The Porsche Cayenne is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automaker Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. It is the first V8-engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. It shares its platform with the Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. The second generation Cayenne was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March.

The second generation Cayenne was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March. It features a new, more angular design, with revised headlamps, taillamps, front and rear fascias, and alloy wheel designs. Along with a new, more powerful and more fuel efficient engine lineup, the second generation Cayenne is significantly lighter than its predecessor.

Porsche’s engineers designed the Cayenne to be an off-road vehicle that would still be able to handle like a Porsche sports car on paved roads. The company achieved this by using a lightweight aluminum chassis for the body, and a stiff steel suspension for the frame. The Cayenne also features Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system, which allows the driver to adjust the firmness of the suspension to suit driving conditions and personal preferences.

The Cayenne is available in a variety of different trim levels, each with its own unique combination of features and equipment. The base model Cayenne comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, heated front and rear seats, and a 10-speaker audio system. The Cayenne S adds 20-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension system, and a more powerful engine. The Cayenne GTS features 21-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension and steering, and a more aggressive body kit. The top-of-the-line Cayenne Turbo comes standard with 21-inch wheels, adaptive air suspension, active anti-roll bars, ceramic brakes, and a twin-turbocharged engine.