2023-08-26 17:05:12
The Cayenne, which was born in 2002, can be said to have rewritten the entire luxury SUV market. No one thought that a brand that makes sports cars will also make SUVs, which will bring huge profits! This also makes all super sports car factories eager to try to get a share of the pie, but few can be as successful as Cayenne.
Cayenne, code-named E3, perfectly combines sportiness and off-road performance. You can see how successful it is by looking at the figure of 95,604 vehicles sold worldwide last year. After five years of sales, when the global car industry is entering the CASE generation, Cayenne also took advantage of the mid-term remodeling opportunity to add a number of technological elements and fully upgrade the power, allowing this popular Porsche to transform again.
Minor appearance modification
Closer to Taycan style
If you put the three generations of Cayenne together, you will find that Porsche will deliberately incorporate the design elements of the same generation 911 into it. However, in order to lead Cayenne into the so-called CASE generation wave, this mid-term facelift changed to Taycan as a teacher (but in fact, it seems not much different from the 992), but generally the upright and slightly rounded design remains unchanged.
The first thing to change is the round LED headlight group, which is now more square, with four lenses and four daytime running lights inside, which can be said to be majestic when lit. Therefore, the surrounding sheet metal parts including hood, fenders, etc. have become more angular. As for the headlights, in addition to the standard LED headlights, you can also choose high-resolution LED matrix headlights or blackened high-resolution LED matrix headlight systems. The Cayenne S tested today is equipped with the latter.
Since it is a minor facelift, the lines on the side of the car will remain unchanged, but the optional 22-inch Sport Design wheels with the same-color wheel arch design make the Cayenne more sporty.
The biggest change in the whole body should be the rear of the car. On the basis of the original penetrating 3D three-dimensional design taillight group, it is closer to the outline of Taycan. The word “PORSCHE” inlaid in the center is still retained, but the position of the license plate is moved from the center to the bumper, so it looks like Taycan from a distance. similar.
To sum up, the appearance of the Cayenne facelift is not too revolutionary, but it can be called exquisite and elegant detail design, which can have more freshness while retaining the domineering feeling of the current model.
Dramatically changed interior
Digitization and Driver Orientation
The Cayenne’s mid-term facelift has changed the most and most notably in the interior design. The moment you sit in the car, you will have the illusion of being in the Taycan. The completely new center console interface is designed to cater to the wave of digitalization, and it is more biased towards driving. Of course, there are large areas of soft plastic, leather and the must-select neodymium silver matte carbon fiber interior trim kit. The asking price is 247,700 yuan The black/dark plum purple two-tone soft leather interior (Black/Bramble) gives the Cayenne a more graceful and luxurious atmosphere.
The steering wheel has also been upgraded to the same style as the 992. The shift paddles and the driving mode switching knob in the lower right corner are also completely absent, and the control lever on the left rear of the steering wheel has more ADAS driving assistance system controls.
In order to go further in ergonomics, this facelift optimizes many common operating functions, such as the original knob-type start is replaced by one-button start, and the traditional wire transmission lever on the central saddle now follows the Taycan The footsteps move to the right rear of the steering wheel, and the storage space and the air-conditioning control panel (the test drive car has a four-zone constant temperature air-conditioning system, with an optional price of 52,300 yuan) are integrated into the piano-painted black panel, and this is not Ordinary resistive panels, but a controller that integrates mechanical control switches and specific vibration feedback! Of course, the left and right handles, which can be called the interior features of Cayenne, are still retained. Others such as new-style grilleless air-conditioning outlets, wireless charging versions with cooling functions, USB-C sockets, panoramic sunroofs, etc. are also available.
In addition, the traditional mechanical pointer instrument is replaced by a 12.6-inch full digital curved screen, which not only has a variety of display modes, but also can be equipped with a fully optimized head-up display; but the most special thing this time is to follow in the footsteps of Taycan to add a 10.9-inch The passenger infotainment display screen (optional price of 86,700 yuan) can not only display performance data, operate the infotainment system independently, but also play streaming audio and video content while driving. Distracted by screen content.
The standard 12.3-inch Porsche Communication Management (PCM) central screen also provides settings for all vehicle-related functions, and built-in applications such as Spotify® and Apple Music®. The update of the networking function is also the focus of this facelift , this time Porsche cooperates with ScreenhitsTV, and all streaming audio-visual platforms will be integrated in this software in the future, but the central screen is only used when the vehicle is stationary.
In addition, the newly introduced air filtration system can use navigation information to predict the vehicle’s path. When it detects that it is approaching the tunnel entrance, it will automatically activate the air recirculation function in the cabin; , Optional price 26,900 yuan), so that the system can actively detect the level of suspended particles in the air, and when necessary, guide the air through the dust filter to purify the air in the car. Negative ion air purifiers can also remove various bacteria and pollutants in the air.
Other optional equipment, the test drive car also has a head-up display (optional price of 81,800 yuan), Porsche smart keyless system (optional price of 65,900 yuan), automatic door closing system (optional price of 44,700 yuan), environmental Interior lighting (optional price 25,800 yuan), smoking kit (optional price 3,400 yuan). And Burmester® 3D top surround sound system (optional price 37,800 yuan), but the surround sound field and sound quality enjoyment of the whole car can be said to be the ultimate work.
Finally, on the active and passive safety system, although those who drive Porsche should not care about this, this test drive car also chooses the smart cruise system (optional price of 89,400 yuan), Porsche Active Parking Assist with Surround View Assist ( The optional price is 91,300 yuan), the lane change assist system (the optional price is 52,300 yuan), the actuation mode is not far from that of other VAG systems.
Little difference in space
Normal medium and large SUV level
This time, the Cayenne test drive selected dual front seats with 14-way electric adjustable comfortable seats with memory package (optional price 67,000 yuan), front seat massage function including front and rear seat ventilation system (optional price 181,100 yuan) and front and rear seats. Seat electric heating system (optional price 27,700 yuan), matched with the black/dark plum purple two-color soft-feeling leather mentioned above, the covering and support are above the standard; If you need to move large items, this function can freely enlarge the required space.
Finally, there is the luggage compartment space, which is not only square but also has a large opening. The standard volume is 772 liters, and if it is fully balanced, it will have an impressive result of 1708 liters. 24,200 yuan), it can be said that placing a golf bag or a combination of camping kits is not a problem.
Brand new power combination
Chassis minor upgrade
The Cayenne models imported into Taiwan are divided into the entry-level version with a 3.0 V6 turbocharged engine, the 4.0 V8 twin-turbocharged engine in this test drive, and the PHEV plug-in hybrid with a 3.0 V6 and an electric motor.
Is it hard to see which side has changed? In fact, the Cayenne S is to decentralize the power of the 4.0 V8 twin-turbocharged engine of the past GTS models, and the original 2.9 V6 twin-turbocharged engine has just withdrawn from the market, but will there be a GTS in the future? This is quite intriguing!
Looking back, this EA825 4.0 V8 twin-turbocharged engine is considered a “low-power” version, because the body is actually the same as the Turbo GT that was tested in the past, with innovative camshaft sensors, 350bar high-pressure fuel injection system, electronic pressure relief Two-stage variable valve and valve lift, etc., but the output value is reduced to 474 PS/6000rpm, the maximum torque is 600 Nm/2,000-5,000rpm, with ZF 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission system, 0-100 km/h acceleration (including sports car chronograph package) only 4.7 seconds.
The test drive route this time is quite special. It is different from most of the ordinary roads in the past. On the contrary, the proportion of mountain roads is relatively large, and the high-speed road sections are relatively small. The logic is quite smart, and it has plenty of power when traveling in the city or the suburbs; and on the way back, I also passed a short section of fast road, and the explosive thrust under full throttle continued to emerge, with the sports car exhaust system (optional) The price is 181,100 yuan), even if the sound is not as loud as the Turbo GT, it is still enough to make you feel that passionate atmosphere.
Turning the scene to the Hsinchu Mountains, Cayenne’s handling has always been the best among luxury sports SUVs in the past. Its agile dynamic performance is unmatched by other competitors, and the test drive car I got was “selected and fully selected”, like It is an active air suspension system including Porsche Active Suspension Modulation System (PASM), Porsche Torque Vectoring Upgrade System (PTV Plus) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), especially the active air suspension system Changing from the previous three-chamber single-valve to double-chamber double-valve, it is almost impeccable when driving on mountain roads. With enough support, there is no obvious roll, and the rear wheel steering can help the vehicle to be more stable. Flexible, directivity without too much empty space allows driving to get more sense of the road.
The differences among driving modes such as Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus are even more significant. In Normal mode, benefiting from a wider expansion and contraction process, when driving on industrial roads with extremely poor road conditions, the air shock absorber can smooth out broken shocks as much as possible. It is flat and comfortable, but Sport Plus feels tough feedback, which means that PASM can handle bumps calmly and deliver enough dynamic feedback to driving.
Enhance off-road capability
Who says Porsche can’t play in mud?
In addition to the improvement of road performance, off-road performance is also the focus of this minor facelift of the Cayenne. This time, the Cayenne not only has a central differential, but also a rear axle differential as an option. In the Offroad mode, there is also a gravel , Mud, Sand and Rocks four terrain options.
Therefore, Porsche Taiwan specially rented the Hsinchu sub-mud mining area for the media to experience, but for the sake of safety, the whole process was carried out in the form of a convoy. After entering the mining area with no signal, the lead coach first reminded everyone to switch the vehicle to Offroad Mud mode. Due to the heavy rain in the afternoon for several days, the road conditions on the site were extremely muddy. Passing a pile of gravel and slippery muddy roads, Cayenne’s smart four-wheel drive system can It can evenly distribute the power to the four wheels to achieve the highest tracking performance, making people forget that the car is equipped with large-sized sports car tires!
The active air suspension system mentioned above includes the Porsche Active Suspension Adjustment System (PASM), which ensures comfort when driving on such a bad road level terrain, and the vibration transmitted to the car is not too much.
After reaching the specially arranged off-road terrain, the first level is the cross-axle/shell crater. Since the demonstration vehicle (driven by the instructor for safety) also has an optional active air suspension system, it is driven by the center difference and the rear. The rapid response of the differential allows all the power to be transmitted to the side of the tire with sufficient grip, even if the other side of the tire is suspended, it can easily get out of trouble.
Next is slope climbing, slope descent and gravel roads. The same is not difficult for Cayenne. Basically, for buyers who like outdoor leisure and are unwilling to only have a single purpose, the active air suspension system is very good. Recommended to buy.
Surprise Easter egg: 911 Daker appeared for the first time in China
After experiencing the off-road field, I didn’t expect that Porsche Taiwan would prepare another easter egg. On the way back, the coach suddenly led us to a river, and saw the 911 Daker displayed there! This “off-road version of 911” with a global limit of 2,500 units and a price starting at 12.08 million yuan, although I have seen it in the United States in November last year, but the actual car placed by the lake has a special flavor!
The biggest difference of the Dakar version is that apart from the redesigned black front and rear bumpers with stainless steel guards, black plastic wheel arches around them and roof racks, the suspension height is also increased by 50mm, and the air suspension has an additional 30mm of lifting space, and that The large-sized wheels similar to Fuchs are also quite beautiful. I really look forward to a test drive in the future!
Still Almighty
But with more technical connotations
From Porsche, which was questioned and not recognized by many people at the beginning, to now becoming the all-round benchmark for medium and large sports SUVs in the world, Cayenne has been growing continuously for 20 years, making itself more and more “911”. After three generations of experience It has been integrated with the unique agile driving pedigree of Porsche’s “sports car family” for 75 years.
Although the next-generation Cayenne will definitely introduce the PPE platform and come out in the form of a pure electric SUV, the fuel-fueled Cayenne will continue to be supplied for a period of time, making the range of mid-term changes far beyond everyone’s imagination, whether in terms of chassis, power, appearance interior design Fundamental changes have been made with Internet vehicle technology, which also allows Cayenne to continue to move forward with the character of an “all-around player” under the attack of traditional fuel and pure electric opponents.
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