Porsche Cayenne FAQs

• Is the Porsche Cayenne a luxury car?

  Every model from the Porsche range would be considered a luxury car in the eyes of motoring experts, and the Cayenne is no different. This is a high-quality SUV aimed at the most-discerning buyers who value Porsche's attention to detail, reliability, engineering prowess, refinement, not to mention its status. The Cayenne is a rather large and sporty unit that also doubles as a great family car. Now with more options and variants than you can shake a stick at, the Cayenne offers everything from distinguished comfort and amenity, to hybrid efficiency, to all-out brute force.

• How much is a Porsche Cayenne in Australia?

  If you are in the market for a brand new Porsche Cayenne, you have loads of options to choose from. The starting point for the range is the entry-level Cayenne, which is $121,300 before on-road costs according the Porsche's Suggested Retail Pricing. At nearly triple the price, the top-spec Cayenne Turbo GT will set you back $336,100 plus on-road costs such as stamp duty, dealer delivery charges, luxury car tax, registration and the like. Today's line-up includes petrol and hybrid variants, so there is more versatility than ever before.

• Who makes the Porsche Cayenne engine?

  This is something that surprises a number of Porsche owners, however, the company sources its engines from Volkswagen, including the engines that are found in the Cayenne range. This is because Porsche is part of the Volkswagen Auto Group, so the parent company shares a number of parts across several brands including not just Porsche and Volkswagen, but also the likes of Audi, Seat, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti. This is a common occurrence in the auto industry to lower costs, and you may even be shocked to know the Cayenne engine is also found in models such as the Audi RS6, RS7, and S8.