2024 Porsche Cayenne: Spicy SUV Gets Upgraded Performance, New Styling, New Tech

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Looks like: An evolved Cayenne that remains readily identifiable as such

Powertrains: 348-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 (base); turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 and electric motor making 463 system hp (E-Hybrid); 468-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 (S); 650-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 (Turbo GT); eight-speed automatic; all-wheel drive

Hits dealerships: Summer 2023 (orders open now)

Porsche’s flagship Cayenne SUV is significantly upgraded for the 2024 model year, with performance and technology enhancements as well as updated styling. At launch, the 2024 Cayenne will be available in Base, E-Hybrid (plug-in hybrid), S and Turbo GT trims, but expect the GTS and additional Turbo variants to fill out the lineup.

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A variety of engine choices all have upgraded power figures, and the Cayenne E-Hybrid gains a larger battery pack and improved charging capability. Porsche also says the Cayenne’s standard equipment is improved.

New (Old) Looks Outside

Buyers will have their choice of SUV or coupe body styles with the 2024 Cayenne, and, according to Porsche, nearly every exterior body panel has been updated. The Cayenne’s front and rear styling sees the largest changes, with a new widemouth grille design and updated headlights. The rear includes an integrated license plate holder and new taillight design. However, despite the changes, the Cayenne remains distinctively a Cayenne: simultaneously bulky and athletic, with subtle visual clues hinting at its true capabilities. Three new exterior paint colors and a host of new wheel options in 20-, 21- and 22-inch sizes help distinguish the 2024 model from its predecessors.

Updated Interior Design and Tech

The 2024 Cayenne is the first Cayenne to get an entirely digital instrument panel. The configurable 12.6-inch display is joined by a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity as well as native Spotify and Apple Music apps. Wireless device charging is also standard.

The cockpit design borrows heavily from the Taycan EV, including the dash-mounted gear selector and angled climate and audio controls. The controls themselves are a mix of touch-sensitive with haptic feedback and physical. Front passengers can also view streaming content and control the infotainment system via an optional 10.9-inch display to the right of the central touchscreen; the passenger display has separate access to content and information that remains invisible to the driver to prevent possible distractions.

More Power Across the Board and the Return of a V-8

Regardless of trim, buyers will be getting an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard AWD. Base models are powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 producing 348 hp and 368 pounds-feet of torque, improvements of 13 hp and 36 pounds-feet, respectively. That turbo V-6 is also the gas engine used in the PHEV Cayenne E-Hybrid; it’s paired to a new electric motor to produce a system total of 463 hp. The new battery is 25.9 kilowatt-hours instead of 17.9 kWh, but a new 11-kilowatt onboard charger keeps charging times reasonable. Porsche says “at an appropriate power source,” the Cayenne E-Hybrid’s charging time is reduced to less than 2.5 hours.

Two extra cylinders return to the Cayenne S, with a revised twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 replacing the previous model’s V-6. Power is rated at 468 hp and 442 pounds-feet, up 34 hp and 37 pounds-feet, and Porsche says the S rockets from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds on its way to a top track speed of 169 mph with the optional Sport Chrono Package.

If that’s not enough powertrain performance, there’s always the coupe-only Turbo GT, which now makes 19 more hp for a nice, rounded 650. Porsche says it can do the 0-60 sprint in 3.1 seconds and achieve a top track speed of 189 mph. The Turbo GT also comes standard with 22-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, rear-axle steering and a sport exhaust with titanium exhaust pipes.

Additional Performance Upgrades

Beyond powertrain upgrades, Porsche has taken steps to improve handling performance. Base, S and E-Hybrid trims all come standard with a new suspension that includes Porsche Active Suspension Management and new, two-valve shock absorbers. Porsche says the setup improves both low-speed ride comfort, high-speed cornering and body movement.

Buyers can also upgrade to a new air suspension that’s standard on the Turbo GT and should improve the on- and off-pavement experience. Porsche claims similar benefits as with the new steel spring setup, and also that the differentiation between driving modes — Normal, Sport and Sport Plus — is more distinct.

Coupe buyers can also choose a Lightweight Sport Package that shaves off 72 pounds of bulk.

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Pricing and Release Date

These updates won’t come cheap, however. The 2024 Cayenne starts at $80,850, up from $73,650 for a 2023 model (all prices include destination). The base coupe is also pricier, starting at $85,950, an increase from the 2023’s $82,150 starting price. Prices only go up from there, with the 2024 Cayenne E-Hybrid priced from $93,350 for the SUV and $97,350 for the coupe. The S rings in at $97,350 for the SUV and $103,750 for the coupe, while the coupe-only Turbo GT and its astounding performance will start at $197,950. And, Porsche being Porsche, all variants will likely have a bevy of customization options that can send those prices even higher.

Porsche says ordering for the 2024 Cayenne is open now, with deliveries expected to begin this summer.

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