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Marton Pettendy6 Nov 2014
NEWS

Porsche downsizes Cayenne GTS too

Prices and specs revealed for upgraded Cayenne V6 and GTS as Porsche recalls sports cars

Porsche has revealed first details and Australian pricing and specifications for two more variants of its facelifted Cayenne line-up, led by a smaller-displacement version of the most popular petrol model in Australia, the GTS.

Like the Cayenne S on which it's based, the most dynamic non-turbo member of the upgraded large SUV family swaps its naturally-aspirated 4.8-litre V8 for a twin-turbo 3.6-litre V6.

Nevertheless, as with all 2015 Cayenne models, the latest GTS (pictured here in red) brings more performance and efficiency than the vehicle it replaces, offering 323kW of power and 600Nm of torque.

That's 14kW/85Nm more than the old Cayenne GTS V8 (309kW/515Nm), as well as 14kW/50Nm more than the upgraded Cayenne S (309kW/550Nm).

And, providing a clue to the sort of performance we might expect from the upcoming flagship of the Macan SUV range, the GTS Cayenne's 323kW/600Nm outputs are 29kW and 50Nm higher than the same engine in the smaller Macan Turbo (294kW/550Nm).

The result is a top speed of 262 km/h and claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 5.2 seconds (or just 5.1 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package), which makes the new Cayenne GTS a respective 0.5 and 0.6 seconds quicker than before.

Despite its extra power and pace, the GTS is more efficient, with combined fuel consumption reducing by 0.9L/100km to 10.0L/100km, and CO2 emissions falling to 228g/km.

Price is up, however, by $4200 to $154,600 plus on-road costs.

Compensating for this is an expanded standard features list and all of the changes seen on the rest of the facelifted Cayenne range, including a new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with idle-stop and coasting functions, bi-xenon headlights with four-point LED daytime driving lights, a new multi-function sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, a powered tailgate and, for Australia, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors.

Australian GTS models also come with metallic paint, an electric slide/tilt glass sunroof and heated front seats as standard.

As before, the GTS features a sports exhaust system and a host of mechanical upgrades from the Cayenne Turbo, including 390mm front and 358mm rear brake discs with red callipers, sportier tuning for the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) damping system and, for Australia, air suspension with a 20mm-lower ride height.

The GTS also comes with the Turbo's more aggressive front bumper and a Sport Design package comprising more contoured side sills and wheel-arch extensions. Like the roof spoiler and lower bumpers, they're body-coloured.

Contrasting this are new 20-inch RS Spyder-design black alloy wheels, new GTS lettering on the front doors and black exhaust outlets, headlight bezels and darkened LED tail-light fittings.

Inside, there are eight-way power-adjustable leather-Alcantara GTS sports seats with driver memory package and GTS head restraint lettering. And while Alcantara continues to be the dominant interior material, the GTS cabin can be had in either carmine red or rhodium silver with contrasting tacho, stitching, head restraint lettering and seat belt colours.

Also up in price -- this time by no less than $7800 -- is the facelifted Cayenne V6 (pictured in brown), which now costs $108,000 plus ORCs and is no longer the cheapest Cayenne in the range.

That's because the more efficient new Cayenne Diesel now consumes less than 7.0L/100km and therefore attracts less luxury car tax – although it still increases in price by $4100 to $104,700 plus ORCs.

The base Cayenne is also more efficient than before, with idle-stop, thermal management and coasting functions reducing the fuel consumption of its carryover 220kW/400Nm 3.6-litre V6 by 0.7L/100km to 9.2L/100km. Thus CO2 emissions are also down, by 21g/km to 215g/km.

The running changes also make the entry-level Cayenne quicker to 100km/h (by 0.2 seconds in 7.7 seconds, or 7.6 with the optional Sport Chrono package), although top speed remains 230km/h.

Naturally, the base model shares the facelifted Cayenne's range-wide exterior cosmetic upgrades, plus a multi-function sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, powered tailgate and, for Australia, 19-inch Cayenne Turbo wheels and auto-dimming mirrors.

Due in Australian showrooms next February, the 2015 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS models will make their global debut at the Los Angeles motor show on November 18, and bring to seven the number of facelifted Cayenne models on sale here by the first quarter of next year.

Porsche announced local pricing and specifications for the rest of the 2015 Cayenne line-up in August, including the new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid, all of which become available here from next week.

In other Porsche news, the German sports car maker has recalled 4428 Boxster, Cayman and 911 models worldwide – including 56 in Australia – to replace their bonnet locking mechanisms.

Porsche says the problem, which affects the owners of 27 Boxster and Cayman models and 29 911s (plus a further eight Boxsters/Caymans and 12 911s that are yet to be sold) was "discovered during in-house quality checks and was immediately corrected".

It says no incidents – such as unintentional opening of the front lid -- have been reported as a result of the problem, but warns "it is not possible to guarantee that the bracket meets the specifications in the long term".

Porsche Cars Australia will notify the owners of affected vehicles directly and says the part will take half an hour to replace at their nearest official Porsche dealer.

Porsche Cayenne pricing – 2014 / 2015 (plus ORCs):
Cayenne Diesel -- $100,600 / $104,700
Cayenne -- $100,200 / $108,000
Cayenne S -- $138,500 / $139,900
Cayenne S Diesel -- $141,800 / $143,200
Cayenne S Hybrid -- $149,900 / $139,200 (S E-Hybrid)
Cayenne GTS -- $150,400 / $154,600
Cayenne Turbo -- $221,600 / $230,800

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