8.5
2024 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe review
The Cayenne, even in mid-range S Coupe guise, remains the clear dynamic benchmark in the segment with superior ride and handling.
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Anthony Crawford
Porsche Cayenne vs Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Porsche Cayenne
Mazda CX-8
2024 Porsche
Cayenne
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-8
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.5
8.2
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Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
NA
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$121,300 - $364,700
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
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 | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 - 3996 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 485kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 850Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1340 - 2400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11.2 | - | |
