2019 Porsche Cayenne Expert Reviews, Specs And Photos
Porsche has unveiled the new generation of Cayenne as a 2019 model ahead of the 2017 International Motor Show Germany in Frankfurt. This is the third generation of the five-seat SUV, and the big updates this time around are found in the powertrain and in-cabin technology. Porsche states that 鈥渢he new Cayenne retains a strong visual connection to its predecessors,鈥?a cagey way of saying 鈥渘ot much has changed鈥?when it comes to styling. The redesign tweaks the look of the previous Cayenne slightly; there are larger lower air intakes up front, but the biggest changes are to the lighting elements both front and rear, which heavily feature LEDs. Wheel sizes range from 19 to 21 inches. The Cayenne sees big changes on the inside, however, adopting the same multimedia system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display found in the new Panamera. Cargo room behind the second row has increased nearly 15 percent to 27.2 cubic feet.
Furthering the Cayenne performance credentials are weight savings. There is extensive use of aluminum in the body work and chassis components, helping the new model shed up to 143 pounds. The only transmission option is an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic and all-wheel drive with four off-road settings (Mud, Gravel, Sand or Rocks). Rear-wheel steering is now available and, for those who want the most dynamically capable Cayenne, an air suspension and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control that adds stabilizer bars are also optional. Porsche is also introducing a new braking system with the Cayenne, called Porsche Surface Coated Brake. It covers the cast-iron discs with a tungsten-carbide coating that adds friction, which increases stopping power while reducing wear and brake dust. This system is only available for Cayennes equipped with 20- or 21-inch wheels. Fuel-economy ratings have not yet been released. The 2019 Cayenne will make its way to dealerships in mid-2018. Editor鈥檚 note: This story was updated June 7, 2019, with updated horsepower figures for the base models. Cars.com鈥檚 Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com鈥檚 long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don鈥檛 accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com鈥檚 advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.
The new J1 Platform should also get Macan on an electric drive. This is no longer a question of 鈥渨hether it will be鈥?but 鈥渨hen鈥?a new crossover arrives. Porsche Cars North America chief executive officer Klaus Zellmer said that Porsche invests over 3 billion euros in vehicle electrification. In this regard, Electric Macan is starting its life. Price is rapidly growing with options .. It is safe to assume the new Macan will be lighter and more structurally sound. This alone should be well worth the upgrade over its predecessor which some complained that it was a bit too soft. The new Macan will also feature larger brakes and more than likely a differently tuned suspension. From the looks of it, the higher end versions of the car will come with air-ride as standard. This will give the driver the ability to choose the ride height and the behavior of the car without affecting its handling.
So far Porsche hasn鈥檛 said a word about the date they will release the 2019 Porsche Macan. Just like with most of their other cars, the Macan is not going to change all that much. In fact, from what we can see from the development prototype, it looks like the future model will be mostly identical when it comes to the profile to the new Q5. However, the car will get a front end more similar to that of the new Cayenne. We can expect larger intakes and a far more aggressive set of headlights. The rear of the car will also feature a larger roof spoiler as well as new tail lights. Unfortunately this is the biggest unknown factor about the new Macan. Even so, it is safe to assume the 2019 Porsche Macan will feature heavy influences from both the new Panamera and from the new Cayenne. We can expect a far larger infotainment screen on the dashboard as well as a new instrument cluster.
The car will likely feature fewer physical buttons than before in order to be able to offer a more minimalist experience for the driver and its passengers. We only hope Porsche will still maintain the usability at least on the same level with that of the Q5 which is currently the leader of its class. At this point it looks like the 2019 Porsche Macan will retain the 2.0 liter turbo-four as its base engine. With around 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque this should be enough for most buyers. However, for those looking for more, Porsche will also offer two additional engines. There will be the 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 which will replace the old 3.0 liter unit from the S and the GTS. This should be able to provide up to 375 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque which is actually considerably more than its predecessor. The higher end versions of the car, the Turbo and Turbo S, will use Porsche鈥檚 all new 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6.