2018 Porsche Cayenne Rendered Based on Official Sketch, Looks Spot On

The render we're talking about is a melange involving an official E3 sketch, a photo of the outgoing Cayenne and even a sprinkle of Porsche Macan (while we're at it, we'll remind you the second-gen Macan is set to land next year, as a 2019 model).

We'll remind you that, at the beginning of the month, we showed you a series of spyshots portraying the newcomer in almost camo-free form (only the light clusters were covered).

The third-gen Cayenne might share its MLB Evo platform with the Bentley Bentayga and the second incarnation of the Audi Q7, but the Porscha rides on the short-wheelbase version of the architecture. And the 100 mm wheelbase reduction means that the Zuffenhausen SUV will be the most agile of the three.

And, since Porsche has already confirmed that the 2018 Cayenne will borrow the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid's powertrain (think: 680 hp), the Porscha will also be the most powerful.

As for the design details revealed by the spied prototype, the front grille is more imposing, while the more aggressive roofline and the smaller fixed side windows offer a more dynamic appearance. All in all, the newcomer will make use of an evolutionary design, which is why we're expecting this rendering to be pretty close to the real deal.

Laurent Schmidt, the digital artist behind the image, was kind enough to share his Photoshop magic with us, so you can use the "play" button below to see how this render came to be.