Porsche Cayenne (3rd Generation)

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Porsche Cayenne (9YA) (2017 - Present)

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Revealed online on August 29, 2017, the third-generation Porsche Cayenne was a complete redesign from top to bottom and was built on the freshly created Volkswagen Group MLB platform. Production began in 2017 as a 2018 onward model year for Europe while USA and rest of the world got the Cayenne as a 2019 model year onward. It is known as the 9YA and has two main body types, known as the 9Y0 for the SUV and 9Y3 for the new Coupe body style (more on that below).

Any pretense that the Cayenne is a "real" off-roader is gone with the launch of the third generation. This is a pure luxury and performance focused SUV for the road. There, we said it. Lets start with the looks. The latest Cayenne is the most refined design so far, finally getting to a point where we can call the Cayenne handsome and modern. The interiors are updated, clean and organized well with all the tech and touchscreens you could ever want. It is a nice place to sit. The engine options are once again updated, with forced-induction V6 and V8 engines throughout, with gear-shifting handled by a near-perfect 8-speed Tiptronic automatic.

Coil spring suspension remains standard on all models, with an optional active air suspension, except on the Turbo, where air remains standard. Four-wheel-steering is a new-for-2019 option and works to significantly reduce the Cayenne’s turning radius and agility at low speeds, as well as increase stability at high speeds, much like the system used on the GT3 and other performance Porsches. All of the previous high-tech frills like PDCC, PASM, and PSM remain as options or as standard depending on the model, and improved features like an electronically locking active rear differential and torque vectoring improve performance and traction under all circumstances.

Finally, in 2020 Porsche has put out a second version of the Cayenne, the Cayenne Coupe, to compete with the plethora of crossover and SUV options from the competition. The Coupe is essentially a fastback version of the standard Cayenne, with sleeker looks. Versions on offer include most of the normal trims and powerplants, topping out with the Cayenne Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid, which makes a staggering 670 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque and can sprint to 60mph in 3.6 seconds. The GTS model returned for 2021 and is back to V8 power, now with twin-turbochargers. On June 30, 2021, Porsche introduced the Cayenne Turbo GT version.It uses 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and claimed 3.1 second 0-60 mph.

Porsche Cayenne (3rd Generation) Basics

Type: 9YA (9Y0 SUV, 9Y3 Coupé) / Generation: Third Generation / Manufacturer: Porsche AG / Platform: Volkswagen Group MLB Evo platform / Production Years: 2017 - Present / Model Years: 2018 - Present / Body Style: 5-Door SUV, 5-Door SUV Coupe / Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel-drive/ Engines: 3.0 L Turbocharged V6 / 2.9 L Twin-turbocharged V6 / 4.0 L Twin-turbocharged V8 / 3.0 L Audi turbocharged V6 + Electric motor / 4.0 L Audi-Porsche V8 Twin-turbo + Electric motor / Transmission: 8-Speed ZF 8HP Tiptronic S automatic / Date of unveil by Porsche AG: 2017 August 29 / Premiere: 2017 August 29 in Stuttgart Porsche Museum / Market launch: 2018 Model Year (Europe), 2019 Model Year (Outside Europe)

3rd Generation Porsche Cayenne - The Story

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne was revealed online on August 29, 2017, as a 2019 model, based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform. At this stage, Porsche has nailed the process for updating and refreshing models in way that incrementally improves the small things across the board.

Porsche Cayenne 9YA – The Story

The Third Generation Cayenne Takes A Big Leap

Porsche Cayenne (3rd Generation) Models

The current Cayenne lineup is pretty standard fare, with all the familiar variants accounted for in the base Cayenne, the Cayenne S, the Cayenne E-Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid available. Porsche introduced the Cayenne Turbo GT version recently which is definitely the top of the range. The biggest model change for the third generation Cayenne was the introduction of a totally new body type, the Cayenne Coupe, available on all models.

Porsche Cayenne (2019 – Present)

The third generation of the Porsche Cayenne was unveiled in August 2017. The third generation Cayenne is built on a totally new platform, shared with SUVs like the Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus. It was fitted with important technical upgrades, such as the rear-axle steering system, which allowed a better cornering speed and an easier parking maneuver.

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid (2019 – Present)

The E-Hybrid version of the current Cayenne came in 2018. Porsche used the same platform as the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus for the third generation of the Cayenne. This platform was designed from the beginning to accept a hybrid version. It also featured a rear-axle steering system which really helps with low speed turning and cornering at speed.

Porsche Cayenne S (2019 – Present)

The 434-hp Cayenne S goes from 0 - 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. Its twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V-6 helps it to crush the quarter-mile in just 12.8 seconds. Perhaps even more impressive is that the on the optional 21-inch Pirelli P Zero summer tires, the Porsche has a 0.93 g of cornering grip. This is basically a sports car in an SUV body. The Cayenne's dynamic excellence is unmatched in the segment. Easily the best SUV on sale today.

Porsche Cayenne GTS (2020 – Present)

The V8 is back in the Cayenne GTS after a break for the second generation (it got a twin-turbo V6). The Cayenne GTS is now also available in the new "Coupe" body style. A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 is good for 453 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. Zero to 60 mph takes a claimed 4.2 seconds if the Sport Chrono package is fitted, and top speed rises to 168 mph. he only transmission available is an eight-speed automatic. This is one sweet ride.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo (2019 – Present)

Its top model was the Cayenne Turbo, with 550 hp under the hood. The third generation came to fix what its predecessor was criticized for: the exterior design. While the second generation featured some details that could remind of a Hyundai, the third generation was completely new from tip to toe. Under the hood, the Cayenne Turbo featured a 4.0-liter V8 unit with two turbochargers. It was mated as standard to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe (2020 – Present)

Car and Driver said "It isn't really a coupe, but this 541-hp fastback SUV is the same awesome Cayenne Turbo underneath—with a sexier backside". We agree. Here's what you need to know. With its 541-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the new fastback version of Porsche's largest SUV is mechanically identical to the conventional Cayenne Turbo SUV, and the two vehicles feel exactly the same from behind the wheel.

Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition (2022 – Present)

The third generation of the Porsche Cayenne was unveiled in August 2017. In 2022, the Cayenne added the Platinum Edition to the SUV and coupe body styles. The Platinum Edition Cayenne applies a coat of Satin Platinum paint to a number of the vehicle's badges, as well as its fascia-mounted intake treatment and its distinct 21-inch wheels. Black exhaust tips and window trim add an extra hint of menace to the model.

Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe (2020 – Present)

Three letters are all it takes to describe the glint in your eye and intense goosebumps – GTS. Pure and thrilling: the Cayenne GTS models bring a motorsport atmosphere to the road. Enough power to strive for more freedom: with 453 hp and 457 lb.-ft. of torque, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine exudes a drive that helps achieve your goals. The striking black accents on the front fascia, sideskirts and aerodynamic roof spoiler combined with the coupe bodystyle.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe (2020 – Present)

The Cayenne Coupe is a version of Porsche's largest SUV with a heavy dose of extra swagger. Porsche introduced the new variant a year after the debut of the third-generation Cayenne, for the 2020 model year. While we like the look of the coupe, it feels out of place on the base Cayenne (which is more a family SUV choice). A nice package, but we would recommend spending a bit more and going for the Cayenne S or GTS.

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe (2020 – Present)

Porsche fitted the Cayenne E-Hybrid with a turbocharged 340 hp 3.0-liter V6 engine combined with a 136 hp electric motor for the drivetrain. Total combined power output reached 462 hp. The whole assembly was mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sent the power in all corners. Now it comes with a coupe body? Not sure the combination makes much sense to us, but hey this is Porsche and they know more than we do I guess.

Porsche Cayenne S Coupe (2020 – Present)

The 434-hp Cayenne S goes from 0 - 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds, same as the SUV. In fact, the Coupe and SUV share everything from engines to suspension components to interior trimmings and onboard tech, with only a sloping roofline setting them apart. Our advice. If you want less practicality with a cool fastback roofline, the Porsche Cayenne S coupe is a more stylish version of the Cayenne S. A great all rounder.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe (2020 – Present)

The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe mixes ultimate performance with comfort and Infotainment. The Turbo GT has all the attributes to be ahead of the game from the start. The twin-turbo V8 engine and electric motor combination make it an absolute monster. So much so, that it became top dog in the Porsche SUV lineup, relegating the 541-hp Cayenne Turbo to second place. This is an SUV that has the price, prestige, and performance, but it is the Coupe that has the looks. Generating 670 combined horsepower and 633 lb-ft of torque.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (2022 – Present)

Porsche is stuffing a built twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter into the Cayenne Coupe, and it's the most powerful V-8 the German automaker has ever produced. It makes 631 horsepower in this new Turbo GT model, and Porsche says its factory driver Lars Kern set a new SUV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in it lapping the 12.9-mile course in 7:38.9. The new Cayenne will arrive in the U.S, only in Coupe form, next year starting at $182,150.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid (2019 – Present)

The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid models, mix ultimate performance with comfort and Infotainment. The twin-turbo V8 engine and electric motor combination make it an absolute monster. So much so, that it became top dog in the Porsche SUV lineup, relegating the 541-hp Cayenne Turbo to second place. This is an SUV that has the price, prestige, and performance. Generating 670 combined horsepower and 633 lb-ft of torque.

3rd Generation Porsche Cayenne Data, Options, Brochures & More Research

We dig into some of the data surrounding the third generation Porsche Cayenne, including production numbers, specifications, chassis numbers and much more.