MOTORING: Porsche Cayenne S: Fast forward

When it comes to sports cars, performance is arguably the defining attribute, rating far higher than more mundane aspects such as fuel consumption, boot space or the number of USB ports on board.

In its original form, the Cayenne put Porsche on the SUV map – and also mapped its return to profitability. The 911 sports car might be the brand icon, but one could consider the Cayenne the brand’s saviour. The rear treatment is tidy, accented by a wrap-around tail light strip, and featuring big-bore exhaust tailpipes that confirm the Cayenne’s athletic aspirations. The overall impression is resolute and dashing, but tempered by a cohesive elegance.It’s very much a digital domain, with dual high-res displays replacing conventional instrumentation, and a full HD touchscreen affording access to the Cayenne’s comprehensively endowed infotainment system.

The multifunction steering wheel brings more control options, including a drive mode selector, and gearshift paddles for those who like to opt for manual mode. Audio and telephony controls are also included here. But let’s face it, this being a Porsche, what everyone wants to know is just how well – or not – it goes. Yes, it has the badge and the credentials, but can it deliver on the performance promise?

Those are rapid stats by sports car standards, and even more impressive in the SUV context. But there’s a lot more to this Cayenne S than straight-line speed. No wonder then that piloting the Cayenne through twists, turns and sweeps is a delight: the big Porsche easily finds each apex, and carries an almost indecent amount of speed into each corner.

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