Jul 23, 2021

An Up-Close Guide to the 2021 Porsche CayenneThe 2021 Porsche Cayenne continues to uphold the desirability and class of the Cayenne series and the Porsche brand. It is a midsize luxury SUV that offers everything the competition does plus some tantalizing extras in a variety of models.

2021 Porsche Cayenne Basics

The luxurious 2021 Cayenne is a 4-door SUV that boasts Coupe, Hybrid, Sport, and Turbo options along with the return of the GTS variant. Released in the fall of 2020, the Cayenne also has a variety of powertrains options such as a V6, an electric motor with the hybrid option, and a powerful V8.

The Cayenne: SUV or Sports Car

The new Cayenne is still the elegant and spacious SUV that Porsche enthusiasts have come to adore. With a generous amount of interior space, the Cayenne’s rear seats can be folded down to double the storage volume in order to accommodate your travel needs.

While the Cayenne is true to its DNA as an SUV, it also honors the Porsche heritage as a high-performance vehicle. The standard 2021 Cayenne SUV has a turbocharged V6 engine delivering 335 hp. The most powerful of the Cayenne options – the Cayenne Turbo – has a twin-turbo V8 engine that delivers 541 hp.

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe

With this option, you get the twin-turbo V8 engine, an all-electric motor, and the sleek 911 flyline in a variety of colors with an all-leather interior. With the top-of-the-line extras, the Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe would include everything in the base option plus features like a custom paint job, a Carbon Fiber exterior and interior, thermal and noise insulated glass, and a Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound system to name a few.

The Return of the GTS

With the return of the GTS models, comes features that make the Cayenne standout from the crowd of luxury SUVs. The revised suspension of the GTS models lowers the vehicle by 10mm, thus lowering the center of gravity for improved handling. Specific to the GTS models is the standard external Sport exhaust system. The Sport exhaust system with its external tailpipes grants the Cayenne GTS an imposing roar that exemplifies the powerful V8 engine.

Superior GTS Aesthetics

The GTS models have what is called the SportDesign Package. This gives the 2021 Cayenne a distinctive and sporty front fascia, side skirts, and an aerodynamic roof spoiler. With the SportDesign Package, the look of the GTS is full of expression that is sure to draw attention on the road.

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne is a luxury vehicle that deftly straddles the line between being an SUV and a sports car. Porsche has once again made an outstanding vehicle to suit a variety of needs and preferences. Stop by Porsche Chantilly today to pick out your new 2021 Cayenne!

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