Porsche launches new Cayenne

Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann poses next to the newly released Cayenne in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Porsche Korea

By Kim Hyun-bin

Porsche Korea launched the new Cayenne in three trims, the Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe and Cayenne Turbo GT in Seoul, Thursday, which will be available for delivery to customers starting September.

The new Cayenne is positioned as the sportiest model in the SUV segment with its powerful engine and brand-new design, highly digitized display and control concepts, new chassis technology and innovative high-tech features, according to the German automaker.

"The Porsche Cayenne is a style icon of the luxury SUV segment as well as a symbol of Porsche's continuous innovation,” Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann said. "We look forward to the positive reactions of our fans and customers for the new Cayenne, which, despite being a facelift model, has undergone a complete makeover with the highest investment ever."

Powered by a three-liter V6 turbo engine, the new Cayenne entry model has a maximum output of 360 PS and a torque of 51 kilogram-meters. The Cayenne accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 6 seconds and the Cayenne Coupe in 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 248 kilometers per hour for both models.

The Cayenne Turbo GT, the flagship model of the portfolio, has maximized its on-road performance. Available in the dynamic Coupe design, it includes all the innovative and optimized features of the Cayenne. Powered by a four-liter V8 bi-turbo engine, its output marks 673 PS, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.3 seconds with 305 kilometers per hour top speed.

Porsche has integrated a completely revised display and control concept into the new Cayenne. The Porsche Driver Experience, which was first introduced in the Porsche Taycan, offers a perfect balance between digital and analog elements for optimized, driver-focused operation.

In the new Cayenne, both the driver and the passenger can experience a fully redesigned cockpit. New interactive elements are combined to provide a brand-new driving experience. For the first time, the redesigned cockpit of the Cayenne includes a fully digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster with a so-called curved and free-standing design and variable display options.