Updated Cayenne available from $140K

WITH a very new, era 4 Cayenne within the pipeline, Porsche has launched what would be the final iteration of the present mannequin. full with all of the bells and whistles.

This ‘remaining fling’ era three Cayenne is closely overhauled with complete modifications to the powertrain, chassis, design, and gear.

Pricing for the brand new Cayenne jumps between $2100 and $14,300 and begins at $140,200 (Coupé from $148,200) together with taxes and country-specific gear. The brand new Cayenne E-Hybrid begins at $155,900 (Coupé from $161,600) and the brand new Cayenne S begins at $181,000 (Coupé from $190,000).

On the top quality, the brand new Cayenne Turbo GT begins at $366,200. The brand new fashions can be found to order now with deliveries ranging from Q3, 2023.

Within the newest variant, engineers and designers have been in a position to lengthen the family-sized SUV’s on- and off-road efficiency credentials whereas embellishing its on a regular basis luxurious credentials.

In essence, the ‘complete improve’ contains Porsche Driver Expertise with a brand new management idea and digital cockpit, vital modifications to the outside design, modern HD Matrix LED headlights, chassis optimisation with new two-valve suspension and better of all, extra energy in all engine variants.

Drilling down, we discover Aussie spec’ Cayenne comes with three completely different engine variations… an intensive refinement of the 4.0-litre V8 bi-turbo petrol engine developed by Porsche replaces the earlier V6 engine within the new Cayenne S.

With a most output of 349KW and 600Nm torque – a rise of 25kW and 50Nm over its predecessor – each the SUV and the SUV Coupé speed up to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. 

Entry into the Cayenne household comes with an ‘optimised’ 3.0-litre V6 turbo engine that kicks out 260kW and 500 Nm, up 10kW and 50Nm.

The six-pot donk varieties the idea for the Cayenne E-Hybrid powertrain working together with a brand new electrical motor that has been improved by 30kW to 130kW for a mixed output improve to 346kW.

The capability of the high-voltage battery has elevated from 17.9kWh to 25.9kWh. 

A brand new 11kW on-board charger shortens charging time whatever the larger capability battery and is augmented on the transfer by e-hybrid driving modes.

The Turbo GT mannequin is a sealed street blaster designed for max efficiency and stays the top-model Cayenne. It is just accessible as a coupé and scores all of the optimisations and improvements of the mannequin collection.

Moreover, the output of the four-litre V8 bi-turbo engine within the Turbo GT is elevated by 14kW to 485kW empowering the mannequin to speed up from zero to 100km/h in 3.3 seconds. 

Inside, Porsche has built-in a very revised show and management idea into the most recent Cayenne centred on the Porsche Driver Expertise that was first launched within the Porsche Taycan. It locations a give attention to the motive force’s axis and optimises operation. 

Features that the motive force makes use of ceaselessly are positioned instantly on or instantly subsequent to the steering wheel.

Positioning of key controls such because the auto transmission selector are driver centric optimised making room on the centre console for storage compartments and a big air-conditioning controller.

In a departure from the rash of display pushed controls on new automobiles, the Cayenne has giant, simply accessible controls mixed with mechanical air-conditioning switches and a haptic quantity controller to make sure optimum operability and a refined look. It’s a handy mixture of analogue and digital in comparison with different automobiles available on the market.

The cockpit features a totally digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster with a so-called curved and free-standing design and variable show choices.

There’s a head-up show fitted as commonplace and a typical 12.3- inch central Porsche Communication Administration (PCM) show integrates into the brand new dashboard offering entry to all of the related car features. Native apps reminiscent of Spotify and Apple Music are offered to optimise connectivity with appropriate telephones within the new Cayenne. 

On the skin, the Cayenne’s look has been tweaked with new lighting expertise and what Porsche describes as a ‘notably expressive look because of the altered visage, strongly arched wings, a brand new bonnet and different modifications to stress the car’s width.

An analogous strategy is used down the again with three dimensional taillights, uncluttered surfaces beneath and a brand new rear apron with built-in quantity plate holder.

Extra colors can be found with three new non-compulsory colors, and light-weight sports activities packages can be found to shed as much as 33kg from the Cayenne Coupé.

A brand new vary of wheels comprising 20-, 21-, and 22-inch decisions is offered and matrix LED headlights are actually commonplace on the Cayenne.

The car makes use of predictive navigation information to detect approaching tunnel entrances and routinely prompts air recirculation. An non-compulsory air high quality system makes use of a sensor to detect the extent of positive mud particles within the air and might go it by way of the positive mud filter a number of occasions if essential.

Porsche equips the Cayenne ex-factory with metal spring suspension inclusive of Porsche Energetic Suspension Administration (PASM). New shock absorbers with two-valve expertise present particular rebound and compression levels to permit optimised efficiency in all driving conditions.

The driving expertise could be enhanced with the brand new adaptive air suspension with two-chamber, two-valve expertise.

“The most recent Cayenne boasts a extremely digitalised show and management idea, new chassis expertise and modern high-tech options. It’s some of the in depth product upgrades within the historical past of Porsche,” mentioned Cayenne product line vice chairman Michael Schatzle.

“With its extensively upgraded design and extra highly effective engine vary, the Cayenne emphasises its declare to be one of many sportiest automobiles in its section.”

2023 Porsche Cayenne pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.