc (3.0 L; 182.8 cu in) supercharged V6 PHEV	416 PS (306 kW; 410 hp) at 5,500, 590 N⋅m (435 lb⋅ft) at 3,000	79 g/km
Cayenne GTS	2010-2014	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) V8	420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp) at 6,500, 515 N⋅m (380 lb⋅ft) at 3,500	251 g/km
Cayenne GTS	2015-2018	3,604 cc (3.6 L; 219.9 cu in) twin turbo V6	440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 6,000, 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) at 1,600	228 g/km
Cayenne Turbo	2010-2014	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) at 6,000, 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 2,250	270 g/km
Cayenne Turbo	2014-2018	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	520 PS (382 kW; 513 hp) at 6,000, 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) at 2,250	261 g/km
Cayenne Turbo S	2010-2014	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) at 6,000, 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) at 2,250	270 g/km
Cayenne Turbo S	2015-2018	4,806 cc (4.8 L; 293.3 cu in) twin turbo V8	570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) at 6,000, 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) at 2,500	267 g/km
Cayenne Diesel	2010-2011	2,967 cc (3.0 L; 181.1 cu in) turbo V6	240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) at 4,000, 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) at 2,000	195 g/km
Cayenne Diesel	2011-2014	2,967 cc (3.0 L; 181.1 cu in) turbo V6	245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 4,000, 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) at 1,750	189 g/km
Cayenne Diesel	2014-2018	2,967 cc (3.0 L; 181.1 cu in) turbo V6	262 PS (193 kW; 258 hp) at 4,000, 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft) at 1,750	173 g/km
Cayenne S Diesel	2014-2018	4,134 cc (4.1 L; 252.3 cu in) twin turbo v8	385 PS (283 kW; 380 hp) at 3,750, 850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft) at 2,000	209 g/km

Guinness World Record

On 1 May 2017, a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S Diesel set the Guinness World Record for heaviest aircraft pulled by a production car. The Cayenne towed a 265-ton Air France Airbus A380 to a distance of 42 meters, breaking the previous 2013 record of a Nissan Patrol towing a 170-ton Ilyushin Il-76 to a distance of 50 meters. After the attempt Porsche repeated the test using a petrol-powered Cayenne Turbo S with 800 Nm of torque, 50 Nm less than the S Diesel, in an effort to prove the Cayenne's remarkable ability.

Third generation (E3 9YA/9YB; 2017)

Third generation (9YA/9YB)
2018 Cayenne Turbo
Overview
Production	August 2017–present
Model years	2019–present
Assembly	Slovakia: Bratislava (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant) Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Sime Darby) (2022–present, for 3.0-litre only)
Designer	Ingo Scheinhutte under Michael Mauer
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV (9Y0) 5-door coupé SUV (9Y3 Coupe)
Platform	Volkswagen Group MLB Evo
Related	Volkswagen Touareg Mk3 Audi Q7 Mk2 Audi Q8 Bentley Bentayga Lamborghini Urus
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.9 L EA839TT V6 twin-turbo 3.0 L EA839T V6 turbo 4.0 L EA825TT V8 twin-turbo Petrol plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L EA839 V6 turbo 4.0 L EA825 V8 twin-turbo
Electric motor	100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) integrated electric motor (E-Hybrid)
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic (Tiptronic S)
Battery	14.1 kWh lithium-ion (2018–2020) 17.9 kWh lithium-ion (2021–2022) 25.9 kWh lithium-ion (2023–present)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,895 mm (114.0 in)
Length	4,918–4,929 mm (193.6–194.1 in) 4,931–4,942 mm (194.1–194.6 in) (Coupé)
Width	1,983–1,995 mm (78.1–78.5 in)
Height	1,673–1,696 mm (65.9–66.8 in) 1,636–1,676 mm (64.4–66.0 in) (Coupé)
Curb weight	2,083–2,643 kg (4,592–5,827 lb)

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne was revealed on August 29, 2017, as a 2019-year model. It is based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform shared with several other luxury crossover SUVs produced by Volkswagen Group, such as the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Bentley Bentayga, and Lamborghini Urus.

For this generation, the Cayenne no longer shares the door panel design with the Volkswagen Touareg. According to Stephan Lenschow, Cayenne body product manager, this allows Porsche to give the Cayenne a more 'coke bottle' design. The Cayenne also received a redesigned front end with larger air intakes, more prominent creases along the bonnet, and a lower roofline to align its styling to the 911.

The wheelbase remains unchanged from the previous generation, but Porsche increased the Cayenne's overall length slightly by about 63 mm (2.5 in). The height is slightly lowered by 9 mm (0.4 in) and the coefficient of drag is rated at 0.35.

Despite a small increase in length, the third-generation Cayenne is lighter by around 65 kg (143 lb), depending on the configuration, with the use of a lighter chassis. Aluminium is extensively used throughout the vehicle, including its body in white such as doors, roof, hood, and rear hatch. The ratio of aluminium to high-strength steel is roughly 50-50, according to Lenschow. A lighter lithium-ion polymer starter battery that saves 10 kg (22 lb) also contributes to its weight distribution, which in base configuration is nearly balanced with approximately 55 percent front and 45 percent rear.

All engine options of the third-generation Cayenne are turbocharged, while diesel engine are no longer offered. All Cayenne models in this generation is equipped with an updated eight-speed "Tiptronic S" transmission that is claimed to provide quicker shifts than before.

Porsche offers an optional Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB), which consist of a cast-iron disc with 70 micrometers of tungsten-carbide coating. According to Karl Heess, Porsche director for product line SUV, PSCB reduce brake dust by as much as 50 percent over conventional iron brake discs) and extend the life of the disc by up to 35 percent. It is more expensive than iron discs while still less expensive by 50 percent than the ceramic brake option. Other innovations in this generation include staggered (different width) front and rear tires and optional rear-axle steering to reduce the turning radius.

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  Rear (Cayenne Turbo)
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  Interior (Cayenne S)

Cayenne Coupé

A model with a more rakish roofline called the Cayenne Coupé became available in 2019. It was revealed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. At launch, there were two models, the Cayenne Coupé and Cayenne Turbo Coupé.

The Cayenne Coupé is extensively reworked from the standard model, by featuring a shallower front windshield and narrower A-pillar. The roof is lowered by 20 mm (0.8 in), while new rear door panels and updated fenders extended the vehicle width 18 mm (0.7 in). The coefficient of drag is rated at 0.34, which is 0.1 lower than the regular model. Every Cayenne Coupé is equipped with standard 2.16 m² (23.3 sq ft) fixed-glass panoramic roof, while an optional contoured carbon roof is available as an option.

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  Cayenne Turbo Coupé
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  Rear view

Variants

At its introduction in August 2017, Porsche released two versions of the third-generation Cayenne, which are base and Cayenne S. The Cayenne Turbo was released a month later. The Cayenne S used the EA839 2.9 liter twin turbo V6 engine, with larger brake rotors and calipers compared with the base model.

Cayenne Turbo

In September 2017, Porsche added the Cayenne Turbo to the line-up. Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Cayenne Turbo is powered with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 rated at 549 PS (404 kW; 541 hp) and 770 N⋅m (78.5 kg⋅m; 568 lb⋅ft) of torque. Porsche claimed a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration figure of 4.1 seconds, or 3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono package, and a top speed of 285 km/h (177 mph) The Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) is a standard equipment.

Cayenne E-Hybrid

In May 2018, Porsche introduced the Cayenne E-Hybrid. Sharing the same plug-in hybrid system with the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, the variant uses a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic gearbox rated at 462 PS (340 kW; 456 hp) and 700 N⋅m (71.4 kg⋅m; 516 lb⋅ft) of torque. Porsche claims a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 5.0 seconds and top speed of 252 km/h (157 mph). The all-electric range is rated by Porsche at 43 km (27 mi). It takes 7.8 hours to fully charge the 14.1 kWh battery with a 230-volt connection, or 2.3 hours if an optional 7.2 kW on-board charger is fitted.

Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid

In August 2019, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid was released for both regular and Coupé body styles. A plug-in hybrid model, it uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine rated at 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp) and a 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) electric motor for a combined total of 680 PS (500 kW; 671 hp) and 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) of torque. A 14.1-kWh lithium-ion battery is used, and was said to offer 30 percent more capacity than the battery used in previous generation plug-in hybrid Cayenne models. Charging time is quoted at 2.4 hours when connected to a 240-volt, 50-amp source. Porsche claimed a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration figure of 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+), and Sport Chrono Package are standard equipment for the model.

Cayenne GTS

In June 2020, Porsche introduced the Cayenne GTS and Cayenne GTS Coupé for the 2021 model year, after a two-year hiatus. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 shared with the Panamera GTS, which is rated at 460 PS (338 kW; 454 hp) and 620 N⋅m (63.2 kg⋅m; 457 lb⋅ft) of torque. The new models are capable of reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds or 4.5 seconds using Performance Start, which is included in the optional Sport Chrono Package (standard on Coupé). Sport Design package, 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels, and Sport Exhaust are included as standard equipment.

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  Cayenne GTS
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  Rear view

Cayenne Turbo GT

Cayenne Turbo GT

In June 2021, Porsche introduced the Cayenne Turbo GT version. Based on the Cayenne Coupé, it uses a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which Porsche claims to produce 640 PS (471 kW; 631 hp) and claimed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time in 3.3 seconds. It is equipped with 22-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres. Ride height is lowered by 18 mm (0.7 in), while overall vehicle height is 30 mm (1.2 in) lower.

2023 facelift

In April 2023, the Cayenne was given a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year. Notable changes include a new dashboard layout, similar to that of the Taycan, a fully digital 12.6-inch gauge cluster, and minor exterior restyling modifications for the hood, headlights, bumpers, fenders, and trunk.

Matrix LED headlamps are now equipped as standard equipment across the range, while HD Matrix LED units are optional. The HD Matrix LED features two high-definition modules and more than 32 000 pixels per headlamp, and the pixel accuracy of the headlamp units enables the selective blocking out of parts of the high beam.

The powertrains were also upgraded, with the base 3.0-litre V6 engine power output increasing by 10 kW (13 hp) and 50 N⋅m of torque to produce 260 kW and 500 N⋅m. The Cayenne S gained a V8 engine which it lost since the release of the third-generation Cayenne. It is a 4.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 350 kW (469 hp) and 600 N⋅m of torque, representing an increase of output of 25 kW (34 hp) and 50 N⋅m over the previous Cayenne S that is powered by a 2.9 dm³ twin-turbocharged petrol V6.

The electric motor from the E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid variant was increased from 100 kW to 130 kW (174 hp), and the battery increased to 93 MJ (25.9 kWh), up from 64.5 MJ (17.9 kWh) previously, offering a pure electric driving range of up to 90 km on the WLTP test cycle.

Revisions to the chassis for this refreshed model included revised dampers with two-valve technology for separate compression and rebound sections, which Porsche claimed will help offer a wider range of performance between ride comfort and handling.

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  2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupé
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  2024 Porsche Cayenne S
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  2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupé S
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  2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
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  2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid
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  2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

Powertrain

Model	Production	Engine	Power at rpm	CO2 emissions	Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)
Cayenne	2018–2023	2,995 cc (3.0 L; 182.8 cu in) turbo V6	340 PS (250 kW; 335 hp) at 5,300-6,400, 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 1,340 - 5,300	265 g/km	6.2 secs 5.9 secs (With Sport Chrono)
Cayenne (facelift)	2023–present	2,995 cc (3.0 L; 182.8 cu in) turbo V6	353 PS (260 kW; 348 hp) at 5,400-6,400, 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,450 - 4,500		6.0 secs 5.7 secs (With Sport Chrono)
Cayenne E-Hybrid	2018–2023	2,995 cc (3.0 L; 182.8 cu in) turbo V6 PHEV	462 PS (340 kW; 456 hp) at 5,300-6,400, 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 1,340 - 5,300	88 g/km	5.0 secs
Cayenne E-Hybrid (facelift)	2023–present	2,995 cc (3.0 L; 182.8 cu in) turbo V6 PHEV	470 PS (346 kW; 464 hp) at 5,400-6,400, 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) at 1,400 - 4,800		4.9 secs
Cayenne S	2018–2023	2,894 cc (2.9 L; 176.6 cu in) twin turbo V6	440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) at 5,700-6,600, 549 N⋅m (405 lb⋅ft) at 1,800 - 5,500	267 g/km	5.2 secs 4.9 secs (With Sport Chrono)
Cayenne S (facelift)	2023–present	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8	475 PS (349 kW; 469 hp) at 6000, 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 - 5,000		5.0 secs 4.7 secs (With Sport Chrono)
Cayenne S E-Hybrid (facelift)	2023–present	2,995 cc (3.0 L; 182.8 cu in) turbo V6 PHEV	519 PS (382 kW; 512 hp) at 5,000 - 6,500, 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) at 1,450 - 4,500		4.7 secs
Cayenne GTS	2020–2023	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8	460 PS (338 kW; 454 hp) at 6,000 - 6,500, 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) at 1,800 - 4,500	301 g/km	4.8 secs 4.5 secs (With Sport Chrono)
Cayenne GTS (facelift)	2024–present	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8	500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp), 660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft)	303 g/km	4.7 secs 4.4 secs (With Sport Chrono)
Cayenne Turbo	2018–2023	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8	549 PS (404 kW; 541 hp) at 5,750 - 6,000, 770 N⋅m (568 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 - 4,500	309 g/km	4.1 secs 3.9 secs (With Sport Chrono)
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid	2019–2023	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8 PHEV	680 PS (500 kW; 671 hp) at 5,750 - 6,000, 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) at 2,100 - 4,500	110 g/km	3.6 secs
Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (facelift)	2023–present	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8 PHEV	739 PS (544 kW; 729 bhp) at 5,750 - 6,000, 950 N⋅m (701 lb⋅ft) at 1,400 - 5,500	111 g/km	3.5 secs 3.4 secs (with Lightweight Package)
Cayenne Turbo GT	2021–2023	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8	640 PS (471 kW; 631 bhp), 850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft)	271 g/km	3.3 secs
Cayenne Turbo GT (facelift)	2023–present	3,996 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in) twin turbo V8	659 PS (485 kW; 650 bhp), 950 N⋅m (701 lb⋅ft)		3.1 secs

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Porsche Cayenne, Large Off-Road (2017)

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	36.2	95%
Child occupant:	39.6	80%
Pedestrian:	30.8	73%
Safety assist:	7.5	62%

Records

In June 2021, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT lapped 7:38:925 at Nürburgring Nordschleife. The car was driven by test driver Lars Kern.

Mechanical issues

The Porsche Cayenne is known for some mechanical issues. This includes the failure of the center drive shaft carrier bearing. Cayenne engines using Alusil engine blocks, with exception of the VW-based VR6 six-cylinder engine which has a cast iron block, can suffer from cylinder bore scoring as well. Early V8 Cayenne models came equipped with plastic coolant pipes that would crack and fail, possibly causing the engine to overheat. Subsequent Cayenne S and Turbo engines were fitted with upgraded aluminum coolant pipes to rectify this issue. 958 Cayenne models except Hybrid and V6 Diesel suffer with transfer case problems, and Porsche issued a 10-year warranty on 958.1 (2011–2014) and a 7-year warranty on 958.2 (2015–2018), both with unlimited mileage.

References

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External links

• Official website