The first pictures of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne have
surfaced online ahead of its official unveiling on August 29th. Posted by Auto
Express, the images reveal the redesigned crossover will have an evolutionary
exterior that is instantly recognizable.
The model adopts a modestly
revised grille with larger air intakes and slimmer LED daytime running lights.
We can also see familiar headlights and a new hood. Moving further back, the
Cayenne has a sportier roofline and what appears to be a longer wheelbase. The
rear quarter windows are also smaller than before and this help to give the
crossover a more athletic appearance.
The biggest change occurs out back as the
Cayenne adopts new taillights which are similar to the ones used on the
Panamera Sport Turismo. While the exterior styling will be familiar to previous
Cayenne owners, the cabin is all-new and equipped with a number of high-tech
features.
Once seated behind the three-spoke steering wheel,
drivers will find themselves surrounded by leather upholstery, wood trim, and a
new instrument cluster which appears two have two different digital displays.
The cabin also boasts a massive widescreen infotainment system which resides
above a new center console that has digital controls similar to those on the
Panamera.
Details will be announced next week but the Cayenne
is expected to be powered by a variety of different engines sourced from the
Panamera. At launch, we can expect a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 developing 330
hp and 448 Nm of torque as well as a twin-turbo 2.9-liter
V6 churning out 440 hp and 548 Nm of torque. They will
eventually be joined by additional options including a plug-in hybrid unit.
