8.5
2024 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe review
The Cayenne, even in mid-range S Coupe guise, remains the clear dynamic benchmark in the segment with superior ride and handling.
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Anthony Crawford
Porsche Cayenne vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Porsche Cayenne
Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Porsche
Cayenne
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$121,300 - $364,700
$86,790 - $129,990
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 - 3996 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 485kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 850Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1340 - 2400 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11.2 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
