Porsche Cayenne (9Y0)
2017– (facelift 2023) · Porsche Cayenne (9Y0) — Super SUV, V6 Twin-Turbo, designed by Michael Mauer.
The Story
The Cayenne 9Y0 is the current Cayenne — the benchmark sports SUV, and one of the most complete vehicles Porsche makes. Launched in 2017, it took everything that made the Cayenne great and sharpened it further: communicative steering and braking ‘about as good as it gets in an SUV,’ cornering precision ‘beyond what you should expect,’ a beautifully-built tech-rich cabin, and a vast engine range from efficient V6s to the 550-PS Turbo and the 680-PS Turbo S E-Hybrid. It also added a sleeker Coupé body style. Top Gear calls it ‘one of the most complete SUVs money can buy’ and ‘best in class to drive’ — high praise for a car that still, somehow, handles like a Porsche.
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 benchmark sports SUV — best-in-class to drive, with everything from efficient V6s to a 680-PS hybrid, in SUV or Coupé form. Buy on spec and condition; the Turbo / Turbo S E-Hybrid are the heroes, a V6 the smart everyday pick.
The Engine
EA839 V6 Twin-Turbo
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
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What Reviewers Said About Cayenne (9Y0)
Worth Knowing About the Cayenne (9Y0)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) The 9Y0 added a sleeker, fastback Cayenne Coupé body style alongside the regular SUV. 2) Its Turbo S E-Hybrid makes 680 PS (and the facelifted Turbo GT goes further still) — supercar power in a family SUV. 3) Reviewers measured braking and cornering numbers that embarrass many dedicated sports cars — Edmunds clocked a 60-0 mph stop in just 106 feet.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2017 onward; the current, benchmark Cayenne. • V6 TT / V8 TT / hybrid; Turbo (550 PS), Turbo S E-Hybrid (680 PS). • Added a sleeker Cayenne Coupé body. • 'Best in class to drive' (Top Gear). • Sports-car handling and braking in an SUV.
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 and Turbo S E-Hybrid are the performance picks; the Coupé is the style choice; V6 models are the value/usability sweet spot. As a current/recent car, buy on spec, options and Porsche history/warranty. A well-specified 9Y0 is the benchmark sports SUV — hugely capable, beautifully built, and genuinely fun to drive.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche Cayenne (9Y0)
- Class
- Super SUV
- Production years
- 2017– (facelift 2023)
- Units built
- FLAG: high-volume; per-variant production not published
- Variants
- Cayenne, S, GTS, Turbo (V8 TT), E-Hybrid / Turbo E-Hybrid (PHEV); SUV + Coupe
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V6 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- EA839 V6 Twin-Turbo
- Displacement
- 2.9L / 2894 cc
- Power
- 434 hp
- Torque
- 405 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.9 s
- Top speed
- 164 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 212 hp/tonne · 10.4 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed Tiptronic S
- Drivetrain
- AWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 4519 lb
Questions
Cayenne (9Y0) FAQ
What engine does the third-generation Porsche Cayenne S use?
The third-generation Cayenne S (9Y0) uses a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 434 hp (440 PS) and 405 lb-ft of torque. It drives all four wheels through an 8-speed Tiptronic S and reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.
When was the third-generation Porsche Cayenne introduced?
The third-generation Cayenne (9Y0) was unveiled in August 2017 and debuted publicly at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It went on sale as a 2019 model year vehicle in the US, featuring all-new engines, a revised platform, and the addition of a Coupe body variant in 2019.
What is a used Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 worth today?
The third-generation Cayenne trades across a wide range — older base models can start in the $35,000s, while newer Turbo, Turbo GT, and Turbo S E-Hybrid examples can run well above $100,000 depending on mileage and specification.
How does the Cayenne differ from the Cayenne Coupe?
The Cayenne SUV offers greater rear headroom and more boot space, while the Cayenne Coupe has a sloping fastback roofline that reduces rear headroom and cargo capacity. Otherwise the two share powertrain, chassis, and interior architecture.
Can I finance a Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 through Studio Motors?
Yes. Specialist collector-car lenders offer financing on Porsche SUVs at this price tier.
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