Porsche
has finalizing the development of the
latest-generation Cayenne and if reports are to be believed, it will benefit
from a much more stylish design.
When the Cayenne launched in 2002, it adopted a
seriously bloated and highly controversial design. Thankfully, that was
rectified in the SUV’s second-generation, particularly in facelifted guise. As
for the third-gen Cayenne, it can be expected to look even better.
It is believed that the rear-end will be
characterized by similarly thin, horizontal taillights and a light bar just
like the one from the 2012 Panamera Sport Turismo concept and introduced into
production with the new Panamera. This new rear fascia promises to give the
latest Cayenne a much sportier exterior appearance.
The new Cayenne is expected to receive
prominent C-shaped vents on both sides with bold creases stretching along the
flanks. The front meanwhile will adopt a hood similar to the Macan and
incorporate similar oval-shaped headlights to the current model.
We know that the new Cayenne will
be built on Volkswagen’s MLB platform already used by the Bentley Bentayga and
Audi Q7. Compared to today’s model, these new underpinnings will shed up to 200
kg depending on the version.
In terms of engines, the 3.6-liter V6 and 4.2-liter
V8s are expected to be replaced with forced-induction units. A debut is tipped
before 2017 comes to an end, meaning the Frankfurt Motor Show in September is a
likely candidate.
Source : Carscoops