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2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS review
With a V8 back under the bonnet, the Cayenne GTS is once again the sweet spot in Porsche's large SUV family – but is it worth the near $200,000 price tag?
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Audi Q7 55 TFSI S LINE QUATTRO MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
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Warranty
3 year years/
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MSRP
$121,300 - $364,700
$108,469 - $127,969
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CarExpert's Take
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Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stylish for a big bus
- Sublime ride and handling for its size
- It's proper luxury for all seven passengers
Misses
- Tech is contemporary but rivals have moved ahead
- Prices have risen $4400 since it launched
- Some features currently missing due to component shortages
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 - 3996 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, BI TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 485kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 850Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1340 - 2400 | 1370 - 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11.2 | 11.2 - 16.8 | |
