Many motorists have heard about the excellent German company Porsche, which produces mainly sports cars. The company also produces a crossover version of the Cayenne. Last year, at a car show in Frankfurt, the concern showed another updated SUV, shown in the photo - the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2018 model line. The car has gained great popularity for its sporty look and powerful engines. Let's take a closer look at the charged Cayenne modification.
Model history
Cayenne has been produced by the company since 2002. In the late 1990s, company representatives said they intend to create the first production jeep in the history of the concern. At that time, this was a loud statement to which the public was skeptical. Given the fact of cooperation with Volkswagen, many believed that the brand would "die" departing from its standards.
As a result, the car has become very popular, despite the high cost of the model. It was most popular in the United States, due to the use of all-wheel drive.
After 4 years at the American motor show, Porsche presented the updated Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2006, which differed from its brothers in a more powerful engine and improved suspension. This model allowed to accelerate to one hundred kilometers per hour in 5.2 seconds and reach a maximum of 270 km / h. One of the popular modifications was the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S model in a 955 body, which differed from the basic version with a sports body kit and an engine with 550 horsepower. Options were also offered with hybrid power plants with 380 “horses” under the hood.
In this form, Porsche jeeps are produced to date in various versions. And every year the model gains new fans
Drastic change
The penultimate version update was introduced in 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show. The dimensions of the SUV increased by about 5 centimeters in length. The mass, on the contrary, decreased by almost 200 kilograms. Engine identical to the one installed on the Volkswagen Touareg. Inside, a huge number of buttons and switches, with which everything that you can imagine was regulated.
And now, after 7 years, the company decided to release a restyled crossover model, including the 2018-2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S lineup. This version is significantly different from the famous sports SUV.
Appearance
Let's start our acquaintance with the exterior of the car. The appearance of the crossover attracts at first sight, the sporty appearance of the body has always distinguished representatives of this company.
Front flaunts large air intakes with double stripes of LEDs. The head optics are four-point and adaptive, with a directed beam of light they look very impressive.
The rear position lamps have also undergone changes. The headlights were connected by a stylish red stripe, creating the appearance of one whole lamp. In the center of the tailgate is the chrome-plated nameplate Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.
From the side, the gaze will be on the original 21-inch wheels. The dimension of the wheels on the front and rear axles is different from each other.
The exhaust system has acquired trapezoidal twin pipe nozzles.
The main difference between the Turbo S and the usual Cayenne is its active spoiler, which changes the angle of inclination depending on the speed of the car. The wing contributes to the streamlining of the body, and also serves as the aerodynamic brake of the crossover. It allows you to reduce the braking distance by 2 meters, subject to braking from a speed of 250 km / h until the jeep stops completely. The spoiler is located on top of the 5th door above the glass.
Salon of the German crossover
The interior design fully copies the cheaper modifications of the Porsche Cayenne. The dashboard still consists of two 7-inch screens, with a high-quality indication of the state of the car.
The Porsche Communication Management multimedia system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen monitor is located on the central panel. An expensive high-quality Bose audio system copes with all the well-known media file formats, which are played at the highest level. Climate control is tactile and responds perfectly to touch.
The front row of seats is made in the form of sports seats - a “bucket” with side supports and Turbo embossed brand. Two passengers will feel comfortable on the leather back sofa, although three passengers can accommodate there, but with a slight sense of cramped space.
Talking about the quality of materials used in the interior of the cabin, I think, is not worth it. Details made of genuine leather and soft plastic, pleasant to the touch, as well as metal and wooden inserts, all this is assembled and fitted perfectly.
Take a look under the hood of the crossover
The developers installed a 4-liter V8 engine as a power unit. The monster with two turbochargers develops 570 horsepower with a torque of 770 Nm. The technical characteristics of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S allow the car to show off dynamics.
Acceleration to 100 km / h takes only 3.9 seconds, and the maximum speed is 286 km / h, without limiters. Developers of competing companies install electronic limiters and offer to get rid of them for an additional fee, considering this as a separate option.
The power plant works in conjunction with an automatic eight-speed gearbox. Excellent stability on the road provides an adaptive suspension that changes the clearance depending on driving conditions. Sports carbon-ceramic brake discs and ten piston calipers allow you to stop the 2-ton all-wheel drive crossover in a short time. The SUV is equipped with a rear wheel steering system, which significantly improves the maneuverability of the German jeep. The suspension is also equipped with an anti-roll system with active stabilizers.
Features The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S puts the car on a par with the eminent "fellow countrymen" from BMW, with its X6M and the creation of Mercedes-Benz - GLE AMG 63 S Coupe. Porsche developers were able to create one of the fastest production SUVs.
Car safety
The concern, founded by Ferdinand Porsche, has always been distinguished by a high level of security, thereby gaining its popularity among motorists. Electronic equipment - not all crossover safety. Body materials are characterized by high rigidity and fracture resistance.
Cayenne is built on the basis of MLB, on which the Bentley Bentayga and Audi Q7 already exist. The SUV is simply crammed with control and assistance systems. Passenger safety is ensured by frontal airbags and side curtains, while the driver is additionally provided with a knee air bag.
The developers equipped the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S crossover with various electronic assistants:
- night vision system;
- lane control;
- traffic sign recognition system;
- standard parking sensors;
- traffic jam navigator;
- ABS and ESP systems;
- rebuilding assistant.
Also, road safety is provided by the aforementioned brake system, an active wing, traction control system and directional stability, and much more, the list is simply huge.
Turbo Jeep Reviews
About the previous version of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S reviews are mostly positive. Owners note excellent dynamics allowing you to quickly gain speed. After the purchase, the owners of the SUV, they said, can not drive other cars, they fall in love with the Cayenne.
But with all the positive reviews, there are also negative ones. For example, the car is very whimsical and requires constant monitoring of the condition, in case of the slightest complaints, it is immediately necessary to diagnose the violation and eliminate it.
On average, for a year of operation with a mileage of 35,000 km, taking into account the tax on the vehicle, you will have to pay about 400,000 rubles, so everyone decides whether he will pull a Porsche or whether to look closely at analogues of other companies.
Based on the reviews, we can conclude that before you get the German "piston", it is worth considering whether you will pull it financially and morally.
SUV cost
Prices Porsche Cayenne Turbo S in the Russian market will start from a mark of 12 million rubles. By right, the crossover is the most expensive representative of the sports SUV class, second only to the Bentley car. The cost of a Porsche depends on the color of the exterior and interior of the crossover.