Porsche Cayenne (Germany, 2010-2017)

The biggest feature of the new generation is the inclusion of a hybrid version on the model’s range: the Cayenne S Hybrid. This version will be equipped with Porsche’s parallel full hybrid drive, achieving a fuel consumption of 8.2 litres/100 km and CO2 emissions of 193 g/km.

The Cayenne S Hybrid is powered by a three-litre supercharged V6 and an electric motor. The intelligent interaction between both of them results in a maximum output of 380 bhp and a peak torque of 580 Nm/427 lb-ft at just 1,000 rpm.

Controlled by the Hybrid Manager, the two drive units are connected to each other by a separator clutch that manages if the vehicle will be running either on its electric motor or combustion engine alone, or with both drive units operating together.

Besides the Hybrid version the new Cayenne will be available in four other versions: Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne Turbo. According to Porsche, three of the five versions of the Cayenne should consume less than ten litres per 100 km and two of them will have CO2 emissions under 200 g/km, as part of the brand’s intent to develop vehicles with “more power on less fuel, greater efficiency and lower CO2 emissions”.

Porsche revealed the facelift of its best-selling model, the Cayenne, at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Changes in the premium SUV from the German brand were made in terms of design, efficiency and equipment available as standard level.
 
The new Cayenne was launched with a choice of five versions among which stands out the debut of the Cayenne S Hybrid-E, the first plug-in hybrid SUV in the premium segment. The range was completed by the usual Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S Diesel. With the launch of the new Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Porsche became the first car manufacturer in the world to offer three plug-in hybrid models.

All the engines of the new Cayenne feature improvements in performance and fuel consumption when compared with previous versions. A new 3.6 liter engine V6 biturbo for the Cayenne S was fully developed by Porsche.In this update Porsche gave the Cayenne a design that approaches it even more to the more compact Macan, with more precise lines and contours that generate purposeful refraction of light. The front has been completely reshaped and includes new fenders and hood. The grid gets airblades located in the lateral extremities of the vehicle serving as guides for better cooling, in addition to creating a more aggressive design.

The bi-xenon headlamps come standard on S models and all versions have running headlights with four points of light in LED. The top of the range Cayenne Turbo version stands out with its LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) featured as standard.

The rear of the new Cayenne was also redesigned with the rear lights creating a tridimentsional effect and the brake lights composed by four elements. The location of the registration plate, the handle of the tailgate and lights, are now comprised more elegantly in the trunk lid. The designers also redesigned the horizontal lines of the vehicle. The new exhaust outlets are now integrated into the lower section of the rear and the automatic activation of the electric opening of the trunk became a standard equipment.

Inside Porsche focused on improving the area of the driver with the introduction of a new multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles as standard with looks and functions based on the steering wheel of the 918 Spyder. Rear seat are now more comfortable and available as optional with ventilation.