Porsche Cayenne's sexier cousin is unveiled
New Cayenne Coupé takes on BMW X6 in the sporty-styled SUV segment
As the BMW X6 is to the X5, Porsche has unveiled a new coupé to line up alongside the popular Cayenne SUV. While it has four doors, and not two as per the classic coupé definition, this Cayenne has a dramatically sloping roofline and a rear roof spoiler to give it more sporting presence. The roof is 20mm lower than the standard Cayenne's, while redesigned rear doors and fenders broaden the vehicle's shoulders by 18mm for a more muscular stance. The hunkered-down effect is further achieved by the rear number plate being integrated into the bumper, making the Cayenne Coupé seem closer to the ground. The roof spoiler is combined with a new adaptive rear spoiler as part of Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA), and extends by 135mm at speeds over 90km/h to increase rear downforce. A large panoramic fixed glass roof comes fitted as standard, with an optional contoured carbon roof that has a centre seam similar to the GT3 RS to add to the sportier vibe of this Cayenne. The carbon roof is avai...
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