Fresh Generation Porsche Cayenne Exposed
In India, the two thousand eighteen Porsche Cayenne will proceed to challenge against the the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7 and BMW X5.
- Chhavi Kaushik
- August 31, 2017
The fresh two thousand eighteen Porsche Cayenne is packed with a Trio.0L single turbo V6 engine, and the Cayenne S gets a Two.9L twin-turbo V6 motor.
The German luxury carmaker, Porsche has exposed the third-generation of its most popular SUV – Cayenne – in Stuttgart. The two thousand eighteen Porsche Cayenne will come in two variants – Cayenne and Cayenne S – packed with single and twin turbocharged V6 engines respectively. Design of the SUV is intensely inspired by the iconic nine hundred eleven sports car.
The company claims that the SUV’s new-generation model is a totally fresh development and it will suggest a combination of more power and practicality. The SUV gets fresh chassis systems, power engines and fresh 8-speed Tiptronic S gearbox enhancing its on-and-off-road capabilities. Check Out – ‘Dark Knight’ Batmobile Made From Porsche nine hundred eleven Turbo S Picture Gallery
2018 Porsche Cayenne India Launch
The Cayenne is the 2nd largest selling Porsche in global markets, and the company’s top selling product in India. Set for a generation switch, the SUV will hit our shores by in June 2018. Read About – Fresh Porsche Panamera Turbo
2018 Porsche Cayenne Price in India
In the luxury SUV space, the fresh Cayenne will proceed to take on the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, Audi Q7, Range Rover Sport and Jaguar F-Pace. Presently, the SUV is available in three variants priced inbetween Rs 99.91 lakh to Rs Two.44 crore(ex-showroom, Delhi). The fresh two thousand eighteen Porsche Cayenne price in India could be slightly higher than the current model. We expect it be come in the price range of Rs one crore to Rs Two.50 crore (ex-showroom).
2018 Porsche Cayenne Picture Gallery
2018 Porsche Cayenne India Specifications
The fresh two thousand eighteen Cayenne has witnessed significant technological and mechanical developments, thus making it a more powerful and efficient machine than the current-generation. The SUV uses a Three.0-litre, single-turbo V6 engine churning out 340bhp and 450Nm of torque. This motor is 40bhp more powerful than the current unit. It can do 0-100kmph in 6.Two seconds and offers a top speed of 244kmph. Porsche offers an optional Sport Chrono Package than enables it to achieve 0-100kmph in just Five.9 seconds.
On the other mitt, the two thousand eighteen Cayenne S is packed with the more powerful Two.9-litre twin-turbo V6 engine generating a top power of 440bhp and 549Nm of torque. It accelerates 0-100kmph in Five.Two seconds, and with the optional Sport Chrono Package it can do in Four.9 seconds only. The S variant has a top speed of 265kmph, thus making it over 6.4kmph swifter than the existing one. Read More About – Fresh Porsche seven hundred eighteen Cayman & Boxster
A fresh 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic gearbox is standard across the carline. This fresh unit is claimed to suggest swifter response times in its lower gear range that further enhances its on-and-off-road spectacle. The SUV offers four driving modes – Mud, Sand, Gravel and Rocks. The driver can select suitable chassis settings, drive model and differential locks as per the terrain requirements. The two thousand eighteen model year gets fully variable Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive (AWD) system as standard.
2018 Porsche Cayenne India Exterior
The third-generation Porsche Cayenne is built on a newly-developed lighter chassis that has trimmed down its weight up to 64kgs than the current generation. The SUV retains original design, however it gets several fresh styling elements including fresh horizontal and broader headlamps with air intakes at the front fascia. The car gets staggered tyres with size range of nineteen to twenty one inches that aid to its overall driving dynamics. For the very first time, Porsche has introduced different link design for the front axle and the multilink rear axle on the SUV. Read: Porsche Macan R4 – All You Need To Know
The rear profile is accentuated by a fresh three-dimensional LED light design featuring signature ‘Porsche’ badge. Both the variants of the SUV get LEDs as standard fitment, while the LED Matrix Plank headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PLDS) are optional.
2018 Porsche Cayenne India Interior
Compared to the current generation, the interior of the fresh two thousand eighteen Cayenne is more feature-laden. One of the major switches comes in the form of the fresh Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system with a 12.3-inch full-HD touchscreen that we have already seen in the fresh Panamera. One can lightly access other control buttons that are integrated into the glass-look touch surface.
There is a central analog tachometer with two 7-inch full-HD screens displaying driving data. The user has an option to select and switch the display date using the multi-function steering wheel. With respect to safety, the car gets ParkAssist including Surround View, Lane Switch Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Keep Assist and Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control.
Interestingly, the fresh Cayenne features an optional Porsche Surface Glazed Brake (PSCB) technology that includes a cast-iron disc with a tungsten-carbide decorating. This special finish not only increases friction values, but reduces wears and brake dust as well. One must note that the PSCB system will be available with only on the high-spec variant with a combination of 20-inch and 21-inch wheels.