Porsche Cayenne 2016 Bahrain Prices & Specs

The Porsche Cayenne gets a minor facelift and engine upgrades for 2015. The variants available are the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and, for the first time, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment. All new models get a slight boost in performance and reduced fuel economy numbers. The new models get a new front fascia, similar to the design of the Porsche Macan, as well as new taillamps and exhaust pipes. The entry-level Cayenne gets a 3.6-litre V6 engine. The Cayenne S and Cayenne GTS gets a new 3.6-litre turbo V6, while the Cayenne Turbo gets a 4.8-litre turbo V8. The hybrid and diesel models will be available only on special-order. The Cayenne S E-Hybrid has a lithium-ion traction battery with an all-electric driving range of 18 to 36 km. Inside, a new multifunction sport steering wheel featuring shift paddles is fitted as standard. Optional seat ventilation is now available for the first time. More variants of the Cayenne should be available later. As usual, everything on a Porsche is largely optional, with few exceptions. Features available on the Cayenne include a 7-inch TFT touchscreen, optional two-tone or body-colour leather upholstery, 40:20:40 split rear seat with front-back movement, power front-seat adjustment with optional memory feature, optional adaptive sports seats, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, cruise control with optional distance-control function, optional lane-change monitor, parking sensors with optional back-up camera, wheel sizes from 18-inch to 21-inch, and a choice of an optional 14-speaker BOSE CD stereo or an optional 16-speaker Burmester CD stereo, both with USB and iPod support. Safety features are thankfully standard, including front and side airbags, tyre pressure monitor, ABS and stability control, with various other optional electronic aids.