The 10 Best Engines and Motors of 2024 According to Wards Auto
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Porsche Cayenne
The Cayenne isn’t the most sought after SUV on the planet for nothing. Its robust, sporty, and dynamic look, distinguishes it from the competition. The Cayenne comes in seven versions. The basic version is fitted with a V6 engine, but at the other end of the spectrum a 4.8-litre twin-turbo V8 powers the Turbo S. This one produces phenomenal power rated at over 550 horsepower. Fit and finish as well as resale value are above par.
Podcast: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Test Drive - Gabriel's Best On-Track EV Experience Yet?
Podcast
On the latest episode of The Car Guide Podcast, Gab provides his driving impressions of the new 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N . As you may know, N is the performance division at Hyundai and the automaker and the Ioniq 5 N is the first fully electric vehicle to get …November 27, 2023
2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid and Turbo E-Hybrid: Pairing Efficient Utility With Performance
Test Drives
The Porsche Cayenne range may not be as extensive as that of the 911, but it still impresses with a choice of gas engine displacements, traditional and coupe body configurations, and multiplying hybrid variants that try to meet the many needs of Porsche enthusiasts that have surrendered to the SUV …October 23, 2023
2024 Porsche Cayenne: Just Keeps Getting Better and Better
First Drives
Introduced in 2017, the third-generation Porsche Cayenne (codenamed E3) is getting a healthy dose of upgrades for the 2024 model year as part of a mid-cycle refresh. We recently flew to sunny Los Angeles to take a closer took at it and go for a drive. In typical Porsche fashion, …May 15, 2023
2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT: A Real Rocket
Test Drives
Nineteen. That’s how many Porsche Cayenne models you’ll find in the Canadian lineup with the addition of the new Turbo GT, which is exclusively available in Coupe configuration. Of course, we’re used to such generous selection, with the 911 and Panamera offering a whopping 23 and 24 models, respectively. Now, …September 26, 2022
2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe: V8-Roaring, Track-Ready Family Hauler
Test Drives
The introduction of the first Cayenne at the end of the 1990s was nothing less than sacrilegious for Porsche purists. As it turns out, the Cayenne saved the automaker from going under and is currently the most popular product – along with the Macan - coming out of the Stuttgart …August 18, 2021
2019 Porsche Cayenne S: A Little Too Tame
Test Drives
What is arguably the sportiest midsize luxury SUV on the market got a full redesign for the 2019 model year, and in typical Porsche fashion, the many variations of the Cayenne hit the market one after the other. Base and S trims of the 2019 Porsche Cayenne were available first, …August 27, 2019
2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid: Successful Mutation
First Drives
EUGENE, Oregon— For years, we’ve heard how the colossal success of the Porsche Cayenne gave the company the financial resources to develop its prestigious and pricey sports cars, so it was about time the SUV got some love, as well. The 2019 model year ushers in the third generation of …July 31, 2019
2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe: Sportier Looks and Dynamics
First Drives
Graz, Austria— Coupe-like sport utility vehicles have almost become commonplace since BMW launched the X6 more than a decade ago. The Bavarian manufacturer alone has three—the X6 along with the smaller X2 and X4 —all derived from traditional SUVs. Mercedes-Benz jumped on the bandwagon with Coupe versions of the GLC …May 29, 2019
2019 Porsche Cayenne: Starting With the Basics
First Drives
Has it been 16 years already? It's hard to believe that the first Porsche Cayenne SUV appeared in 2002, saving the business from a possible financial slump that would have deprived sports car fans from numerous wonderful creations. The SUV has since carved out such an enviable reputation that enthusiasts …October 19, 2018
10 Facts About the 2019 Porsche Cayenne
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November 10, 2017
2019 Porsche Cayenne: Progressive Style and Technological Innovation
Technology
German designers rarely make radical changes, favouring constant evolution over revolution. Case in point: the new Porsche Cayenne. For further proof, look no further than BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen! The 2019 Cayenne is brand new, although it doesn’t appear to be at first glance. Upon closer examination, however, you’ll notice …November 2, 2017
All-New 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Delivers Up to 1,139 Horsepower
News
Following the Taycan and Macan Electric , Porsche is expanding its EV lineup with the introduction of the all-new Cayenne Electric—the most powerful production vehicle ever made by the German luxury brand—which will go on sale in the summer of 2026. Back in July, the company touted the impressive capabilities …November 19, 2025
Porsche Releases More Incredible Cayenne Electric Specs Ahead of Debut
Electric
Despite a major revision to its electric vehicle plans, Porsche is still gearing up for the upcoming launch of the brand new Cayenne Electric , which adopts an evolution of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) complete with an 800V architecture. A prototype broke a couple of speed records earlier this …October 23, 2025
Porsche to Save Gas-Powered 718 Models in Latest EV Plan Revisions
News
Struggling with a business model that no longer works , German manufacturer Porsche announced last Friday a major revision to its long-term strategy. In particular, it will postpone the launch of certain new electric models while making more room for ICE-powered and hybrid vehicles. “This increases our flexibility and strengthens …September 22, 2025
These 9 Vehicles Offer the Best Seats in 2025, Study Says
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The quality of seats found in new vehicles has declined slightly this year compared to 2024, according to a new study by J.D. Power which is based on responses from more than 90,000 American consumers who purchased or leased a 2025 model. The most frequently cited seat problems are seat …August 25, 2025
Porsche Cayenne Electric Sets Records Even Before Hitting the Market
Electric
The Porsche Macan Electric will soon have a big brother based on the Cayenne . Worldwide testing on public roads is in full swing, and a near-production prototype recently set off in search of a record in England. The German automaker demonstrated the high-performance potential of its upcoming all-electric SUV …July 7, 2025
Tech Upgrades, Price Hikes Coming to Many 2026 Porsche Models
News
Fancy a new Porsche 911 , Taycan , Panamera or Cayenne ? A series of updates are coming for the 2026 model year including enhanced infotainment, connectivity and audio. First, the revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is now more responsive thanks to greater computing power. It also offers additional …March 28, 2025
Mark Zuckerberg’s Custom-Designed Porsche Minivan Looks Weird
Buzz
What do you do when you want a sporty, opulent minivan that’s far removed from the boring Pacificas and Siennas out there? Luxury car brands don’t offer any, at least not in North America, so you pretty much have to create one of your own. That’s what Meta boss Mark …October 9, 2024
The Best Midsize Luxury SUVs in 2024
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After looking at the best compact luxury SUVs on the market in a previous article, we’ll now turn our attention to larger and brawnier models from the midsize segment. Considering the wide selection available in Canada, which ones represent the best buys for 2024? While our team of experts at …May 27, 2024
2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Packs 493 Horsepower, Turbo GT Tech
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Following a major update to the third generation for the 2024 model year, the Porsche Cayenne lineup expands a year later with the return of the sporty Cayenne GTS. We have to start with the engine, of course. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 has undergone an extensive technical revision, increasing output …April 21, 2024
2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Debuts With 729 Horsepower
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid
The impressive round of upgrades to the Porsche Cayenne for 2024 continues today with the addition of a new top-of-the-line model. With the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, Porsche engineers made sure that performance would take centre stage. An electric motor generating 174 horsepower combines with an extensively revised, twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 …August 29, 2023
2024 Porsche Cayenne is Improved in Seemingly Every Way
News
Porsche chose Auto Shanghai 2023 to celebrate the world debut of the thoroughly revised and improved Cayenne . It’s not a brand new model, just to be clear, but rather a major update to the third generation. This includes comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design and equipment. “It’s one …April 18, 2023
2024 Porsche Cayenne to Offer All-New Cockpit, Passenger-Side Display
News
The Porsche Cayenne is getting a major update for the 2024 model year. While the global reveal will take place at Auto Shanghai on April 18, we can already show you the new interior of the midsize luxury SUV. The German automaker has developed an innovative architecture for the cockpit …March 29, 2023
Motoring TV 2003 Episode 19
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2003 Porsche Cayenne 2004 Chrysler Pacifica foreign objects in tires Dodge Avenger Bill Gardiner discusses putting your transmission in neutral when stopping on ice Jim Kenzie on Porsche Cayenne. 
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Revealed at the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen
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The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Revealed at the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen …
