FEATURES
Just like the 911 sports car, the 2025 Porsche Cayenne SUV serves as the de facto benchmark for driving enjoyment in its respective segment. This mid-size, two-row luxury crossover is unnaturally light on its feet, with chassis tuning derived from over two decades of performance-SUV supremacy. Turbocharged V-6, twin-turbo V-8, and plug-in hybrid powertrains are available, creating a broad lineup of Cayenne variants. All are expressly athletic, with delicate handling that’s a rarity in the SUV marketplace. The Cayenne is also surprisingly easy to live with as a daily driver, with a comfortable cabin, a generously sized cargo bay, and plentiful luxury and tech features. Excellence doesn’t come cheap, though, and to outfit a Cayenne with the most desirable features adds big numbers to the bottom line. Those in the know understand that you get what you pay for though, and the Cayenne is certainly worth the investment. For even higher performance (bordering on insanity) in a Porsche SUV, consider the 650-hp Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT or the 729-hp Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, both of which we review separately. – Car and Driver
- Engine :
- twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
- HP :
- 493
- MPG :
- 17/21
- Transmission :
- 8-speed automatic with manual shifting
- Tank :
- n/a
- Drivetrain :
- AWD
- Passengers :
- 5
- Cargo :
- 27 cu ft
- Luggage :
- 4+