Porsche Cayenne

For the cabin too, Porsche offers a range of single and dual-tone leather upholsteries for the Cayenne, which can be customized as per the user’s choice. However, the overall layout of the cabin is the same across all the variants, which looks more futuristic and less cluttered than the cabin of the previous generation model.

In a typical Porsche fashion, the Porsche Cayenne has a driver-centric cabin with an all-new driver’s cockpit, with a new sportier multi-functional steering wheel and a new full-TFT instrument console which still comes with a tachometer in the middle. The centre console too seeks a lot of inspiration from the new-generation 911, which is evident in the vertical layout of the wide touchscreen infotainment system.

There are two trapezoidal AC vents between the infotainment system and high-running transmission tunnel, with the latter having an all-gloss black finish with touch-sensitive controls for various functions, including that of multi-zone automatic climate control. The cabin of the Porsche Cayenne retains the all-analog clock on the top of the dashboard and unique grab rails on the sides of the transmission tunnel, which have been the design traits of the Cayenne from day one.

The Porsche Cayenne has evolved a lot in all these years, ever since it made its first public appearance in the early 21st century. While the current model looks the sleekest and most modern to date, it continues to have the iconic rounded silhouette in its design, which makes it one of the most aerodynamic SUVs to look at.

The front profile of the Porsche Cayenne continues to have a rounded theme for the headlamps, which now have an altogether different pattern for the LED lights within them. There’s a new design for the daytime running LED, which makes them look even more captivating. The front bumper looks massive and sporty with the big air dams and the large housings for the fog lamps and turn indicators.

The side profile of the Porsche Cayenne looks aerodynamic as well, with rounded influence in its design for the window panels, bonnet line, and curved wheel arches. One can spec the Porsche Cayenne with multiple 19-inch to 22-inch alloy wheel options, all of which differ based on design and material used. 

At the back too, the Porsche Cayenne possesses a sleek appeal with an all-new tail lamp cluster, which looks slim and are joined with a translucent LED light bar with Porsche branding in the middle. Apart from that, the Porsche Cayenne has a simple layout in its design with an integrated roof-mounted spoiler and heavy cladding at the bottom of the rear bumper.

There is a valid reason behind the fact that Porsche Cayenne is one of the best handling SUVs money can buy. The SUV is bestowed with a Porsche 4D chassis control system, adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology, Porsche Active Suspension Management with three modes – Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus, rear-axle steering, and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control with the active roll stabilization system. All these attributes fine-tune the driving experience without major compromise in the ride comfort.

There are multiple engine options on offer for the Porsche Cayenne. First is a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine, which produces 340 PS of power and 450 Nm of torque in the Standard variant and 462 PS of power and 700 Nm of torque in the E-Hybrid variant, which uses two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery in addition. Then comes the S variant, which has a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine under its hood capable of making 440 PS of power and 550 Nm of torque.

The GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S E-Hybrid variants get a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. This engine makes 460 PS of power and 620 Nm in GTS, 550 PS of power and 770 Nm of torque in Turbo variant, and 680 PS of power and 900 Nm of torque in the Turbo S E-Hybrid variant. An 8-speed ZF Tiptronic automatic gearbox is standard across the range.

The Porshe Cayenne is loaded with premium safety features to the gills, some of the most highlighted ones being head-up display, Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus, front and rear park assist with surround view, remote park assist, lane keep assist, lane change assist, and a range other autonomous driving assistance features.

Despite the arrival of more options of sporty performance-oriented SUVs in the market, the Porsche Cayenne remains a favourite among many people. The SUV is a perfect balance of understated elegance and sheer performance.