
The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  S Hybrid · 22 
21 · The   Cayenne   |   Cayenne  S Hybrid
A hybrid is like a good marriage.
Only with two better halves. 
Cayenne S Hybrid.
We have always gone our own way. This 
is the hallmark of our independent spirit. 
Only thus can we continue to meet our 
high performance standards. And yours. 
For the Cayenne S Hybrid we chose a 
highly sophisticated technical concept 
that  perfectly embodies the key principle 
of an alternative drive: efficiency.
The parallel full hybrid drive (p. 28) on 
the Cayenne S Hybrid features a 3.0 -litre 
V6 supercharged engine and an electric 
machine (motor/generator) that provides 
additional power on demand. It offers 
  levels of acceleration that are compar -
able with a V8 unit, but with a reduction   
of up to 22  % in both fuel consumption 
and CO
2 emissions compared to the 
 Cayenne  S.  The engine delivers 245 kW (333 hp), 
while the electric machine generates 
34 kW (47 hp). Working in tandem, 
 
they produce a total output of 279 kW 
(380  hp). 
With a top speed of 242 km/ h, acceler -
ation from 0 to 100 km/ h takes 6.5 sec -
onds. Maximum torque is 580 Nm. 
On the parallel full hybrid system, the 
electric machine and a decoupler are 
  integrated directly into the drivetrain 
  between the combustion engine and the 
eight-speed Tiptronic S. The decoupler 
ensures positive engagement with the 
combustion engine, thereby offering 
  several benefits – both for the driver   
and the environment. Under moderate acceleration, the 
  electric machine can power the vehicle 
independently. In order to drive quietly 
through residential areas, for example. 
The generator can also be used to 
  recuperate energy during braking, i.e. 
 
for charging the bat tery.
In addition, the electric machine can be 
used to boost performance – for faster 
acceleration.
Other energy-saving features include the 
car’s abilit y to glide along, even when the 
engine is turned off. The hybrid system 
therefore also brings significant advan -
tages when not driving in urban traffic, 
as the vehicle can simply ‘coast ’ along 
many stretches of road without any  power at all. Together with the auto 
start/stop function, the parallel full 
  hybrid system offers exceptional levels 
of performance and efficiency.
The ‘hybrid’ designation on each front 
wing alludes to the  
innovative drive con -
cept within. 
Inside the car, the TFT colour display   
in the instrument cluster provides 
  information on the current energy flow. 
Further driving data is displayed via   
the optional Porsche Communication 
Management (PCM). 
But the greatest benefit of all:   
the   Cayenne S Hybrid is a Porsche.   
And it drives like one too.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems · 32 
31 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Drive systems
E-power button. 
The ‘e-power’ but ton can be used to 
expand the range in which the vehicle 
 
can be run solely on electric power, when 
heading out of a residential area, for 
instance. The throt tle map is adapted so 
that the combustion engine is engaged 
later than in ‘Normal’ mode depending   
on performance requirements. This is 
activated via a but ton on the  centre 
 
console.
 
B at ter y.
The hybrid system features a high-  
voltage nickel metal hydride (NiMH) bat-
tery consisting of 240 cells. It provides 
the electric machine with the energy   required for the vehicle to drive short 
 
distances solely on electric power.
The compact bat tery is located under the 
loadspace floor in the luggage compart -
ment. Weighing approximately 80 kg,   
its dimensions are 426 mm x 925 mm x 
286  mm. 
The bat tery is designed to last without 
the need for any maintenance throughout 
its entire life. As the electric machine 
also functions as a generator, it can 
charge the bat tery under certain condi -
tions when the combustion engine is in 
part-throt tle mode and through energy 
recovery during braking. A special bat tery  management and cooling system main
-
tains a constant temperature and 
  protects the battery from overheating.   
It also monitors the charge/discharge 
processes. As a result, the life of the 
bat tery is optimised and its suitabilit y   
for everyday use ensured, while offering 
a high capacit y: 1.7 kWh.
Systems that are usually dependent on 
the output provided by the combustion 
engine, such as climate control, power 
steering and brake assist, run solely   
on electricit y on the Cayenne S Hybrid. 
As they do not rely on output from the 
engine, these functions remain active 
when the car is running in electric mode  or when it is ‘coasting’ or gliding along 
with the engine turned off. 
In summary: despite its six- cylinder 
  powerplant, the Cayenne S Hybrid offers 
performance levels that are comparable 
with an eight-cylinder unit – but with 
  significantly lower fuel consumption. Also 
when it comes to hybrid drives, we’ve 
taken a completely new path. Hardly 
  surprising really, with a technology this 
convincing.
 
Cayenne S Hybrid system (combined)  
  Cayenne S Hybrid combustion engine
  Cayenne S Hybrid electric machine
Energy management display in PCM: electric modeFor fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 580 Nm at 1,000 rpm, 279 kW (380 hp) at 5,500 rpm
100
  50
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300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650
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30 60 90
120
150 180 210 240 270 300 330
150 200
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Power (kW)
T orque (Nm)
1500
7500
2000 25003000 3500400045005000 5500600065007000
1000
Engine speed (rpm)
360 390 420
700580 Nm
279 kW (380 hp) 

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. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Chassis · 60 
59 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Chassis
More than just a small cog in the system.
Wheels.
The wheels for the Cayenne models 
  perfectly underline the character of the 
car – and convey it to the road.
Standard on the Cayenne and Cayenne 
Diesel: the 18-inch Cayenne wheel. 
Standard on the Cayenne S and Cayenne S 
Hybrid: the 18-inch Cayenne S III wheel. 
Standard on the Cayenne GTS: the 20 -inch 
RS Spyder Design wheel. Standard on 
the Cayen
ne Turbo: the 19-inch Cayenne 
Tu r b o  w h e e l .
1)
A range of other wheel options in various 
sizes (up to 21 inches in diameter) is 
available for all models.
Ty r e s .
All t yres have been optimised with regard 
to driving performance, handling, rolling 
resistance and weight. They also provide 
great potential for reducing fuel consump-
tion and emissions. The three basic com -
ponents of the t yre have been enhanced – 
the rubber compound, tread design and 
the architecture of the substructure. This 
reduces rolling resistance and fuel con -
sumption.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM).
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) provides 
early warning of any drop in pressure   
via the on-board computer display. In 
  addition, the driver can quickly and easily 
check the individual pressures in all four 
wheels via the multi-purpose display in 
the instrument cluster.
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo.    
Optional for all other Cayenne models. 
1) For details of all wheel options, see pages 130/131.2) In conjunction with 275 - mm t yres for the Cayenne Turbo and 265 - mm t yres for all other models. 19- inch Cayenne Turbo wheel
20 - inch RS Spyder Design wheel 20 - inch Cayenne Spor tDesign II wheel
19 - inch Cayenne Design II wheel
2)
21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheel 21-inch Cayenne SportEdition wheel painted black 
(high-gloss)
21- inch 911 Turbo II wheel (forged)
18 - inch Cayenne S III wheel
18-inch Cayenne wheelFor fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

Comfort and transport  |  Comfor t · 82 
81 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t Cayenne Turbo with t wo -tone leather interior in Umber/Cream and walnut interior package (wood)Cayenne GTS with leather interior in Black and GTS interior package in Carmine Red
As on every Porsche, the interior of the 
Cayenne is designed around the driver, 
combining sporting st yle with the very 
highest standards of ergonomics, com
-
fort and quality.
Particularly striking features include the 
way the centre console rises to meet   
the dashboard – clearly inspired by the 
Carrera GT. This immediately enhances 
the interior structure, a continuation of 
the car’s dynamic exterior lines. The seat 
position and sports steering wheel offer 
exceptional support and contact – for an 
even sportier ride.
Our benchmark for exceptional driver comfort?
An out-and-out sports car.
Comfort.
A t ypical Porsche feature: the five round 
instruments form the familiar cluster and 
are slightly raised from the dashboard as 
a visual unit. The high-resolution 4.8-inch 
TFT colour screen displays information 
from the on-board computer or, in con -
junction with PCM including navigation 
module, map data from the navigation 
system. It also shows the set tings of the 
optional adaptive cruise control (p.  110) 
or gives various warnings, such as alerts 
from Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM, 
p. 58), which is also available as an option. 
On the Cayenne S Hybrid, the display also 
provides information about the energy 
management. Oil pressure, oil and coolant temperature 
as well as the fuel level are displayed 
using analogue gauges, while the boost 
pressure gauge on the Cayenne Turbo is 
digital. A compass display in the instrument 
cluster is available as an  
option in conjunc-
tion with PCM. This shows the four cardinal 
and four ordinal directions with degree 
increments as well as your current altitude.
The steering column offers manual height 
and reach adjustment (electrically adjust -
able on the Cayenne Turbo). The steering 
wheel rim is in smooth-finish leather.   As is the optional SportDesign steering 
wheel with gearshift paddles (standard on 
the Cayenne GTS) – for genuine race-
st yle gearshift action. Also available as 
an option, the multifunction steering 
wheel enables easy access to a range of 
functions including audio and telephone. 

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89 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
The perfect place to be.
Not just for the driver.
Storage compartments.
Comfort also means having the import   ant 
things at your fingertips when you need 
them. Which is why the Cayenne models 
offer a wide range of storage   options. 
These include door storage compartments 
with bot tle holders,   storage pockets on 
the front seat backrests, a glove com -
partment cooled by the air-conditioning 
system, a storage compartment in the 
centre console and a handy drawer 
beneath both the driver’s and front 
 
passenger’s seat.
Interior lighting.
The interior lighting concept with 
  delayed- off function is well thought- out   
to provide the required level of light 
whenever you need it. The generous 
standard equipment includes footwell 
  illumination front and rear, ignition lock 
illumination, a front light console with 
reading lights as well as reading lights at 
the rear. This is complemented by door 
entry lights, front and rear, and red door 
safet y lights. In addition, all Cayenne 
models come with luggage compartment 
illumination and a tailgate courtesy-light 
function.
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment.
Available as a factory-fit ted option from 
Porsche Exclusive, the Porsche Rear   
Seat Entertainment package includes two 
display consoles, each with an integrated 
media player and USB port, and t wo 
  wireless infrared headphones. The dis-
play consoles are trimmed in matching 
interior
 leather with decorative seams 
and are located on the front seat back -
rests. Each one contains a high-resolution
 
7-inch W VGA TFT colour display. For greater 
convenience, they are  swivel-mounted 
and feature touchscreen operation.  Boast
ing built-in anti-shock protection, 
the system is compatible with CDs and 
DVDs and can even receive T V broad -
casts – in conjunction with the   optional 
T V tuner. It is also possible to connect 
two separate and individually   selectable 
AV sources, such as a games console or 
digital camera. 
Designed to the highest standards of 
safety and ergonomics, Porsche Rear 
Seat Entertainment blends harmoniously 
within the passenger compartment.
Optional for all Cayenne models. 
Door storage compartment with bottle holder
Cupholders in the centre console   Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment 

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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.  

1)  
Suitable for receiving analogue and digital T V signals 
(DVB -T in MPEG -2 standard) where available.
T V tuner
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93 · Comfort and transport   |  Comfor t
TV tuner. 
The optional T V tuner receives unen -
crypted analogue and digital television 
signals.
1) For your safet y, these can only 
be viewed via the PCM display when the 
vehicle is stationary. In conjunction with 
the Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment 
package, T V broadcasts can be received 
on the rear screens while the car is in 
motion.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Telephone module.
This optional quad-band GSM telephone 
module combines ease of use with 
  optimised sound quality. Simply insert 
your mobile phone SIM card in the slot   
in PCM to make calls via the hands-free 
facility or optional Bluetooth
® handset. 
For even greater convenience, you can 
use a Bluetooth
® SIM Access Profile 
(SAP)-compatible handset. Once connect -
ed, the GSM antenna on the mobile 
phone is disabled to prolong battery   
life and the external vehicle antenna   
is utilised instead. Depending on the 
phone model, you can access contact 
details on the mobile phone SIM card   
and internal memory and perform all 
  operations via PCM, voice control or   
the multifunction steering wheel, which 
means your phone can remain in your 
pocket. In addition, the telephone module 
  enables you to establish a Bluetooth
® 
connection to a mobile phone that only 
supports the Hands-Free Profile (HFP).   
In this case, the GSM connection to   
the mobile phone network is via the 
handset antenna. PCM acts as a hands-
free system. 
A cordless handset with keypad and 
  display is also available as an option. 
This is stowed in the centre console. 
However, the handset cannot be used  
to establish a Bluetooth
® connection 
using the Hands-Free Profile (HFP).
 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Voice control. 
Do you wish to get to the point – or your 
required destination – more quickly? All 
you have to do is say so. The optional 
voice control system with whole-word 
recognition is at your command – without 
the tedious task of voice learning. This 
means that the voice control system can 
recognise the input of an entire address 
for a navigational destination, telephone 
book entries or radio station names. 
Audio prompts make voice inputs even 
simpler. You can also browse through 
lists by voice command. 
 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Mobile phone preparation.
With this optional preparation, you can 
establish a Bluetooth
® connection with   
a mobile phone that only supports the 
Hands-Free Profile (HFP) and use the   
CDR or CDR Plus audio system, or PCM 
as a hands-free system. As a Bluetooth
®- 
based solution, you can connect your 
handset without even taking it out of your 
pocket. The basic phone functions are 
accessible via the audio system head 
unit. Connection to the mobile phone net -
work is via the handset antenna.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Universal audio interface. 
On vehicles with the CDR audio system, 
this optional package located in the front 
centre console provides an AUX-In port, 
e.g. for a compatible MP3 player. On 
  vehicles equipped with PCM, the package 
includes an AUX-In port and a USB port 
which can be used to connect an iPod
®. 
The iPod
® as well as other compatible 
MP3 players or memory sticks connect -
ed via USB can be operated using PCM. 
When listening to music, the system now 
also displays the album cover (cover art). 
Using the jukebox function, you can store 
and play up to 5,000 MP3 files on the 
40GB hard drive integral to PCM.
Optional for all Cayenne models.