Everything you need to know about the Porsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne is one of the cars that saved the Porsche brand at the turn of the century, creating a volume product for a brand associated with low-volume sportscars. Here's everything that you need to know about the current Cayenne.
Who is the Porsche Cayenne a good car for?
Tech features in the Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne price
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Is the Porsche Cayenne a good car?
As one of the world's most profitable automotive brands' most successful models, it is safe to say that the Cayenne is a very good car indeed.
Who is the Porsche Cayenne a good car for?
The Porsche Cayenne is a good car for those with a family who are looking for a sporty yet premium SUV with a large boot and mild off-road ability.
Is the Porsche Cayenne good 4x4?
While the Cayenne is better on the road than it is off of it, it does feature an all-wheel drive system with settings that endow it with acceptable off-road ability.
Is the Porsche Cayenne a good family car?
With a big boot, ISOFIX child seat anchor points and seating for five on board, the Cayenne is a fantastic family car.
Is there a Hybrid Porsche Cayenne?
There are three Cayenne models available with hybrid powertrains, namely the Cayenne turbo S e-hybrid coupe and the Cayenne e-hybrid and Cayenne e-hybrid coupe.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewers opinion
"The performance is certainly adequate, and while I prefer my performance cars lower to the ground, the GTS, with its muscle car exhaust note and brisk acceleration provided me with enough in the way of grin-inducing SUV fun. When pressing on the GTS acquits itself admirably, providing those who occasionally want to tackle their favourite road enthusiastically with the right tools to do so safely."
- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Porsche Cayenne like inside?
The Cayenne is a premium product that commands a premium price, however, the interior quality and design reflect this, with high-quality materials combined with simple, but effective ergonomics that make it one of the most user-friendly vehicles in its segment.
Style
Porsche set out to design an SUV with sporting credentials that also honours the brand's sportscar heritage. As such, the Cayenne gets an interior and exterior the exudes the same sort of understated sportiness that has made the 911 one of the most usable sportscars ever made.
Tech features*
- Adaptive cruise control
- Off-road package
- Adaptive air suspension
- Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
- Rear-wheel steering
- LED Matrix lighting
- Head-up display
- Lane keep assist
- Ambient lighting
- Heated/massaging seats
- Burmester high-end sound system
- Rear seat entertainment
*some are optional extras
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Porsche Cayenne model?
The cheapest Porsche Cayenne is the entry trim is the base Cayenne - prices usually start from R1 451 000
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How much does it cost?
| Porsche Cayenne | R1 451 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne coupe | R1 559 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne S | R1 620 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne S coupe | R1 711 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne GTS | R1 759 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne GTS coupe | R1 849 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne e-hybrid | R2 019 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne e-hybrid coupe | R2 109 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne turbo | R2 498 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne turbo coupe | R2 590 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne turbo S e-hybrid | R2 989 000 |
| Porsche Cayenne turbo S e-hybrid coupe | R3 075 000 |
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