2015 Porsche Cayenne Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Porsche has given its posh and performance-driven Cayenne a hefty refresh for the 2015 model year. The most noteworthy changes are mechanical and thereby lead to a more streamlined trim lineup, but a few interior and exterior cosmetic tweaks are also slated, including a reworked rear end that features twin tailpipes integrated into the rear bumper cover. New bi-xenon headlights, LED taillights, front “airblade” fins and a redesigned multifunction sport steering wheel are also debuting in the upcoming model year, as is, alas, a higher price tag. The bean counters at Porsche obviously feel the introduction of the downsized Macan into the 2015 crossover market allows a larger premium for the quasi-new-look Cayenne.
Expect this high-end crossover to come in 4 trims in 2015, with the Cayenne Diesel now the base version, followed by the up-powered S and the brand-new S E-Hybrid plug-in, while the potent and admirably equipped Cayenne Turbo returns as the flagship of this formidable fleet. Again for the looming model year, all Cayenne trims will be delivered with standard intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD), which gives this plush and versatile mini-ute some surprisingly competent off-road capability with the standard Porsche Traction Management (PTM) feature complemented by the available Sport Chrono Plus Package with driver-selectable Sport+ mode.
Getting down to the nitty-gritty, the now-entry-level Cayenne Diesel again boasts a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine that mates with the standard 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission (Tiptronic S) to put out 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Look for the return of an estimated 19 mpg city/29 highway from this engine, which remains the most fuel-efficient engine in the lineup.
Moving up to the Cayenne S, expect a brand new 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline-burning powerplant to replace the less fuel-friendly 4.8-liter blown V8. This debuting turbocharged V6, again managed by an 8-speed shiftable automatic, pounds down 420 hp, but torque numbers, not to mention mileage figures, have yet to be announced.
The new S E-Hybrid is touted to carry a supercharged 3.6-liter V6, complemented by a newly upgraded electric motor that can be recharged either via the engine or by plugging into an industrial socket. Combined gas-electric output runs to 416 hp and 435 lb-ft of torque, and the hybrid system is once again under the management of the 8-speed Tiptronic S shifter. Porsche claims a 151-mph top speed out of S E-Hybrid using the gas engine, while range in driver-selectable all-electric mode is estimated at 18-30 miles at a top speed of 78 mph. The standard 3.6-kilowatt on-board charger, meantime, can fully recharge the 10.8-kilowatt-per-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery in 2.7 hours, while an available 7.2kWh on-board charger will juice said battery pack up in 1.3 hours.
Depending on the trim chosen, the latest Cayenne iterations sport, in addition to 2015’s noted upgrades, 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable mirrors and a power liftgate outside, with leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, full power accessories, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering.
Further niceties lineup-wide include a remote garage door opener, a cooled storage bin and Bluetooth-integrated Porsche Communications Management (PCM) with voice-activated navigation and a 100-watt audio system with single-CD player, 10 speakers, a 7-inch display and, of course, an auxiliary audio input.
As you go higher up the Cayenne trim list, look for a standard power sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, memory for driver's settings, heated sport front seats, a heated steering wheel, satellite radio and Park Assist with a rear-view camera.
Again for 2015, all Cayenne variations can be delivered with optional upgraded and upsized wheels, 4-zone auto climate control, lane-keeping assistance with lane-departure warnings, and premium leather upholstery. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (an adaptable suspension system), ceramic brakes and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus also remain available to all trims, as do the above-mentioned Sport Chrono Plus Package and a plethora of interior and exterior accent upgrades and configurations.
Standard safety features in the 2015 Cayenne include antilock brakes (ABS); front and, in the Turbo, rear side-mounted airbags; head airbags all around and the Porsche Stability Management System to monitor the traction- and stability-control functions. High-intensity-discharge (HID) adaptive headlights, with new-for-2015 LED headlights in the top-shelf Turbo, also return, as do front fog/driving lights, daytime running lights and a remote antitheft alarm. Adaptive cruise control with forward-collision warning is again optional for all Cayenne trims.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 100 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Safety
Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: power flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 100 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: power flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.8 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: power flip-up · Rear wiper: intermittent
