Porsche Cayenne (958)
2010–2017 · Porsche Cayenne (958) — Super SUV, V6, designed by Michael Mauer.
The Story
The Cayenne 958 is the generation that won the doubters over — lighter, sleeker, more refined, and even better to drive than the SUV that saved Porsche. Launched in 2010, it shed weight, gained a far more handsome design and a vastly improved interior, and broadened the range with efficient V6s, a diesel, and a clever petrol-electric hybrid alongside the storming V8 Turbo (500 PS) and Turbo S (550 PS). Crucially, it drove like nothing else its size — even Top Gear, long sceptical of the concept, conceded it was ‘still ridiculous that something this big can handle like this.’ Practical, fast, beautifully built and genuinely fun, the 958 is the Cayenne that perfected the sports-SUV formula.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Super SUV class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Michael Mauer
Mauer led design at Mercedes and Saab before succeeding Lagaaij at Porsche in 2004, where he has overseen every modern Porsche line. Since 2022 he has also directed design across the entire Volkswagen Group.
Studio Motors POV
The Cayenne that perfected the sports-SUV — lighter, sharper and genuinely fun, in a far prettier body. A documented Turbo or Turbo S is the performance pick; a clean V6 or diesel is the value buy. Buy on history.
The Engine
VR6 (M55)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
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What Reviewers Said About Cayenne (958)
Worth Knowing About the Cayenne (958)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) It was significantly lighter than the 955 — Porsche shed weight to sharpen the handling and efficiency, and it shows. 2) The range expanded to include a diesel and a petrol-electric hybrid — firsts that broadened the Cayenne's appeal dramatically. 3) The Turbo S (550 PS) is the apex 958 — a genuine performance SUV that embarrasses many sports cars.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2010–2018; lighter, sharper, better-looking. • V6 / V8 / diesel / hybrid; Turbo 4.8 TT (500 PS), Turbo S (550 PS). • Markedly lighter than the 955. • 'Still ridiculous that something this big can handle like this' (Top Gear). • The sports-SUV formula perfected.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no single documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The Turbo / Turbo S (V8) are the performance picks; the diesel and hybrid are the efficient choices; the V6 is the value entry. Verify service history, air suspension and the usual wear items. A well-maintained, documented 958 is a hugely capable, usable and now-affordable performance SUV — buy on condition and history.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche Cayenne (958)
- Class
- Super SUV
- Production years
- 2010–2017
- Units built
- FLAG: high-volume; per-variant production not published
- Variants
- Cayenne (V6), S (V8), GTS, Turbo (V8 TT), S Hybrid (PHEV), Diesel; SUV
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V6
- Engine family
- VR6 (M55)
- Displacement
- 3.6L / 3598 cc
- Power
- 296 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 7.1 s
- Top speed
- 143 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 148 hp/tonne · 14.9 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed Tiptronic S (6-speed manual base)
- Drivetrain
- AWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 4398 lb
Questions
Cayenne (958) FAQ
What are the engine options in the second-generation Porsche Cayenne?
The second-generation Cayenne (958, 2010-2017) launched with a 3.6-litre V6 producing 296 hp as the base engine. The 958.1 range included naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 in the S/GTS trim and twin-turbocharged 4.8-litre V8 in the Turbo/Turbo S. The 958.2 facelift moved the S and GTS to a twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre V6, while Turbo/Turbo S retained twin-turbo V8s.
How did the second-generation Cayenne improve on the first?
The 958 Cayenne (2010-2017) reduced weight by up to 396 lb versus the 955 through greater use of aluminium, improved the suspension with an air-spring option, offered Porsche’s first production hybrid drivetrain in the S Hybrid variant, and used an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic (base cars retained a 6-speed manual). The Cayenne GTS itself was not new to the 958 — it had debuted in 2007 on the prior 957 generation.
What is a second-generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo worth today?
The 958 Cayenne Turbo trades broadly in the $20,000-$60,000+ range in 2025-2026 markets — Classic.com shows 958.1 Turbo around the mid-$20,000s, with Turbo S and 958.2 Turbo variants substantially higher. Values reflect significant depreciation from six-figure new prices.
How does the Cayenne 958 GTS compare to the Turbo?
The 958.1 GTS uses a naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 producing 420 hp with sport-tuned suspension and standard sport exhaust, positioned as the driver’s Cayenne. Note that the full 958 range also included a Turbo S above the Turbo, and the 958.2 facelift GTS moved to a twin-turbo V6 rather than the NA 4.8 V8.
Can I buy or finance a second-generation Porsche Cayenne through Studio Motors?
Yes. Specialist lenders can structure financing on these modern used SUVs.
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