After numerous teasers, the Porsche Cayenne has been officially revealed ahead of its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. Take a look at the details!

The Cayenne is a money-spinner for Porsche in a booming SUV market and the all-new, third generation model has now been revealed.Let's dig into the details!

What's on offer?

The new Cayenne will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017.

Porsche will initially offer 2 Cayenne derivatives at launch including the standard Cayenne and the sportier Cayenne S. Additional variants such as the Cayenne Hybrid, Turbo and GTS will likely be introduced in due course.

The Cayenne will be powered by a 6-cylinder, turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine with 250 kW and 450 Nm of torque. A new Tiptronic S 8-speed automatic transmission in conjunction with an active all-wheel drive system will ensure azero to 100 kph sprint time of around 5.9 seconds. With the optional Chrono Package, more time will be shaved off to around 5.6 seconds.

The Cayenne S on the other hand will offer 324 kW and 550 Nm of torque from its 6-cylinder, twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 engine using an 8-speed automatic transmission. zero to 100 kph will take about 4.9 seconds before claiming a top speed of 265 kph.

The familiar Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) will be offered as standard on the Cayenne S while it will be optional for the base Cayenne. A new 3-chamber air suspension system will be optional as is the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) which enhances responsiveness using stabiliser bars controlled via a 48 V electrical system.

Design details

Exterior

The new Cayenne is slightly larger than the outgoing model but weighs some 65 kg less.

The extensive use of aluminum has contributed to a reduction in weight by up to 65 kg and the Cayenne now weighs 1985 kg. The wheelbase remains identical to the outgoing model at 2 896 mm while the overall length has grown marginally by 76 mm to 4 828 mm. Porsche says load space has grown by some 15% and the Cayenne now offers a load capacity of 770 litres.

In terms of styling, the new Cayenne features a redesigned front end with larger air intakes and new LED headlights.The looks are similar to that of the outgoing model at thefront, but the rear has a new light arrangement much like the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. A lowered roofline give the Cayenne a purposeful stance and wheel sizes from 19 to 21 inches will be offered while rear-wheel steering will be offered as an option. Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) and high-performance carbon ceramic brakes will also be offered as options.

Interior

The bigchanges are found in the cabin where the instrument cluster is now a mostly digital affair with a central analogue tachometer flanked by two 7-inch displays. There's also a large 12.3-inch infotainment system which sits in the middle of the dashboard. It features full digital functionality, just like that found in the Porsche Panamera.

The Cayenne can be specified with a range of assistance systems including Night Vision Assist which uses thermal imaging to detect pedestrians and animals, lane change assist, lane keep assist with traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, park assist with surround view and adaptive cruise control.

You can expect to see the new Porsche Cayenne in South Africa in 2018. We will keep you updated as local pricing and specification details become available.

Read a first-drive report of the prototype Porsche Cayenne! Click here.

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