Devil Pepper ｜ Porsche Cayenne S

After testing, the new generation of Porsche Cayenne S

The spiciness level is indeed higher.

Especially on the mountain road, take a bite and step on it,

Your sensory organs will be instantly excited,

And I’m the kind of person who sees chili peppers

People who can’t help but drool.

Wen Zhang Yang, Tu Porsche, Format, Tong Wei

PORSCHE

Cayenne S

Although the Cayenne is a tall SUV,

But the manufacturer claims it is a "5-seater sports car",

Because he has Porsche’s proud racing DNA in his bones.

Inside and outside design, power, handling, technology, etc

After the layers have been upgraded,

The third-generation Cayenne has a more comprehensive combat effectiveness.

Continue to challenge the increasingly competitive luxury SUV segment.

You may be disappointed to see the real car. The change in the appearance of the new generation of Cayenne can only be described by cautious and moderate evolution. The front face of the new car is basically the same as the previous one except that the LED headlights have changed from optional to standard, the size and shape of the three air intake grilles and the air intakes on both sides of the bumper have been slightly adjusted. The side of the car also needs careful observation to detect the change in the direction of the D-pillar and the top-mounted tail wing line. In contrast, the rear design is more innovative. The LED light strip and the three-dimensional PORSCHE logo are integrated into the horizontal integrated tail lights. The lamp body is narrow and delicate, and it is very recognizable. The license plate frame below has changed from an inverted trapezoid to a positive trapezoid, which complements the change in the shape of the rear wing and the opening of the luggage compartment. Even counting the wide wheel arches, fierce front face, bilateral four-way rear row, and active liftable spoiler of the Turbo model, it is not a radical innovation.

Sitting in the car, the feeling of déjà vu is coming to you. Yes, the second-generation Panamera that was launched earlier used this "interior". The overall layout was changed from vertical to horizontal; the previous generation’s mechanical center console disappeared, replaced by a new generation of Porsche Communication Management System (PCM) composed of a 12.3-inch high definition touch screen and a glass touch panel surrounding the shift lever; the original classic solid five-ring instrument has also evolved into a central analog tachometer with two 7-inch full-color LCD screens on the left and right, and the display information of the corresponding side LCD screen can be selected through the scroll wheels on the left and right spoke plates of the steering wheel. In terms of practical experience, the UI design is reasonable and logical, making it easier to use; the screen clarity, sound, and tactile feedback do not discredit Porsche’s reputation.

Looking at the dimensional data, we found.

Although the wheelbase of the new car remains the same

The same 2895mm as the previous model,

But the body is pressed lower, while the length and width of the car

It has increased by 63mm and 44mm respectively.

Make the second row more spacious.

In addition to luggage compartment space in the new Cayenne

It is also 100 liters more than its predecessors.

Storage capacity and practicality have been enhanced as a result.

The new generation of Cayenne’s powertrain is also completely copied from the Panamera, including the 3.0-liter single-turbo Cayenne, the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 (440 hp, 550 Nm, Audi developed) Cayenne S, which is the version of this test drive, and the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 (550 hp, 770 Nm) Cayenne Turbo. In addition, although the new Tiptronic S transmission uses 8 gears, the adjustment of the gear ratio makes it more suitable for on-road and off-road conditions, and the comfort and fuel efficiency are also higher.

On Miaofeng Mountain, it is enough to choose the sports mode, just tap the throttle and you can easily surpass the "slow" car; when climbing on the mountain, you can dial the delicate aluminum alloy paddle at hand, and you can always use the abundant power for you, and the overall torque output after the shift is very consistent; good vision and abundant head space give you the advantages that a luxury SUV deserves, but its OurHours four-wheel drive system, sporty chassis adjustment and excellent dynamic performance can give you the pleasure that only Porsche SUVs have.

If you switch to Comfort mode, you will feel that the Cayenne’s direction and throttle settings are relatively heavy. In this mode, the vehicle is actively upgearing, but the downgears are not sensitive, and even the exhaust sound is very small. But one thing is easy to detect. This transmission will actively communicate with you, and it will quickly understand your driving intention and respond correctly even if you have the slightest movement on your feet. Accelerate, brake, and complete steering on complex mountain roads in one go, without any delay, and most of the vehicle’s vibrations are blocked when they reach the seats.

16 years of history, 3 generations of evolution

The first generation of Cayenne,

World premiere at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show.

Changed in mid-2007,

Cumulative sales over a total eight-year life cycle 276,000.

In 2010, the second generation of Cayenne,

It was also the world premiere of the Geneva Motor Show, and it was renamed in mid-2014.

Over the past seven years, the cumulative sales volume has reached nearly 480,000.

The third generation of Cayenne,

August 30, 2017 at the headquarters of Porsche

World premiere in Stuttgart,

Then it was officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

At the end of 2017, the Guangzhou Auto Show officially launched in the Chinese market.

However, it is an SUV model after all.

A slight roll is still inevitable.

The main sources of noise are wind noise and exhaust noise,

The back is bigger than the front.

But I’m sure no one will mind.

Regarding the configuration, it is not necessary to say much about the active suspension management system (PASM) of the housekeeping, but this time the upgraded version of the torque guidance system is worth mentioning. Its structural components are mainly the rear axle differential lock with point control, which is used to carry out variable torque distribution to the rear wheels to optimize traction and steering accuracy. Of course, the lack of many highlights such as the dynamic lighting system (PDLS), the three-chamber air suspension and dynamic chassis control (PDCC), the new rear wheel steering and the surface-coated braking system (PSCB) is still somewhat regrettable.

From the first generation to the third generation of today’s models, the new Cayenne has once again amazed its opponents. More handsome appearance, more luxurious cockpit layout, more comfortable riding experience, more bold and violent power, especially its agility that is not commensurate with its size at all, are all impressive. In addition to the coat-shaped factory emblem, the uniqueness and charm of the Cayenne need to be tasted slowly, even if you don’t eat spicy food at all.

Porsche Cayenne S

Body and drive type:

Front all-wheel drive, 5-door 5-seat SUV

Engine:

2.9T, V-6, 440PS, 550Nm

Transmission: 8AT

Suspension:

Front/multi-link independent, rear/multi-link independent

Braking: front/ventilated disc, rear/ventilated disc

Tires:

Front: 255/55 R19, rear: 275/50 R19

Curb weight: 2020kg

Length × width × height: 4918 × 1983 × 1696mm

Wheelbase: 2895mm

Luggage compartment capacity: 770L

Acceleration time of 0-100km/h: 5.2s

Maximum speed: 265km/h

MIIT comprehensive fuel consumption: 9.0L/100km

Release Date: November 2017

Price: 1.158 million yuan