MOTORING
BY MARTIN WALKER
More than 350 Porsche
lovers were treated to
an exclusive first-hand
glimpse of the famous
brand’s latest model.
Porsche
lovers get glimpse of new Cayenne
T
he third-generation Cayenne was
revealed at an invitation-only event
hosted by JCT600’s Porsche Centre
Teesside at Preston Farm in Stockton.
With enhanced performance and
comfort, the Cayenne is the epitome of
the SUV, offering a significantly increased
performance range.
Ross Jameson, head of business at JCT600
Porsche Teesside said: “The four-wheel drive
models in the Porsche range account for
60% of total sales globally, so this is a hugely
important model to ourselves and Porsche
GB.
“Interest and demand is really high. People
have been placing their deposits to own one
of these new Cayenne models for the past
two years around the UK and with ourselves
since the day we opened our Pop Up Shop
back in February 2017.
“We expect to receive around 30 to 35
cars in 2018, and all of them are likely to be
forward sold orders, which is great.”
The completely redeveloped Cayenne is
even closer to its roots as a Porsche sports
car than its predecessor, boasting intelligent
lightweight construction, powerful drives,
exceptional driving dynamics and smart
driver assistance systems.
All of this is combined with outstanding
handling on any terrain, improved comfort
and greater suitability for everyday use.
The concept has already proved a
bestseller: since its market launch in 2002,
Porsche has delivered more than 770,000
Cayennes.
The starting line-up is comprised of three
models. With its 404 kW (550 hp) bi-turbo
eight-cylinder engine and the driving
dynamics of a sports car, the Cayenne Turbo
is heading up the new generation.
The car accelerates from zero to 100km/h
in 4.1 seconds and can achieve a top speed
of 286km/h. The Cayenne S and Cayenne
aren’t far behind in terms of power and
acceleration.
Marketed as “the cockpit of the future”, the
Direct Touch Control and the new 12.3-inch
touch display of the Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) system act as the
driver’s interface to all vehicle functions.
The Cayenne’s extensive range of new
features and services include Amazon Music,
the smart home app Nest and Radio Plus,
which offers a combination of conventional
reception and online streaming.
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