PORSCHE Cayenne S (957) 2007-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

Following the success recorded by its first SUV, Porsche decided to continue the saga and, in 2007, it introduced a facelift for the Cayenne.

After the first shock passed and the market understood that a Porsche SUV might be one of the best ideas to save the famous German sports-car brand, the critics started to lower their voices and customers started to order more. It was the perfect Porsche for a family, an excellent SUV, and an awarded off-road vehicle.

For the 2007 facelift, the German car-manufacturer listened to its customers and got rid of the Porsche 996-inspired headlights. The new ones featured a clear lens over the lamps and they were re-shaped. A new, vertical, daytime running light appeared on the outer side of the side-scoops and the center grille was smaller. The Cayenne S started to have its personality with the 17” light-alloy wheels fitted as standard. In the back, the redesigned taillights included a new, upper, spot for the reversing lamp. The Cayenne S featured a pair of exhausts placed on the outer sides of the rear apron.

The interior was almost unchanged when compared with its non-facelifted version. It featured the same seats and standard audio system. It received new colors for the leather seats. The Cayenne was the only version available with a 6-speed manual.

The technical department worked hard to update the car to the newest standards. The 3.2-liter V6 unit received a direct-injection system and the VarioCam (variable camshaft timing). It was mated as standard to a 6-speed manual. A low-range transfer box was available as well.