Skip advert
Advertisement

Porsche Cayenne: Most focused Cayenne yet

New ‘GTS’ model gets shorter gearing, more sporting chassis

Based on the normally-aspirated Cayenne S, the GTS has a 4.8-litre V8 developing 405bhp, 20bhp more than the S, and a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with a six-speed Tiptronic auto as an option. With a shorter final drive ratio, it accelerates from 0-62mph in a claimed 6.1sec, some 0.5sec faster than the S.

Advertisement - Article continues below

The chassis has been tailored for fast road driving, sitting 24mm lower all-round and, for the first time on a Cayenne, using PASM-controlled steel springs, hardware previously reserved as a performance option on Porsche’s 911, Cayman and Boxster models. The GTS can be fitted with optional air suspension for those who wish to retain the ability to raise and lower the ride height.

Visually, the GTS is distinguished by its Cayenne Turbo-style nose and new 21in alloy wheels, which have necessitated 14mm wheelarch extensions. Inside, extensive use of Alcantara gives the GTS a suitably sporting ambience.

It goes on sale next February, with prices starting at £54,350.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Used Porsche Cayenne (2010-2017) review – not the prettiest SUV, but a remarkably capable one
Porsche Cayenne – front
In-depth reviews

Used Porsche Cayenne (2010-2017) review – not the prettiest SUV, but a remarkably capable one

It might be big and ugly, but the second-gen Cayenne is a sporty SUV with real depth and ability – particularly in GTS form
26 Mar 2025
Porsche Cayenne 2025 review – still the king of sporty SUVs?
Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid – front
In-depth reviews

Porsche Cayenne 2025 review – still the king of sporty SUVs?

There's clear sporting DNA in the latest Cayenne, evident in the base car and right up to the 729bhp Turbo E-Hybrid. Is it good enough to tempt you ou…
21 Mar 2025
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Ford Focus ST (Mk3) – the car world's greatest misses
Ford Focus ST Mk3
Features

Ford Focus ST (Mk3) – the car world's greatest misses

We’d hoped the 2015 Focus ST would share a good dose of its little brother’s magic. Sadly, it didn’t
28 Apr 2025
The Ferrari 296 Speciale has arrived, and it could be the most thrilling Ferrari ever
Ferrari 296 Speciale – front
News

The Ferrari 296 Speciale has arrived, and it could be the most thrilling Ferrari ever

The 296 Speciale is the latest in Ferrari's line of mid-engined road racers, packing 868bhp and LaFerrari-beating pace on track
29 Apr 2025
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2025 review – a rare Italian jewel beyond compare
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale front
Reviews

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2025 review – a rare Italian jewel beyond compare

What’s Alfa Romeo’s near-£2m hand-built supercar like to drive? We find out, on the Balocco test track
29 Apr 2025