2024 Porsche Cayenne SUV

　　

2024 Porsche Cayenne Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　No matter what you're looking for from your midsize luxury SUV, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne probably delivers it. As with all Porsches, the Cayenne prioritizes performance and driver engagement, but the SUV still offers loads of luxury and tech and it's highly customizable. Still, this latest-generation Cayenne has been out since 2019 without a whole lot of changes so it's nice to see that Porsche is making a raft of updates to the 2024 Cayenne.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne 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

　　$240/mo  for Cayenne Base

　　Cayenne Base

　　4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $79,200 MSRPE-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $91,700 MSRPS 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $95,700 MSRPS E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $99,100 MSRPTurbo E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $146,900 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　On the inside, the Cayenne sports a new 12.6-inch digital gauge cluster (the same one used in the all-electric Taycan), a redesigned center console with new climate controls, and a relocated gear shifter that's now to the right of the steering wheel on the dashboard. The 12.3-inch center touchscreen hasn't changed, but it displays Porsche's latest infotainment system. There's also a new optional 10.9-inch touchscreen that's placed in front of the passenger, a feature that's not very common.

　　Porsche also reduced the number of models to just three: the base Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid and Cayenne S. The high-performance Turbo GT is still around but only with the Cayenne Coupe that's separately reviewed on zzdcar. Last year's Turbo, GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid models could return next year. To make up for the missing V8 models, Porsche upgraded the V6 on the Cayenne S to a 468-horsepower turbocharged V8. The base Cayenne's turbocharged V6 remains but gets an additional 13 hp and 36 lb-ft of torque. That V6 is also used in the plug-in hybrid version, the E-Hybrid. The PHEV Cayenne takes the V6 and mates it with a new electric motor, bringing total system output to 463 hp. The hybrid's battery pack has also grown considerably in capacity. That should result in more electric-only driving range than last year's 15 miles, but how much more was unknown as of our review's publication.

　　There's still more. Porsche added more standard features to all models including blind-spot warning, lane keeping assistance, keyless entry, a wireless smartphone charger and Porsche's matrix-design LED adaptive headlights. Porsche also upgraded the Cayenne's suspension with new shock absorbers that improve ride comfort and handling. To top it off, an adaptive suspension, dubbed the Porsche Active Suspension Management system, is now standard.

　　The Cayenne's 2024 refresh has made the Cayenne an even more compelling luxury SUV, particularly if performance is one of your higher priorities. Still, it might be hard to pick among other options including the Audi Q8, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE.

　　

Which Cayenne does zzdcar recommend?

If you're in the market for a luxury performance SUV that's in the area of six figures, why not splurge for the top-spec Cayenne S model? Our recommended trim costs about $15K more than the base Cayenne, but its V8 engine gives you an additional 120 horsepower. You also get sportier wheels and red brake calipers. It's easy to add additional luxury, tech or performance with the multitude of packages and options Porsche offers.

　　

Porsche Cayenne models

The Porsche Cayenne is a five-passenger midsize luxury SUV. For 2024, the number of trim levels shrink from nine to just three: Base, E-Hybrid and S. Each trim level is powered by a different engine (outlined below), but all trims use an eight-speed automatic transmission and come standard with all-wheel drive. All three trims are similarly equipped, but Porsche offers many option packages and stand-alone features. The sporty Cayenne Coupe is reviewed separately. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of what each Cayenne comes with.

　　Base

　　The entry-level Cayenne comes standard with:

　　Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (348 horsepower, 368 lb-ft of torque) 20-inch wheels Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) Adaptive suspension dampers (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability) Adaptive steering (adjusts the steering wheel's responsiveness to enhance low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability) Hands-free liftgate Digital instrument panel 12.3-inch touchscreen Navigation system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Wireless smartphone charger Power-adjustable, heated front seats Power-adjustable steering wheel 10-speaker sound systemAdvanced driver aids include:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Road sign assistance (detects certain road signs and displays them on the instrument panel)E-Hybrid

　　The plug-in hybrid version of the Cayenne builds on the base model's features with:

　　Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and electric motor (463 total hp, 479 lb-ft) Plug-in hybrid capability Sport Chrono package with Sport Plus drive mode and additional performance menus Analog and digital stopwatches Steering wheel drive mode switch Launch control S

　　Building off the base model, the top-spec S adds:

　　Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (468 hp, 442 lb-ft) Red brake calipers Porsche offers a wide range of additional packages and options on any trim level to allow you to further customize your Cayenne. Notable features among them include:

　　Premium package Panoramic sunroof Heated rear seats 14-speaker Bose sound system Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Porsche and the car in front) Surround View with Active Parking Support 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Cayenne and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Porsche InnoDrive Traffic Jam Assist (at speeds up to 37 mph, the system combines adaptive cruise control and lane keeping to help reduce fatigue during stop-and-go highway driving) Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Cayenne and the car in front) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Emergency stop assistance (brings the Cayenne to a stop if the system senses the driver has become unresponsive)  Off-road package Underbody protection Tilt, gradient and steering angle displays Second tow hook Different wheel sizes and designs Rear steering (enhances steering response and handling) Adaptive air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle) Night vision camera (displays an infrared image of the area in front of the vehicle to assist while driving at night) 10.9-inch passenger-side touchscreen display Various interior and exterior color and material trim choices Ventilated and multi-adjustable front seats with memory function Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Massaging front seats 21-speaker Burmester sound system

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