2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT / E-Hybrid Review, Pricing, and Specs

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Highs Savage powertrain, sports-sedan handling, luxurious interior.
Lows Sleek roofline absorbs some headroom and cargo space, ride caters too much to sportiness, no-fooling-around price.
Verdict The Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT is the white-hot exception to the idea that all SUVs are slow, boring, and handle like sleepy cattle.

Overview

Moving out of the way of the 650-hp Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT is an exercise in reaction time. The Turbo GT is a big two-row SUV with 22-inch wheels and a flurry of LED lighting, but more impressive is its 189 mph top speed and ability to reach 60 mph in under 3.0 seconds. An eight-speed automatic transmission handles the shifting, while its grippy all-wheel drive system, complete with rear-axle steering and torque vectoring, allows it to portray a good 911 sports car impression through canyon twisties. This level of performance doesn’t come cheap: with a price tag just short of $200,000, the Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT is the gnarliest of the Cayenne SUV and Cayenne Coupe models, and its performance is unmistakable. The most powerful Cayenne ever, the 729-hp Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid with 700 pounds of torque and some seriously rapid acceleration.

Where This Vehicle Ranks

#4 in Best Mid-Size Performance SUVs

What’s New for 2024?

Much has changed for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT. Short of entering an all-new generation, the Cayenne gets a new front fascia with enlarged air intakes, different headlights, and more aggressive fenders. For the rear, revised taillights make the Cayenne Coupe Turbo appear as though it’s using up even more of the road. Inside the cabin, a new 12.6-inch curved digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is tucked neatly into the dash. The gear selector now functions from a toggle switch that’s been moved to the dash, freeing up additional storage space in the center console area. Similar to what’s available on the all-electric Taycan sedan, a 10.9-inch touchscreen for the front passenger is now available. The Cayenne Turbo GT gains 19 horsepower this year, pushing output to 650 horsepower. The 729-hp Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid that Porsche says can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 183 mph. The PHEV now has a larger battery and a more powerful 11-kW onboard charger. All Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid come standard with an adaptive air suspension that features a new two-valve and two-chamber unit. Porsche’s Torque Vectoring Plus is now standard while Porsche Dynamic Chassis control and rear-axle steering are optional. The E-Hybrid comes with Porsche’s new matrix-beam LED headlights as well. The normal nonhybrid Cayenne Turbo model has been dropped.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Just pick your favorite color. There’s no wrong way to order the Turbo GT. It comes standard with Porsche’s matrix LED headlights, carbon fiber roof, diffuser, and other bits and pieces, as well as 22-inch GT Design wheels.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT tears a hole through the atmosphere courtesy of a 650-hp twin-turbo V-8 with 626 pound-feet of torque, massive brakes, uniquely tuned suspension, and various lightweight components. The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is the most powerful Cayenne yet. Power comes from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 gas engine with help from an electric motor for a total output of 729 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are standard. We tested a 2023 Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT when it had 19 less horsepower than the 2024 model, and it blasted to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, making it the quickest SUV we’ve ever tested. We’re certain the additional horsepower won’t hamper its acceleration efforts, but we will update this space once we’ve tested a 2024 Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT. Porsche’s quick-acting eight-speed automatic transmission handles gear changes and the Turbo GT is good for up to 189 mph. The Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT features the lowest ride height of any Cayenne, and its standard 22-inch wheels are wrapped in the stickiest tires. When we first sampled the Cayenne Turbo Coupe, we compared its handling with that of a big sports sedan. Driving enthusiasts will appreciate its eager and athletic nature. The Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), torque vectoring, and rear-axle steering all give the Cayenne Turbo Coupe a better way with roads.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA hasn’t certified fuel economy estimates for the 2024 Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT or Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid. The previous SUV from 2023 earned an estimated 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway from the EPA. We’ll update this space once the most recent data is available. For more information about the Cayenne Turbo Coupe’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Everything from the interior trim to the seatbelt colors to the surface materials can be individually selected for the Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT and E-Hybrid. The driver faces a beautiful high-def 12.6-inch curved digital gauge cluster. Only offered as a two-row Coupe, the Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT and E-Hybrid both give up a little headroom and cargo space versus the traditional squarish Cayenne SUV. Still, its back seat is adjustable and provides plenty of stretch-out space. The Cayenne entices Porsche enthusiasts with ample passenger capacity and cargo volume, which are obviously far greater than the racy 911 sports car’s. The Cayenne provides 20 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats and up to 52 cubes with the seats folded flat. That’s less space than the Cayenne S SUV. Interior cubby storage is unremarkable, with most small items seeking refuge in the door pockets or the shallow center-console bin. Every Cayenne includes a power-operated liftgate; the optional passive-entry system (called Comfort Access) allows it to be opened or closed with a foot gesture.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The infotainment system uses a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen mounted in the middle of the dashboard. Its slick interface includes a configurable home menu and many personalized settings. While the system was responsive and easy to operate during our testing, the screen attracted smudges. A rotary controller would help reduce distractions during driving. Every Cayenne has Porsche Connect Plus, which includes a Wi-Fi hotspot as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A set of upgraded audio systems includes a 14-speaker Bose unit or a much pricier Burmester setup that pumps 1455 watts through 21 speakers. An available rear-seat entertainment system attaches two 10.0-inch displays to the back of the front-seat headrests.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The Cayenne Turbo Coupe GT is available with a bevy of driver-assistance technology to help keep occupants safe. Every model has forward-collision warning and parking sensors at both ends. It even supports night vision with an optional infrared camera. For more information about the Cayenne’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

Available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology
Available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
Available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Porsche provides a competitive limited and powertrain warranty. However, BMW and Volvo provide lengthier coverage for complimentary scheduled maintenance.

Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Complimentary maintenance is covered for the first year or 10,000 miles

Specifications

2024 Porsche Cayenne S/Turbo GT
Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 4- or 5-passenger, 4-door wagon or hatchback

PRICE
S, $97,350; S Coupe, $103,750; Turbo GT, $197,950

ENGINES
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve 4.0-liter V-8, 468 or 650 hp, 442 or 626 lb-ft

TRANSMISSION
8-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 114.0 in
Length: 194.1–194.2 in
Width: 78.1–78.5 in
Height: 64.9–66.8 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 54/50–51 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 24–27/52–60 ft3
Curb Weight (C/D est): 4900–5100 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 2.8–4.2 sec
100 mph: 7.0–8.5 sec
1/4-Mile: 11.1–12.7 sec
Top Speed: 169–189 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 16–18/14–16/19–21 mpg