When we saw that Porsche was going to build an SUV in 2002, most people chose to ridicule it. At that time, both cars and trucks still maintained a very high proportion in the mass-produced car market. At that time, many non-off-road SUVs were called "crossovers", and this urban SUV was just a necessity. A special product designed to cope with complex road conditions. However, the success of the Porsche Cayenne has become a classic case of "cross-border" luxury car brands. So far, no product of the same type can surpass this Porsche in terms of market share. Now, the third-generation Cayenne has received a mid-term facelift, completing an upgrade from the inside out.
In fact, from the first glance of the vehicle, we will find that the new car is moving in a more radical and sporty direction. While the air intake grille has completed the size expansion, it has also been integrated with the air guide groove through the external decorative structure. The center adopts a standard horizontal and vertical grid mesh, while the air guide channels on both sides continue to use fin-shaped meshes. However, compared with the past, these air hole channels are enlarging in size, and even some brake cooling air intake holes are larger. It has been extended longitudinally into the lower channel close to the bumper.
At the same time, the Cayenne's headlights have also been transformed. Just like the new generation Panamera we have seen, the Cayenne has reworked the edges of the lampshades while maintaining the classic "frog eye" shape. The functional light set that is blackened and changed to an independent four-zone structure (HD Matrix LED headlights) makes it look sharper than in the past. But also because of the change in the shape of the headlights, the bulge on the hood has been readjusted, especially the reshaping of the A-pillar extension line, which gave the Cayenne, which used to be very rounded, a bit of a hardcore atmosphere. Such small adjustments still reaped big benefits. Effective.
Looking at the rear, the changes to the taillights and exhaust pipes are the most significant. The newly designed taillights will remind people of the shapes of some new domestic forces, but the combination of dense particles, slender light strips and blackened ones is still likeable on the performance-oriented Cayenne. At the same time, as the rear bumper changed to a "convex" shape, the license plate finally moved down to the bottom, and a total of four rows on both sides of the sports guard and diffuser appeared, which shows the performance effect. It will be more intuitive than the irregular exhaust pipes in the past.
Due to the adjustment of the front and rear styling, the Cayenne has undergone certain size changes after the mid-reform. Taking the most entry-level 3.0T model as an example, its length, width and height are 4930/1983/1698mm respectively. Compared with the 2023 model, the length has been slightly adjusted by 12mm, and the wheelbase continues to remain unchanged at 2895mm.
Entering the cockpit, the three-spoke steering wheel has not only been redesigned, but also the decorative style has been changed due to the elimination of chrome plating, and the button layout is more concise. Although the touch screen on the center console is still 12.3 inches, on the one hand, it has a 12.6-inch full LCD instrument panel in front of the steering wheel. On the other hand, the co-pilot position also gets an independent 10.9-inch entertainment screen. Dual 10.1-inch entertainment screens and corresponding multimedia controls are optional for the entire series. Counting the HUD head-up display, it can form a 6-screen linkage.
In addition, between the instrument panel and the touch screen, we also saw special electronic shift paddles (this is the design of the Porsche 918 Spyder) and the driving mode selection system appeared at the 4 o'clock position of the steering wheel. These All are changing the way Porsche handles. As for the position of the gear handle in the past, it has all been changed to the air conditioning and temperature system control structure, and the technological nature of the cabin is deepening.
However, it should be noted that sports-style seats are still optional in the 3.0T model, including the front and rear row adjustments and functions, while the 4.0T model will bring Alcantara suede. In addition, the large number of options seems to show that Porsche is still a "big toy" for the rich. From BOSE, Berlin Voice to HUD head-up display, and even functions such as 7-color ambient lighting and keyless entry, each cost tens of thousands of dollars. Optional. However, for older sedan models, new cars can also get accessories such as window soundproof glass.
In addition, the vehicle's assisted driving system has been refreshed. It can now optionally obtain a full-speed adaptive cruise function, and obtain corresponding reversing blind spot warning, intelligent speed limit assistance, automatic parking assistance, door opening warning and other functions. Although it is not high-end, it does bring certain intelligence and safety improvements.
In terms of power, the Cayenne continues to be equipped with the DBC model 3.0T turbocharged V6 engine, but its maximum power has been increased to 260kW (354Ps), and its maximum torque has also been increased to 500N·m, matched with an 8AT transmission With the box and full-time four-wheel drive system, the vehicle will be able to break 100km/h in 6 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the old model. It's worth noting that the Cayenne S regains a V8 engine instead of the 2.9T twin-turbocharged V6 engine of the past. With a large number of manufacturers moving to lower displacement or electrification, the Cayenne S can get a V8 engine. The power parameters of 350kW and 600N·m, while the Coupe Turbo S model has a maximum power of 350kW (660Ps) and a maximum torque of 850N·m. It only takes 3.3 seconds to reach 100km/h, and the maximum speed can reach 305km/h. h.
In terms of chassis, the multi-link independent suspension combination at the front and rear still uses air suspension (PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management System) as standard equipment. However, it should be noted that the rear axle limited-slip differential is no longer suitable for 3.0T models, but the optional price of the overall active steering system has been reduced, and the shock absorbers use independent compression and rebound shock absorbers. Dual-valve technology optimizes the balance between control and comfort, making the vehicle's multi-road driving capabilities more balanced.
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The Porsche Cayenne completed the facelift and upgrade in the second quarter of this year and was launched in the domestic market. This also made the Porsche Cayenne become the leader in million-level luxury SUVs with sales of 15,664 units in the first half of the year. The absolute leader, leading the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class by at least 5,000 units. Although there have been a large number of million-level luxury new energy vehicles in China that emphasize core hardware and dynamic driving technology, when it comes to driving, the Porsche Cayenne is still the undisputed "king" in the same market.
