If you love the performance and utility of the Cayenne SUV but think its styling isn’t quite up to Porsche standards, check out the Cayenne Coupe. Essentially the same vehicle under the skin, the Cayenne Coupe’s sleek body sacrifices some interior room in the name of racy good looks, but who needs space for three in the back seat, anyway?
Like its Cayenne SUV counterpart, the Cayenne Coupe offers numerous trim configurations, including turbocharged and hybrid models. Regardless of trim, the Cayenne Coupe delivers scintillating performance, just in varying degrees.
Tack on an optional equipment list nearly as long as “War and Peace,” and you’ll find the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe offers far more customization than competitors like the Audi Q8, Jaguar F-Pace, or BMW X5, though you might come close with the Bentley Bentayga.
Engine horsepower varies by trim, ranging from 335 hp in the base model to 670 hp in the Turbo S E-Hybrid. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard, as is an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission.
2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe: $80,700
The Cayenne Coupe employs a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 good for 335 hp. Along with its standard AWD, the Coupe includes 20-inch alloy wheels, Porsche 4D Chassis Control, and steel springs with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) shocks.
A quick walk around the exterior reveals heated power side mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, a power tailgate, a fixed panoramic roof, and an adaptive rear spoiler with a fixed upper wing. LED headlights and taillights are also standard, as are front and rear parking sensors.
The Cayenne Coupe’s interior is designed with performance driving in mind, equipped with 8-way power Sport seats, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats (creating a comfortable 2-person seating layout), partial leather upholstery, and a tilt/telescoping multifunction steering wheel with paddle shifters.
The Sport Chrono Package comes standard, adding a Sport Plus mode, Sport Response button, and revised settings for the stability control when set to Sport mode.
Cayenne amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, an analog dashboard clock, LED interior lighting, and four USB-C charge ports.
The audio system comprises a 150-watt 10-speaker sound system and a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen with access to navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, Porsche Connect services, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Oddly, where every other competitor makes important driver-assist system standard, Porsche leaves it up to the individual. The only standard driver aid is automatic emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection. Features such as lane-departure warning, a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic detection, adaptive headlights, lane-keeping assists, and automatic high beams are all optional.
Speaking of optional, Porsche provides a smorgasbord of upgrades, so many that it may be possible to build a one-of-a-kind Cayenne Coupe!
Through the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur program, customers can choose from a vast catalog of interior colors, upholstery, and interior accents in any combination. Beyond its numerous paint, interior fabric, and color choices, the Cayenne Coupe also offers 17 wheel options.
Some of the more interesting packages include the Lightweight Sport Package, which adds unique styling, 22-inch wheels, and a carbon fiber roof.
The Assistance Package brings the Night Vision infrared monitor, a 360-degree Surround View Monitor, a head-up display, and Porsche adaptive cruise control with InnoDrive, which uses onboard navigation to anticipate changing road features.
The Performance Package adds rear-axle steering, a sport exhaust, and an adaptive air suspension. The Off-Road Package adds skid plate protection for the engine and rear axle, rock rails, and displays for gradient, tilt, and steering angles. Remote Park Assist can automatically park the vehicle in parallel or perpendicular fashion.
Some options we think belong in a Porsche include a proximity remote key fob, motion-activated power liftgate, 4-zone automatic climate control, soft-close doors, and a choice of 14-way Comfort or 18-way Sport Plus front seats.
Also available is a heated windshield, vented and massaging front seats, heated rear seats, power side window sunshades, a wireless charging pad, a back seat entertainment system, and a 1,455-watt 21-speaker Burmester 3D Sound System.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs $82,150. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to approximately $1,476. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe includes:
- PASM – Porsche Active Suspension Management features adjustable shocks that vary damping for improved cornering and better ride comfort.
- Fixed panoramic roof– The Cayenne Coupe’s fixed glass roof helps make the cabin feel more open and features a power sunshade.
- Sport seats – Designed with more side bolstering, these seats hold you firmly in place during spirited drives.
2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Platinum Edition: $84,800
The Platinum Edition treatment, also available on the Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid and S trims, is simply a styling package with a few additional standard features.
It includes 21-inch RS wheels, Satin Platinum trim, perforated black leather upholstery, textured aluminum interior appliques, and gray seatbelts.
Notable upgrades include a 14-speaker Bose audio system, adaptive LED headlights, and heated front seats.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Platinum Edition costs $86,250. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,550. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Platinum Edition models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe: $91,800
The Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe closely mirrors the equipment found on the Cayenne Coupe but with a few additional features.
The big difference between the two is the E-Hybrid’s powertrain, which consists of the same 3.0-liter turbocharged engine coupled to an electric motor. Total output jumps to 455 hp.
With the plug-in hybrid system, you can charge the Cayenne Coupe at home and drive for short distances (about 17 miles) solely on electric power at speeds up to 84 mph.
Along with a 240-volt NEMA 6-50 plug and one 120-volt type B plug, the E-Hybrid includes an onboard 3.6-kW charger with the option to upgrade to 7.2 kW.
Other features unique to the hybrid include Acid Green instrument cluster needles and an auxiliary cabin air conditioner for use while the Cayenne is charging.
The Platinum Edition version comes with a base price of $95,500.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid costs $93,250. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,676. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe: $95,200
Adding the letter S to the Cayenne Coupe brings with it a 434-hp 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged engine and a 4.7-second 0-60 mph time.
The Cayenne S Coupe adds 20-inch Cayenne Sport wheels and a few additional styling tweaks, but not much else to distinguish it from the Cayenne Coupe.
However, move to the optional equipment list, and you’ll find more performance packages and equipment.
The Premium Package Plus, for example, brings 14-way power seats with memory, LED Matrix Design headlights, Lane Change Assist, a Bose sound system, 4-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, proximity key entry, heated rear seats, and ambient lighting.
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus varies torque distribution to the rear wheels, helping the Cayenne S Coupe better negotiate tight turns at high speed.
As with the Cayenne Coupe and E-Hybrid Coupe, the Cayenne S Coupe offers the Platinum Edition upgrade at a $97,300 base price.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe costs $96,650. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to approximately $1,737. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe: $115,800
At this point, the Cayenne Coupe simply adds more power and performance — and more digits to its price.
Power for the GTS Coupe comes from a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, which pumps out an impressive 453 hp and returns a 0-60 mph time of just 4.2 seconds.
Additional standard performance equipment includes Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension with 10-millimeter lower ride height, Power Steering Plus, and 21-inch RS Spyder wheels.
Exterior styling elements include adaptive LED headlights, a monochromatic paint scheme, and Satin Black badges, all part of the SportDesign Package.
Inside, the GTS Coupe gains 8-way power Sport seats with Race-Tex inserts, leather interior trim, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and Race-Tex-adorned roof lining and pillars.
Optional equipment for the GTS includes 18-way adaptive Sport Seats Plus, ceramic-composite brakes, and a sport exhaust with center-mounted black tailpipes.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe costs $117,250. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $2,107. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe includes:
- Twin-turbocharged V8 – Nothing quite sounds like a Porsche V8, a choice made even more delightful by the abundant horsepower and torque.
- Lowered suspension – The GTS suspension drops the vehicle’s center of gravity by 10 millimeters, helping it hug the ground better during aggressive driving.
- Available 18-way adaptive Sport seats – These provide outstanding comfort and fit. With memory, you only need to adjust the seat once.
2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe: $139,500
Using the GTS’s V8, the Turbo Coupe squeezes out 541 hp and a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time.
In keeping with its high-priced image, the Turbo Coupe builds off the GTS with additional performance upgrades. Included in the mix are 10-piston Porsche surface-coated front brakes and 21-inch Turbo wheels.
Subtracted from the standard equipment list is Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus.
The Turbo Coupe also gains auto-dimming side mirrors, a heated steering wheel, 18-way adaptive Sport seats, heated front and rear seats, and a 14-speaker Bose audio system.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe costs $140,950. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to approximately $2,533. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe includes:
- Porsche surface-coated brakes – Super-hardened Porsche surface-coated brakes improve stopping power while eliminating rust and brake dust.
- 18-way adaptive Sport seats – The Turbo’s adaptive Sport seats feature multiple adjustment points, including side and seat cushion bolsters, lower cushion depth, and power lumbar position.
- Bose audio – With 14 speakers and 710 watts total output, the Bose system dramatically improves audio quality and doesn’t cost $5,800 (the price for the optional Burmester system).
2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe: $173,800
Building off the Turbo Coupe, the S E-Hybrid Coupe is the most powerful trim in the lineup, though not the most expensive.
Combining an electric motor with the Turbo’s V8 produces a mind-numbing 670 hp. That’s enough oomph to rocket the Cayenne Coupe to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph.
The Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe includes Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Porsche Power Steering Plus, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and the auxiliary air conditioning system.
The Turbo S E-Hybrid includes 21-inch AeroDesign wheels, acid green brake calipers, ceramic-composite brakes, and 10-piston front brake calipers.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe costs $175,250. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $3,149. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT: $188,700
At 631 hp, the Turbo GT is not as powerful as the Turbo S E-Hybrid, but its lighter body, performance-oriented transmission, and all-wheel-drive gearing endow the GT with a 3.1-second 0-60 mph time and a top speed of 186 mph.
Compared to the Turbo Coupe, the Turbo GT sits 17 millimeters lower, includes rear-axle steering, and rides on 22-inch GT Design wheels wrapped in Ultra High Performance summer tires. Standard fare includes the Sport Chrono Package with Sport Response Button in red, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and a lightweight titanium sport exhaust.
A carbon-fiber roof, air curtains in the wheel arches, and GT-specific front air intakes all help with performance.
The GT’s cabin includes 8-way power Sport seats in Alcantara, the GT Interior Package with deviated stitching, Alcantara roof and pillar lining, and stainless-steel pedal covers.
The GT’s standard paint colors are limited to white or black, with six optional colors and the paint-to-sample option.
Matrix Design LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus come standard.
Ironically, the base model’s standard 10-speaker audio system is included, but buyers can upgrade to the Burmester system, along with all the aforementioned optional upgrades.
With the $1,450 delivery charge, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne GT Turbo Coupe costs $190,150. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $3,417. See 2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe models for sale near you
2023 Porsche Cayenne GT Turbo Coupe includes:
- Carbon-fiber roof – Besides looking cool, it reduces weight and improves chassis rigidity.
- Rear-axle steering – Improves high-speed stability on curving highways and dramatically tightens the turning radius at lower speeds.
- Matrix Design LED headlights –Comprised of 84 separate LEDs, these headlights can vary light intensity and range, aim the beam in the direction of the front wheels, and automatically dim when sensing approaching traffic.
