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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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