What it is: The Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV seats five and has standard all-wheel drive. A range of engines is offered, from a base V-6 to a twin-turbo V-8. Competitors include the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. Porsche also sells a Cayenne S E-Hybrid that pairs a supercharged V-6 with an electric motor.
(Skip to details on the Cayenne S E-Hybrid) New for 2017 A new limited-run Platinum Edition features bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights, front and rear parking sensors, wheel-arch extensions, gloss-black trim, 20-inch wheels, leather sport seats with Alcantara simulated-suede inserts, and illuminated stainless-steel door sills. There’s also a new entertainment system for the Cayenne. Significant Standard Features
300-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine
Eight-speed automatic transmission
All-wheel drive
Power heated side mirrors
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Remote keyless entry
Power liftgate
Navigation system
Leather upholstery
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
420-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 (S)
440-hp, twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 (GTS)
520-hp, twin-turbo 4.8-liter V-8 (Turbo)
570-hp, twin-turbo 4.8-liter V-8 (Turbo S)
Power moonroof
Heated steering wheel
Heated front and rear seats
Ventilated front and rear seats
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive suspension
Cayenne S E-Hybrid The Cayenne S E-Hybrid features a plug-in charger, has a 10.8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that lets it operate in all-electric mode up to 78 mph, according to Porsche. It also uses a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine making 333 hp; when combined with the electric motor the SUV carries a system rating of 416 hp. What’s Special
All-wheel drive
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, according to Porsche
