Porsche Cayenne

It has a spacious internal cabin that is made using high quality scratch resistant material. At the same time, it gets an extensive use of leather upholstery, which gives a plush appeal to the cabin. The automaker is offering a provision to customize the interiors with different color schemes and variety of leather upholsteries, which further enhances its elegance. The most attractive aspect of the cockpit is its sophisticated center fascia and floor console, which are equipped with innovative equipments like an AC unit, gearshift selector, storage compartment and an infotainment system. The leather wrapped steering wheel has a trendy three spoke design and is mounted with multi-functional switches. Apart from these, there are number of utility features given inside the cabin like storage compartment, accessory power socket, tachometer and a digital clock.

Interior Comfort:

This Porsche Cayenne SUV is one of the most luxurious vehicles available in the segment, which has several innovative comfort features. It is bestowed with a list of features including front seats with 8-way electrical adjustment function, two way adjustable head restraints, adjustable steering wheel with multi-functional switches, dual front sun visors, pedal caps in plastic, velour carpeting and fabric rooflining. It is also incorporated with an advanced automatic climate control unit with separate temperature adjustment along with air quality sensor. In addition to these, it also has aspects like remote central locking, rear screen heating with auto-off function, manually dimming interior mirror, non smoker package, power windows with one touch operation and power operated outside mirrors.

Interior Measurements:

This vehicle is quite spacious from inside and it can house seating for a total of five passengers. There is a huge luggage storage capacity at the rear, which can be extended further by folding the bench seat in split ratio. It is also fitted with a huge 100-litre fuel tank that helps to plan a longer trip.

Stereo and Accessories:

Its entry level variants are bestowed with an advanced CDR-31 audio system comprising a 7-inch TFT touchscreen display, radio, CD player and a total of 10 loudspeakers. On the other hand, its top end trims are equipped with Porsche communication management system featuring a navigation module with 3D maps and a DVD player. Furthermore, it also has Bose surround sound system including 14 speakers that delivers superior sound output.

This Porsche Cayenne has a breathtaking body structure, which inherits the signature design language of the company. It has a trademark oval shaped headlight cluster that houses powerful projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights. The radiator grille is placed in the front bumper that further emphasizes its exclusiveness. It also has a curvaceous bonnet, which is embedded with the company's insignia. The side profile has a decent body structure, wherein its window sills are done up with chrome garnish. Its also has a dual tone wheel arches, which are fitted with a set of trendy five-twin spoke design rims. Coming to the rear, its taillight cluster is equipped with all LED lights including turn indicators and brake lights as well. The rear bumper has a dual tone color scheme and is equipped with four chrome plated exhaust pipes.

Exterior Measurements:

The automaker has built this sport utility vehicle with an overall length of 4846mm along with a decent width of 1939mm. It has a total height of 1705mm, whereas the overall wheelbase at 2855mm, which is quite long.

Wheels:

The automaker is offering its entry level variants with 18-inch alloy wheels, which are covered with 255/55 R18 sized radial tubeless tyres. While the mid range variants are bestowed with 19-inch rims, which gets 265/50 R19 sized tubeless tyres. On the other hand, its top end variants are bestowed with a set of stylish 21-inch alloy wheels.

Both the diesel variants in this series have the ability to produce an average mileage in the range of 12 to 13 Kmpl. While its petrol engines can produce an average mileage of approximately 8 to 10 Kmpl.

This vehicle is currently available with two petrol and diesel engine options for the buyers to choose from. Its base diesel variants are equipped with a V6 2967cc engine that has the ability to churn out 176kw of power and 550Nm of peak torque. While the top end diesel variants are equipped with a 4.2-litre V8 power plant that can churn out a power of 281kW and a maximum torque output of 850Nm. On the other hand, its entry level petrol variants are equipped with a six cylinder 3.6-litre engine that has a displacement capacity of 3598cc. It can pump out a power of 220kW in combination with a torque of 400Nm at 3000rpm. On the other hand, its 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine has a displacement capacity of 4806cc. It can generate a maximum power of 294kW and a commanding torque of 500Nm at 5000rpm. All these engines are mated with an advanced Tiptronic S automatic transmission gearbox, wherein the base variants are also available with manual transmission option.

Power:

Its V8 petrol engine can produce a power of 297kW along with a torque of 500Nm. While its V6 petrol mill can pump out 220kW of power along with a hammering torque of 400Nm. On the other hand, its 3.0-litre diesel engine can churn out 176kW of maximum power that results in a peak torque of 550Nm. The top end V8 diesel engine has the ability to generate 281kW of power along with a torque of 850Nm.

Acceleration and Pickup:

Its entry level diesel variant powered by a V6 engine can accelerate from 0 to 100 Kmph mark in 7.8 seconds and can go up to 218 kmph. While its V8 diesel motor enables the vehicle to reach a top speed of 252 Kmph and can break the 100 Kmph barrier in 5.7 seconds. On the other hand, its V6 and V8 petrol engines have the ability to reach a top speed of 230 Kmph and 258 Kmph respectively. At the same time, they can break the 100 Kmph speed barrier in 7.5 and 5.9 seconds respectively.

Both the front and rear wheels are fitted with internally vented brake discs, which are loaded with monobloc aluminum fixed brake calipers. These are assisted by the anti lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist function. As far as suspension is concerned, its front axle is fitted with double wishbone system and the rear axle gets a multi-link suspension. It is further incorporated with vehicle stability control and Porsche stability management, helps to reduce the rolling motion of this vehicle.

Safety and Security:

This vehicle is bestowed with numerous important safety features, which ensures unmatched protection to the occupants. It has a list of features including side impact protection beams in each door, bumper system comprising deformation elements, seat belts in black, manual seatbelt height adjustment and seatbelt reminder for both driver and front passenger. In addition to these, this Porsche Cayenne series also has aspects like airbags, rollover detection system enabling early detection of curtain airbags along with seatbelt pre-tensioning electronic engine immobilizer, ISOFIX child seat attachments, high level third brake light, headlight assistant function and adaptive brake lights.