Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne Overview
Cayenne is the only Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) offered by the Germany-based company Porsche. The company is well-renowned for its premium sports cars. Subsequently, it is one of the most stylist and attractive cars in the market.
Offered in multiple variants with different engines, Porsche Cayenne car provides freedom of choice to the customers. Porsche also offers excellent personalized service that makes the SUV even more exclusive. As a part of this service, the buyer can choose the colour and type of interiors as well as several premium features in the new Cayenne car.
Porsche Cayenne Launch History
Cayenne was launched in 2002 for the first time and this SUV from Porsche has been around for nearly a decade now. This first generation model continued for five years before being upgraded to the second generation Porsche Cayenne car in 2007.
Launched with petrol engine initially, Porsche Cayenne diesel was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009. At the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, the third generation of Cayenne was presented. This is the model that is in production currently and is available in petrol, diesel and hybrid versions.
Porsche Cayenne Variants (Models)
New Porsche Cayenne car is available in 5 variants that are mentioned below. These variants have nearly identical features; however, they mainly differ in their engines and performance.
| Variant |
Introduction |
| Porsche Cayenne |
This is the base variant of Porsche Cayenne, which comes with a lower price tag compared to the other models. |
Porsche Cayenne
S |
Principle 'S' version of Porsche Cayenne has powerful engine and better performance. |
Porsche Cayenne
Turbo |
Powered by a supercharged twin-turbo engine, this variant has high power output, torque and performance. |
Porsche Cayenne
S Hybrid |
Using a petrol combustion engine along with an electric motor, better performance can be expected. |
Porsche Cayenne
Diesel |
The only diesel variant of the SUV provides better fuel economy. The sporty character of Cayenne is combined with an excellent fuel efficient power train. |
Porsche Cayenne Pricing
In India, price of any car varies according to locations, as most states in the country have separate tax regimes. New Cayenne car price ranges from Rs. 65 lacs to Rs. 69 lacs in India. The 'S' variant of Porsche Cayenne in India is available in the price range of Rs. 79 lacs to Rs. 81 lacs. On the other hand, the 'S Hybrid' new Porsche Cayenne car price ranges from Rs. 76 lacs to Rs. 78 lacs in India. The supercharged 'Turbo' Porsche Cayenne price is in the range of Rs. 1.28 crores to Rs. 1.30 crores in India. The new Cayenne diesel price falls in the range of Rs. 65 lacs to Rs. 68 lacs in India.
Porsche Cayenne Review
Ever since it was launched, Porsche Cayenne car has received positive response. Even the critics appreciate the exterior appearance of the car. New Cayenne car has also been praised for the advanced features that cover every aspect of it. Comfort, safety, convenience, security and luxury are unique attribute of this car. Moreover, the powerful engines such as petrol, diesel and hybrid that help Cayenne in achieving its well-renowned overall performance are critically acclaimed.
Porsche Cayenne Used Car Market
Porsche has a programme 'Porsche Approved', under which it sells pre-owned Porsche cars. Used Porsche Cayenne cars are also available as a part of this programme. Being a premium luxury Sports Utility Vehicle offered by Porsche, Cayenne gets an excellent resale value.
Porsche Cayenne Specifications
The technical specifications for all models of Porsche Cayenne car have been described below.
| Model – |
Cayenne |
Cayenne S |
Cayenne Turbo |
Cayenne S Hybrid |
Cayenne Diesel |
| Engine |
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| Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Petrol/Electric |
Diesel |
| No. of Cylinders |
6 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
6 |
| Layout of Cylinders |
V6 |
V8 |
V8 |
V6 |
V6 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Total Valves |
24 |
32 |
32 |
24 |
24 |
| Engine Layout |
Front |
Front |
Front |
Front |
Front |
| Capacity |
3.6-litre |
4.8-litre |
4.8-litre |
3.0-litre |
3.0-litre |
| Displacement |
3598 cc |
4806 cc |
4806 cc |
2995 cc |
2967 cc |
| Compression Ratio |
11.7 : 1 |
12.5 : 1 |
10.5 : 1 |
10.5 : 1 |
16.8 : 1 |
| Max. Power Output |
300 hp at 6300 rpm |
400 hp at 6500 rpm |
500 hp at 6000 rpm |
333 hp (petrol)
47 hp (electric)
380 hp (total) |
245 hp |
| Peak Torque |
400 Nm at 3000 rpm |
500 Nm at 3500 rpm |
700 Nm at 2250 to 4500 rpm |
440 Nm at 3000 to 5250 rpm (petrol)
580 Nm (total) |
550 Nm at 1750 rpm to 2750 rpm |
| Performance |
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| Acceleration (0 to 100 kmph) |
7.5 seconds |
5.9 seconds |
4.7 seconds |
6.5 seconds |
7.6 seconds |
| Top Speed |
230 kmph |
258 kmph |
278 kmph |
242 kmph |
220 kmph |
Porsche Cayenne Exterior
Porsche Cayenne Exterior Appearance
Even at first sight, the SUV Cayenne can be easily distinguished as a Porsche model, due to its head lamps. New Porsche Cayenne cars come with LED daytime running lights. Apart from the 'Turbo' variant of Cayenne, all others have horizontal arrangement of LEDs in the front. Porsche Cayenne Turbo has 4 LEDs in both of the headlights. The bonnet has distinctive lines that give a hint about the high performance engine that lies inside. This design is even more prominent in Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
The front wheel arches are such that they add glory to the overall sportiness of new Cayenne car. When viewed from the side, Cayenne presents its image as a stylish Sports Utility Vehicle. Porsche, well renowned for its sports cars, has designed new Cayenne in a similar manner. This design approach is even more evident from the rear roof pillars. Even the wheel arches at the rear are similar to a sports car. One can notice that the roof spoiler of new Porsche Cayenne car is inspired from Carrera GT.
Porsche Cayenne Exterior Measurements
The exterior dimensions of new Cayenne cars have been specified below:
| Model |
Cayenne |
Cayenne S |
Cayenne Turbo |
Cayenne S Hybrid |
Cayenne Diesel |
| Length |
4846 mm |
4846 mm |
4846 mm |
4846 mm |
4846 mm |
| Width |
1939 mm |
1939 mm |
1939 mm |
1939 mm |
1939 mm |
| Height |
1705 mm |
1705 mm |
1702 mm |
1705 mm |
1705 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2895 mm |
2895 mm |
2895 mm |
2895 mm |
2895 mm |
| Unladen Weight |
2105 kg. |
2140 kg. |
2245 kg. |
2315 kg. |
2175 kg. |
Porsche Cayenne Interior
Porsche Cayenne Interior Appearance
Upon entering any of the new Porsche Cayenne cars, one can easily feel the richness of the interiors that exude luxury. In addition to that, Cayenne's interiors are near-perfect ergonomically. For the interior colour and finishing, Porsche offers a wide range of options to choose from. Moreover, Porsche Cayenne comes with numerous optional interior packages that give the car a unique appearance using aluminium, carbon or wood.
Porsche Cayenne Interior Comfort
Porsche Cayenne cars are very comfortable and come with 'Comfort Seats' (except the Turbo variant). These seats feature 8-way electrical adjustment and two-way head restraints. Porsche Cayenne Turbo comes with 'adaptive sports seats' that are 18-way electrically adjustable and provide 4-way lumbar support. As a part of the sports seats package, the seat settings of the driver as well as the front passenger can be adjusted.
Steering wheel in all Porsche Cayenne cars is wrapped in a smooth finish leather. Except the 'Turbo' variant, all new Cayenne cars, come with a steering column that can be manually adjusted for rake and reach. Porsche Cayenne Turbo comes with electrically adjustable steering wheel. As a part of the above mentioned sports seats package, the steering wheel settings and rear view mirror settings can be adjusted.
Porsche Cayenne Interior Measurements
Cayenne is a 5-seater Sports Utility Vehicle with two rows of seats. Owing to its huge size, all the passengers get enough headroom, legroom and shoulder room. While the 'S hybrid' variant of Porsche Cayenne car has a luggage space of 580 litres, all other variants have a 670 litre capacity. The rear seats of new Cayenne cars can be folded for increasing the luggage carrying capacity.
Porsche Cayenne Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
The fuel economy of any car depends upon several factors including quality of fuel used, driving conditions and driving style of the individual. Porsche Cayenne car is capable of achieving an overall fuel economy of 10 kmpl to 11 kmpl. Cayenne S has an overall average of 9 kmpl to 10 kmpl. Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid can deliver an overall fuel economy of 12 kmpl to 13 kmpl. Porsche Cayenne Turbo has an overall average of 8 kmpl to 9 kmpl. The diesel variant of new Porsche Cayenne car is capable of achieving an overall fuel economy of 13 kmpl to 15 kmpl.
Porsche Cayenne On-road Drive
Cayenne has an excellent ride quality, owing to the unique all-wheel drive system Porsche Traction Management (PTM). This system includes Automatic Brake Differential (ABD), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR). Porsche Cayenne drives with the optimum traction on all types of surfaces. This system comes as standard equipment in Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo variants. The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system also helps new Porsche Cayenne cars in exceptional handling. It also helps in off-roading by locking the differential from the centre console.
Porsche Cayenne Power
Cayenne is powered by a V6 3.6-litre petrol engine that churns out maximum power output of 300 hp at 6300 rpm. Porsche Cayenne S has a V8 4.8-litre petrol engine that generates maximum power output of 400 hp at 6500 rpm. The 'S Hybrid' variant of new Porsche Cayenne car comes with a V6 3.0-litre petrol engine and an electric motor. Subsequently, the power generated is 333 hp by the petrol engine and 47 hp by the motor, making the overall power output as 380 hp.
On the other hand, the diesel version of Porsche Cayenne is powered by a V6 3.0-litre diesel engine and it churns out a maximum power output of 245 hp. The supercharged 'Turbo' variant of Porsche Cayenne car has a V8 4.8-litre petrol engine that generates an exceptional maximum power output of 500 hp at 6000 rpm. Subsequently, all new Cayenne cars never feel out of breath, be it while overtaking on the highways or off-roading.
Porsche Cayenne Acceleration and Pick Up
Despite being a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), new Cayenne cars have exceedingly good acceleration and pick up. Cayenne Diesel takes 7.6 seconds to accelerate to a speed of 100 kmph from standstill. Porsche Cayenne car can reach the speed of 100 kmph in 7.5 seconds. The 'S' version of Porsche Cayenne takes 5.9 seconds to accelerate to 100 kmph while Cayenne S Hybrid is slower at 6.5 seconds. Fastest among all the variants, Porsche Cayenne Turbo can accelerate to a speed of 100 kmph from 0 kmph in just 4.7 seconds. As a result, all new Porsche Cayenne cars have a wonderful pick up in the city as well as on the highways.
Porsche Cayenne Safety and Security
New Cayenne cars have a lighting system that adds to the safety aspect of the SUV. All Porsche Cayenne cars come with headlights that are switched on automatically at night or whenever the car passes through dark areas like a tunnel or underpass. Apart from the 'Turbo' model, all new Porsche Cayenne cars come with projector-beam halogen headlights. To provide an exceptional illumination of the road, these lights have an automatic static range control.
Porshe Cayenne Turbo exclusively comes with Bi-Xenon main and halogen auxiliary headlights as standard. These headlights come with an automatic dynamic range control. Moreover, these lights have an integrated headlight cleaning system. These headlights have a dynamic and static cornering light function that helps in illuminating dark roads while turning. This is a part of Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) that also consists of speed-sensitive control of headlights. These are available as optional equipment for other models of new Cayenne car.
Tail lights in all new Cayenne cars comprise of LEDs for added brightness and safety. Moreover, the LEDs in the brake lights pulsate rapidly in case of intense braking to warn the following traffic. A high mount brake light is well integrated in the spoiler at the rear.
All new Porsche Cayenne cars have internally vented disc brakes on all wheels that are developed for high performance. In addition to that, at the front there are 6-piston monobloc aluminium brake callipers making the brakes more effective. Optionally, the buyer can choose to have Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB). These brakes have been used by Porsche in motor sports.
Cayenne comes with a unique Porsche Stability Management (PSM) that provides safety to the SUV. This system uses multiple functions to maintain the stability of the car. Whenever, the accelerator is depressed suddenly, PSM readies the braking system in Porsche Cayenne car. Moreover, under circumstances of hard braking, this system applies maximum possible force on the brakes. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is also included in the Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
All Porsche Cayenne cars come with airbags for the driver as well as front passenger as standard. As a part of Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP), airbags on the sides of the front seats and curtain-type airbags on each side of the roof are included in Porsche Cayenne.
For security, all Porsche Cayenne cars come with an engine immobiliser system. This is an advanced system that checks the key during every ignition, and the engine is started only if the key is approved. An Anti-theft alarm system is also present for added security of new Porsche Cayenne car.
Porsche Cayenne Comfort and Convenience
All new Cayenne cars come with climate control system that provides exceptionally comfortable environment inside the car. This system is responsible for offering individual control of air flow and temperature for the front passenger and driver. In addition to that, this system provides an air recirculation function that checks the air quality and humidity inside the car. For the exclusion of dust, pollen and even odour from the outside, this system comes with an active carbon filter.
Porsche Cayenne cars come with the cruise control feature for the convenience of the driver. For long journeys, this system is very helpful as it can maintain the car's speed at a particular speed anywhere between 30 kmph and 240 kmph. Cayenne Turbo comes with 'ParkAssist' system that helps in parking the car. Using sensors that are neatly concealed at the front and rear of the car, this system warns the driver of proximity to any obstacle. This system uses sound as well as visual (graphical representations) warnings to alert the driver.
An electric slide/tilt sunroof or a panoramic roof system is optionally available for all new Porsche Cayenne cars. These provide an exceptional comfortable driving experience in all types of weather.
Porsche Cayenne Wheels
New Porsche Cayenne cars come with wheels of different sizes depending upon the variant. Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel come with wheels that are 18 inch in size especially made for Cayenne. On the other hand, Porsche Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid comes with Cayenne S III wheels that are 18 inch in size. The 'Turbo' variant of new Porsche Cayenne car comes with special Cayenne Turbo 19-inch wheels. Moreover, many other wheels are available in different sizes (up to 21-inch wheels) for Porsche Cayenne cars.
Porsche Cayenne Stereo and Accessories
Except the 'Turbo' variant, all other Porsche Cayenne cars come with CDR-31 audio system. This system includes a 7-inch touch screen, radio, CD player. It also has 10 loudspeakers, which produce an output of 100 Watts. An integrated 6-CD changer is also available optionally as a part of this CDR-31 system. For an enhanced sound output, the buyer can opt for the 'Bose' Surround Sound System or the 'Burmester' High-end Surround Sound System.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo comes with the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system. This system is used to control all communication as well as information functions in the SUV. This system has radio, CD player with MP3 compatibility and is also capable of playing audio DVDs. It also includes a navigation module that comes with a high-speed hard drive. The Surround Sound System from 'Bose' is included with the PCM in Cayenne Turbo. However, the buyers can opt for the 'Burmester' High-end surround sound system as well. This system also includes an in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer as an option.
Porsche Cayenne Dealers
In India, Porsche cars are imported by Precision Cars India Pvt. Ltd. There are 5 dealers of Porsche cars in India called as Porsche Centres. These are located in different states in the country to cater to a large customer base. Situated at New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Chandigarh, these Porsche Centres cover the major cities of the country. In addition to that, Porsche plans to have three more Porsche Centres in India in the near future. These will be located at Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Kochi, and will further spread the network of Porsche dealers in India. New Porsche Cayenne cars are available at all Porsche Centres.
Porsche Cayenne Company Quotes
Speaking about new Porsche Cayenne car in May 2010, Deesch Papke, Managing Director, Porsche Middle East and Africa, had said, “The new Cayenne features a completely new exterior and newly defined luxury interior. Yet in today's world, it's clearly not enough to pour on more power; there must be a clear, simultaneous improvement in fuel consumption. We have optimized this objective to a maximum by reducing CO2 emissions of up to 26% and a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 23% less. This car clearly brings a new dimension to the SUV market.”
Porsche Cayenne Competitor Analysis
Porsche Cayenne in India competes with Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz ML-class, and BMW X. The V6 petrol engine of Q7 is more powerful than the V6 petrol model of Cayenne. However, Porsche Cayenne car is offered in two V8 petrol models and a hybrid model as well. Moreover, the V6 diesel engine of Porsche Cayenne is more powerful than the corresponding V6 diesel Q7.
BMW X5 and X6 are known for a better overall driving experience as compared to Cayenne. However, their exterior design that looks like a coupé is not liked by everyone. Mercedes-Benz ML-class the sportiness that is abundant in Porsche Cayenne cars. Volkswagen Touareg shares many similarities with Cayenne, belonging to the common 'Volkswagen group'. Still, Touareg lacks the style and panache associated with Porsche Cayenne car.
Porsche Cayenne LPG/CNG Version
Cayenne does not come in a LPG or CNG version.
Porsche Cayenne Pros
Comfortable, luxurious interiors and advanced features are also some of the plus points of Porsche Cayenne. Availability of petrol, diesel and hybrid models works in the favour of new Cayenne cars as it improves its sales performance.
Porsche Cayenne Cons
High cost and a seating capacity of just 5 persons are major disadvantages of Porshe Cayenne cars. Most of the premium features are optional and thus make the car even more expensive.
Porsche Cayenne Conclusion
One of the best premium luxury SUVs, Porsche Cayenne car, has sporty exterior and sedan-like comfort. Powerful engines help the SUV to deliver excellent performance and the advanced features make it more convenient. An exceptional combination of all the aforesaid things makes the new Porsche Cayenne car, a perfect choice.
