A potent new Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV and Coupe are headed to Australia in the second half of this year.
The Cayenne GTS promises brutal performance with its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine delivering 368KW and 660Nm, which is a jump of 30kW and 40Nm over the previous version.
This is matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.
Porsche claims the Cayenne GTS can complete the benchmark 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 275km/h.
In the local range those numbers put the Cayenne GTS above the more powerful but slower Cayenne S E-Hybrid.
It can’t compete with the range-topping Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid that makes a whopping 544kW and 950Nm from its V8 and plug-in hybrid combo. The Turbo E-Hybrid can rocket from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds.
The Cayenne GTS SUV will be priced from $209,600 (before on-road costs) when it arrives in the third quarter of this year and the Coupe variant is $3000 more.
![The Cayenne GTS can sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds.](https://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fit,h_480,w_853,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/Porsche-Kroatien-GTS-1001x565-2.jpg)
Porsche has added plenty of other goodies to boost the car’s character including adaptive air suspension that allows for different driving modes to match conditions.
The Stuttgart-based maker says other hardware changes give the Cayenne agile cornering and handling ability.
![There are plenty of luxury goodies included inside.](https://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fit,h_480,w_853,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/Porsche-Kroatien-GTS-Interior-1001x565-1.jpg)
The Cayenne GTS scores black “GTS” lettering badges on the side and rear, bigger cooling intakes up front and red brake callipers.
It rides on big 21-inch alloy wheels and it features dark bronze sports exhaust tailpipes.
Inside, the Cayenne GTS has a luxe fit-out with synthetic suede fabric covering the roof, armrests and door panels. The power adjustable sports seats are wrapped in synthetic suede and leather and it comes with a heated steering wheel as standard.
It also includes ambient interior lighting, a premium Bose stereo, head-up display and the SUV variant has a panoramic sunroof.
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