2024 Porsche Cayenne

Pros: Nothing drives better at its price; tech is leading-edge and works well; unlimited customization and a plethora of performance versions Cons: More expensive than competitors; limited cargo space; you’ll be forking out big money for every last option The 2024 Porsche Cayenne is one of the best do-it-all machines in existence, and it also happens to be heavily updated for the 2024 model year. Despite its SUV shape and SUV practicality, the Cayenne can set a blistering pace down any road – or even track – and be the source of many wide grins. BMW’s M division, Mercedes’ AMG and many others may try, but none can fully measure up to the Cayenne for driving enjoyment. The Cayenne isn’t a one-trick pony either, because assuming you spec its available air suspension, the ride is plush and beautifully damped. Porsche’s 2024 update brings the Cayenne’s interior into an even more competitive space, matching its closest rivals in the screen size and tech race. In base form, the Porsche is still going to feel a little spartan compared to others, but that can be flipped on its head should you fancy a spin through the configurator. And that brings us to the Cayenne’s biggest downside: It’s expensive. You’re not going to line it up feature-for-feature with other midsize luxury SUVs and find better value in the Porsche, because what you’re paying for is a driving experience that’s unmatched by others in its class. The varied powertrains on offer means said experience will vary wildly depending on the model. A Cayenne S feels like a straightforward performance SUV with its rumbling, new-for-2024 V8 never quite disappearing from earshot. Meanwhile, a plug-in E-Hybrid model will allow you to drive a respectable number of miles in electric mode for maximum efficiency. It’s ultimately fairly simple whether you should or shouldn’t choose a Cayenne. If you’re mostly focused on luxury and the latest tech, a BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and many others will be a better buy. However, if the driving experience is paramount, then the Cayenne is worth every extra penny you spend over the competition. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2024? The Cayenne is refreshed for 2024 in both its standard and Coupe forms, but the changes are substantial enough that we called it “version 3.5” in our 2024 Cayenne First Drive where you can read all about the numerous big changes Porsche applied to its biggest car. What are the Cayenne’s interior and in-car technology like? Porsche completely revamped the Cayenne’s interior for 2024, leaving virtually nothing from the pre-refresh car. You switch it on via a button instead of a key-like twist toggle to the left of the steering wheel. The instrument cluster is now a fully digital 12.6-inch screen – there are seven different layouts available, and don’t worry, a couple of them …
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