The 500-horsepower Cayenne Turbo consumes 23 percent less fuel than its predecessor. (Photo: Porsche)

Thanks to a special combination of materials as well as changes in the overall vehicle concept, such as a new all-wheel drive system, weight has been significantly reduced on all models.

Despite an even higher standard of safety, the Cayenne S is 400 pounds lighter, which not only improves fuel consumption and lowers emissions but boosts performance, agility, and handling.
The new Cayenne is 1.9 inches longer than its predecessor with an added 1.6 inches in wheelbase for extra space and greater versatility.

Inside, the luxurious interior features a high center console that, like the Panamera, rises up at an incline to meet the dashboard center stack with high-quality fittings and a touch-screen infotainment interface.

The entry-level Cayenne with its 300-horsepwer 3.6-liter V6 engine and mated to the new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission consumes 20 percent less fuel in the New European Driving Cycle than its predecessor.

Fuel consumption is also down significantly on the high-torque Cayenne S. Its 4.8-liter V8 produces 400 horsepower, 15 more than the previous model. When combined with the overall weight savings, performance is markedly increased yet fuel consumption is down by 23 percent in the New European Driving Cycle.

The Cayenne Turbo with its 500-horsepower, 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 also consumes 23 percent less fuel than its predecessor despite its improved performance and acceleration.