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2021 Porsche Cayenne : An overview

Find a complete overview of the 2021 Porsche Cayenne, including key features and specifications, trims, inventory, alternatives, and other useful information. Read more

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Fuel Economy:10.3 - 15.8 City/HWY combined

Horsepower:335 - 670 hp

Drivetrain:All-Wheel Drive

Engine:Gasoline, Plug-In Electric

Torque:332 - 664 ft-lb

Seats:4 - 5

Review & compare

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne has 4 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

4 trims available

1 of 4
S
$95,000 - $103,000
Gasoline
11.9L - 12.3L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
434 horsepower
2 of 4
Turbo
$145,200 - $191,200
Gasoline
13.0L - 14.3L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
541 - 670 horsepower
3 of 4
E-Hybrid
$93,800 - $100,400
Gas/Electric Hybrid
11.3L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
455 horsepower
4 of 4
GTS
$120,400 - $126,500
Gasoline
13.9L - 14.3L fuel / 100 km
All Wheel Drive
453 horsepower

History/Overview

The Cayenne was Porsche's first SUV, and while its launch met with outcries from some brand purists, brand customers jumped all over the performance luxury model, bringing it to their driveways in droves. Now in its third generation, Cayenne continues to offer one of the highest levels of performance available in an SUV, with sports-car levels of driving dynamics and seating for five.

What's New / Key Changes from Last Year

Other than reintroducing the GTS model, Porsche made no major changes to the Cayenne for 2021.

Available Trims

Porsche has a dizzying array of Cayenne models. There's base Cayenne, 434 hp Cayenne S, 453 hp Cayenne GTS, 455 hp PHEV Cayenne E-Hybrid, and PHEV 670 hp Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. Then there's the Coupé model, which offers a more curved roof and comes in all of the same variants plus 541 hp Cayenne Turbo Coupé. All get AWD and an eight-speed auto. Base and E-Hybrid models get a 3.0L turbo V6, S uses a 2.9L turbo V6, and GTS and Turbo trims add a 4.0L V8,

Standard Features

Standard features include a panoramic roof (coupe only), 19-inch wheels, power tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, LED headlights, dual-zone climate, heated leather seats, cruise, heated wheel, and 10-speaker audio with Apple CarPlay. E-Hybrid adds Sport Chrono with included performance aids, larger brakes, and active suspension management.

S adds even larger brakes, parking sensors, and front collision warning with pedestrian detection. Turbo models get adaptive air suspension with height adjustment, 21-inch wheels, even larger brakes, active aerodynamics, adaptive lights, 18-way power front sports seats, and 14-speaker audio.

Key Options

Many colour and wheel choices are available. Porsche also offers 14 and 18-way sports seats. An offroad package adds underbody protection, Premium package offers Pano roof, Bose audio, adaptive headlights, and lane change assist. Premium Plus adds LED Matrix lights, vented front seats, and four-zone climate. The Assistance package adds surround-view cameras, head-up display, adaptive cruise, and night vision.

Air suspension and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control are offered on all models where it isn't standard, as is Sport Chrono. Massage seats are also available.

Fuel economy

Porsche Cayenne is estimated to return 12.5 L/100 km city, 10.3 highway. S is 13.1/10.5, Turbo 15.6/12.5, and GTS 15.8/12.3. For Coupe, that's 12.7/10.3, 13.4/10.9 for Coupe S, 15.2/12.4 for Coupe GTS, and 15.8/12.2 for Turbo Coupe.

On the PHEV side, E-Hybrid offers 27 km range and 5.1 Le/100 km combined, with Turbo S E-Hybrid 24 km and 5.6 Le/100 km.

Competition

Cayenne competes with BMW X5 and X6, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace, Range Rover Sport, Maserati Levante, and certain trims of Lamborghini Urus.

Trader Scores

This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score

8.3

Design

9.0

User Friendliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Everyday Usability

7.0

Driving dynamics

10.0

Powertrain

10.0

Efficiency

8.0

Value for money

8.0

Equipment

7.0

Safety

7.0

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Recall Information

Safety recalls issued by the manufacturer and Transport Canada for this vehicle model.

Recall #

Date

System Affected

Model Years

Manufacturer Recall #: ASB2

Units Affected: 25175

Type: Compliance Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.  

Safety Risk: 
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Actions: 
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the driver assistance system control unit software.

Manufacturer Recall #: APB6

Units Affected: 5071

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
Under certain conditions, the 220 V vehicle charging cable plug could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the charging cable could overheat while charging. 
Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models. 

Safety Risk: 
A charging cable that overheats could create a fire risk. 

Corrective Actions: 
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your 220 V vehicle charger to a dealership to replace the vehicle charging cable.

Manufacturer Recall #: ANA1

Units Affected: 103

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall AMA9 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-236). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and the tires could wear unevenly. If you continue to drive the vehicle in this condition, there may be reduced traction. Eventually, a tire could fail and lose air pressure. 

Safety Risk: 
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment, as necessary. Additionally, the dealer will inspect the rear tires for premature and uneven wear due to this issue, and replace them if necessary.

Manufacturer Recall #: AMB6

Units Affected: 621

Type: Compliance Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat. 

Safety Risk: 
A seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.

Manufacturer Recall #: AMA9

Units Affected: 152

Type: Safety Mfr

Details:

Issue: 
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arms may be defective. As a result, a nut could break and the trailing arm could become loose. This can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. 

Safety Risk: 
Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. 

Corrective Actions: 
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear trailing arm lock nuts.

* Data provided by Transport Canada