Porsche Cayenne
The petrol Cayenne is Porsche's full-size five-seat SUV, now sold alongside the Cayenne Electric. India gets the 353 PS V6 Cayenne, a better-equipped Black Edition and the 500 PS V8 GTS. It suits a family that wants a large luxury SUV which drives far better than its size suggests, and does not want to depend on charging.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 2995–3996 cc
- Mileage
- 7.9-9.4 km/l
- 353 PS V6 or 500 PS twin-turbo V8
- Adaptive air suspension as standard
- 772 litres of boot up to the rear seat backs
- 193 mm ground clearance, more in raised modes
- Surround View camera and four-zone climate as standard
- GTS does 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- Cayenne₹1.51 crore
The V6 Cayenne already has air suspension, Matrix LED lights, Surround View and four-zone climate. It is quick enough for any Indian road and ₹32 lakh cheaper than the Black Edition.
- Cayenne GTS₹2.11 crore
Buy the GTS for the V8. It is the only V8 Cayenne Porsche India lists, and it comes with Sport Chrono, a sports exhaust and torque vectoring included.
- Audi SQ8₹1.81 crore
- Land Rover Defender₹1.07 – 2.62 crore
- Range Rover Sport₹1.43 – 2.35 crore
Porsche Cayenne specifications
- Claimed mileage7.9-9.4 km/l
- Transmission8-speed Tiptronic S automatic
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typePetrol
- Engine2995–3996 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 3.0 turbo V6 petrol, 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic |
| Power | 353-500 PS |
| Torque | 500-660 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 7.9-9.4 km/l |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4930 mm |
| Width | 1983 mm |
| Height | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2895 mm |
| Ground clearance | 193 mm |
| Boot space | 772 litres |
| Fuel tank | 75 litres |
Porsche Cayenne variants: price and features
- Base variantCayenne
Cayenne
₹1.51 croreOn-road priceKey features- 353 PS 3.0 turbo V6 with all-wheel drive
- Adaptive air suspension
- Matrix LED headlights
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- 353 PS 3.0 turbo V6 with all-wheel drive
- Adaptive air suspension
- Matrix LED headlights
- 360-degree camera (Surround View)
- Four-zone climate control
- Keyless entry (Comfort Access)
- Cayenne
Cayenne Black Edition
₹1.83 croreOn-road pricePay ₹31.85 lakh more than Cayenne for- 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels
- Tinted HD-Matrix LED headlights
- Panoramic roof
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- 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels
- Tinted HD-Matrix LED headlights
- Panoramic roof
- 14-way electric front seats with memory
- Bose surround sound
- 90-litre fuel tank
- Top variantCayenne
Cayenne GTS
₹2.11 croreOn-road pricePay ₹28.23 lakh more than Cayenne Black Edition for- 500 PS 4.0 twin-turbo V8, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- Sport Chrono Package
- Sports exhaust
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- 500 PS 4.0 twin-turbo V8, 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- Sport Chrono Package
- Sports exhaust
- Torque vectoring (PTV Plus)
- GTS sports seats with Race-Tex centres
Our verdict on the Cayenne
The Cayenne is the luxury SUV for people who enjoy driving. It steers and corners like a smaller car, the air suspension rides well, and the cabin and boot are big enough for a family. The base V6 is the best value. It has the kit that matters, and it is quick. The Black Edition adds big wheels, better lights, Bose sound and a panoramic roof for about ₹32 lakh, which is a lot for mostly cosmetic changes. The GTS is for people who want a V8 while it lasts. Against a BMW X5 or Mercedes GLE, the Cayenne costs more and has fewer standard features, but it is the better car to drive. A Range Rover Sport is more comfortable and more capable off-road. If you can charge at home, the Cayenne Electric is newer and roomier, from ₹1.77 crore.
Good things
- Drives far better than a two-tonne SUV should
- Air suspension, Surround View and Matrix LEDs as standard
- Big 772-litre boot and a roomy rear seat
- V8 GTS still on sale
Could be better
- Costs more than a BMW X5 or Mercedes GLE with less standard kit
- Black Edition charges heavily for mostly cosmetic upgrades
- Thirsty: claimed figures of about 8-9.4 km/l
- Smaller colour choice than other Porsches
Porsche Cayenne colours and photos
- White
- Chromite Black Metallic
- Vanadium Grey Metallic
- Carrara White Metallic
- Dolomite Silver Metallic
- Carmine Red
- Algarve Blue Metallic
- Arctic Grey
- Crayon
Porsche Cayenne: the driver's luxury suv
The current Cayenne is the updated third-generation model. Porsche India's configurator lists three petrol versions. The Cayenne has a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 with 353 PS and 500 Nm, while the Black Edition uses the same engine with more equipment and black exterior details. The GTS has a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 500 PS and 660 Nm. All have an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic and all-wheel drive.
The Cayenne is 4,930 mm long with a 2,895 mm wheelbase. Adaptive air suspension is standard, giving 193 mm of ground clearance at normal height and more in the off-road settings. Boot space is 772 litres up to the rear seat backs. Standard kit includes Matrix LED headlights, Surround View, four-zone climate control and Comfort Access.
Prices run from ₹1.51 crore to ₹2.11 crore ex-showroom. Rivals include the BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, Audi Q8 and Range Rover Sport. Service is only at Porsche centres in larger cities, and tyres and brakes for a heavy, fast SUV are not cheap. Porsche India sells the petrol Cayenne alongside the Cayenne Electric, so buyers can choose either fuel at similar prices.
Petrol Cayenne or Cayenne Electric?
The Cayenne Electric is newer, has a longer wheelbase and much more power, and starts at ₹1.77 crore. Buy it if you can charge at home. The petrol car makes more sense if you drive long distances outside cities or want a V8.
Is the Black Edition worth ₹32 lakh more?
Only if you would add most of its extras anyway: 21-inch wheels, HD-Matrix headlights, Bose sound, memory seats and a panoramic roof. The engine and performance are the same as the base car.
How does it compare with a BMW X5 or Mercedes GLE?
The Cayenne handles better and feels more special. The BMW and Mercedes cost less, come with more standard equipment and have more dealers. If comfort and kit matter more than driving, they are the better buys.
Can it handle rough Indian roads?
Yes. The standard air suspension rides well and can raise the car to 208 mm in the off-road setting, or 238 mm in the extra-high setting. Large wheels on the Black Edition and GTS make the ride a little firmer.
Cayenne vs rivals
| Spec | Porsche Cayenne₹1.51 – 2.11 crore | Audi SQ8₹1.81 crore | Land Rover Defender₹1.07 – 2.62 crore | Range Rover Sport₹1.43 – 2.35 crore | Maserati Grecale Folgore₹1.90 crore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Electric |
| Engines | 3.0 turbo V6 petrol, 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol | 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol | 2.0 turbo petrol, 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 5.0 supercharged V8 petrol, 4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid | 3.0 turbo petrol mild hybrid, 3.0 diesel mild hybrid, 4.4 twin-turbo V8 petrol mild hybrid | Twin electric motors (one per axle) |
| Power | 353-500 PS | 507 PS | 300-635 PS | 350-635 PS | 550 PS |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic | 8-speed tiptronic automatic, quattro all-wheel drive | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | Single-speed automatic |
| Mileage | 7.9-9.4 km/l | — | 7.0–11.5 km/l (WLTP) | 8.4–13.6 km/l (WLTP) | 501 km (WLTP) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 772 litres | — | 786 litres | 647 litres | 535 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Cayenne vs SQ8 | Cayenne vs Defender | Cayenne vs Range Rover Sport | Cayenne vs Grecale Folgore |
Porsche Cayenne mileage
- 2995 cc, PetrolAutomatic
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 9.4 km/l / 9.2 km/l
- 3996 cc, PetrolAutomatic
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 8.3 km/l
Porsche Cayenne on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹1.73 – 2.42 crore
- Mumbai₹1.78 – 2.49 crore
- Bengaluru₹1.89 – 2.63 crore
- Chennai₹1.89 – 2.63 crore
- Kolkata₹1.73 – 2.42 crore
- Bhopal₹1.80 – 2.51 crore
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Cayenne EMI
₹2,54,005 a month
On ₹1.51 crore ex-showroom, 20% down (₹30.24 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹31.46 lakh.
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Porsche Cayenne FAQ
What is the price of the Porsche Cayenne in India?
The Porsche Cayenne costs ₹1.51 to 2.11 crore ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Porsche Cayenne come with?
The Porsche Cayenne is sold with petrol power (3.0 turbo V6 petrol, 4.0 twin-turbo V8 petrol).
What is the mileage of the Porsche Cayenne?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Porsche Cayenne is 7.9-9.4 km/l.
How many people can the Porsche Cayenne seat?
The Porsche Cayenne is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne is 4930 mm long, 1983 mm wide and 1679 mm tall, with a 2895 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Porsche Cayenne have?
The Porsche Cayenne has 772 litres of boot space.
Does the Porsche Cayenne come with an automatic gearbox?
The Porsche Cayenne is offered with 8-speed tiptronic s automatic gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne has 193 mm of ground clearance.
Which Porsche Cayenne variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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