Drive
The convenience of an automatic.
The excitement of a sequential gearbox.
Six-speed Tiptronic S.
Each gearshift point is automatically
selected based on current road
conditions and driving style.
Within a short space of time,
you’ll develop a feel for the
system and begin to influence
gearshifts using the throttle alone.
The benefits of Tiptronic S are most
apparent in high-performance driving.
The immediacy of response, with
practically no interruption in drive,
is comparable with that of a manual
gearbox.
Tiptronic S automatically selects
the optimum gearshift pattern,
even in low-range mode. The
low-range gearing is available at
speeds of up to 15 km / h (9 mph).
You can also return to high-range
mode at up to 30 km / h (19 mph).
For complete manual control,
simply slot into manual and use
the gearshift controls on the
steering wheel. If you prefer, you
can use the gear selector lever
on the centre console. Even in
automatic mode, you can change
gear manually via the rocker
controls on the steering wheel.
If there is no further manual
input for a period of 8 seconds,
the system reverts to automatic
mode.
One of the special features in
Tiptronic S is standby control.
When the car is stationary in an
active gear position and with the
foot brake applied, the input
clutch automatically disconnects
the engine from the driveline,
thereby reducing fuel consumption.
Other useful functions include
a warm-up programme which
temporarily suppresses upshifts
in order to accelerate warm-up
in the catalysts and thus reduce
emissions. If rapid throttle inputs
are detected, the system automat-
ically selects the ‘Sport’ gearshift
pattern, i.e., there is no need to
use a ‘kickdown’ function. When
the throttle is released quickly, e.g.,
on entering a corner, unwanted
downshifts are prevented.
Mid-corner gearshifts are also
suppressed, enhancing stability
and safety.Under heavy braking, Tiptronic S
shifts down to maximise engine
braking. An incline sensor enables
better uphill acceleration and
better engine braking on descent.
Another special feature, Porsche
Hill Holder, permits easy hill starts
without the need to use the brakes.
The gearbox cooling system is
specifically designed to match
the performance, transport,
towing and off-road capabilities
of all Cayenne models.
Tiptronic S is standard equipment
on the Cayenne Turbo and optional
on the other three models. The
six forward ratios transmit power
with smoothness, efficiency and
precision – whatever your choice
of terrain.
In automatic mode, the gearshift
maps range from maximum
economy to maximum performance.
Tiptronic S gearshift control on steering wheel
Tiptronic S gear selector
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