2025 Porsche Cayenne Review: The Sports Car of SUVs, Refined

For 2025, the Porsche Cayenne continues its reign as the performance SUV benchmark—now with sharper styling, smarter tech, and even more engaging driving dynamics. As one of Porsche’s best-selling models globally, the Cayenne blends family-friendly practicality with unmistakable sports car DNA.

This latest iteration—following a major update in 2024—further cements the Cayenne as the most driver-focused luxury SUV on the road.




1. Exterior: Bolder, Sportier, Smarter

The 2025 Cayenne carries over the visual updates introduced in 2024 but sharpens them slightly for a cleaner, more athletic presence.

  • New HD Matrix LED headlights with ultra-precise illumination

  • Revised front bumper and grille with larger, more aggressive intakes

  • Sleeker taillights connected by a continuous light bar

  • New wheel designs (20–22 inches), including RS Spyder and Aero styles

  • Wider stance, sculpted surfaces, and optional Sport Design Package for added aggression

Whether you choose the SUV or the sleek Coupé body style, the Cayenne looks powerful, premium, and purposeful.

2. Powertrains: From Efficient to Electrifying

The Cayenne’s lineup for 2025 offers a wide range of engines, including hybrid options and range-topping Turbo variants:

Base Cayenne / Cayenne Coupé

  • 3.0L turbocharged V6

  • 348 hp and 368 lb-ft

  • 0–60 mph in ~5.7 seconds

Cayenne E-Hybrid

  • V6 + plug-in hybrid system

  • 463 hp combined, 0–60 mph in ~4.6 seconds

  • 25.9 kWh battery enables up to 45 miles of electric range

Cayenne S

  • 4.0L twin-turbo V8 (replacing V6)

  • 468 hp and 442 lb-ft, 0–60 mph in ~4.4 seconds

Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (Flagship)

  • V8 plug-in hybrid with 729 hp and 700+ lb-ft

  • 0–60 mph in a stunning 3.5 seconds

  • Revised battery improves EV range to ~40 miles

All engines are paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic and all-wheel drive. The result? Sports car performance in an SUV body.




3. Driving Dynamics: Porsche Precision on High Ground

The Cayenne remains the best-handling SUV in its class, and 2025 enhancements keep it that way:

  • Adaptive air suspension standard on most trims, offering more range between comfort and sport

  • New 2-valve damper system for improved ride smoothness and handling control

  • Optional rear-axle steering, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), and torque vectoring

  • Multiple driving modes (Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, Off-Road)

Even when loaded with passengers and cargo, the Cayenne remains engaging, responsive, and confident at any speed.

4. Interior: Tech-Forward Luxury

Inside, the 2025 Cayenne gets a major tech upgrade while retaining the luxury and ergonomic excellence Porsche is known for:

  • Digital curved 12.6-inch instrument cluster with configurable layouts

  • 12.3-inch central infotainment screen with Porsche Communication Management (PCM)

  • Optional 10.9-inch passenger display for navigation, media, or co-pilot functions

  • Revised center console with touch-sensitive HVAC controls

  • Premium materials including leather, Alcantara, carbon fiber, and brushed aluminum

  • Optional massaging seats, panoramic roof, 4-zone climate, and Bose/Burmester audio

The cabin feels futuristic yet functional, with a clear emphasis on driver engagement.






5. Technology & Safety

Porsche has equipped the 2025 Cayenne with a full suite of intelligent systems:

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

  • Porsche In-Car Video Streaming, OTA updates

  • Advanced safety: adaptive cruise, lane keeping, blind spot assist, night vision

  • Porsche Driver Experience interface: intuitive, customizable, and fast

  • Multiple camera views, including 360° with 3D rendering


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