Porsche Cayenne Quick Facts
- The third-generation Porsche Cayenne offers the most desirable features and is generally the best used choice.
- The Porsche Cayenne was Porsche’s first SUV and helped revive lagging sales.
- The used Cayenne market offers a wide range of powertrains, including hybrid and diesel models.
While they’re pretty common today, luxury performance SUVs haven’t always been a thing. Porsche wasn’t the first to market with the Cayenne, but the SUV delivered superior performance and legitimate off-road capability when it arrived. Now in its third generation, the Cayenne has been on sale for more than 20 years, and the newest models offer staggering performance, modern tech, and a range of advanced driver-assistance features.
Buying a used Porsche Cayenne is a great way to save money, especially as prices for the latest models have grown out of reach for many buyers. While the third generation offers the most modern features, older models still deliver impressive performance and luxury. That said, even a low-cost used Cayenne can carry substantial repair costs. Remember, you’re not paying for parts and repairs on a $25,000 used SUV. You’re paying to maintain a luxury performance vehicle that may have originally cost many times that amount.
What Is the Best Model-Year Used Porsche Cayenne?
The best used Porsche Cayenne is the newest example you can afford. The third-generation SUV offers the latest technology and safety features, and it’s the only generation offered in a coupe body style. That said, the Cayenne’s styling hasn’t changed dramatically over the years, so you won’t be missing much in the way of looks if you need to opt for an older model.
There are plenty of first-generation Cayenne SUVs for sale today, but even the newest examples are more than 15 years old. Well-maintained vehicles can still have age-related issues, including air-suspension leaks, worn interior components, and deteriorating seals.
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Porsche Cayenne by Generation: Which Should You Buy?
Third Generation: 2019-Current Porsche Cayenne
PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management, the adaptive damper system; the air suspension clearance and angle figures are quoted at each of its ride-height levels. PDCC Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, active roll stabilization. Tiptronic S Porsche’s eight-speed automatic with manual shift mode. Launch Control is part of the Sport Chrono Package, which is why some acceleration and power lines are quoted with it and some without. Overboost a short burst above the sustained power rating. AC / DC charging alternating current (wallbox or outlet) and direct current (fast charger). GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Rear axle steering changes the turning circle, so Porsche publishes two figures per range. A light-grey em dash means Porsche’s technical data publishes no figure for that model on that line, not that the car lacks the capability. Engine configuration is drawn from each variant’s standard-equipment list, because the technical data states only cylinder count and displacement. Prices are Porsche’s MSRP and exclude options, taxes, title, registration, delivery, processing and handling, dealer charges and potential tariffs.
| Specification | SUV Electric | Coupe Electric | SUV — gasoline and hybrid | Coupe — gasoline and hybrid | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | S Electric | Turbo Electric | Coupe Electric | S Coupe Electric | Turbo Coupe Electric | Cayenne | E-Hybrid | S | S E-Hybrid | GTS | Turbo E-Hybrid | Coupe | E-Hybrid Coupe | S Coupe | S E-Hybrid Coupe | GTS Coupe | Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe | Turbo GT | |
| Model and powertrain | |||||||||||||||||||
| Engine configuration | Dual electric motors | 3.0-liter turbo V6 | 3.0-liter turbo V6 + e-motor | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 | 3.0-liter turbo V6 + e-motor | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 + e-motor | 3.0-liter turbo V6 | 3.0-liter turbo V6 + e-motor | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 | 3.0-liter turbo V6 + e-motor | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 + e-motor | 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 | |||||
| Body style | SUV Electric | Coupe Electric | SUV | Coupe | |||||||||||||||
| Powertrain | Electric | Gasoline | Hybrid (plug-in) | Gasoline | Hybrid (plug-in) | Gasoline | Hybrid (plug-in) | Gasoline | Hybrid (plug-in) | Gasoline | Hybrid (plug-in) | Gasoline | Hybrid (plug-in) | Gasoline | |||||
| Transmission | Single-speed | 8-speed Tiptronic S | |||||||||||||||||
| Drive | All-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||
| Order type code | X1AAA1 | X1ABB1 | X1ACD1 | X1BAA1 | X1BBB1 | X1BCD1 | 9YAAI1 | 9YAAV1 | 9YABJ1 | 9YABN1 | 9YABS1 | 9YACT1 | 9YBAI1 | 9YBAV1 | 9YBBJ1 | 9YBBN1 | 9YBBS1 | 9YBCT1 | 9YBCP1 |
| Base MSRP | $109,000 | $126,300 | $163,000 | $113,800 | $131,200 | $168,000 | $89,900 | $103,100 | $108,300 | $111,600 | $132,400 | $164,500 | $95,100 | $107,300 | $114,900 | $117,100 | $137,100 | $169,100 | $214,800 |
| Motor | |||||||||||||||||||
| Max. torque with Launch Control | 615 lb-ft | 796 lb-ft | 1,106 lb-ft | 615 lb-ft | 796 lb-ft | 1,106 lb-ft | — | ||||||||||||
| Power up to (kW) | 300 kW | 400 kW | 630 kW | 300 kW | 400 kW | 630 kW | — | ||||||||||||
| Power up to (HP) | 402 hp | 536 hp | 844 hp | 402 hp | 536 hp | 844 hp | — | ||||||||||||
| Overboost Power with Launch Control up to (kW) | 325 kW | 490 kW | 850 kW | 325 kW | 490 kW | 850 kW | — | ||||||||||||
| Overboost Power with Launch Control up to (HP) | 435 hp | 657 hp | 1,139 hp | 435 hp | 657 hp | 1,139 hp | — | ||||||||||||
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm | 86.0 mm | 84.5 mm | 86.0 mm | 84.5 mm | 86.0 mm | 84.5 mm | 86.0 mm | ||||||||||
| Number of cylinders | — | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||
| Stroke | — | 89.0 mm | 86.0 mm | 89.0 mm | 86.0 mm | 89.0 mm | 86.0 mm | 89.0 mm | 86.0 mm | ||||||||||
| Displacement | — | 2,995 cc | 3,996 cc | 2,995 cc | 3,996 cc | 2,995 cc | 3,996 cc | 2,995 cc | 3,996 cc | ||||||||||
| Max. engine power | — | 348 hp | 300 hp | 468 hp | 348 hp | 493 hp | 591 hp | 348 hp | 300 hp | 468 hp | 348 hp | 493 hp | 591 hp | 650 hp | |||||
| Max. engine torque | — | 368 lb-ft | 309 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 486 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 309 lb-ft | 442 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 486 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 626 lb-ft | |||||
| Max. engine speed | — | 6,500 rpm | 6,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,800 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 6,800 rpm | ||||||||||
| Max. power per liter | — | 116.0 hp/l | 100.0 hp/l | 117.0 hp/l | 116.0 hp/l | 123.0 hp/l | 147.0 hp/l | 116.0 hp/l | 100.0 hp/l | 117.0 hp/l | 116.0 hp/l | 123.0 hp/l | 147.0 hp/l | 162.0 hp/l | |||||
| Max. power electric motor | — | 174 hp | — | 174 hp | — | 174 hp | — | 174 hp | — | 174 hp | — | 174 hp | — | ||||||
| Max. torque electric motor | — | 339 lb-ft | — | 339 lb-ft | — | 339 lb-ft | — | 339 lb-ft | — | 339 lb-ft | — | 339 lb-ft | — | ||||||
| Max. power combined | — | 463 hp | — | 512 hp | — | 729 hp | — | 463 hp | — | 512 hp | — | 729 hp | — | ||||||
| Max. torque combined | — | 479 lb-ft | — | 553 lb-ft | — | 700 lb-ft | — | 479 lb-ft | — | 553 lb-ft | — | 700 lb-ft | — | ||||||
| Performance | |||||||||||||||||||
| Top track speed (with summer tires) | 143 mph | 155 mph | 162 mph | 143 mph | 155 mph | 162 mph | 154 mph | 158 mph | 170 mph | 163 mph | 171 mph | 183 mph | 154 mph | 158 mph | 170 mph | 163 mph | 171 mph | 183 mph | 190 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | — | 5.7 s | — | 4.7 s | — | 4.4 s | — | ||||||||||||
| 0 – 60 mph with Launch Control | 4.5 s | 3.6 s | 2.4 s | 4.5 s | 3.6 s | 2.4 s | — | ||||||||||||
| 0 – 60 mph with Sport Chrono Package | — | 5.4 s | 4.6 s | 4.4 s | 4.2 s | 3.5 s | 5.4 s | 4.6 s | 4.4 s | 4.2 s | 3.5 s | 3.1 s | |||||||
| 1/4 mile | — | 14.3 s | — | 13.2 s | — | 12.8 s | — | ||||||||||||
| 1/4 mile with Launch Control | 13.2 s | 11.8 s | 9.9 s | 13.2 s | 11.8 s | 9.9 s | — | ||||||||||||
| 1/4 mile with Sport Chrono Package | — | 14.1 s | 13.2 s | 13.1 s | 13.0 s | 12.7 s | 11.7 s | 14.1 s | 13.2 s | 13.1 s | 13.0 s | 12.7 s | 11.7 s | 11.6 s | |||||
| Electric Driving | |||||||||||||||||||
| All-electric top speed | — | 84 mph | — | 84 mph | — | 84 mph | — | 84 mph | — | 84 mph | — | 84 mph | — | ||||||
| Charging | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross battery capacity | 113.0 kWh | — | 25.9 kWh | — | 25.9 kWh | — | 25.9 kWh | — | 25.9 kWh | — | 25.9 kWh | — | 25.9 kWh | — | |||||
| Maximum charging power with direct current (DC) | 390 kW | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Charging time for direct current (DC) with maximum charging power (10 to up to 80%) | 16.0 min | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Charging time for direct current (DC) with 150kW (10 to up to 80%) | 26.0 min | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Charging time for alternating current (AC) with 9.6kW (0 to up to 100%) | 13.0 hrs | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Charging time for alternating current (AC) with 19.2kW (0 to up to 100%) | — | 6.5 hrs | — | 6.5 hrs | — | ||||||||||||||
| Body | |||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 196.3 in | 196.5 in | 196.3 in | 196.5 in | 196.3 in | 194.1 in | 194.2 in | ||||||||||||
| Width (without mirrors) | 78.0 in | 78.1 in | 78.3 in | 78.5 in | |||||||||||||||
| Width (with mirrors) | 86.6 in | 86.4 in | |||||||||||||||||
| Width (with mirrors folded) | 78.7 in | 78.6 in | |||||||||||||||||
| Height (air suspension) (standard level) | 65.9 in | 65.0 in | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 66.1 in | 65.9 in | 66.3 in | 65.3 in | 65.2 in | 65.3 in | 65.2 in | 65.1 in | 65.5 in | 64.9 in | |||||
| Height with roof rails (air suspension) (standard level) | 66.1 in | — | 66.7 in | 66.5 in | 66.7 in | 66.6 in | 66.4 in | 66.9 in | — | ||||||||||
| Height (steel suspension) | — | 66.9 in | 66.8 in | — | 66.1 in | 65.9 in | 66.1 in | — | |||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 114.0 in | |||||||||||||||||
| Turning circle diameter (Without Rear Axle Steering) | 41.7 ft | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Turning circle diameter (Performance Battery – Rear Axle Steering) | 38.1 ft | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Turning circle diameter (0N1) | — | 39.7 ft | |||||||||||||||||
| Turning circle diameter (8-Speed Tiptronic S – Rear Axle Steering) | — | 37.7 ft | |||||||||||||||||
| Curb weight | 5,631 lbs | 5,695 lbs | 5,880 lbs | 5,637 lbs | 5,699 lbs | 5,884 lbs | 4,678 lbs | 5,348 lbs | 4,874 lbs | 5,311 lbs | 4,956 lbs | 5,664 lbs | 4,740 lbs | 5,415 lbs | 4,941 lbs | 5,377 lbs | 5,027 lbs | 5,719 lbs | 5,055 lbs |
| Maximum load | 1,358 lbs | 1,371 lbs | 1,329 lbs | 1,296 lbs | 1,323 lbs | 1,281 lbs | 1,572 lbs | 1,541 lbs | 1,585 lbs | 1,601 lbs | 1,415 lbs | 1,424 lbs | 1,477 lbs | 1,442 lbs | 1,475 lbs | 1,501 lbs | 1,312 lbs | 1,325 lbs | 1,019 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,989 lbs | 7,066 lbs | 7,209 lbs | 6,934 lbs | 7,022 lbs | 7,165 lbs | 6,250 lbs | 6,889 lbs | 6,460 lbs | 6,911 lbs | 6,371 lbs | 7,088 lbs | 6,217 lbs | 6,856 lbs | 6,415 lbs | 6,878 lbs | 6,338 lbs | 7,044 lbs | 6,074 lbs |
| Towing capacity | 7,716 lbs | 6,614 lbs | 7,716 lbs | 6,614 lbs | — | ||||||||||||||
| Maximum permissible roof load with Porsche roof transport system | 220 lbs | 165 lbs | 220 lbs | 165 lbs | |||||||||||||||
| Terrain Features | |||||||||||||||||||
| Max. ground clearance (air suspension) (high level) | 9.6 in | 9.4 in | 9.2 in | 9.4 in | 9.3 in | 9.2 in | 9.6 in | 9.3 in | 9.2 in | 9.3 in | 9.2 in | 9.6 in | 8.8 in | ||||||
| Max. ground clearance (air suspension) (off-road level) | 8.3 in | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 8.2 in | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 8.4 in | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 8.1 in | 8.0 in | 8.4 in | 7.6 in | ||||||
| Max. ground clearance (air suspension) (normal level) | 7.5 in | 7.6 in | 7.4 in | 7.6 in | 7.5 in | 7.4 in | 7.8 in | 7.6 in | 7.4 in | 7.6 in | 7.5 in | 7.4 in | 7.8 in | 6.8 in | |||||
| Max. ground clearance (air suspension) (low level) | 6.9 in | 7.2 in | 7.0 in | 7.2 in | 7.1 in | 7.4 in | 7.2 in | 7.0 in | 7.2 in | 7.1 in | 7.4 in | 6.5 in | |||||||
| Max. ground clearance (steel suspension) (PASM) | — | 8.3 in | 8.2 in | 8.3 in | — | 8.4 in | 8.0 in | 8.3 in | — | ||||||||||
| Max. wading depth (air suspension) (high level) | 21.9 in | 20.9 in | 11.0 in | 20.9 in | 11.0 in | 20.7 in | 11.0 in | 20.9 in | 11.0 in | 20.9 in | 11.0 in | 20.7 in | 11.0 in | — | |||||
| Max. wading depth (air suspension) (off-road level) | 20.5 in | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | 19.5 in | 9.8 in | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | 19.5 in | 9.8 in | — | |||||
| Max. wading depth (air suspension) (normal level) | 19.7 in | 18.7 in | 8.9 in | 18.7 in | 8.9 in | 18.5 in | 8.9 in | 18.7 in | 8.9 in | 18.7 in | 8.9 in | 18.5 in | 8.9 in | 18.1 in | |||||
| Max. wading depth (steel suspension) | — | 19.7 in | — | 9.8 in | — | 9.8 in | 19.7 in | — | 9.8 in | — | 9.8 in | — | |||||||
| Max. wading depth (steel suspension) (PASM) | — | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | — | 9.8 in | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | 19.7 in | 9.8 in | — | 9.8 in | — | |||||
| Approach / departure angle (air suspension) (high level) | 18.6 ° | 27.4 ° | 27.2 ° | 27.1 ° | 26.6 ° | 27.4 ° | 27.5 ° | 27.4 ° | 27.1 ° | 26.6 ° | 27.4 ° | 20.6 ° | |||||||
| Approach / departure angle (air suspension) (normal level) | 14.9 ° | 23.9 ° | 23.7 ° | 23.3 ° | 23.7 ° | 23.3 ° | 24.2 ° | 23.5 ° | 23.2 ° | 23.4 ° | 23.7 ° | 23.3 ° | 24.2 ° | 17.6 ° | |||||
| Approach / departure angle (steel suspension) (PASM) | — | 25.4 ° | 25.6 ° | 25.3 ° | — | 25.5 ° | 25.7 ° | 25.3 ° | — | ||||||||||
| Ramp break-over angle (air suspension) (high level) | 18.8 ° | 21.2 ° | 20.9 ° | 21.2 ° | 21.0 ° | 20.7 ° | 21.6 ° | 21.2 ° | 20.8 ° | 21.2 ° | 21.0 ° | 20.7 ° | 21.6 ° | 20.6 ° | |||||
| Breakover angle (air suspension) (normal level) | 14.6 ° | 17.2 ° | 16.9 ° | 17.2 ° | 17.1 ° | 16.8 ° | 17.6 ° | 17.2 ° | 16.9 ° | 17.2 ° | 17.0 ° | 16.7 ° | 17.6 ° | 16.3 ° | |||||
| Breakover angle (air suspension) (off-road level) | 16.1 ° | 18.6 ° | 18.2 ° | 18.6 ° | 18.4 ° | 18.1 ° | 19.0 ° | 18.5 ° | 18.2 ° | 18.5 ° | 18.4 ° | 18.0 ° | 19.0 ° | 18.0 ° | |||||
| Breakover angle (air suspension) (low level) | 13.4 ° | 16.4 ° | 16.0 ° | 16.4 ° | 16.2 ° | 16.0 ° | 16.8 ° | 16.3 ° | 16.0 ° | 16.3 ° | 16.2 ° | 16.0 ° | 16.8 ° | 15.5 ° | |||||
| Breakover angle (steel suspension) (PASM) | — | 18.9 ° | 18.7 ° | 18.8 ° | — | 19.0 ° | 18.5 ° | 18.9 ° | — | ||||||||||
| Overhang front / rear | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | |||||||||||||||||
| Capacities | |||||||||||||||||||
| Front luggage compartment volume | 3.2 ft³ | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Rear luggage compartment volume | 27.6 ft³ | 26.4 ft³ | 18.9 ft³ | 17.7 ft³ | 27.3 ft³ | 22.1 ft³ | 27.3 ft³ | 22.1 ft³ | 27.3 ft³ | 21.9 ft³ | 20.9 ft³ | 15.3 ft³ | 20.9 ft³ | 15.3 ft³ | 20.9 ft³ | 15.3 ft³ | 20.3 ft³ | ||
| Rear luggage compartment volume (w/ seats folded) | 56.1 ft³ | 54.9 ft³ | 47.6 ft³ | 46.4 ft³ | 60.3 ft³ | 55.2 ft³ | 60.3 ft³ | 55.2 ft³ | 60.3 ft³ | 55.0 ft³ | 53.0 ft³ | 47.5 ft³ | 53.0 ft³ | 47.5 ft³ | 53.0 ft³ | 47.5 ft³ | 52.5 ft³ | ||
S standard on that variant. — not standard on that variant — Porsche publishes a standard-equipment list only, so a dash says nothing about whether the item can be ordered as an option, and on this range many of them can. PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management, adaptive dampers. PDCC Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, active roll stabilization. PTV+ Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, brake-based torque steering with an electronic rear differential lock. PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. PCM Porsche Communication Management, the infotainment system. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System. LCA Lane Change Assist. LKA Lane Keep Assist. ACC Adaptive Cruise Control. eCall / bCall automatic emergency and breakdown call. Race-Tex Porsche’s microfibre upholstery. Turbonite the satin grey-bronze finish reserved for Turbo models. CCS Combined Charging System, the DC fast-charge standard. E-Machine Porsche’s term for the hybrid electric motor. Porsche’s note on the included SiriusXM trial: all SiriusXM services and subscriptions are subject to the SiriusXM Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy; the initial subscription is included with purchase or lease and covers the app and in-vehicle access, after which subscriptions are sold separately by SiriusXM; some features require an active in-vehicle data connection, and it is not available in AK and HI.
| Equipment | SUV Electric | Coupe Electric | SUV — gasoline and hybrid | Coupe — gasoline and hybrid | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | S Electric | Turbo Electric | Coupe Electric | S Coupe Electric | Turbo Coupe Electric | Cayenne | E-Hybrid | S | S E-Hybrid | GTS | Turbo E-Hybrid | Coupe | E-Hybrid Coupe | S Coupe | S E-Hybrid Coupe | GTS Coupe | Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe | Turbo GT | |
| Wheels | |||||||||||||||||||
| 21″ Aero Design Wheels | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21″ Cayenne Turbo Aero Wheels | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20″ AeroDesign Wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20″ Cayenne Design Wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20″ Cayenne S Wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20″ Cayenne S Wheels in Vesuvius Grey | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — |
| 21″ RS Spyder Design Wheels in Anthracite Grey | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| 21″ Cayenne Turbo Wheels in Turbonite | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| 22″ GT Design Wheels in Satin Neodyme | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Wheel Colors | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wheels Painted in High Gloss Black with Highly Polished Front Surfaces | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheels Painted in Satin Black Black with Front Surfaces in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel center caps with monochromatic Porsche Crest | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| Tires | |||||||||||||||||||
| 21″ All-Season Tires | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| All-Season Tires for 20″ Wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| All-Season Tires for 21″ Wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — |
| Ultra High Performance Summer Tires for 22″ Wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Wheel Accessories | |||||||||||||||||||
| Locking Wheel Bolts | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S |
| Wheel Center Caps with Porsche Crest in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Center Caps in Turbonite | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| 20″ Collapsible Spare Wheel | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Tire Sealing Compound and Air Compressor | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Seats | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comfort Seats (8-way) | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power Seats (8-way) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Seats (8-way) | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S |
| Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) with Comfort Memory | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Rear Comfort Seats (2+1) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Electric Rear Seats (2+1) | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Two Electric Rear Seats | — | — | — | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear sport seats | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated Seats (Front) | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | — |
| Heated Seats (Rear) | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | S |
| LATCH Child Seat Mounts (Outer Rear) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Exterior Packages | |||||||||||||||||||
| SportDesign Package in High Gloss Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Turbo GT SportDesign Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Window Trim in High Gloss Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S |
| Exterior | |||||||||||||||||||
| Coupe body | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| SUV | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Window Trim in Silver | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Window Trim in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Window Trim in High Gloss Black | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exterior Mirror Lower Trim and Base in High Gloss Black | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — |
| Exterior Mirror Lower Trims and Base in Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| SportDesign Exterior Mirror Housing in Carbon Fiber | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Door handles painted in exterior color | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lower Front Fascia | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Side Skirts | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | — |
| SportDesign Side Skirts in High Gloss Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| SportDesign Side Skirts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Wheel arch extensions painted in High Gloss Black | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel arch extensions in High Gloss Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Wheel arch extensions in exterior color | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Wheel arch extensions in Satin Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Upper roof spoiler section in exterior color with lower section in High Gloss Black | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roof spoiler in exterior color | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | — |
| Roof spoiler in High Gloss Black with side plates in Carbon Fiber | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Exclusive Design Fuel Cap in Turbonite | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Power tailgate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Pedestrian safety | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Roof and Transport Systems | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aluminum roof | S | S | S | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carbon Fiber Roof | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Fixed Panoramic Roof in Glass | — | — | — | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed panoramic roof in glass with electric sun shade | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | — |
| Preparation for Roof Transport System | — | — | — | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Preparation for Trailer Hitch without Tow Ball | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exterior Decals and Logos | |||||||||||||||||||
| Model Designation on Rear and “electric” Logo on Sides in Silver | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Model Designation on Rear and “electric” Logo on Sides in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| “turbo” Side Logo in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Model designation on rear in Silver | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — | — |
| Model designation on rear and side “e-hybrid” logos in Silver with surround in Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — |
| Model designation on rear and side “e-hybrid” logos in Turbonite with surround in Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Model designation on rear in Satin Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S |
| “GTS” logo decal on front doors | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Performance | |||||||||||||||||||
| Porsche E-Performance Powertrain with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor on the Front and Rear Axle | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Performance Battery | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Single-Speed transmission | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Porsche Electric Sport Sound | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0-Liter Turbocharged V6 Engine | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0-Liter Turbocharged V6 Engine and E-Machine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — |
| 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V8 Engine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S |
| 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbo V8 Engine and E-Machine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| 348 hp / 368 lb-ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 463 hp / 479 lb-ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — |
| 468 hp / 442 lb-ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — |
| 493 hp / 486 lb-ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| 512 hp / 553 lb-ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — |
| 650 hp / 626 lb-ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| 729 hp / 700 lb-ft | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| 8-Speed Tiptronic S | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 23.7 Gallon Fuel Tank | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S |
| 18.4 Gallon Fuel Tank | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — |
| Starter Battery | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — |
| Power Steering Plus | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear Axle Steering | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — |
| Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) (Lowered 10mm) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Adaptive Air Suspension incl. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) (Lowered 15 mm) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | — | — | — | S | S | S | — | — | — | — |
| Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+) | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | S |
| Sport Chrono Package | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Sport Chrono Package with Push-to-Pass | — | — | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Braking system | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | — | S | S | S | — | S | — | S | S | S | — |
| Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) with Calipers in Yellow | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Brake calipers painted in Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brake calipers painted in Red | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — |
| Brushed Stainless Steel Tailpipes | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — |
| Twin dual-tube Brushed Stainless Steel tailpipes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — |
| Sport Exhaust System incl. Tailpipes in Dark Bronze | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Twin dual tube Turbo tailpipes in Dark Bronze | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Sport Exhaust System incl. Center Mounted Tailpipes in Titanium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Lights and Vision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Matrix Design LED Headlights | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| HD-Matrix Design LED Headlights | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| HD-Matrix Design LED Headlights in Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S |
| LED taillights including light strip | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | S |
| Taillight strip with illuminated “PORSCHE” logo | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taillight strip with illuminated “PORSCHE” logo and accents in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exclusive Design Taillights | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Privacy Glass | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Windshield with thermally insulated glass | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Interior Packages and Trim | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interior Trim in Lazershade | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interior Trim in Matte Carbon Fiber | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interior Trim in Diamar Painted in Silvershade | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| Interior Trim Inlays in Black Brushed Aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | S |
| Interior Accents in Black | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S |
| Interior Accents in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interior accents in Turbonite | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Seat Belts and Seat Design | |||||||||||||||||||
| Seat Belts in Black | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S |
| Seat Belts in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Headrests | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| Front headrests with embroidered “GTS” logo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Front headrests with embroidered “turbo GT” logo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| “turbo” logo embossed on headrests (front) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Seat belt warning system for driver, front passenger and rear seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Reversible seat belt tensioner | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Steering Wheel and Gearshift Lever/Selector | |||||||||||||||||||
| Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel in Leather incl. Mode Switch | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Multifunction sport steering wheel with shift paddles and Mode Switch | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| Heated GT Sport Steering Wheel in Leather | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heated GT Sport Steering Wheel in Leather with Mode Switch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Heated GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — |
| Heated GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex with 12 O’clock Marker in Racing Yellow | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| Steering Wheel Column with Manual Adjustments | S | S | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Electric Steering Column | — | — | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gear Selector | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | — |
| Gear Selector with Race-Tex Accent | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Interior | |||||||||||||||||||
| Roof Lining in Fabric | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| Roof Lining in Race-Tex | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | S |
| Door-Sill Guards in Aluminum | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| Door-Sill Guards in Black Brushed Aluminum | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — |
| Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Pedal Pads in Stainless Steel | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | S |
| Sport Pedals and Footrest in Black | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extended Ambient and Communication Lighting | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Chrono Stopwatch Dial/Compass Dial and Power Meter in Turbonite | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Chrono Stopwatch or Compass Dial in Black | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | — |
| Sport Chrono Stopwatch or Compass Dial and Digital Tachometer in Turbonite | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Sport Chrono Stopwatch Dial and Digital Tachometer in Dark Silver | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Dual sun visors (driver and front passenger) | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sun visors for driver and front passenger | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Retractable Luggage Compartment Cover | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fixed Luggage Compartment Cover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Keys, Floor Mats and Owner’s Manual Wallets | |||||||||||||||||||
| Floor Mats (front and rear) | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S |
| Turbo-specific floor mats | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Assistance Systems | |||||||||||||||||||
| ParkAssist (Front and Rear) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| ParkAssist incl. Surround View | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Surround View | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Surround View with Active Parking Support | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Automatic Parking with 2D Surround View | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cruise control including speed limiter | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Active Speed Limit Assist | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Keep Assist incl. Emergency Stop function | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Intersection Assist | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Swerve and Turn Assist | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Warn and Brake Assist | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver Awareness Detection | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Emergency call systems eCall and bCall | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Interior Comfort | |||||||||||||||||||
| Comfort Access | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Automatic tailgate with gesture control | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | — |
| Soft Close Doors | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver Memory Package | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | — | S |
| Memory Package for Driver and Front Passenger | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — |
| Two-zone automatic climate control including parking pre-climatization | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S |
| 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control incl. Pre-Conditioning | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — |
| Particle/Pollen Filter with Active Carbon Filter | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Ambient Lighting | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| HomeLink® | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Non-Smoking Package | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Alarm system with interior monitoring | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Airbags | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Side airbags (front and rear) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Audio and Communication | |||||||||||||||||||
| Navigation Module for Porsche Communication Management (PCM) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Voice Control | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Sound Package Plus | S | S | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | S | S | S | S | — | — | — |
| BOSE® Surround Sound System | — | — | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | — | — | — | — | S | S | S |
| SiriusXM with 360L: 3mo Trial (Car+App) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| SiriusXM antenna | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Porsche Digital Key | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Smartphone compartment with wireless charging (up to 25W) | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Magnetic wireless phone charger (up to 25 W) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| USB-C fast charging | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| E-Mobility | |||||||||||||||||||
| 9.6 kW AC On-Board Charger | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mobile Charger 11 kW and On-Board AC-Charger with 11 kW | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — |
| Porsche Mobile Charger (Genuine Porsche accessory, 20 ft., user-selectable current, swappable NEMA 5-15 and NEMA 14-50 cables, two-year Genuine Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty) | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — |
| Porsche CCS DC Adapter (Genuine Porsche accessory for CCS DC charging stations across North America, two-year Genuine Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty) | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 115-volt Socket in Luggage Compartment | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Electric Sound | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — | S | — |
| Fuel cover/charging port | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — | S | — | S | — | — | — |
| Porsche Connect | |||||||||||||||||||
| Porsche Connect (10 years included) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Others | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Valve in Black | S | S | S | S | S | S | — | S | — | — | S | S | — | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Tire Valve in Silver | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | — | S | S | — | — | S | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model-Year Changes:
2027: No major updates are expected.
2026: Porsche rolled out updated infotainment hardware and new Amazon Alexa functionality.
2025: The GTS trim returns to the lineup, and all Cayenne models get new standard equipment, including ambient cabin lighting, soft-close doors, a self-parking assistant, and a 360-degree camera.
2024: The GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid are dropped from the lineup. All models receive revised front and rear styling and new features, such as a larger touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, Matrix LED headlights, and a 911 steering wheel. The Cayenne S gets a new V8 engine.
2023: No significant changes.
2022: Android Auto joins Apple CarPlay, and a new Turbo GT model debuts. New standard equipment includes a Bose sound system and a panoramic roof.
2021: A new GTS arrives.
2020: New models include the Cayenne Coupe and Turbo S E-Hybrid.
See 2019 and newer Porsche Cayenne SUVs for sale near you.
Second Generation: 2011-2018 Porsche Cayenne
DFI Direct Fuel Injection. VTG Variable Turbine Geometry, the diesel’s electronically variable turbine blades. VarioCam Plus Porsche’s combined valve-lift and valve-timing system. PTM Porsche Traction Management, the all-wheel-drive system. ABD Automatic Brake Differential. ASR Anti-Slip Regulation. Tiptronic S Porsche’s eight-speed automatic with manual shift mode. Parallel Full Hybrid the S Hybrid’s drivetrain, in which the electric motor and a decoupler sit between the engine and the gearbox so the car can run on either or both. DIN the German standard the unladen weights are measured to. The engine-configuration row is drawn from the brochure’s model descriptions, because the technical-data pages list only cylinder count and displacement. The base Cayenne was sold with either a six-speed manual or the Tiptronic S, so where a figure differs by gearbox both are given in the cell in that order.
| Specification | Cayenne | Cayenne Diesel | Cayenne S | Cayenne S Hybrid | Cayenne GTS | Cayenne Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and electric motor | ||||||
| Engine configuration | 3.6-liter V6 | 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 | 4.8-liter V8 | 3.0-liter supercharged V6 + electric | 4.8-liter V8 | 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 |
| Type | 3.6-liter, naturally aspirated V6 with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), variable-valve timing on both intake and exhaust and a variable-resonance intake manifold | 3.0-liter, turbo-diesel V6 with common rail injection; the turbocharger features Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG), electronically variable turbine blades whose angle is continuously adjusted | 4.8-liter, naturally aspirated V8 with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus and a two-stage intake manifold | 3.0-liter, supercharged V6 plus an electric motor/generator in the Parallel Full Hybrid drivetrain; a decoupler sits between the combustion engine and the eight-speed Tiptronic S | Uprated 4.8-liter, naturally aspirated V8 with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), VarioCam Plus and the Auto Start Stop function | 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), assisted by twin turbocharger units |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | ||
| Displacement | 3.6 liters | 3.0 liters | 4.8 liters | 3.0 liters | 4.8 liters | |
| Max. power (DIN) at rpm | 300 hp @ 6300 rpm | 240 hp @ 3800–4400 rpm | 400 hp @ 6500 rpm | 333 hp @ 5500–6500 rpm | 420 hp @ 6500 rpm | 500 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max. torque at rpm | 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm | 406 lb.-ft. @ 1750–2750 rpm | 369 lb.-ft. @ 3500–5000 rpm | 325 lb.-ft. @ 3000–5250 rpm | 380 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm | 516 lb.-ft. @ 2250–4500 rpm |
| Max. power (electric motor) at rpm | — | 47 hp @ > 1150 rpm | — | |||
| Max. torque (electric motor) at rpm | — | 221 lb.-ft. @ < 1150 rpm | — | |||
| Max. power (Parallel Full Hybrid) at rpm | — | 380 hp @ 5500 rpm | — | |||
| Max. torque (Parallel Full Hybrid) at rpm | — | 428 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm | — | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| 6-speed manual gearbox | Standard | — | ||||
| 8-speed Tiptronic S | Optional | Standard | ||||
| Layout | Porsche Traction Management (PTM): active all-wheel drive with electronically variable, map-controlled multiplate clutch, Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) | Porsche Traction Management (PTM): permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential, Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) | Porsche Traction Management (PTM): active all-wheel drive with electronically variable, map-controlled multiplate clutch, Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) | Porsche Traction Management (PTM): permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential, Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) | Porsche Traction Management (PTM): active all-wheel drive with electronically variable, map-controlled multiplate clutch, Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) | |
| Lockable differentials (standard) | Electronically controlled multiplate clutch, variable center differential | Self-locking center differential | Electronically controlled multiplate clutch, variable center differential | Self-locking center differential | Electronically controlled multiplate clutch, variable center differential | |
| Chassis | ||||||
| Front axle | Extra-large format double-wishbone suspension, fully independent | |||||
| Rear axle | Multi-link suspension, fully independent | |||||
| Steering | Power-assist, hydraulic | Power-assist, electrohydraulic | Power-assist, hydraulic | |||
| Brakes | Six-piston, aluminum monobloc fixed calipers at front; four-piston, aluminum monobloc brakes at rear; ABS | |||||
| Wheels | 8.0J x 18 | 9.5J x 20 | 8.5J x 19 | |||
| Tires | 255/55 R 18 | 275/45 R 20 | 265/50 R 19 | |||
| Weight | ||||||
| Gearbox the weights are quoted for | Manual gearbox / Tiptronic S | Tiptronic S | ||||
| Curb weight | 4,398 lb. / 4,475 lb. | 4,795 lb. | 4,553 lb. | 4,938 lb. | 4,597 lb. | 4,784 lb. |
| Maximum load | 1,698 lb. | 1,675 lb. | 1,709 lb. | 1,477 lb. | 1,664 lb. | 1,565 lb. |
| Towing load | 5,952 lb. / 7,716 lb. | 7,716 lb. | ||||
| Performance | ||||||
| Gearbox the figures are quoted for | Manual gearbox / Tiptronic S | Tiptronic S | ||||
| Top track speed | 142 mph / 142 mph | 135 mph | 160 mph | 150 mph | 162 mph | 172 mph |
| 0–60 mph | 7.1 secs / 7.4 secs | 7.2 secs | 5.6 secs | 6.1 secs | 5.4 secs | 4.4 secs |
| Estimated EPA fuel economy | ||||||
| Gearbox the figures are quoted for | Manual gearbox / Tiptronic S | Tiptronic S | ||||
| City (mpg) | 15 / 16 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 15 | |
| Highway (mpg) | 22 / 23 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length | 190.8 in. | |||||
| Width (excluding mirrors) | 76.3 in. | |||||
| Width (including mirrors) | 84.8 in. | |||||
| Width (folded mirrors) | 78.7 in. | |||||
| Height | 67.4 in. | 67.1 in. | 67.0 in. | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in. | |||||
| Luggage compartment volume, with rear seats folded | 62.9 cu. ft. | 59.7 cu. ft. | 62.9 cu. ft. | 62.0 cu. ft. | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 26.4 gal. | |||||
| Off-road capability | ||||||
| Maximum wading depth | 19.69 in. | 19.0 in. | 19.69 in. | |||
| Approach angle | 25.5° (steel-spring suspension) |
26.0° (steel-spring suspension) |
25.5° (steel-spring suspension) |
24.8° (Air Suspension) |
26.0° (Air Suspension) |
|
| Departure angle | 24.0° (steel-spring suspension) |
24.5° (steel-spring suspension) |
24.0° (steel-spring suspension) |
24.5° (steel-spring suspension) |
23.6° (Air Suspension) |
24.5° (Air Suspension) |
| Ramp breakover angle | 19.5° (steel-spring suspension) |
20.5° (steel-spring suspension) |
19.5° (steel-spring suspension) |
20.05° (steel-spring suspension) |
18.8° (Air Suspension) |
20.0° (Air Suspension) |
| Max. ground clearance with steel-spring suspension | 8.27 in. | — | ||||
| Ground clearance, Air Suspension — High Level II | 10.6 in. | 10.3 in. | 10.8 in. | |||
| Ground clearance, Air Suspension — High Level I | 9.4 in. | 9.1 in. | 9.6 in. | |||
| Ground clearance, Air Suspension — Normal Level | 8.3 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.5 in. | |||
| Ground clearance, Air Suspension — Low Level I | 7.4 in. | 7.6 in. | ||||
| Ground clearance, Air Suspension — Low Level II | 7.0 in. | — | 7.2 in. | |||
| Ground clearance, Air Suspension — Loading Level | 6.2 in. | 7.1 in. | 6.4 in. | |||
Porsche’s own four marks. S standard equipment. O extra-cost option. N no-cost option. — not available. n/l not listed — the brochure’s option-package table has no Cayenne GTS column, so those cells make no claim either way. In the option-package rows a dash means the item is not part of that model’s version of the package. Porsche prints standard and extra-cost as a filled and a hollow mark that are the same character in the PDF’s text layer, so each cell here was read from the vector ring and glyph fill the page actually draws rather than from the text. Option codes are Porsche’s, in italics after each name, along with its “Porsche Exclusive” tag where the brochure applies it; Porsche’s page footnotes are expanded inline. PDLS Porsche Dynamic Light System. PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management. PDCC Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control. PTV Plus Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. PCM Porsche Communication Management. CDR the standard touchscreen audio head unit. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System. PAS Porsche Active Safe. LCA Lane Change Assist. AUX auxiliary audio input.
| Option or feature | Cayenne | Cayenne Diesel | Cayenne S | Cayenne S Hybrid | Cayenne GTS | Cayenne Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | ||||||
| Metallic paint (paint or trim code) | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Paint to sample (paint or trim code) — introduction planned for 02/2013 on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Porsche Entry & Drive (4F2) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| SportDesign package with side skirts (2D1, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | S | O |
| SportDesign package without side skirts (2D2, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Monochrome black exterior package (high-gloss) (QJ4) | O | O | O | O | S | O |
| Deletion of model designation (0NA) | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Wheel arch extensions in black with side door protection moldings (6GB) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Wheel arch extensions in exterior color (6GH) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Stainless steel skid plate (front) (2JC) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Stainless steel skid plates (front and rear) (2JX) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Running boards (VR1) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Aluminum-clad rocker panels (VR2) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Privacy glass (4KF) | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Thermally and noise-insulated laminated glass (VW5) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Electric slide/tilt moonroof in glass (3FE) | O | O | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof system (3FU) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Roof rails/drip rails with matte Aluminum-Look finish (3S1) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Roof rails/drip rails with black finish (3S5) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Roof rails/drip rails with matte Aluminum-Look finish including Roof Transport System (5W1) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Roof rails/drip rails with black finish including Roof Transport System (5W4) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Auto-dimming exterior and interior mirrors (PA2) | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Trailer receiver without tow ball (1D6) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| ParkAssist (front and rear) (7X2) | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Reversing camera with ParkAssist (front and rear) (7X8) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Tinted LED taillights (8SI, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | S | O |
| Bi-Xenon™ main headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) (8JE) | O | O | O | O | — | S |
| Bi-Xenon™ main headlights in black with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) (8EF/8JG, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | S | O |
| Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) (8G1) — introduction planned for 02/2013 on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Wheels and tires | ||||||
| 18-inch Cayenne wheel (C1J) | S | S | N | N | N | — |
| 18-inch Cayenne S III wheel (C1Q) | O | O | S | S | N | — |
| 19-inch Cayenne Turbo wheel (C8K) | O | O | O | O | N | S |
| 19-inch Cayenne Design II wheel (F09) | O | O | O | O | N | O |
| 20-inch RS Spyder Design wheel with reduced offset in conjunction with SportDesign package and wheel arch extensions (C5B) | O | O | O | O | S | O |
| 20-inch RS Spyder Design wheel (CP5) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| 20-inch Cayenne SportDesign II wheel (CN7) | O | O | O | O | N | O |
| 21-inch 911 Turbo II wheel with wheel arch extensions (CZ4) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheel with wheel arch extensions (CK0, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheel painted black with wheel arch extensions (CQ1, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Summer performance 18-inch tires | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| Summer performance 19-inch tires | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Summer performance 20-inch tires | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 18-inch collapsible spare wheel (stows beneath cargo floor) (1G1) | S | S | S | O | S | — |
| 19-inch collapsible spare wheel (stows beneath cargo floor) (1G4) | O | O | O | O | — | S |
| 20-inch collapsible spare wheel (stows beneath cargo floor) (1G6) | — | — | — | — | O | S |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (7K3) | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Wheel center with full-color Porsche Crest (1NP) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Engine, transmission and chassis | ||||||
| Eight-speed Tiptronic S (G1G) | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) (1Y1) | O | — | O | — | O | O |
| Power Steering Plus (1N3) | O | O | S | S | S | S |
| Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) (1BH) | O | O | O | O | — | — |
| Air Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) (1BK) | O | O | O | O | S | S |
| Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) (0AW) | O | — | O | — | O | O |
| Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) Disc diameter (front/rear): 390 mm/370 mm (PB2) | O | O | O | O | — | — |
| Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) Disc diameter (front/rear): 420 mm/370 mm (PB3) | — | — | — | — | O | O |
| Sport exhaust system with dual twin-tube tailpipes (high-gloss) (0P8, Porsche Exclusive) — only in conjunction with Tiptronic S; on the Cayenne GTS, finished in matte black | O | — | O | — | S | — |
| Powerkit Cayenne Turbo (E81, Porsche Exclusive) | — | — | — | — | — | O |
| Sport tailpipes (0P3, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Off-road underbody protection (PT1) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| Interior | ||||||
| Seat heating (front) (4A3) | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| Seat heating (front and rear) (4A4) | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Seat ventilation (front) (4D3) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Heated multifunction steering wheel (2ZH) | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| SportDesign steering wheel with gearshift paddles (1ML) | N | N | N | N | S | N |
| Adaptive Sport Seats with comfort memory package (PE6) | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| 14-way Power Seats with memory package (PE5/Q2J) | O | O | O | O | O | N |
| Driver memory package (3L4) | O | O | S | S | S | — |
| Roof liner in Alcantara® (6NN) | O | O | O | O | S | S |
| Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front) (3J7, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and outer rear seats) (5ZF, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Door-entry guards in Stainless Steel with model logo (front) (7M1) — the logo reads “Cayenne” on the Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel, “Cayenne S” on the Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, “Cayenne GTS” on the Cayenne GTS and “Cayenne turbo” on the Cayenne Turbo | O | O | S | S | S | S |
| Comfort lighting package (PP5/PP6) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 4-zone climate control (9AH) | O | — | O | — | O | O |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Porsche Active Safe (PAS) (8T3) — introduction planned for 02/2013 | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) (7Y1) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HomeLink® (garage-door opener) (VC1) | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Cargo management system (3GN) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Ski bag (3X1) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Smoker package (9JB) | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Fire extinguisher (6A7) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Power sunscreen (3Y8) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Interior: leather | ||||||
| Leather interior package in standard colors (paint or trim code) | O | O | O | O | S | S |
| Leather interior package in two-tone combination (paint or trim code) — on the Cayenne GTS, only in conjunction with the comfort memory package or Adaptive Sport Seats | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Natural leather interior package (paint or trim code) — on the Cayenne GTS, only in conjunction with the comfort memory package or Adaptive Sport Seats | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Natural leather interior package in two-tone combination (paint or trim code) — on the Cayenne GTS, only in conjunction with the comfort memory package or Adaptive Sport Seats | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Soft ruffled leather on seat centers (N5Y/N7D/N7F) | O | O | O | O | — | O |
| GTS interior package in Carmine Red (6FQ) — only in conjunction with black leather interior and GTS sport seats | — | — | — | — | O | — |
| GTS interior package in Peridot (6FR) — only in conjunction with black leather interior and GTS sport seats | — | — | — | — | O | — |
| Interior packages | ||||||
| Black high-gloss interior package (5TL) | S | S | S | S | N | N |
| Brushed Aluminum interior package (5TE) | O | O | O | O | S | S |
| Walnut interior package (5MG/PH4) — color and grain may vary | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Heated multifunction steering wheel in Walnut (1XJ) — color and grain may vary | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Natural Olive interior package (5TF/PH5) — color and grain may vary | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Anthracite Birch interior package (5MB/PH6) — color and grain may vary | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Heated multifunction steering wheel in Anthracite Birch (1XE) — color and grain may vary | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Carbon Fiber interior package (5MH/PH7) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Heated multifunction steering wheel in Carbon Fiber (2FX) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Yachting Mahogany interior package (5ML/PH8, Porsche Exclusive) — color and grain may vary | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Heated multifunction steering wheel in Yachting Mahogany (2ZU, Porsche Exclusive) — color and grain may vary | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Audio and communication: CDR audio system | ||||||
| CDR Plus audio system (PM1) — may be incompatible with some copy-protected CDs/DVDs | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| Bose® Surround Sound System (9VL) — reduced luggage compartment volume due to the subwoofer beneath the cargo floor; on the Cayenne S Hybrid, no storage compartment on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System (9VJ) — reduced luggage compartment volume due to the subwoofer beneath the cargo floor; on the Cayenne S Hybrid, no storage compartment on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| 6-disc CD changer (7D7) — may be incompatible with some copy-protected CDs/DVDs | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| Universal audio interface (AUX) | S | S | S | S | S | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile — introduction planned for 02/2013 | S | S | S | S | S | — |
| Online services (UN1) — introduction planned for 02/2013 | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio receiver | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment (AEC, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| Audio and communication: PCM | ||||||
| Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module (7T1) — may be incompatible with some copy-protected CDs/DVDs | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Bose® Surround Sound System (9VL) — reduced luggage compartment volume due to the subwoofer beneath the cargo floor; on the Cayenne S Hybrid, no storage compartment on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System (9VJ) — reduced luggage compartment volume due to the subwoofer beneath the cargo floor; on the Cayenne S Hybrid, no storage compartment on the left-hand side of the luggage compartment | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 6-disc CD/DVD changer (7D7) — may be incompatible with some copy-protected CDs/DVDs | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Universal audio interface (AUX, USB, e.g., for iPod®) with cover art (UF1) — may be incompatible with some copy-protected CDs/DVDs | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile (9W5) | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Telephone module (9W1) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Telephone module with cordless keypad handset (9ZP) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Sport Chrono Package (QR5) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Compass display in instrument cluster (QR1) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Electronic logbook (9NY) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Voice control (QH1) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HD Radio (QV3) | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio receiver (QV4) | O | O | O | O | O | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio receiver and HD Radio receiver (QV8) | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Online services (UN1) — introduction planned for 02/2013 | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment (AEC, Porsche Exclusive) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Tourist delivery | ||||||
| Tourist delivery Cayenne (S9Y/SZ8) | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Option packages | ||||||
| Convenience Package | Six items, listed below. Offered on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid; the brochure’s package table has no column for the Cayenne GTS and no marks for the Cayenne Turbo. | |||||
| Convenience Package — Driver memory package | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Convenience Package — Moonroof | S | S | — | — | n/l | — |
| Convenience Package — Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Convenience Package — Bi-Xenon™ main headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Convenience Package — Seat heating (front) | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Convenience Package — Auto-dimming exterior and interior mirrors | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Premium Package | Includes all of the Convenience Package and adds the five items below. Offered on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid. | |||||
| Premium Package — Power Steering Plus | S | S | — | — | n/l | — |
| Premium Package — 14-way power seats (front) with memory package | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Premium Package — ParkAssist (front and rear) | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Premium Package — Heated three-spoke multifunction steering wheel | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Premium Package — Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) | — | — | S | S | n/l | — |
| Premium Package Plus | Includes all of the Premium Package and adds the ten items below. This is the only package the brochure’s table extends to the Cayenne Turbo. | |||||
| Premium Package Plus — Lane Change Assist (LCA) | S | S | S | S | n/l | S |
| Premium Package Plus — Rearview camera | S | S | S | S | n/l | S |
| Premium Package Plus — Power sunscreen for rear side windows | S | S | S | S | n/l | S |
| Premium Package Plus — Comfort lighting package | S | S | S | S | n/l | S |
| Premium Package Plus — Seat heating (front and rear) | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Premium Package Plus — Air Suspension | — | — | S | S | n/l | — |
| Premium Package Plus — Seat ventilation (front) | S | S | S | S | n/l | S |
| Premium Package Plus — Four-zone climate control | — | — | — | — | n/l | S |
| Premium Package Plus — Adaptive Cruise Control | — | — | — | — | n/l | S |
| Premium Package Plus — Porsche Entry & Drive | — | — | — | — | n/l | S |
| Sport Package — Three-spoke sport steering wheel with gearshift paddles | — | — | — | — | n/l | S |
| Sport Package — Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) | — | — | — | — | n/l | S |
| Sport Package — Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) | — | — | — | — | n/l | S |
| Bose® Audio Package — Bose® Surround Sound System | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Bose® Audio Package — 6-disc changer | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Bose® Audio Package — SiriusXM® Satellite Radio receiver | S | S | S | S | n/l | — |
| Colors and interiors | ||||||
| Solid exterior colors | Black • White | |||||
| Metallic exterior colors | Classic Silver Metallic • Jet Black Metallic • Dark Blue Metallic • Meteor Grey Metallic • Umber Metallic • Jet Green Metallic • Auburn Metallic | |||||
| Special exterior colors | Peridot Metallic • Carmine Red — introduction planned for 11/2012 on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo | |||||
| Metallic paint availability | Standard on the Cayenne Turbo; an extra-cost option on every other model | |||||
| Interior colors — single tone | Black (standard interior or leather interior) • Platinum Grey (standard or leather) • Luxor Beige (standard or leather) • Umber (leather interior) • Espresso (natural leather interior) | |||||
| Interior colors — two-tone | Black/Titanium Blue • Umber/Cream • Umber/Light Tartufo (two-tone leather interior) • Espresso/Cognac (two-tone natural leather interior) | |||||
| Interior packages | Monochrome Black High-Gloss (standard) • Walnut (wood) • Anthracite Birch (wood) • Natural Olive (wood) • Yachting Mahogany (wood) • Brushed Aluminum • Carbon Fiber | |||||
| GTS interior packages | GTS interior in Carmine Red • GTS interior in Peridot | |||||
| Range as the brochure states it | Eleven exterior finishes — two solid, seven metallic and two special colors — with five interior colors, four two-tone combinations and eight interior packages in Aluminum, Carbon Fiber or fine woods | |||||
Model-Year Changes:
2018: No significant changes
2017: All models get a new Porsche Communication Management infotainment system with navigation and a Bose audio system.
2016: The Turbo S gains up to 570 hp, while a new GTS with a turbocharged V6 pumps out 440 hp.
2015: The lineup shrinks to just five trims, and all receive revised suspension and engines. New features include a 360-degree camera and heated/cooling rear seats.
2014: Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus becomes optional on all trims.
2013: The Diesel trim joins the lineup alongside the new 550-hp Turbo S.
2012: No significant changes.
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First Generation: 2003-2010 Porsche Cayenne
DFI Direct Fuel Injection. PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management. PTM Porsche Traction Management. OBD II onboard diagnostics. Tiptronic S Porsche’s six-speed automatic with manual shift mode. The base Cayenne was sold with either a six-speed manual or Tiptronic S, so where a figure differs by gearbox both are given in the cell. Fuel economy figures follow the EPA procedures introduced for the 2008 model year, as the brochure notes.
| Specification | Cayenne | Cayenne S | Cayenne Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine configuration | 3.6-liter V6 | 4.8-liter V8 | 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 |
| Type | Front-mounted, water-cooled V6 with cast-iron block, alloy cylinder heads and pistons | Front-mounted, water-cooled V8 with alloy block, cylinder heads and pistons | Front-mounted, water-cooled, twin-turbocharged V8 with alloy block, cylinder heads and pistons |
| Valvetrain | Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with variable-valve timing system | Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with VarioCam Plus variable-valve timing system | |
| Induction | Resonance-tube induction | Turbocharged | |
| Displacement | 3.6 liters (3,598 cc) | 4.8 liters (4,806 cc) | |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 385 hp @ 6200 rpm | 500 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque (max.) | 273 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm | 369 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm | 516 lb.-ft. @ 2250–4500 rpm |
| Bore / stroke | 3.50 in. / 3.80 in. | 3.78 in. / 3.27 in. | |
| Engine management | Motronic MED 9.1 system with electronic throttle (E-gas), high-voltage ignition with individual coils, Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), cylinder-specific knock control, quad catalysts, stereo Lambda exhaust regulation and onboard diagnostics (OBD II) | EMS SDI 4.1 system, high-voltage ignition with individual coils, Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), cylinder-specific knock control, quad catalysts, stereo Lambda exhaust regulation and onboard diagnostics (OBD II) | EMS SDI 4.1 system, high-voltage ignition with individual coils, Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), cylinder-specific knock control, boost pressure control, quad catalysts, stereo Lambda exhaust regulation and onboard diagnostics (OBD II) |
| Chassis | |||
| Front suspension | Fully independent double wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension | Fully independent multi-link | ||
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion (power-assist) | Servotronic rack-and-pinion (power assist) | |
| Turning circle diameter | 38.39 ft. | ||
| Brakes | Ventilated discs front and rear Front: six-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers Rear: four-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers |
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| Disc diameter | 12.99 in. front, 12.99 in. rear | 13.78 in. front, 12.99 in. rear | 14.49 in. front, 14.09 in. rear |
| Wheels | 7.5J x 17 | 8J x 18 | |
| Tires (summer) | 235/65 R 17 | 255/55 R 18 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | 6-speed manual / 6-speed Tiptronic S | 6-speed Tiptronic S | |
| Layout | All-wheel drive | ||
| Gear ratio — 1st | 4.68 (manual) 4.15 (Tiptronic S) |
4.15 | |
| Gear ratio — 2nd | 2.53 (manual) 2.37 (Tiptronic S) |
2.37 | |
| Gear ratio — 3rd | 1.69 (manual) 1.56 (Tiptronic S) |
1.56 | |
| Gear ratio — 4th | 1.22 (manual) 1.16 (Tiptronic S) |
1.16 | |
| Gear ratio — 5th | 1.00 (manual) 0.86 (Tiptronic S) |
0.86 | |
| Gear ratio — 6th | 0.84 (manual) 0.69 (Tiptronic S) |
0.69 | |
| Gear ratio — reverse | 4.27 (manual) 3.39 (Tiptronic S) |
3.39 | |
| Final drive | 3.70 (manual) 4.30 (Tiptronic S) |
3.55 | 3.27 |
| Off-road capability | |||
| Ground clearance | 8.58 in. (at curb weight with standard suspension) | Min. 6.34 in. / max. 10.67 in. with the standard air suspension | |
| Wading depth | 19.69 in. with standard suspension | 21.85 in. on air suspension (Special Off-road Level) | |
| Approach angle | 28.6° with standard suspension | 28.5° at Normal Level / 31.8° at Special Off-road Level | |
| Departure angle | 22.8° with standard suspension | 22.3° at Normal Level / 25.4° at Special Off-road Level | |
| Ramp breakover angle | 20.4° with standard suspension | 20° at Normal Level / 24.7° at Special Off-road Level | |
| Differential locks | Electronic center differential | ||
| Safety | |||
| Active | Continental Teves MK25 E1, optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Traction Management (PTM) permanent all-wheel drive and optional Bi-Xenon lights | Continental Teves MK25 E1, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Traction Management (PTM) permanent all-wheel drive and Bi-Xenon lights | |
| Passive | Dual front and side Advanced Airbags, dual side curtain airbags, front and rear deformation zones, side-guard door beams, three-point seat belts, seat-belt pretensioners and front seat-belt force limiters, Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren on outer rear seats, exterior/interior alarms and central locking | ||
| Weights and dimensions | |||
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,493 lbs. (manual) | 6,790 lbs. | |
| Curb weight | 4,762 lbs. (manual) 4,784 lbs. (Tiptronic S) |
4,949 lbs. | 5,192 lbs. |
| Length | 188.9 in. | 188.78 in. | |
| Width | 75.9 in. | ||
| Height | 66.89 in. | 66.69 in. | |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in. | ||
| Track (with standard wheels) | 65.16 in. front, 65.75 in. rear | 64.84 in. front, 65.43 in. rear | |
| Maximum load | 1,731 lbs. (manual) 1,709 lbs. (Tiptronic S) |
1,841 lbs. | 1,598 lbs. |
| Towing load | 7,716 lbs. | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 26.4 gal. | ||
| Performance | |||
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 sec. (manual) 7.9 sec. (Tiptronic S) |
6.4 sec. | 4.9 sec. |
| Top track speed | 141 mph | 155 mph | 171 mph |
| EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / highway) | 14/20 mpg (manual) 14/20 mpg (Tiptronic S) |
13/19 mpg | 12/19 mpg |
| Warranty | |||
| Limited warranty and Roadside Assistance | 4 years / 50,000 miles, whichever comes first | ||
| Limited corrosion warranty | 10 years, regardless of mileage | ||
Porsche’s own four marks. S standard equipment. O extra-cost option. W no-cost option. — not available. Porsche prints standard and extra-cost as a filled and a hollow bullet that are the same character in the PDF’s text layer, so the marks here were read from the printed page itself rather than the text. Option codes are Porsche’s, in italics after each name; eight rows carry no code in the brochure. PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management. PDCC Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control. PCM Porsche Communication Management. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Asterisks in option names are Porsche’s own footnote markers (reduced off-road capability, or introduction planned for 7/2007).
| Option or feature | Cayenne | Cayenne S | Cayenne Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior — options and features | |||
| Metallic paint (paint code) | O | O | S |
| SportDesign Package*/**: exterior paint finish on lower front/ rear/sidemolding and extended roof spoiler featuring fixed bi-plane roof spoiler and integral third brake light; side skirts (lower sidemolding) not included if ordered with Off-Road Technology Package or running boards** (2D1-2) | O | O | O |
| Side skirts (lower side molding) in exterior color*/** (2D3) | O | O | O |
| Running boards with integrated skid plates (VR1) | O | O | O |
| Wheel arch extensions in black (6GG) | O | O | O |
| Stainless-steel skid plate (front) (2JC) | O | O | O |
| Stainless-steel skid plate (rear) (2JL) | O | O | O |
| Stainless-steel skid plates (front and rear) (2JX) | O | O | O |
| Bi-Xenon headlights with static/dynamic cornering lights and headlight cleaning system (PC3) | O | O | S |
| Porsche Entry & Drive System (4F6) | O | O | O |
| ParkAssist (front and rear) (7X2) | O | O | S |
| Privacy glass on rear and rear side windows | S | S | S |
| Thermally insulating laminated glass on all windows (PJ1) | O | O | O |
| Power-operated slide and tilt glass moonroof with manual shade (3FE) | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof system (3FU) | O | O | O |
| Sunscreen on rear side windows (manual) (3Y4) | O | O | O |
| Roof Transport System (adjustable transverse roof bars) (3S8) | O | O | O |
| Roof/drip rails with matte Aluminum-Look finish (black finish in conjunction with Monochrome Black Exterior Package) (3S1, 5) | O | O | O |
| Monochrome Black Exterior Package: black finish on side window surrounds including B- and C-pillar trim, door handles (excl. inlays) and door trim; additional black finish on Cayenne Turbo: standard roof rail system (QJ4) | O | O | O |
| Deletion of model designation (ONA) | W | W | W |
| Dual-twin sports tailpipes* (OP3) | O | O | O |
| Power Tailgate | S | S | S |
| Engine, transmission and chassis — options and features | |||
| Six-speed Tiptronic S (G0R) | O | S | S |
| Air suspension with self-leveling ride-height control and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) (1BK) | O | O | S |
| Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) (0AW) | O | O | O |
| Servotronic (speed-dependent power-steering system) (1N3) | O | O | S |
| Off-Road Technology Package: electronically variable rear lock, rock rails with integrated skid plates, reinforced engine-bay additional protection for fuel tank and rear axle, second towing lug (PT2, 3) | O | O | O |
| Sports exhaust system (Cayenne S) (OP8) | — | O | — |
| Trailer hitch without hitch ball** (1D6) | O | O | O |
| Wheels — options and features | |||
| 18-inch Cayenne S II wheel (C2R) | O | S | — |
| 18-inch Cayenne Turbo II wheel (CD3) | O | O | S |
| 19-inch Cayenne Design wheel (CJ3) | O | O | O |
| 20-inch Cayenne SportDesign wheel (CS5) | O | O | O |
| 20-inch Cayenne SportTechno wheel* (CY3) | O | O | O |
| 20-inch Cayenne SportTechno wheel painted in exterior color* (CY4) | O | O | O |
| 21-inch Cayenne Sport wheel with wheel-arch extensions* (CY2) | O | O | O |
| 21-inch Cayenne SportPlus wheel with wheel-arch extensions*/** (C9N) | O | O | O |
| 21-inch Cayenne SportPlus wheel painted in exterior color with wheel-arch extensions*/** (C9S) | O | O | O |
| All-season tire for 17-inch alloy wheel | S | — | — |
| All-season tire for 18-inch alloy wheel (H9M) | S | S | W |
| All-season tire for 19-inch alloy wheel (HP2) | W | W | W |
| Full-size spare wheel with external holder, diameter1 17-(Cayenne only)/18-/19-/20-inch (1G3) | O | O | O |
| 18-inch collapsible spare wheel | S | S | S |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S | S | S |
| Wheel center caps with colored Porsche Crest (1NP) | O | O | O |
| Interior — options and features | |||
| Light Comfort Package: dimmable interior comfort lighting, courtesy lights on mirrors, automatic headlight activation, automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors, programmable-delay courtesy lighting with dipped headlights (“Welcome Home” function) (PO3, 4) | O | O | O |
| HomeLink (garage-door opener) | S | S | S |
| Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in leather | S | S | S |
| Comfort seats (front) with 12-way adjustment and extended memory (PE1) | O | O | S |
| Sports Seats (front) with 12-way adjustment and extended (PE2, 3) | O | O | W |
| Cruise control | S | S | S |
| Driver Memory Package (driver’s seat and exterior mirrors incl. courtesy lighting preferences) (PG1) | O | S | — |
| Seat heating (front) including steering-wheel heating (PK1, 3) | O | O | — |
| Seat heating (front and rear) including steering-wheel heating (PK2, 4) | O | O | S |
| Ski bag (3X1) | W | W | W |
| Cargo Management System (3GN) | O | O | O |
| Floor mats (0TD) | O | O | O |
| Automatic air conditioning with separate temperature adjustment for driver and front passenger (9AD) | O | S | S |
| Four-zone air-conditioning system (9AH) | O | O | O |
| Independent interior preheating and pre-ventilating system with a 24-hour programmable timer (7VE) | O | O | O |
| Non-Smoker Package (9JA) | W | W | W |
| Fire extinguisher* (6A5, 7) | O | O | O |
| Door-entry guards in Stainless Steel (7M1) | O | S | S |
| Leather interior — options and features | |||
| Leather Interior Package in Smooth-Finish leather, standard color (paint code) | O | O | S |
| Leather Interior Package in natural leather (VR) | O | O | O |
| Soft-Look leather seats (not available on Sports Seats) (N5Y,N7D,N7F) | O | O | O |
| Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (3J7) | O | O | O |
| Wood interior — options and features | |||
| Dark Walnut Package with high-gloss finish* (5MG, PH4) | O | O | O |
| Light Olive Package with high-gloss finish*/** (5TF, PH5) | O | O | O |
| Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with Dark Walnut trim, high-gloss finish (PH1) | O | O | O |
| Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with Light Olive trim, high-gloss finish** (PH2) | O | O | O |
| Aluminum interior — options and features | |||
| Sports Aluminum Package (5TE) | O | O | S |
| Audio and communication — options and features | |||
| Porsche Communication Management (PCM) (PF1) | O | O | S |
| Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with extended navigation module (PF2) | O | O | O |
| Electronic logbook (9NY) | O | O | O |
| Rearview Camera (7X9) | O | O | — |
| Rearview Camera with ParkAssist (7X8) | O | O | O |
| Compass display in instrument cluster (QR1) | O | O | O |
| Telephone module for PCM (GSM-based, requires SIM card) (9W1) | O | O | O |
| Telephone module for PCM with handset (9ZP) | O | O | O |
| Bose Surround Sound System (digital) with 14 speakers incl. subwoofer (9VL) | O | O | S |
| Six disc CD-changer (7A2) | O | O | O |
| XM Satellite Radio (QV4) | O | O | O |
| Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment System with two video displays, media player, two wireless infrared headphones, remote control (AEU) | O | O | O |
| Preferred Packages (brochure p.65) | |||
| Cayenne — Preferred Package (PPA) | Power-operated slide and tilt glass moonroof with manual shade; trailer hitch; seat heating (front) including steering wheel heating; Driver Memory Package; wheel center caps with colored Porsche Crest; automatic air conditioning | — | — |
| Cayenne — Preferred Package Plus (PPB) | Contents of the Preferred Package plus Bose Surround Sound System; six-disc CD-changer; Bi-Xenon headlights with static/dynamic cornering lights | — | — |
| Cayenne S — Preferred Package (PPA) | — | Power-operated slide and tilt glass moonroof with manual shade; trailer hitch; seat heating (front) including steering wheel heating; wheel center caps with colored Porsche Crest; six-disc CD-changer; Bi-Xenon headlights with static/dynamic cornering lights | — |
| Cayenne S — Preferred Package Plus (PPB) | — | As the Preferred Package but with Bose Surround Sound System in place of the six-disc CD-changer alone, plus six-disc CD-changer, Bi-Xenon headlights with static/dynamic cornering lights and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) | — |
| Cayenne Turbo — Preferred Package Plus (PPB) | — | — | Power-operated slide and tilt glass moonroof with manual shade; trailer hitch; wheel center caps with colored Porsche Crest; six-disc CD-changer; Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with extended navigation module |
| Colors (brochure p.70) | |||
| Solid exterior colors | Black • Sand White | ||
| Metallic exterior colors | Basalt Black Metallic • Carmona Red Metallic • Dark Olive Metallic • Olive Green Metallic • Crystal Silver Metallic • Meteor Grey Metallic • Jarama Beige Metallic • Marine Blue Metallic | ||
| Metallic paint availability | Standard on the Cayenne Turbo; optional on the Cayenne and Cayenne S | ||
| Interior leather | Black • Havanna/Sand Beige • Stone Grey/Steel Grey • Sand Beige • Black/Natural Chestnut Brown (the last two of the five are two-tone combinations) | ||
| Rooflining | Steel Grey • Sand Beige • Steel Grey • Sand Beige • Black | ||
| Carpet | Black • Sand Beige • Steel Grey • Sand Beige • Chestnut Brown | ||
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Is the Porsche Cayenne a Good SUV?
The Porsche Cayenne is a good used SUV, especially the newer model years. Porsche’s reliability has improved significantly over the last several years, to the point that it ranks at or near the top of initial quality and long-term dependability studies. That said, the Cayenne is a complex, high-performance vehicle, so problems can arise, and repairs can be expensive. For many buyers, the trade-off is worthwhile. Few SUVs deliver the Cayenne’s combination of performance, luxury, and everyday practicality.
Can I Take a Porsche Cayenne Off-Road?
The Cayenne is a competent off-road SUV, especially with more advanced suspension systems like rear-axle steering and Dynamic Chassis Control. Most versions of the SUV offer a height-adjustable air suspension system, and newer models have sophisticated software controls that can drastically boost off-road performance.
Does the Porsche Cayenne Have a Hybrid Option?
Yes, the second and third generations offer plug-in hybrid powertrains. Conventional hybrid models were also available during the second generation. Depending on the model year, hybrid versions can deliver better fuel economy, impressive performance, and, in plug-in hybrids, limited electric-only driving range.
How Much Can the Porsche Cayenne Tow?
Tow ratings vary by model and year. The newest Cayenne can tow up to 7,716 pounds with the proper equipment. Hybrid models may have a lower towing capacity, depending on the model.
What Are the Most Reliable Years for the Porsche Cayenne?
Cayenne models of the third generation (2019-current) are the most reliable. Older Cayenne models have mixed reviews, with some years doing better than others. Again, even when the issues are minor, the cost of parts and repairs can make buying a late-model used Cayenne a rather expensive prospect. Regardless of model year, maintenance and repairs can be expensive, making a documented service history and a pre-purchase inspection especially important.
What Are the Worst Years for the Porsche Cayenne?
The first-generation models have the most problems, exacerbated by their age. Problem areas for the first generation revolve around the engine and transfer case, electrical, air suspension, and cabin leaks. The 2004-2008 model years have numerous recalls and are the ones we’d most avoid.
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Editor’s Note: We have updated this article since its initial publication.
