Cayenne Next Generation Porsche Cayenne (spy pics & info)

[Centurion]

2010 Porsche Cayenne looks less like an SUV and more like a Porsche



There's a refresh on the way for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne, but with our latest photo illustrations you can see what's in store for the full redesign expected in 2010. The drawings were penned after consulting with sources close to Porsche's Weissach design center.

The 2010 Porsche Cayenne will be the first full redesign of the surprisingly popular German sport-utility and, according to our sources, the styling direction will lean toward a sleeker, less utilitarian shape. To get that look, the next-generation Cayenne will feature a more steeply raked windshield, shorter greenhouse and blacked-out B- and C-pillars. The rear end will look more like Infiniti's FX45 sport-ute thanks to gentle curves in place of the current Cayenne's heavy-looking, upright D-pillars.

Passenger space inside won't increase much, but Porsche has to make sure this Cayenne offers some kind of packaging advantage over the Panamera sedan that will debut in 2009. Although the Panamera is expected to be a low slung 4-door "coupe," it will use the same engines as the Cayenne and may very well offer all-wheel drive as well. The Cayenne's higher seating position and extra cargo room might still draw SUV lovers, but it will no longer be the only Porsche for those looking for a more spacious 911.

Source: Edmunds

 

[Zafiro]

Re: 2010 Porsche Cayenne

I hope it will look a lot better than Current Cayenne because that car is ugly IMO

 

[Centurion]

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I hope it will look a lot better than Current Cayenne because that car is ugly IMO

It sure isn't the best design car SUv out there but it sure isn't ulgy. If it was then it wouldn't have been a success.
Anyhow the current model will probably be a bit less of an off roader since the majority of the Cayennes never bites the dust. Since it is unlikely that Porsche will would a panamera station wagon the new cayenne will act as a "panamera-estate".

 

[Zafiro]

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It sure isn't the best design car SUv out there but it sure isn't ulgy. If it was then it wouldn't have been a success.
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of course its my opinion. Personally I have never liked it, just look like a big toad. Therefore I hope the next one look much better.

 

[EnI]

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Future will bring a completely new vehicle segment: a SAC segment. SAC = Sport Activity Coupe.


SAC is a crossover between a SAV and a coupe sports car. Much lower than current SAVs, but still quite high seating position compared to regular cars / sport coupes. SAC appearance will be very coupeish, very sporty compared to SAVs.


BMW are working on their interpretation of SAC which will come out as X6 in 2008 (also smaller X4 is possible later in the future).

Porsche Cayenne Mk2 will follow the SAC formula, not the SAV one anymore - since the SAC fits better in the Porsche portfolio than regular SAV.


Also the next Infiniti FX will be even more coupeish, and will fit SAC segment perfectly. Also other brands are moving towards SAC segment rapidly: remember the original VW Concept A show car? And Hyundai HCD-9 Talus concept?


Also there are rumours MB are working on their SAC interpretation (MLC or GLC perhaps?). Not to mention Audi have already registered the Q6 name in Germany.

 

[Centurion]

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Future will bring a completely new vehicle segment: a SAC segment. SAC = Sport Activity Coupe.


SAC is a crossover between a SAV and a coupe sports car. Much lower than current SAVs, but still quite high seating position compared to regular cars / sport coupes. SAC appearance will be very coupeish, very sporty compared to SAVs.


BMW are working on their interpretation of SAC which will come out as X6 in 2008 (also smaller X4 is possible later in the future).

Porsche Cayenne Mk2 will follow the SAC formula, not the SAV one anymore - since the SAC fits better in the Porsche portfolio than regular SAV.


Also the next Infiniti FX will be even more coupeish, and will fit SAC segment perfectly. Also other brands are moving towards SAC segment rapidly: remember the original VW Concept A show car? And Hyundai HCD-9 Talus concept?


Also there are rumours MB are working on their SAC interpretation (MLC or GLC perhaps?). Not to mention Audi have already registered the Q6 name in Germany.

Very interesting info and thanks for clearing things out. SAC sure suits Porsche perfectly and in the near future we will sure see new types of SUVs. Such as with s-class type of inteior but coupish with sporty characteristics, it is all getting pretty crazy.
Audi has the Q5 in the pipe line and it isn't that unlikely that Porsche will build their own Q5 look-a-like.

 

[dOmInIX]

Re: 2010 Porsche Cayenne

Interesting Tine! Thanks for the info! I can't wait to see more sketches!

 

[cbryce]

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Any other info on the 2010 Cayenne?

 

[LaArtist]

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looks like R class porsche..

PS
And yeah im with the camp that hopes for a better looking cayenne..

 

[cbryce]

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What do you think bout the GTS?

 

[Centurion]

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What do you think bout the GTS?

I think it's amazing. SportAuto has tested it around the ring and it's just as fast as some sedans out there on the market. Porsche has done an astonishing job with it, the engine is a master piece.

 

[Bartek S.]

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Updated: More spy shots of Porsche’s next-generation Cayenne

Update: More images of a prototype for Porsche’s next SUV model have surfaced but along with the new pics comes new speculation that this vehicle is in fact the next-generation Cayenne due in early 2010. Porsche’s next Cayenne is expected to be smaller than the current model and is rumored to based on Audi Q5 running gear as opposed to the Touareg/Q7 platform.

Original: If there was any doubt Porsche was developing a second SUV model positioned below the Cayenne, these latest spy images of a new prototype at the Nurburgring can finally put an end to the uncertainty. Rumors of a baby Cayenne date back more than a year and the car’s existence has continually been denied by Porsche including by its CEO Wendelin Wiedeking.
However, since Porsche increased its stake in Volkswagen, the sports carmaker has been given access to a number of new vehicle architectures and components including the premium midsize SUV structure from the recently revealed Audi Q5 . Just as the Cayenne was based on the same Q7/Touareg design, the new baby Cayenne could adopt Q5 running gear.
Tipped as a hard-core performance crossover that could also share powertrains with the much larger Cayenne, the new model will likely feature both V6 and V8 engines in both naturally aspirated and turbo forms. Power levels will range from about 280hp from an entry-level V6 and could top out at close to 500hp in a twin-turbo V8 model. The line-up will include Porsche’s new direct-injection technology as well as the carmaker’s new dual-clutch gearbox, which is expected to debut in the facelifted 911 range. Expect to see 0-60mph times of under five seconds for top end models and max speeds in excess of 180mph.
The car could also see the introduction of Porsche’s first diesel as well as a hybrid variant but the launch of such models would be at least a year after the SUV’s initial debut, sometime late next year.
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[Breadbaker]

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Wow, I am shocked to see the car with such little camo.

 

[Centurion]

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Wow, I am shocked to see the car with such little camo.

It's actually wearing very heavy camo covering the entire rear and front end.

 

[coolraoul]

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It's not the definitive shape for me, only a Cayenne-disguise mounted on the new chassis.

 

[Centurion]

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This photo shows you that the Cayenne Mk1 rear end sheet metal has been glued on to the rear:

 

[Bartek S.]

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[siko]

Next Generation Porsche Cayenne Spied

That's right, contrary to earlier belief that Porsche are developing a smaller brother for the Cayenne - this is actually the next generation of the Porsche SUV. It is thought the executives at Porsche hope to launch the new Cayenne by the first half of 2010, ahead of the second-gen Touareg which shares the same platform but the latter isn’t due to make an appearance until late 2010 at the earliest.

The drop in demand for thirsty full size SUVs has forced Porsche to speed up development of the new Cayenne. Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking has even been using his ever increasing influence on VW to rush projects through for the advantage of the sportscar brand – even though it would have an opposite effect on Volkswagen and Audi.

Oil prices mean we are likely to see a more fuel efficient engine line up, which will include both a hybrid and a diesel.

[Source: WCF]

 

[Sayyaaf]

looking great ... looking great ... my only wish is that they the proportions right this time .. especially the front overhang ...


One more thing ... please let the testing phase be shorter than that of the panamera ...

 

[Yaz]

I don't know about this one yet. It looks weird, if it looks like those chops.

I think Porsche did a great job with the facelift and I really hope they don't mess with my favorite German SUV.