2018 Porsche Cayenne spotted on test

Not long ago, Porsche updated its flagship off-roader the Cayenne for the global markets. Now, the German carmaker has been caught testing an all-new generation of the Cayenne. While the updated model is already on sale, this new Cayenne will only hit the showrooms sometime next year as a 2018 model. 

Details are scarce at the moment, but knowing Porsche and its technical abilities, one can expect this generation change to bring in a lot more sportiness and comfort into the Cayenne. 

The 2018 Cayenne is likely to be built around the Volkswagen Group’s MLB SUV platform. The platform already underpins the latest-gen Audi Q7 which means Porsche’s iteration will make use of a blend of aluminium, carbon fibre and ultrahigh-strength steel. This will not only make the 2018 Cayenne lighter but also provide more rigidity compared to the existing model.

Under the hood, there will be several engine options like in the current model. Porsche, for instance, is expected to include a 4-litre V8 and 3.6-litre V8, as well as a turbocharged 2.9-litre V6. This next-gen model will also get a plug-in hybrid system with a 3-litre engine as the part of the powertrain. Besides these, there will be a range of diesel engine options for markets including India.