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

The facelift for the first generation of the Cayenne was introduced in 2007 and, as expected, a Turbo version was on the table as well.

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. Moreover, between the launch of the Cayenne and the facelift, almost 160.000 units were sold. It was a huge success.

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 Turbo rode on 18” light-alloy wheels. It was fitted as standard with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) and air suspension.

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 fitted with a power-liftgate as an option.

The Cayenne Turbo was fitted with a direct-fuel injection system and VarioCam (variable valve timing). The bi-turbo engine offered a better fuel-efficiency than before also due to the longer transmission ratio, which allowed the engine to run at lower rpm than before. For the all-wheel-drive system, the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) was enhanced to offer better traction in all conditions.