The 2018 Porsche Cayenne crossover debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show and to the great enthusiasm of luxury crossover enthusiasts, the crossover did not fail to impress. Equipped with a new engine, the third generation Porsche Cayenne is amazingly off-road capable and has excellent driving dynamics for a stable ride on any kind of terrain.
The rear of the vehicle has been reworked with an inspiration taken from the iconic 911 sports car to make the all-new Porsche Cayenne a “sports car for five.” The new generation of this crossover comes with a new generation of engines that are designed to bring seamless power and handling to the driver at all times.
This is a premium crossover that brings plenty of new interior upgrades, including better rear legroom, an updated instrument cluster, new cabin air filters and overall enhanced comfort and luxuries. With a lightweight chassis and better driving dynamics, the 2018 Porsche Cayenne is ready to take the segment by storm in 2018.
Here is a review of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne with a closer look at its new design, updates to the interior, performance, safety features and more.
Design of 2018 Porsche Cayenne
The designers at Porsche have completely redesigned the all-new Cayenne and made it longer and lower to add to the sportiness of the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle received plenty of changes with new design elements added to enhance the look, while the interior has been made more comfortable and spacious, thanks to the absence of the third row.
Exterior
The exterior of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne has been changed extensively, especially from the rear. The grille and the air intakes at front have been enlarged to improve the engine cooling function. The top louver extends along the width of the grille and the air intakes to bring a homogenous look to the front fascia.
The headlights have retained somewhat the same iconic design, however, the LED headlights appear to have a sharper inner corner. The fog lights are also a little wider than before. The hood of the crossover has sharper lines that are now closer to the center of the hood.
The side profile of the 2018 Cayenne looks more dominating than before with the fenders flaring out to look more muscular. The roof of the vehicle is sharply contoured and looks sleek from every angle. The roof that ends in a spoiler adds to the aerodynamics of the vehicle and catches the eye of the onlookers.
To further improve the sporty appeal of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, the vehicle now has new 21-inch wheels to make the stance wider and more aggressive. The vehicle also appears to be more broad-shouldered, thanks to its more muscular and athletic stance.
The rear of the 2018 Cayenne has been redesigned completely and revitalized to appear more modern. The rear of the vehicle features two sharply designed 3D taillights that are connected with a thin strip of LEDs, which make the muscular rear end of the crossover more captivating.
The taillights are sleeker, thinner and modern looking so that all eyes are drawn towards the 3D Porsche logo. The round exhaust outlets are sitting a little lower and are integrated into the lower rear bumper. The skid plate is not visible anymore and enhances the overall luxurious appearance of the vehicle.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne is ergonomically designed to be more spacious and comfortable for all 5 passengers. The absence of a third row has allowed the designers at Porsche to increase the rear legroom while ensuring that the passengers still have plenty of cargo capacity to take extra luggage if they need it.
The 2018 Cayenne now has an updated instrument cluster with an overall improved design to appear more luxurious and elegant. The dashboard is wider and the center console now has an ascending design that makes it easier for the driver to reach the center console without taking hands off the multifunctioning sports steering wheel.
A new addition to the 2018 Porsche Cayenne cabin is the Porsche Advanced Cockpit Control Concept. The center console now has Direct Touch Control that features touch-sensitive buttons so that every important control is easily accessible by the driver.
The cabin is driver-centric with sports seats for the front passengers while the redesigned rear seats help in increasing the legroom for the rear passengers. The Porsche Communication Management System has a full HD 12-inch touchscreen display that serves all infotainment purposes.
Right behind the multifunctioning sports steering wheel is a new instrument cluster with two high-resolution display screens that show vital information, maps and other important data to the driver in real time. The dashboard is now digitalized almost completely, with very few analog controls that also include the optional analog watch.
The cargo capacity of Cayenne is 26.3 cubic feet, which can be further increased to 60.4 cubic feet by folding down the rear seats. The cabin can be personalized with various color schemes and a wide variety of materials. As for the in-cabin entertainment, the 2018 Cayenne has a BOSE Surround Sound System with the option of Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System.
Performance of 2018 Porsche Cayenne
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne has better driving dynamics and capabilities, thanks to the powerful engine options. The lightweight chassis, three-chamber suspension, 48-volt electronic roll stabilization and rear axle steering as standard equipment has ensured that the drive of this crossover is smooth and enjoyable.
The 2018 Cayenne is an all-wheel drive crossover with two engine options, one of which is brand new. The standard engine is a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine that is capable of producing 340 horsepower and a torque of 450Nm. With this engine, the Cayenne crossover can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 6.2 seconds and has a top speed of 245 Km/h.
The other engine is the newly developed 2.9-litre twin turbo V6 engine that is available on the 2018 Porsche Cayenne S. This high-performance engine can produce 440 horsepower (20hp more than the previous model) and a torque of 550Nm. This engine has a top speed of 286 Km/h and the crossover can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
Another variant of this crossover that will be available in the UAE is the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. It is fitted with a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine that can generate 550 horsepower and massive 770Nm of torque. The 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 265 Km/h.
All three of these engine options are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with multiple drive modes. The selectable drive modes are Mud, Gravel, Rock, Sand and Normal so that the driver can choose the right mode according to the driving conditions. The 2018 Porsche Cayenne has the maximum towing capacity of 7,716 lbs.
Welcome to the new generation of the Cayenne. #Porsche pic.twitter.com/TEMZQhOosI
— Porsche (@Porsche) August 29, 2017
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Safety Features
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne is fitted with advanced safety features to ensure that the driver has complete control of the vehicle at all times. Some of the standout safety features in the 2018 Porsche Cayenne include:
- Night Vision Assist
- Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
- Multiple Air Bags
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Change Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Porsche Active Safe
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Parking
- Traffic Sign Recognition
Price of 2018 Porsche Cayenne in the UAE
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne is expected to reach the global markets in the April of 2018. Porsche has announced the price of the all-new Cayenne for the UAE region. The price of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne starts from AED 298,300, while the price of 2018 Porsche Cayenne S starts from AED 363,200. The starting price of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo is AED 554,300.
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