The 2024 Porsche Cayenne ranks at the top of the luxury mid-size SUV market, receiving high praise from US News magazine. This model is renowned for its powerful engines and enjoyable driving experience, as well as its comfortable and luxurious interior space. Today, we will provide a comprehensive review of it.
Design
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne showcases a perfect blend of vitality and elegant design, especially in its coupe version, which embodies dynamic aesthetics with its sleek roofline that slopes swiftly towards the rear, maintaining the classic elegance of Porsche. The front features distinctive LED lights and large air intakes, while the sporty wheels with shiny red brake discs add a touch of strength and uniqueness, reflecting its robust performance.
At the rear, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne displays thin and elegant tail lights that serve as a distinctive trademark, connected by a slim black strip bearing the brand name in elegant lettering.
The rear diffuser combined with the dual exhaust system adds a complementary touch that highlights the strength and dynamism that define this German giant.
Interior and Technology
The interior of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne focuses on the comfort of both the driver and passengers, featuring modern design and high build quality, equipped with an excellent entertainment system and luxurious materials. The seats in both rows provide good comfort and support, with cargo space outperforming its competitors. The standard version accommodates five people, whereas the coupe version seats four, featuring partial leather upholstery, front seats adjustable in eight positions with standard heating, and options like full leather upholstery and adjustable sport front seats with memory settings up to 18 positions, as well as ventilated and massage-equipped front and rear seats, and a heated Race-Tex leather-wrapped steering wheel. The front seats offer exceptional comfort and continuous support throughout the day, with additional side support in optional sport seats to maintain stability during sharp turns.
The rear seats provide good comfort and ample head and legroom, even in the coupe versions that have slightly limited headroom due to the sloping roof. Interior features include a 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a navigation system, Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless device charging, voice recognition, Bluetooth, satellite and HD radio, a ten-speaker sound system, four USB ports, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, ambient LED lighting, and a universal garage door opener. Optional features include a 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger, a 14-speaker Bose sound system, a 21-speaker Burmester sound system, a rear entertainment system with dual 10.1-inch screens, four-zone climate control, soft-close electric doors, electric rear sunshades, and a panoramic sunroof. The Cayenne’s entertainment system is considered one of the best available, blending visual appeal, ease of use, and advanced technology, although the lack of excessive physical buttons may be distracting while driving.
Safety
In the world of luxury automobiles, safety is undoubtedly paramount. The 2024 Porsche Cayenne excels in this regard, having received a five-star rating from the European NCAP, the highest possible score. The vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control that automatically adjusts the speed based on surrounding conditions, as well as a lane-keeping assist system that alerts the driver when drifting out of the lane. Other safety systems include front and rear collision warnings that reduce the likelihood of accidents, and parking assistance technologies that facilitate the driver in tight parking situations. The vehicle also includes two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the outboard rear seats and an anchor for the middle rear seat. Although the 2024 Cayenne has not been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, this is common for luxury vehicles.
Performance and Engines
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne delivers exceptional performance thanks to its distinctive engine options and dynamic design. Available engine options include:
- 3-liter V6 turbo engine: delivers 348 horsepower, providing an ideal balance between performance and efficiency, with fuel consumption of approximately 12.9 km/l.
- 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine: delivers 468 horsepower for superior performance with fuel consumption of approximately 12.3 km/l.
- 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine (Turbo GT): produces 650 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, making it faster than many non-SUV sports cars, with fuel consumption of approximately 7.2 km/l. All Cayenne versions come equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive system, enhancing the vehicle's stability and performance in various conditions. The car features balanced and precise steering, providing good road feel while significantly reducing body roll, making driving enjoyable and smooth whether on sharp corners or long journeys. Additionally, the Porsche Cayenne can tow up to 7,500 pounds when properly equipped, which is impressive for this segment of vehicles.
Regardless of which engine you choose, you'll find the performance to be outstanding. The base engine provides enough power for everyday tasks with instant acceleration (0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds according to Porsche), while the twin-turbo V8 engines deliver high levels of excitement. The eight-speed automatic transmission is advanced and quick to shift, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Prices
The starting price of the 2023 Porsche Cayenne in Saudi Arabia is 442,300 SAR (tax included), while the global starting price is $79,200.
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