Porsche is readying one other replace for the Cayenne – only one yr after it launched the newest overhaul of its big-selling SUV.
The corporate final yr confirmed that the combustion-engined model of the Cayenne will stay on sale alongside the upcoming electrical mannequin into the 2030s.
A prototype has now been noticed testing in Germany with a brand new entrance grille that resembles the one fitted to the brand new Porsche 911, in addition to prototypes of the electrical Cayenne and next-generation Boxster.
The take a look at automotive additionally sports activities a set of bulbous foglights, though these are nearly definitely not sure for any manufacturing automotive, given they look like gaffer-taped onto the car.
It’s attainable that the prototype previews a minor restyle meant to carry the Cayenne into line with its upcoming stablemates.
The prototype might also be testing powertrains revised to satisfy the Euro 7 emissions rules that come into drive from 1 July this yr. When Porsche confirmed the prolonged lifespan of the ICE Cayenne, it stated the mannequin’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 – used within the S, GT and Turbo E-Hybrid variants – would stay in growth “to adjust to future legislative necessities”.
Porsche chief Oliver Blume stated: “The Cayenne has all the time outlined the sports activities automotive in its phase. In the midst of the last decade, the fourth era will set requirements within the phase as an electrical SUV.
“On the similar time, into the following decade our prospects will nonetheless be capable of select from a variety of highly effective and environment friendly combustion and hybrid fashions.”
