Porsche Cayenne Overview

The all-wheel drive, five-passenger Cayenne is available in three trims: V6, S, and Turbo. The V6 is powered by a 300-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine, the S is has a normally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 with 400-hp, while the Turbo is gets a 500-hp twin-turbocharged version of the same 4.8-liter V8. A new eight-speed automatic transmission with an auto start-stop system is available on the V6, standard on the two V8 powered trims. Notable features available on the Cayenne include: Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), a conventional moonroof or a panoramic roof system, Bi-Xenon headlamps, power memory seats, 4-zone climate control and a Bose surround sound system.

For 2011, the Cayenne is a complete redesign from front to back, shedding weight, while adding power and fuel efficiency.