
The  Cayenne   |  Design  · 14 
13 · The   Cayenne   |  Design
Children can give you a great deal of joy.
Even more so when they’ve inherited your finest characteristics.
Design.
When you look at someone’s face,   
you see much more than their external 
  features. We are proud to say, it ’s   
the same with the Cayenne models.   
In fact, what you see is more sports 
  performance than ever before. 
The contours of the front section draw 
the eye, reflecting the car’s excellent 
  dynamics at first glance. The elongated 
bonnet is clearly reminiscent of Porsche 
racecars from the 1960s. The front wheel 
arches are extremely well defined, while 
the ‘power-domed’ bonnet further under -
lines the sheer power and resolution 
  within – this is particularly dominant on 
the Cayenne Turbo. Other distinguishing 
features include the visibly drawn-in 
flanks.
The profile is sharper and exudes 
  eagerness and determination.
The muscular rear wheel arches are typical 
of a sports car, while the contoured roof 
spoiler pays homage to the Carrera GT. 
Further proof of how harmoniously our
  
performance concept has been integrated 
into our   design philosophy – across the 
 
entire model range. 
The tapered rear screen and streamlined 
rear section underline the pronounced 
wheel arches – for a typically distinctive 
rear v iew.
The exterior is unmistakably Porsche.   
The inside too. But not in the way you are 
used to perhaps. The desire to achieve 
greater agility, flexibility and everyday 
practicalit y has led to an interior that  
is both sport y and comfortable (p. 78   
on    wards): another clear reference to the 
Carrera GT, the centre console rises to  meet the dashboard – for an even more 
dynamic drive.
The rear cabin area is larger and more 
variable than before. It features split-
 
folding seats with fore/aft adjustment 
and adjustable backrest angle – for extra 
legroom and greater comfort. In add   ition, 
a wide range of exclusive materials has 
been used. Practically everything has 
been changed, but one thing remains the 
same: the focus on you and your 
 passengers. 

The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  · 16 
15 · The   Cayenne   |   Cayenne
Everything has changed. 
Apart from the concept.
Cayenne.
At Porsche, we are continually changing. 
Looking for a new and different approach. 
Without ever losing sight of where we’ve 
come from. That ’s how we remain true to 
ourselves.
The basic Cayenne concept is therefore 
the same. We’ve just continued to 
improve it: the Cayenne is now lighter –   
up to 165 kg
1) depending on the specifi -
cation – and also more dynamic, more 
comfortable, and closer to the road than 
ever before. Without detracting from the 
qualities required for off-road driving or 
towing heav y loads.
Its naturally aspirated 3.6-litre V6 engine 
features direct fuel injection (DFI, p. 40), 
variable valve timing on both inlet and 
  exhaust, and a variable resonance intake  manifold – for a generous output and 
  excellent fuel economy. In other words: 
we have enhanced the performance, 
while significantly lowering the weight, 
fuel consumption and CO
2 emissions. The 
figures speak for themselves: maximum 
torque of 400 Nm, 220 kW (300 hp),   
a top speed of 230 km/ h and the abilit y 
to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/ h in 
7.5 seconds. With both fuel consumption 
and CO
2 emissions reduced by 20  %.1)
Delivering this power to the road effi -
ciently, Porsche Traction Management 
(PTM, p. 47) combines active all-wheel 
drive with an electronically variable multi-  
plate clutch, automatic brake differential 
(ABD, p. 47) and anti-slip regulation (ASR, 
p. 47).   Together they enable the perfect 
distri   bution of drive torque to all four  wheels, whether on long straights, 
through tight corners or on surfaces with 
different 
 friction  coefficients  –  for  dynamic 
 handling 
and increased traction. Drive is 
trans   mitted through a high-performance
 
 
six-speed manual gearbox (p. 44), which 
ensures optimum progression through 
the gears.
In addition to the standard 18-inch 
  Cayenne wheels and larger brakes, the 
Cayenne can be fit ted with the optional 
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 
(PCCB, p. 66) – for even more outstand -
ing brake performance. 
Another key advantage: a total weight 
saving of approximately 50  % compared 
with equivalent cast-iron discs. The generous standard equipment 
  includes partial-leather seats, climate 
control, the CDR audio system with 
touchscreen, cruise control and auto
-
matic headlight activation. For added 
comfort, there’s also a ‘Welcome Home’ 
lighting function. When you arrive at a 
destination after dark, the headlights 
  remain illuminated for a user-defined 
  period, lighting your path from the car.
So, a unique blend of the great sports 
performance and unrestricted everyday 
practicalit y that is t ypical of Porsche. 
Let ’s be honest, would you have expected 
anything else?
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.1) Compared to previous model. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Transmission · 46 
45 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Transmission
Precision control.
Whatever your choice of terrain.
Transmission.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
The six-speed manual gearbox on the 
Cayenne has been specifically adapted 
for the demands of high-performance 
use. The gear lever throw is short and 
precise, and each of the six ratios has 
been selected for optimum progression 
through the gears. As the centre console 
rises to meet the dashboard, the gear 
lever is close to hand – for an even more 
engaging drive.
The standard upshift display in the 
  instrument cluster helps to reduce fuel 
consumption further still. Eight-speed Tiptronic S is also available 
as an option on the Cayenne in conjunc
-
tion with the auto start/stop function.
Standard on the Cayenne.
Eight-speed Tiptronic S.
The outstanding feature of the eight-
speed Tiptronic S is a particularly wide 
ratio spread. 1st gear is designed for 
optimum acceleration when pulling away 
and greater performance when tackling 
ascents and towing loads in off-road 
  terrain. Top speed is reached in 6th gear 
(in 7th gear on the Cayenne Diesel). The 
remaining upper gears are used to lower 
the revs at high speed, thereby enhanc -
ing fuel economy and occupant comfort.  On the motorway in particular, driving 
 
at low revs will significantly reduce the 
noise level inside the vehicle. 
In automatic mode, the driver can influ -
ence gearshifts on the Tiptronic S using 
the throt tle and brakes alone. Tiptronic S 
automatically adapts the gearshift points 
for performance driving – equally, if a 
more defensive driving st yle is detected, 
the system selects a gearshift point that 
offers maximum fuel economy. Under 
heav y braking, Tiptronic S shifts down to 
maximise engine braking.
An electric pump is used to maintain the 
required pressure of the transmission fluid, 
e.g. to transmit high levels of torque
 at 
lower engine speeds.  The standard sports steering wheel in 
conjunction with Tiptronic S has two 
  ergonomic switches for manual gear 
changes. One press forward with the 
thumb and Tiptronic S shifts up. One 
 
pull backwards with the index finger and 
Tiptronic S shifts down. Either the right 
or left-hand switch can be used. The 
  result: an even more dynamic response 
when changing gear.
Standard on the Cayenne Diesel, 
  Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, 
 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. 
Optional for the Cayenne.
Tiptronic S gear selector
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 
15 0/ 151. 

85 · Comfort and transport  |  Comfor t
Comfort seats.
The seats in the Cayenne models are 
practical, comfortable and sporty, just 
like the rest of the interior. All seat vari -
ants come with 2-way head restraints 
and storage pockets on the front seat 
backrests.
Offering excellent long-distance comfort 
and intuitive operation, the comfort   
seats feature 8-way electric adjustment 
including fore/aft, height, squab length 
and squab/ backrest angle set tings.
Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S 
Hybrid.
The most important factor in our seat design:
Yo u .
GTS sports seats.
The GTS sports seats with 8-way adjust -
ment and seat centres in Alcantara are 
highly dynamic thanks to their low pos -
itioning. With adjustable fore/aft, height 
and squab/ backrest angle set tings, they 
also offer exceptional comfort and sup -
port – even during performance driving.
Standard on the Cayenne GTS.
Driver memory package for comfort 
seats and GTS sports seats.
Extremely useful in the case of frequent 
driver changes, the driver memory pack -
age enables the driver’s seat, exterior 
mirror positions and courtesy lighting 
preferences to be saved and restored 
 automatically.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid 
and Cayenne GTS.
Comfort seats with comfort memory 
package.
In addition to 8-way electric adjustment, 
these comfort seats feature a comfort 
memory package offering adjustment of 
the lumbar supports, squab length and 
steering column. It also stores individual 
seat settings including lumbar supports 
for both driver and front passenger   
as well as steering wheel and exterior 
mirror preferences.
No - cost option on the Cayenne Turbo. 
Optional for all other Cayenne models.
Adaptive sports seats.
Taking comfort and sports performance 
to a whole new level, the adaptive sports 
seats with comfort memory package 
  feature higher, more contoured side 
  bolsters that are electrically adjustable. 
Thanks to 18-way power   adjustment, the 
seats can be adapted to suit your individ -
ual requirements in terms of seat height, 
squab and backrest angle, squab length, 
fore/aft adjustment and 4-way lumbar 
support. The steering   column is also 
electrically adjustable. In addition, the 
package stores seat   settings including 
lumbar supports for both driver and front 
passenger as well as steering wheel and 
exterior mirror preferences.
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo.    
Optional for all other Cayenne models. 
Seat/steering wheel heating.
All seat variants are available with seat 
heating, either just at the front or both 
front and rear. The steering wheel heat -
ing ensures that the rim is pleasantly 
warm to the touch.
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo.    
Optional for all other Cayenne models. 
Seat ventilation.
For even greater occupant comfort on 
longer journeys and in the summer,   
the front seats can be equipped with 
seat ventilation (only in conjunction with 
seat heating, comfort memory package 
or adaptive sports seats).
Optional for all Cayenne models. 
GTS spor ts seat with GTS interior package  in Carmine RedAdaptive spor ts seat with comfor t memor y package   
in leather (Platinum Grey) Comfor t seat in natural leather (Espresso)
Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t · 
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Comfort and transport  |  Comfor t · 92 
91 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
The key to success in management:
focused performance with slices of delight.
CDR audio system.
A Porsche engine provides an impressive 
sound experience in its own right. The 
Cayenne models offer the perfect accom -
paniment inside the cockpit.
The CDR audio system has a 7-inch 
  colour touchscreen display which   
enables you to navigate and select   
the main menus and functions with   
ease and efficiency. 
The integrated CD radio, featuring an FM 
t win-tuner with RDS, 30 memory presets, 
dynamic autostore and speed-sensitive 
volume control, includes a sound system 
with 10 loudspeakers and a total audio 
output of 100 wat ts. The CDR can also be combined with the 
optional Burmester® High-End Surround 
Sound System (p. 96) or BOSE
® Surround 
Sound System (p. 98) for the ultimate in 
audio performance. 
Other options available in conjunction 
with the CDR include an integrated six-
disc CD autochanger. With an optional 
mobile phone preparation (p.  93), you 
can connect a Bluetooth
® Hands- Free 
Profile (HFP)-compatible mobile phone.
Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid 
and Cayenne GTS.
CDR Plus audio system.
The optional CDR Plus audio system 
  features a total of 11 loudspeakers and   
a total output of 235 wat ts. The system 
is operated via a 7-inch high- definition  WGVA TFT touchscreen display. CDR Plus 
can also be combined with the optional 
sound systems from Burmester
® (p. 96) 
or BOSE
® (p. 98).
The analogue and digital twin-tuner   offers 
a broader range of radio reception. Other 
elements include a CD/ DVD drive that 
plays MP3 files and audio/video DVDs, a 
USB port for various iPod
® and iPhone® 
models, and USB memory sticks for MP3 
music and MP3 players. The system also 
allows you to display album covers (cover 
art). Devices connected via USB can be 
operated using CDR Plus or the optional 
multifunction steering wheel. An addition -
al AUX-In port can be used to connect 
other external audio sources – the sys -
tem is then operated via the connected 
device. 
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid 
and Cayenne GTS.
Porsche Communication Management 
(PCM) with navigation module.
PCM is the central control system for   
all information and communication 
  functions. It is powerful and versatile,   
yet easy to use.
Key features include a 7-inch high-  
resolution touchscreen display. As 
  before, you can also operate PCM using 
the rotary push-button control. The   
menu layout is extremely clear, with no 
more than five entries per page enabling 
fast and accurate operation. A help 
  function is displayed at the bottom   
of the screen for further guidance in 
 specific  situations. Radio functions comprise 42 presets, 
 
an FM t win-tuner with RDS frequency 
  diversity, which continuously searches 
the airwaves for the best possible   
signal from the selected radio station, 
and dynamic autostore.
The CD/ DVD drive plays CDs and audio 
DVDs and is MP3- compatible. Audio play -
back of video DVDs is also supported.   
An optional integrated six- disc CD/ DVD 
autochanger is available for PCM. The 
universal audio interface can be used to 
store and play up to 5,000 MP3 music 
files on the 40GB hard drive integral to 
PCM.
A navigation module with high-speed   
hard drive is included with PCM. The   
map   display offers a conventional 2D   
layout as well as a perspective view.   
In some   regions, even topography with   superimposed satellite map and buildings 
can be displayed in 3D. In split-screen 
mode, you can view the current map sec
-
tion   together with a list of icons for the 
next manoeuvre. The route is calculated 
based on official traffic reports (TMC) 
and data from further traffic flow sensors 
(TMC Pro).1) The system also indicates 
the respective speed limit for the roads 
covered in the database via PCM or the 
TFT display in the instrument cluster.
In conjunction with the optional online 
services, online destinations can also   
be easily imported into the navigation 
system.
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo.    
Optional for all other Cayenne models.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incl. navigation module with cover ar t functionalit y1)   TMC Pro is suppor ted in Germany, Austria and   
Switzerland.  

Electric sunscreen for rear side windowsPersonalisation · 
136 
135 · Personalisation Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and outer rear seats)
Spor tDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Comfort lighting package
1)  Includes electric adjustment of lumbar support, squab length, side cushions on backrest/squab and steering column   
(Cayenne Turbo: comfor t memor y package as no - cost option); comfor t memor y package (driver’s side: seat, steering column,   
exterior mirror set tings; front passenger’s side: seat set tings) and other additional functions.
2)   Includes electric adjustment of lumbar suppor t, squab length and steering column, a comfor t memor y package   
(driver’s side: seat,   steering column, exterior mirror set tings; front passenger’s side: seat set tings) and other additional functions.
3)  ‘Cayenne’ for Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel, ‘Cayenne S’ for Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, ‘Cayenne GTS’ for Cayenne GTS and  ‘Cayenne turbo’ for Cayenne Turbo.–  not available  extra-cost option•  standard equipment■  no-cost option
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the price list.
OptionCayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Hybrid
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne TurboI no. Page
Interior.
Adaptive cruise control with Porsche Active Safe (PAS)••••••8T3110
Speed limit indicator
••••••9Q6 111
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
••••••7Y1  10 9
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
••••••7Y6/7Y7 10 8
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS)
••••••7G5 10 2
HomeLink
® (garage-door opener)••••••VC1
Loadspace management system
••••••3GN 116
Ski bag
••••••3X1 112 ,  113
Smoker package
■■■■■■9JB
Fire extinguisher
••••••6A7
OptionCayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Hybrid
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne TurboI no. Page
Interior.
SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles••••••1M L  80
Adaptive sports seats with comfort memory package (18-way) 
1)••••• •PE6 84
Comfort memory package (14-way) 
2)•••••■PE5/Q2J 84
Driver memory package
••••• –3L4
84
Rooflining in Alcantara
•••• ••6NN
  Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front)  
Exclusive ••••••3J7
Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and outer rear seats)  
Exclusive••••••5ZF112 ,  13 5
Door-sill guards in stainless steel with model logo (front) 
3)•• ••••7M1
Electric sunscreen for rear side windows
••••••3Y8 10 2
Floor mats
••••••0TD
Comfort lighting package
••••••PP5/PP6 10 0
Extended LED comfort lighting package  
Exclusive••••••AEH
4-zone climate control
••• –••9AH
10 0
Auxiliary heating system
••• –••9M9
Side airbags (rear)
••••••4X4 70 

155 · IndexIndex · 155
Index
Drive systems  28
‘Coasting’   21
Electric machine   28
Hybrid module   28
Parallel full hybrid   28
Performance   31–36
Engine technology  38
Air intake system   42
Auto start/stop function   38
Common-rail injection system   40
Cooling systems   40
Direct fuel injection (DFI)   40
Engine management (electronic)   42
E-power button   30
Exhaust system   43
High-voltage battery   30
Lubrication   41
Sports exhaust system   43
Supercharging system   42
Turbocharging systems   42
Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)   42
Variable valve timing   39
VarioCam Plus   39
Transmission 44
All-wheel drive   47
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)   47
Automatic brake differential (ABD)   47
Downhill assistance   48
Manual gearbox   44
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)   47
Tiptronic S   44
Off-road capability  50
Chassis 52
Air suspension   54
Front axle  53
Porsche Active Suspension   
Management (PASM)   57
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control   
(PDCC)   55
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus  
(PT V Plus)   56
Power steering Plus  53
Rear axle  53
Self-levelling   54
Steel-spring suspension 54
Steering   53
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)   58
Ty r e s   5 8
Weight reduction   53
Wheels   58
Safety 62
Active safet y  62
Airbags   70
Anti-lock braking (ABS)  68
Automatic headlight activation   62
Automatic hold function  65
Bodyshell  71
Braking systems   65
Ceramic brakes   66
Cornering lights   63
Day time running lights  63
Headlights   63
Interior safety features   70, 71
ISOFIX  71
Lighting   62
Parking brake (electric)  65
Passive Safet y   70
Porsche Active Safe (PAS)   110
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 
(PCCB)   66
Porsche Dynamic Light System   
(PDLS)   63
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus 
(PDLS Plus)  63
Porsche Side Impact Protection   
(POSIP)   70
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)   68
Recuperation   66
Seat belt system   70
Taillights  63
Environment  72
Exhaust emissions   74
Fuel economy   75
Fuel system   75
Lightweight construction   72
Materials   77
Noise  77
Recycling   77
Ser vicing   77
Comfort 80
Adaptive sports seats 84
Anti-theft protection   102
Audio systems   90
Bluetooth
®   92, 93
BOSE
® Surround Sound System   98
Burmester
® High-End Surround   
Sound System   96
CD/ DVD autochanger   90
CDR/CDR Plus audio system  90
Child seats   87
Climate control   100
Comfort memory package   84
Comfort seats   84
Compass display   80
Digital radio  95
Driver memory package   84
Electronic logbook   95
GTS sports seats  84
Heat and noise-insulating glass  100
Heated windscreen  100
Interior   80
Interior lighting   88
Mobile phone preparation   93
MP3   90, 91, 93
Multifunction steering wheel   80Navigation system  
90
On-board computer   80
Online services  94
Panoramic roof system   104
Porsche Communication   
Management (PCM)   90
Porsche  Entry & Drive   102
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment   88
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System   
( P V T S)  10 2
Privacy glass   100
Radio   90
Rain sensor   102
Rear seats  87
Seat ventilation  85
Seat/steering wheel heating  85
Seats  84
Sport Chrono Package  95
Storage compartments   88
S u n r o o f    10 4
S u n s c r e e n    10 2
Telephone module   92
Touchscreen display   90
T V tuner   88, 92
Universal audio interface   93
USB port  90, 93
Voice control   93
Driver assistance systems   106
Adaptive cruise control with PAS  110
Automatic headlight activation  62
Automatically dimming mirrors  106
Comfort lighting package   100
Cruise control   106
Lane Change Assist (LCA)   109
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  108
P a r k A s s i s t    10 6
Reversing camera   106
Speed limit indicator  111
Tr a n s p o r t 112
Loading Level  113
Loading options   112
Loadspace management system   117
Luggage compartment   112
Roof rails  115
Roof transport system  115
Tailgate (automatic)   113
Towbar systems   117
Personalisation 118
C o l o u rs   120
Exterior   120
I n t e r i o r   122–127
Porsche Exclusive 140
Factory collection   141
Panorama  142
Technical data   146