Sleeker. More aggressive. Just what an SUV from Porsche should be.
Design.
There is a school of thought
The new Cayenne takes a more
the lines of the new Cayenne:
that an SUV must be big
enlightened approach to marriage
The exterior is unmistakably
and boxy, as if its brawny
of sport and utility. Its taut, sleek
Porsche. The sharper profile
ruggedness could only come
shape is the result of Porsche’s
exudes purpose, which is
from considerable body mass.
belief that form must follow the
further emphasized by the
Thankfully, Porsche designers
demands of function, not the
dynamic rear roof pillars and
The contours of the front
The rear wheel arches are
The rear cabin area is larger
did not attend that school.
whims of fashion. Consider
flowing coupé-like silhouette.
section draw the eye, reflecting
streamlined and muscular,
and more variable than
the car’s excellent dynamics
while the contoured roof
before. It features split-
at first glance. The elongated
spoiler pays homage to the
folding seats with fore/aft
hood is reminiscent of Porsche
Carrera GT. The tapered rear
adjustment and adjustable
race cars from the 1960s.
windshield and streamlined
backrest angle—for extra
rear section underline the
legroom and greater comfort.
The front wheel arches and taut
flared wheel arches—a
In addition, a wide range
flanks are extremely well-defined,
design signature of the
of new materials has been
while the “power-domed” hood
Porsche 911 sports cars.
used. The changes are many,
further underlines the sheer
but the reason is singular:
power and resolution within—
Inside, the desire to achieve
to sharpen the focus on
this is particularly dominant
greater agility, flexibility and
you and your passengers.
on the Cayenne Turbo.
everyday practicality led our designers to a complete redesign of the interior.
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