2022 Porsche Cayenne Coupe

　　

2022 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　, rating written byAlex NishimotoReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　Some would argue the Porsche Cayenne was sleek enough in standard form, but the Stuttgart-based automaker decided to cash in on the coupe SUV trend with the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Like other fastback sport-utes, the Cayenne Coupe features a dramatically raked roofline creating a more streamlined profile – at the cost of cargo space and rear visibility.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$245/mo  for Cayenne Coupe Base

　　Cayenne Coupe Base

　　4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $77,500 MSRPPlatinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $83,300 MSRPE-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $88,600 MSRPS 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $91,100 MSRPE-Hybrid Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $93,800 MSRPS Platinum Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $95,600 MSRPGTS 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $111,700 MSRPTurbo 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $133,500 MSRPTurbo S E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $167,800 MSRPTurbo GT 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $180,800 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Beyond its aesthetic difference, the Cayenne Coupe is largely identical to the standard Cayenne. That means it offers a wide range of drivetrain options, from a base turbocharged V6 with 335 horsepower to a twin-turbo V8 hybrid good for a whopping 670 horsepower combined. For 2022, Porsche adds a new Turbo GT trim exclusively for the coupe body style. That variant makes 631 horsepower and gets a host of additional performance upgrades.

　　The Cayenne Coupe competes with other large fastback SUVs, including the BMW X6, Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe and Audi SQ8. Read our detailed Expert Rating for a full breakdown of the Cayenne Coupe.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

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Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Cayenne Coupe drive? The Cayenne Coupe S — the trim we tested — is astonishingly fast in a straight line. In zzdcar' testing, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Few high-performance midsize SUVs can beat that. When you're not accelerating full out, slow-speed response around town is a little lacking in the default driving mode. Selecting either the Sport or Sport Plus mode sharpens response to more agreeable levels.

　　Considering the Cayenne Coupe S is a sizable SUV, it handles corners extremely well, with almost zero body roll. It changes direction quickly and there's plenty of grip from the ultra-wide performance tires. Steering, though precise, requires more effort at slow speeds and delivers less road feedback than we were expecting.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Cayenne Coupe? The Cayenne Coupe S strikes an excellent balance between comfort and performance. The front seats are bolstered well and hold you in place around high-speed corners, and they're also plush enough to keep you comfortable on long road trips. The ride quality is excellent thanks to Porsche's optional air suspension that soaks up most big bumps.

　　Somewhat surprisingly, the Cayenne loses points here for an unrefined climate control system. Air-conditioning fans are relatively weak at low settings and loud at higher settings. It's hard to strike a comfortable but quiet balance. Engine noise is constant, but it's mostly at low volumes and admittedly a relatively pleasant tone. Tire noise, though, is a bit more grating from the summer performance rubber.

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