The sportiest offerings, the Cayenne S and the Turbo GT, get even tastier this year.
We also drove the Cayenne S on the same roads, and the differences were telling but not dramatic. The big news for this midrange model is the return of the V-8 engine in place of the previous V-6, bringing with it an additional 34 horses. But you won't find the Turbo GT's theatrical snarl in the S, which instead has a comparatively bland sound that could be mistaken for the six-cylinder.
The Cayenne S also comes with a more conventional adaptive suspension that doesn't have the range of comfort or performance from which the Turbo GT benefits. It's more nervous and jittery over rough pavement and not as solidly settled in long sweeping curves. The air suspension is available as a $2390 option, however, and we highly recommend it for both the Cayenne S and base model, whether or not you're seeking handling performance.
Moving the gear selector to the dash also allows for a wireless charging pad that's well placed under the dash and is a great pairing with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also get a larger storage pocket and cupholders. The new climate-control panel thankfully keeps some physical toggle switches for distraction-free adjustments. Secondary controls are capacitive touch buttons that require looking away from the road to use.
We're not convinced the optional passenger touchscreen is worth the $1490 price, but there is a certain cool factor, nonetheless. It allows the front passenger to enjoy their own streaming entertainment, control several vehicle features, and play co-pilot with navigation, even though the center touchscreen is only a short reach away. The display's polarized filter makes it appear to the driver as just a black plastic dash element to eliminate distraction.
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