Porsche Goes Premium with Cayenne Platinum Edition

PorschePorscheGermany, 1931 > present43 models
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has just revealed the MacanPorsche Macan Gen.1 [95B]Germany, 2013 > present7 versions
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at the LA Auto Show, but the first of them will not hit dealers for several weeks. In the meantime, Porsche is revealing a special edition of the six-cylinder CayennePorsche Cayenne Gen.2Germany, 2010 > 201727 versions
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that adds more luxury features as standard.

The Cayenne Platinum Edition for the standard CayennePorsche Cayenne TiptronicGermany, 2010 > present1 photo
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adds Platinum Silver Metallic exterior paint with a two-tone interior. It also gets added features like the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission, bi-xenon headlights, Porsche’s Power Steering Plus, parking assist, dimming side mirrors and tinted glass. They will also get 19in Cayenne Design II wheels with a colored Porsche crest in the center.

The interior of the special edition is covered in black and Luxor Beige partial leather and full leather is an option. It also gets Luxor Beige floor mats with the Porsche logo and doorsill guards that say “Platinum Edition.” It also gets standard features like a SportDesign steering wheel, headrests embossed with the Porsche logo and Porsche Communication Management infotainment with a 7in touchscreen, 11 speakers and navigation.

The Platinum Edition is available with either a 295hp (300ps) V6 or 241hp (245ps) V6 diesel. The petrol V6 is rated at 9.9l/100km and 236g/km of CO2, and the diesel V6 is rated at 7.2l/100km and 189g/km of CO2.

The cars can also be ordered in Black, White, Meteor Grey Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic, Mahogany Metallic and Carrara White Metallic, if the buyer would prefer instead of the platinum silver.

The Cayenne Platinum Edition starts at €66,379 for the gasoline version and €67,212 for the diesel, both prices include 19% German VAT. Sales will start in January 2014.