What We Know So Far
Overview
Leaning on its decades-long legacy of sports activities automotive manufacturing, Porsche imbues every of its autos—together with SUVs just like the 2024 Cayenne—with a fun-to-drive nature that is arduous for rivals to match. Though the Cayenne is a mid-size SUV, it feels gentle on its ft in corners because of an expertly tuned chassis. It is also fast, particularly with one among its high-output powertrains which embrace an obtainable plug-in hybrid and a twin-turbo V-8. The largest Porsche SUV can be luxurious, with a refined trip, a quiet cabin, and loads of tech and comfort options designed in. Whereas it might not outperform a 911 Turbo, the Cayenne gives loads of athleticism to fulfill its driver whereas additionally offering ample house inside for individuals and cargo.
What’s New for 2024?
The Cayenne was due for a styling refresh this yr. On the similar time, Porsche has upped the ante on its efficiency throughout the board. The bottom mannequin will get 14 extra horsepower than earlier than, whereas the E-Hybrid positive factors 9 hp. The S trim will get the largest enhance, because it drops its twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 for a 469-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. Inside, the Cayenne will get a brand new dashboard design with extra digital actual property, a brand new steering wheel on mortgage from the 911 sports activities automotive, and a brand new toggle-type shift lever.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
Porsche hasn’t launched pricing but for the 2024 Cayenne, however we’re anticipating the identical trims as final yr, albeit with improved efficiency for every. After we discover out extra about how a lot every will price and the options they are going to provide, we’ll replace this story with a advice on which is the perfect purchase.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
Porsche will allow you to spec the Cayenne in a number of methods, beginning with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 349 horsepower. The plug-in hybrid (known as the E-Hybrid) marries an electrical motor and a turbocharged V-6 for a mixed 464 horsepower. The Cayenne S boasts a 469-hp twin-turbo V-8 with a great-sounding exhaust observe and breathtaking acceleration. We anticipate a range-topping GTS trim with much more energy, however Porsche hasn’t confirmed that mannequin simply but. All engines pair with an astute eight-speed computerized transmission and all-wheel drive. Whereas making something that weighs greater than two tons transfer gracefully is difficult, the engineers in Stuttgart had been profitable with the Cayenne. We had been in a position to pattern a prototype and located it simply as athletic and refined as final yr’s mannequin. Most trims may have efficiency choices that ought to embrace adaptive dampers with or with out an adjustable air suspension, four-wheel steering for improved maneuverability, and energetic anti-roll bars for flatter cornering. After we study extra concerning the 2024 Cayenne’s efficiency options and get an opportunity to test-drive a manufacturing mannequin, we’ll replace this story with these particulars.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
Inside, the 2024 Cayenne will get a brand new dashboard design with extra screens and a glance that is impressed by the Taycan EV sedan. The SUV’s steering wheel has been changed by one borrowed from the 911 sports activities automotive, and the gauge cluster, beforehand partly analog, is now absolutely digital. A toggle shifter is mounted on the dashboard, releasing up house on the middle console for a storage nook. Porsche primarily gives a clean canvas contained in the Cayenne for patrons to outfit as they see match. All the things from the inside trim to the seatbelt colours to the floor supplies may be individually chosen, nearly at all times with a stiff extra price. Along with conventional choices—heated and ventilated entrance and rear seats, as an illustration—the Cayenne gives fascinating upgrades reminiscent of extra supportive seats, massaging entrance seats, and four-zone local weather management. The rival Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90 have three rows whereas the Porsche has solely two, however at the very least the again seat is adjustable and gives loads of stretch-out house. The Cayenne entices Porsche fans with ample passenger capability and cargo quantity, that are far larger than any 911’s.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Cayenne’s driver and front-seat passenger face a wall of digital shows that stretch all the size of the dashboard. Within the heart is a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. To the best of that could be a secondary (and non-compulsory) 10.3-inch show for the entrance passenger, which Porsche says can be utilized to stream video content material as a result of it encompasses a security mechanism that makes it invisible from the motive force’s vantage level. There’s a separate display meant only for the motive force, nestled neatly behind the steering wheel and projecting car velocity, the tachometer, a visit laptop, and different features.
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
Porsche gives a aggressive restricted and powertrain guarantee. Nonetheless, BMW and Volvo present lengthier protection for complimentary scheduled upkeep.
- Restricted guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Complimentary upkeep is roofed for the primary yr or 10,000 miles
As extra data turns into obtainable, we’ll replace this story with extra particulars about:
- Vary, Charging, and Battery Life
- Gasoline Financial system and Actual-World MPG
- Security and Driver-Help Options
