2013 Porsche Cayenne

The Porsche Cayenne was redesigned for 2011, and continues with minor changes for 2013. The entry-level Cayenne gets a 3.6-litre V6 engine, the Cayenne S gets a 4.8-litre V8 engine, whereas the Turbo gets a 4.8-litre V8 with twin-turbochargers. New for 2014 is a Turbo S model with an upgraded turbo engine. A hybrid model, the Cayenne S Hybrid, is fitted with a 3.0-litre supercharged engine and electric motor. There is also a Cayenne Diesel model now with a 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6. By 2013, a Cayenne S Diesel model was introduced with a 4.2-litre turbodiesel V8. The Cayenne GTS, a lowered sporty model powered by a higher-tuned 4.8-litre V8, came in mid-2012. All the models get a new 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission and an Automatic Start-Stop function. Only the base V6 can be had with a 6-speed manual. There were Platinum versions for the V6 and Diesel models, which were simply special trim choices. Porsche claims the Cayenne is a capable off-roader, but there isn't even a... Read More