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Porsche Cayenne

Cayenne S Diesel: 850 Nm strong enough to haul a 285,000-kg Airbus A380.1

Researched October 22, 2026 from 41 sources

Also called

  • third PorscheThe Cayenne expanded Porsche beyond the 911 and Boxster as its third model line.2

At a glance

06001,200
236–1,139 hpPower
0510
2.5–9.7 s0–100 km/h
0175350
214–305 km/hTop speed
08001,600
310–1,500 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,040–2,645 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.381214151617

Engine
2.9–4.8 L VR6/V6/V8, including diesel/hybrids; Electric: battery-electric3814
Layout
Front-engine AWD (combustion/hybrid); AWD (Electric)38
Units built
1,000,000th built in 2020; E1 production: 276,65228

The story

Porsche's 1990s financial crisis sparked the Cayenne SUV gamble beyond the 911 and Boxster. Sports-car pace met off-road ability; for 2026, electric models joined continuing combustion and plug-in hybrids.23

2002: The third Porsche debuts in Paris20022003: 450 hp moves 2,596 kg to 259 km/h20032010: Second gen wins Motor Trend's 2011 award20102017: Third generation moves to Bratislava20172019: Coupé body and V8 plug-in flagship20192021: 7:38.925 at the Nürburgring20212023: V8 S returns; Turbo GT hits 60 in 2.820232025: 2026 Cayenne Electric joins the family2025 Porsche Cayenne (first generation) (E1 / 9PA (955/957)): 2002–2010E1 / 9PA (955/957)Porsche Cayenne (second generation) (E2 / 92A): 2010–2017E2 / 92APorsche Cayenne (third generation) (E3 / PO536 / 9YA): 2017–presentE3 / PO536 / 9YAPorsche Cayenne Electric (fourth generation) (E4 / X1A / X1B): 2026–present 20052010201520202025
GenerationsMilestones238141826
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YearWhat happened
2002–2010Porsche Cayenne (first generation) (E1 / 9PA (955/957))
2010–2017Porsche Cayenne (second generation) (E2 / 92A)
2017–presentPorsche Cayenne (third generation) (E3 / PO536 / 9YA)
2026–presentPorsche Cayenne Electric (fourth generation) (E4 / X1A / X1B)
2002The third Porsche debuts in Paris
2003450 hp moves 2,596 kg to 259 km/h
2010Second gen wins Motor Trend's 2011 award
2017Third generation moves to Bratislava
2019Coupé body and V8 plug-in flagship
20217:38.925 at the Nürburgring
2023V8 S returns; Turbo GT hits 60 in 2.8
20252026 Cayenne Electric joins the family
  1. 2002

    The third Porsche debuts in Paris

    The Cayenne premieres at the Paris Motor Show as Porsche's first five-seater, opening a third model line beyond the 911 and Boxster.24

  2. 2003

    450 hp moves 2,596 kg to 259 km/h

    Car and Driver tests the original Cayenne Turbo: a twin-turbo 4.5 L V8, 450 hp and 259 km/h despite a measured 2,596-kg curb weight.5

  3. 2010

    Second gen wins Motor Trend's 2011 award

    The second generation takes Motor Trend's 2011 Sport/Utility of the Year; highlights include a manual V6, eight-speed automatics and a 380-hp hybrid.67

  4. 2017

    Third generation moves to Bratislava

    The third-generation Cayenne arrives in August; production shifts entirely to Bratislava, freeing Leipzig capacity for the Panamera and Macan.28

  5. 2019

    Coupé body and V8 plug-in flagship

    A Coupé joins the third generation with an adaptive rear spoiler; Turbo S E-Hybrid SUV and Coupé versions bring 900 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.910

  6. 2021

    7:38.925 at the Nürburgring

    Lars Kern's Cayenne Turbo GT laps the full 20.832-km Nordschleife in 7:38.925, setting a notarized SUV category record.211

  7. 2023

    V8 S returns; Turbo GT hits 60 in 2.8

    The third generation gets a sweeping overhaul. The 2024 Cayenne S returns to a 468-hp V8; the 650-hp Turbo GT records 0–60 mph in 2.8 seconds.1213

  8. 2025

    2026 Cayenne Electric joins the family

    The Cayenne Electric and Turbo Electric debut for 2026 alongside combustion and plug-in hybrids; the Turbo offers 1,139 hp with Launch Control.3

Every generation

  • Porsche Cayenne (first generation)
    E1 / 9PA (955/957)2002–2010
  • Porsche Cayenne (second generation)
    E2 / 92A2010–2017
  • Porsche Cayenne (third generation)
    E3 / PO536 / 9YA2017–present
  • Porsche Cayenne Electric (fourth generation)
    E4 / X1A / X1B2026–present

Power over the years

From 335 hp to 1,139 hp in 23 years.

05001,0001,500 20052010201520202025 hp 2003 · 335 hp · 955 S, 4.5 L V82003 · 450 hp · Original Turbo, 4.5 L twin-turbo V82004 · 247 hp · 955 base, 3.2 L VR62006 · 514 hp · 955 Turbo S, 4.5 L twin-turbo2008 · 542 hp · 957 Turbo S, 4.8 L twin-turbo V82011 · 300 hp · 2011 V6, 3.6 L; manual offered2011 · 380 hp · 2011 S Hybrid, combined output2011 · 400 hp · 2011 S, 4.8 L V82011 · 500 hp · 2011 Turbo, 4.8 L twin-turbo V82016 · 570 hp · 2016 Turbo S2023 · 729 hp · Turbo E-Hybrid, combined output2026 · 1,139 hp · Turbo Electric, Launch Control 1,139 hp Turbo Electric, Launch Control 335 hp 955 S, 4.5 L V8
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YearHorsepowerModel
2003335955 S, 4.5 L V8
2003450Original Turbo, 4.5 L twin-turbo V8
2004247955 base, 3.2 L VR6
2006514955 Turbo S, 4.5 L twin-turbo
2008542957 Turbo S, 4.8 L twin-turbo V8
20113002011 V6, 3.6 L; manual offered
20113802011 S Hybrid, combined output
20114002011 S, 4.8 L V8
20115002011 Turbo, 4.8 L twin-turbo V8
20165702016 Turbo S
2023729Turbo E-Hybrid, combined output
20261,139Turbo Electric, Launch Control

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Cayenne VR6 (955)

    Standard

    Cayenne VR6 (955)

    2004–2006

    247 hp
  • Cayenne S

    Standard

    Cayenne S

    2024

    468 hp
  • Cayenne Coupé

    Standard

    Cayenne Coupé

    2019

    335 hp
  • Cayenne Electric range (SUV and Coupé)

    Standard

    Cayenne Electric range (SUV and Coupé)

    2026

  • Cayenne GTS

    Performance

    Cayenne GTS

  • Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid / Turbo E-Hybrid

    Performance

    Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid / Turbo E-Hybrid

  • Cayenne Turbo GT

    Performance

    Cayenne Turbo GT

    2024

    650 hp
  • Cayenne Platinum Edition

    Special

    Cayenne Platinum Edition

    2022

  • Limited

    Cayenne S Titanium Edition

    2006

    335 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • First generation: headlamp and fender peaks sit higher than the hood.25
  • First generation: no grille between the headlights; large air intakes sit low in the bumper.25
  • Second generation: door-mounted mirrors, sloping rear glass and tail lamps extending into the tailgate.8
  • 2024 facelift: larger front intakes, restyled headlights and more prominent fenders.13
  • Electric SUV: slim headlights, frameless doors and illuminated Porsche lettering at the rear.3

Year by year

  1. 2008–2010 (957)

    Compared with the 955, the 957 has reshaped headlights, bumper, hood and fenders; LED tail lamps distinguish the rear.18

  2. 2011 (92A)

    The new generation moves the mirrors onto the doors and extends the tail lamps into the tailgate; its roof and rear glass slope more.8

  3. 2014 facelift

    Four-point LED running lights, reshaped hood and fenders, new tail lamps; inside, a 918-style steering wheel with paddles.1526

  4. 2019 Coupé

    New Coupé body adds a sharply sloping roof and a rear plate in the bumper; its adaptive rear spoiler extends at 90 km/h.9

  5. 2026 Electric SUV

    Electric SUVs bring a low hood, slim headlights, frameless doors and illuminated rear Porsche lettering alongside continuing combustion models.3

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Porsche Cayenne
    Cayenne
    Photo of a Volkswagen Touareg
    Volkswagen Touareg

    Volkswagen Touareg

    First-generation cars share doors and a windshield; the Cayenne has headlamp peaks above the hood and no grille between the headlights.25

  • Photo of a Porsche Cayenne
    Cayenne
    Photo of a Porsche Macan
    Porsche Macan

    Porsche Macan

    Check the overall size: the Macan is Porsche's smaller SUV.8

Against its rivals

  • Infiniti FX50

    Cayenne vs Infiniti FX50

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    Cayenne14.4 s
    Infiniti FX5013.7 s
    6
  • BMW X6 M (2015)

    Cayenne vs BMW X6 M (2015)

    Big Willow lap lower is better

    Cayenne94.3 s
    BMW X6 M (2015)92.5 s
    7
  • Range Rover Sport SVR (2015)

    Cayenne vs Range Rover Sport SVR (2015)

    Big Willow lap lower is better

    Cayenne94.3 s
    Range Rover Sport SVR (2015)98.8 s
    7
  • Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe (2016)

    Cayenne vs Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe (2016)

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    Cayenne12.9 s
    Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe (2016)12.5 s
    7

Prices

Value today $4.0K–$35.0K28

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K$1M 20052010201520202025 Value today: $4,000–$35,000 2003 · $56,665 · US S base2003 · $89,665 · US Turbo base2010 · $90,875 · US GTS Design Edition 3 base2011 · $64,675 · US S base2024 · $80,850 · US base2024 · $97,350 · US S SUV base2024 · $197,950 · US Turbo GT base2026 · $109,000 · US Electric MSRP; +$2,350 delivery2026 · $163,000 · US Turbo Electric; +$2,350 delivery 2003 · $56,665 · US Cayenne S base price, 2003 model year 2024 · $40,000 · 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia, under 109k miles, BaT2025 · $14,750 · 2010 S Transsyberia, 189k miles, rust, BaT2025 · $49,000 · 2017 Cayenne GTS, 46k miles, BaT2026 · $18,250 · 2017 Platinum Edition, 95k miles, clean Carfax, BaT2026 · $13,950 · 2004 Turbo, lifted, worn wrap, 105k mi, BaT2026 · $38,957 · 2008 GTS 6-speed, 129k miles, BaT2026 · $28,250 · 2019 Cayenne 3.0, 63k miles, BaT2026 · $25,500 · 2014 Cayenne Diesel, 80k miles, BaT2026 · $4,500 · 2006 Cayenne V6, 142k miles, BaT2026 · $41,250 · 2019 Cayenne E-Hybrid, 17k miles, BaT2026 · $158,000 · 2024 Cayenne Turbo GT, under 10k miles, BaT $158.0K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2003Launch price$56,665US Cayenne S base price, 2003 model year
2003Price when new$56,665US S base
2003Price when new$89,665US Turbo base
2010Price when new$90,875US GTS Design Edition 3 base
2011Price when new$64,675US S base
2024Price when new$80,850US base
2024Price when new$97,350US S SUV base
2024Price when new$197,950US Turbo GT base
2026Price when new$109,000US Electric MSRP; +$2,350 delivery
2026Price when new$163,000US Turbo Electric; +$2,350 delivery
2024Auction sale$40,0002010 Cayenne S Transsyberia, under 109k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$14,7502010 S Transsyberia, 189k miles, rust, BaT
2025Auction sale$49,0002017 Cayenne GTS, 46k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$18,2502017 Platinum Edition, 95k miles, clean Carfax, BaT
2026Auction sale$13,9502004 Turbo, lifted, worn wrap, 105k mi, BaT
2026Auction sale$38,9572008 GTS 6-speed, 129k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$28,2502019 Cayenne 3.0, 63k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$25,5002014 Cayenne Diesel, 80k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$4,5002006 Cayenne V6, 142k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$41,2502019 Cayenne E-Hybrid, 17k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$158,0002024 Cayenne Turbo GT, under 10k miles, BaT
2026Value today$4,000–$35,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “A stock S Diesel pulled a 285,000-kg A380”
    • “A notarized 7:38.925 Nürburgring lap”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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  11. Performance Cayenne conquers the Nürburgring Nordschleife in record time - Porsche Newsroom newsroom.porsche.com
  12. More luxury, more performance: Porsche presents the new Cayenne - Porsche Newsroom newsroom.porsche.com
  13. Tested: 2024 Porsche Cayenne Enhances the SUV Recipe caranddriver.com
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  29. 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $38,957 on October 15, 2026 (Lot #268,699) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. No Reserve: 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,750 on July 21, 2025 (Lot #201,304) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  33. 2017 Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $18,250 on October 8, 2026 (Lot #267,309) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,950 on October 13, 2026 (Lot #268,198) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 2006 Porsche Cayenne for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $4,500 on June 16, 2026 (Lot #247,932) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $158,000 on May 7, 2026 (Lot #241,518) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. No Reserve: 2019 Porsche Cayenne for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $28,250 on October 1, 2026 (Lot #266,139) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. No Reserve: 2014 Porsche Cayenne Diesel for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $25,500 on June 24, 2026 (Lot #249,316) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. 17k-Mile 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $41,250 on May 27, 2026 (Lot #244,816) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  40. 2017 Porsche Cayenne GTS for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $49,000 on March 2, 2025 (Lot #182,160) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  41. No Reserve: 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,000 on May 7, 2024 (Lot #145,946) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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