2022 porsche cayenne coupe s

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Introduced  in 2020, the Cayenne Coupe is Porsche's inevitable foray into the sleeker  coupe-like performance SUV segment. Joining the Audi Q8, BMW X6 and  Mercedes-Benz GLE, the Cayenne Coupe offers the most sports car-like driving  experience of the bunch. Previously, the Turbo and the S E-Hybrid offered the  highest levels of performance. Now, for 2022, Porsche has added the Turbo GT to  the mix. The Turbo GT will only be available in the Coupe body style and  features a comprehensive list of performance enhancements to cement the Cayenne  Coupe's position as the sports car of SUVs. 

The  Turbo GT generates 631 horsepower and 626 lb-ft from its 4.0-liter twin-turbo  V8 powerplant. That's up considerably from the standard Turbo's hardly  inadequate 541 horsepower. That extra power isn't just a result of Porsche  doing a software tune and calling it a day. The GT's engine has a new  crankshaft, pistons, connecting rods, fuel injection, a revised intake and  intercooling. In short, this is a factory hot rod. 

The  Turbo GT's extra performance hasn't compromised the comfort you'd expect from  the Cayenne Coupe. The ride is firm but never stiff. Even with its 22-inch  wheels and short tire sidewalls, the GT manages to absorb most road  imperfections with ease. On the highway, the ride is equally as impressive and  betters most competitors with a suppleness you don't expect from something so  performance-oriented. Interior noise levels are also low, and even the bark  from the special titanium exhaust system remains subdued.

The  Turbo GT comes with an extensive list of standard features, including  power-adjustable sport seats, faux suede trim, a heated steering wheel, and  heated front and rear seats. Porsche had made sure to underline the Turbo GT's  high-performance nature by doing something very un-Porsche: limiting its  available options. While 18-way-adjustable adaptive sport seats and a handful  of comfort and luxury options are available, some features simply are not  offered with the Turbo GT. There is no sunroof available, for example. In its  place, you get a carbon-fiber roof panel that saves over 40 pounds. There's  also no option for five-passenger seating, so you'll only be able to bring  three of your closest, and bravest, friends.

The  Turbo GT features the newest version of Porsche's infotainment system we've  seen in the Taycan. While it will take some time to learn, the system does work  quickly and we're pleased to see both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone  compatibility. Both systems are well integrated into the Porsche's infotainment  system, allowing users to easily switch between their phone and the native  system. We do wish more advanced driver aids were offered as standard  equipment, especially at this price, but Porsche does offer most every  available system, including night vision and InnoDrive (Porsche's  semi-automated drive mode) as options.

Just  when you thought the Cayenne couldn't offer any more performance, Porsche drops  the mic with the Turbo GT. With its devastating performance and day-to-day  comfort, the Turbo GT is a truly impressive vehicle, even at its elevated price  tag. You can order this future classic now and expect delivery by early next  year.