The Porsche Cayenne is the first luxury all-wheel drive SUV in the history of the German automaker, developed in conjunction with the engineers of the Volkswagen concern. For the first time this German miracle was born in 2003. For a couple of years of existence, this crossover managed to achieve such popularity, which, probably, even the developers themselves did not dream of. At the moment, “Porsche Cayenne” is actively acquired not only in Europe, but also in the Russian open spaces, where almost every motorist knows him. 7 years later, in 2010, German developers showed the public a new, three-fold generation of the legendary crossovers. The new Porsche Cayenne has undergone many changes not only in design, but also in technical specifications. However, let's look at everything in order in our review of the second generation of the world-famous SUV.
"Porsche Cayenne": photo and review of the appearance
Despite the fact that the car belongs to the crossover class, it looks like a kind of sports car. The body structure can be traced smooth and elegant lines, and in front of the novelty has large headlights, which in their form resemble raindrops. The new lighting technology harmoniously fits into the overall design with a slightly elongated hood, a massive radiator grille with a chrome company logo, as well as a large integrated bumper. The pronounced wheel arches successfully complement the picture, completing the image of an aggressive and powerful jeep that is ready to conquer any off-road.
Salon
The second generation of cars has acquired a new informative instrument panel, which now consists of 5 separate “wells”. Also in the cabin is a new 4.8-inch LCD display showing the driver all the information and data from the on-board computer.
The trim materials and seats, which were designed with maximum ergonomics and comfort in mind, have also changed.
Porsche Cayenne: technical specifications
Initially, the SUV is equipped with a new six-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 300 horsepower and a displacement of 3.6 liters. The maximum torque of such a unit at 3,000 rpm is as much as 400 Nm. Such modern features allow the new Porsche Cayenne to accelerate to “hundreds” in just 7.5 seconds. Many German cars would envy such an indicator. The maximum speed of the car is 230 kilometers per hour.
Also, in addition to the gasoline version, the manufacturer provided for the creation of a new modification of the Porsche Cayenne Diesel: the car is equipped with a 3-liter turbodiesel engine for six cylinders with a capacity of 245 horsepower. Both engines are equipped with two gearboxes to choose from: an eight-speed Tiptronic or a classic six-speed gearbox with mechanical gear shifting.
Price
The minimum cost for the new Porsche Cayenne in the basic configuration with a gasoline engine is 3 million 150 thousand rubles. For the diesel version will have to pay a little more - 3 million 184 thousand rubles.