The Enhanced Cayenne: A Smart Consideration Amongst Luxury SUVs

Porsche Cayenne continues to offer drivers the ultimate luxury experience on wheels (All photos: Porsche)

It goes without saying that the Porsche Cayenne remains the top choice within the luxury SUV segment. It is a position it has impressively maintained for nearly 20 years. After all, it was one of the first in the segment. The first true performance SUV to hit the road, it brought prominence to the luxury SUV market.

Heralded as a game changer, the Porsche Cayenne changed the perception of drivers, who thought SUVs were just large and clunky people movers. The Porsche Cayenne was not just fast and capable but extremely luxurious as well. It featured a practical yet stylish design along with comfort and performance. It was a vehicle you could use for your daily activities, sporty excursions or an exhilarating highway run.

Nearly two decades on, the Porsche Cayenne continues to offer drivers the ultimate luxury experience on wheels. Not one to rest on its laurels, Porsche has continued to invest time and ingenuity to enhance its best-selling SUV, making the Cayenne even better.

Redefining luxury and performance

Equipped with an efficient 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine producing 340PS and a maximum torque of 450Nm, the new Cayenne has ample power on tap. But its assured performance is also enhanced with innovative chassis systems like the Porsche 4D Chassis Control along with reduced weight, making it drive and handle like a performance saloon.

The 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission is also adaptive to any driving style, affording owners a spirited drive as well as improved fuel efficiency. At a moment’s notice, it can go from racing on the tarmac to blazing a trail on a dirt road, all the while still delivering the comfort and athleticism expected of the Cayenne nameplate.

Those qualities effectively make the Cayenne one of the most well-rounded luxury SUVs in its segment. It is not just a celebrated athlete among SUVs but also a quintessential sports car for the family. The Cayenne effortlessly combines sportscar-like performance and handling with the comfort and versatility of an SUV for your everyday drive.

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The luxurious interior of the Porsche Cayenne

The Cayenne gets further enhanced

The Cayenne undoubtedly affords drivers the full measure of the Porsche brand. But now, thanks to Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the authorised Porsche importer in Malaysia, the SUV gets further enhanced with the Cayenne Premium Package. Featuring additional comfort and luxury features worth over RM83,665 at no extra cost, it elevates the Porsche SUV to new heights.

Buyers will not only get safety and comfort enhancements but also additional luxury appointments. Key features of the Cayenne Premium Package include LED main headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), ParkAssist with Surround View as well as Comfort Access. Performance is also further improved with the addition of Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as 21-inch RS Spyder wheels for enhanced dynamic handling and driving comfort.

Inside, drivers and passengers can experience a new BOSE® Surround Sound System for an unparalleled premium audio experience along with four-zone automatic climate control. The latter features individual temperature setting controls for the driver and front passenger, and separate ones for each passenger in the rear, providing everyone with a cool and comfortable drive.

Those who purchase the vehicle before Dec 31, 2021, will also get to enjoy the 50% SST exemption extended by the government. With prices starting from RM665,000, the Porsche Cayenne is not just exceptional value, but also puts many customers closer to achieving the Porsche ownership experience at a deal too sweet to refuse. Additionally, every Cayenne sold by SDAP comes with a four-year warranty as well as four years’ free service and maintenance.