Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Premium SUV
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
The facelifted version of the Porsche Cayenne was introduced in 2014 and it received a restyled design, new features, and, most important, upgraded engines, including for the S-version.
When it was introduced in 2002, the Cayenne S featured a 4.5-liter V8, which was a bridge between the standard V6 and the mighty Turbo. It was the middle ground. For the second generation's facelift, the Cayenne S was downsized, but better in any way.
The exterior of the 2014 Cayenne was enhanced with a sharper design and clear lines. The front fenders, the grille, and the headlights were entirely new. The grille was still divided into three main areas, with the biggest one kept for the engine. The underbody aluminum shield was replaced by a black plastic one. In the back, the roof-spoiler became a standard fit for the entire range.
Inside, the connection with the 911 range was more obvious due to the five-dials instrument cluster and the centrally-mounted tachometer. The new, tall and slim, air-vents were inspired by the Panamera sedan, but on the center console, the buttons from the PTM system were an updated version of those found in the first generation Cayenne.
Under the hood, the 2014 Cayenne offered a twin-turbo 3.6-liter engine. The displacement resembled the flat-six engines from the 911 range, but in a mid-size SUV, the V6 was a better choice. It was 20 hp more powerful than the non-facelifted Cayenne S. It was paired as standard to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. In the end, it obtained a better fuel-efficiency and it was quicker than its V8 predecessor by almost half a second in a 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) run.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 8AT AWD (420 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3604 cm3 |
Power: | 309 KW @ 6000 RPM 420 HP @ 6000 RPM 414 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 406 lb-ft @ 1350-4500 RPM 550 Nm @ 1350-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 22.5 gallons (85.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 161 mph (259 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic transmission |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 76.3 in (1938 mm) |
Height: | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/65.7 in (1,656/1,669 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114 in (2896 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.3 in (211 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.7 cuFT (671 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4597 lbs (2085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6305 lbs (2860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 229 g/km |