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EXPERT RATING
7.9

Likes

  • Return of the V8
  • Dynamic handling
  • Stylish interior design

Dislikes

  • V8 is thirsty
  • Ride too firm at times
  • Relatively short warranty

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne S is available in either an SUV or Coupe bodystyle, both powered by the same V8 engine.

The Cayenne S starts at $179,500 for the SUV and $188,500 for the Cayenne S Coupe. Both come equipped with LED Matrix beam headlights as well as 14-way electronically adjustable front seats, a head-up display, partial leather interior in black, a new 12.6-inch digital instrument display and a Bose premium surround sound system.

For this mid-life update, Porsche’s designers have introduced a more aggressive look, with a more contoured bonnet, a restyled grille and new headlight signature as well as a tweaked lower apron.

Meanwhile, at the back of the Cayenne, there’s a new rear apron with integrated number plate holder as well as new streamlined three-dimensional tail-lights.

Inside there are changes inspired by the brand’s Taycan electric car, with Porsche moving the gearshift to the centre fascia, alongside the new Taycan-inspired digital instrument display, and switching it to its toggle-style selector, to create more interior storage spaces.

Another major chance for this update is the return of the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, which replaces the turbo V6 from the pre-facelift model. The V8 makes 349kW/600Nm, which is a 25kW/50Nm bump from the previous V6. Fuel economy for the new V8-powered Cayenne S is rated at 12.3L/100km.

Porsche has fitted a fairly comprehensive range of equipment as standard across all models in the range. This includes front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags, plus autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and a surround view parking system.

Read the full 2020 Porsche Cayenne review

Porsche Cayenne 2024: S

Safety Rating
Engine Type BI Turbo V8, 4.0L
Fuel Type
Fuel Efficiency 12.3L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $168,960 - $194,150

Pricing Guides

$138,700
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Hyundai I30 2024 variant.
LOWEST PRICE
$138,700
HIGHEST PRICE
$364,700

Range and Specs

Vehicle Specs Price*
Base 3.0L, 8 SPEED AUTO TIPTRONIC S $146,700
E-Hybrid 3.0L, 8 SPEED AUTO TIPTRONIC S $160,300
S E-Hybrid Phev 3.0L, 8 SPEED AUTO TIPTRONIC S $178,300
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*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
Stephen Ottley
Contributing Journalist
Steve has been obsessed with all things automotive for as long as he can remember. Literally, his earliest memory is of a car. Having amassed an enviable Hot Wheels and Matchbox collection as a kid he moved into the world of real cars with an Alfa Romeo Alfasud. Despite that questionable history he carved a successful career for himself, firstly covering motorsport for Auto Action magazine before eventually moving into the automotive publishing world with CarsGuide in 2008. Since then he's worked for every major outlet, having work published in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Drive.com.au, Street Machine, V8X and F1 Racing. These days he still loves cars as much as he did as a kid and has an Alfa Romeo Alfasud in the garage (but not the same one as before... that's a long story).
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Pricing Guide
$138,700
Lowest price, based on new car retail price.
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