2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review

Name: 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review
Brand: Porsche
Price: 51590 USD

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The Cayenne Coupe delivers incredible acceleration and is relentlessly grippy around corners. It's hard to believe it can pull this off yet be so comfortable to drive every day. We also like the expertly crafted cabin and huge range of customization options. Alas, those options are costly, and the Coupe concedes a good amount of cargo space and visibility because of its sloping roofline. But on the whole the Cayenne Coupe is an ideal luxury SUV for the performance-minded buyer.

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2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review

byKurt Niebuhr^{Senior Vehicle Test Editor
Kurt Niebuhr has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. A automotive photographer by trade, Kurt is now one of Edmunds' high-performance test drivers. He's driven and photographed hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles all over the world, so Kurt's library of automotive experiences would certainly make for a good book. When not dreaming about getting his racing license or trying to buy out-of-date film for his cameras, Kurt can usually be found cursing at his 1966 Mustang.}

Pros

Impressive handling for a crossover SUV
Wide selection of powerful engines available
Exquisite interior and build quality
Plenty of customization options

Cons

Quite a few optional features should be standard given the price tag
Gloss-black interior panels can look dirty almost immediately
Poor visibility out of the rear
Fans are weak at low speeds and noisy at high speeds

What's new

New GTS trim level that slots between the S and the Turbo
GTS has a 453-hp V8 and some extra performance upgrades
Part of the third Cayenne generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Saying something is an SUV coupe seems like an oxymoron when it has four doors. But, hey, since when have grammatical semantics stopped automotive marketing? That's pretty much how we end up with the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe. It's just like the regular Cayenne but has a sleeker, more coupe-like roofline at the expense of rear headroom and cargo capacity.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.89 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$234/mo

$177/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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It should come as no surprise that luxury SUV manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW (its X6 is the originator of the segment) offer their own take on this body style. While some of the above offer only a few trim levels, Porsche offers six for the Cayenne as well as near endless possibilities for customization. How much performance do you want? Read our review below for not only our expert opinion but also a walk-through of all the trims and engines available for the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe.

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Average

7.6

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Performance

8/10

How does the Cayenne Coupe drive? The Cayenne Coupe S — the trim we tested — is astonishingly fast in a straight line. In Edmunds testing, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Few high-performance midsize SUVs can beat that. When you're not accelerating full out, slow-speed response around town is a little lacking in the default driving mode. Selecting either the Sport or Sport Plus mode sharpens response to more agreeable levels.

Considering the Cayenne Coupe S is a sizable SUV, it handles corners extremely well, with almost zero body roll. It changes direction quickly and there's plenty of grip from the ultra-wide performance tires. Steering, though precise, requires more effort at slow speeds and delivers less road feedback than we were expecting.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Cayenne Coupe? The Cayenne Coupe S strikes an excellent balance between comfort and performance. The front seats are bolstered well and hold you in place around high-speed corners, and they're also plush enough to keep you comfortable on long road trips. The ride quality is excellent thanks to Porsche's optional air suspension that soaks up most big bumps.

Somewhat surprisingly, the Cayenne loses points here for an unrefined climate control system. Air-conditioning fans are relatively weak at low settings and loud at higher settings. It's hard to strike a comfortable but quiet balance. Engine noise is constant, but it's mostly at low volumes and admittedly a relatively pleasant tone. Tire noise, though, is a bit more grating from the summer performance rubber.

Interior

7/10

How’s the interior? There's a lot to learn with Cayenne's cabin controls. Small buttons abound, and many are tucked behind the console gear selector, requiring you look to away from the road to see what you're pressing. The driver's seat position is as you'd expect from a Porsche: excellent. There's a wide range of adjustments in the driver's seat and the steering column to suit a variety of people and preferences.

Forward visibility is great thanks to a low dashboard. But visibility directly back and at your flanks suffers because of a small rear window, sloping rear roofline and large rear roof pillars. As for interior space, the cabin is roomier than you'd expect thanks to certain design tweaks Porsche made in the Coupe. There's plenty of space for four adults. Headroom and legroom are great all around, though you still have to duck under the roofline a bit when entering the back.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? Porsche's 12-inch touchscreen has crisp graphics and bright colors; it's a great-looking screen. The standard audio system, however, is a bit disappointing at this price point. It distorts at high volume and has a poor dynamic range. Music lovers will want one of the optional upgraded systems.

Smartphone integration is a mixed bag too. Apple CarPlay integration works wirelessly or through a USB cord. But in our testing we found that if we connected an iPhone wirelessly, the Cayenne had a hard time figuring out what to do if the USB was plugged in as well. We also noticed other phone disconnects or failures to connect. The integrated voice command system works pretty well, though, and gives you some wiggle room for natural speech.

Standard driver aids are also conspicuously absent. Only automatic emergency braking comes standard. Blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise are all optional.

Storage

7/10

How’s the storage? The Cayenne Coupe loses some space when compared to its standard-roof sibling. Rear cargo space is 22 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 54 cubes with the seats folded. It's a nice, flat space to store larger items in, and side netting helps hold smaller items in the back.

The cupholders are small but sufficient for small bottles. Got small children? There are a pair of Isofix anchors in the back seat for installing child safety seats. They are easy to locate and connect to. But getting a bulky seat into the back can be tricky because of the Coupe's lower rear roofline.

Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Cayenne Coupe S, which is what we tested, has respectable fuel economy for the performance it returns. The EPA estimates the Coupe S gets 19 mpg combined (18 city/22 highway). On our 115-mile evaluation route, our test vehicle achieved an impressive 22.8 mpg, besting its highway rating over a series of city, mountain and highway driving roads.

Value

8/10

Is the Cayenne Coupe a good value? Our test Cayenne stickered at close to $100,000, and it didn't even have much added from Porsche's extensive options list. But the price is easier to justify when you consider the Cayenne's muscular acceleration and nimble handling.

Warranty and roadside assistance coverage is typical for the class with four years/50,000 miles of coverage. Free maintenance is good for a year; some luxury rivals offer longer coverage.

Wildcard

8.5/10

The Cayenne Coupe is a true-blue Porsche. The sheer speed, combined with the excellent handling capability, makes for a truly enjoyable driving experience. It's also comfortable on the inside and unassuming and classy on the outside. Understatement at its best.

Which Cayenne Coupe does Edmunds recommend?

It's certainly tempting to go straight for a high-performance variant like the new GTS or the Turbo, but to keep costs under control we recommend the plenty capable Cayenne S Coupe. To that, we'd spring for the Assistance package for the surround-view camera and adaptive cruise control. We'd also pick up the Performance package for the four-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension.

2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe models

The 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a performance-oriented midsize luxury SUV. Seating for four is standard. (A five-seat configuration is optional.) The Cayenne Coupe is sold in six trim levels: base, E-Hybrid, S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo S E-Hybrid. These trim levels mainly differ by what engine is under the hood, though they do typically include a few extra features with each step up as well. All come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Feature highlights include:

Cayenne Coupe
Starts you off with:

Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (335 horsepower, 332 lb-ft )
Adaptive suspension dampers
Panoramic sunroof
Power cargo hatch
Dual-zone climate control
Power-adjustable front seats
Partial leather upholstery
Proximity key with keyless start
Forward collision mitigation (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
12.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation
10-speaker audio system

E-Hybrid
Adds hybrid performance with:

Plug-in hybrid powertrain consisting of a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine and an electric motor (combined system output of 455 hp and 516 lb-ft)
17.9-kWh battery pack good for an EPA-estimated 14 miles of all-electric range
Five-passenger seating (four-passenger seating is standard on other trims)

S
It's equipped similarly to the base Cayenne Coupe but has a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine (434 hp, 405 lb-ft).

GTS
Bridges the performance gap between the S and the Turbo models, adding:

Turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (453 hp, 457 lb-ft)
Adaptive air suspension with a lower ride height
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (helps the Cayenne Coupe maintain traction under acceleration)
Adaptive headlights, known as Porsche Dynamic Light System (change the intensity and direction of the headlights depending on conditions and steering input)
Sport front seats with partial faux suede upholstery
Adaptive power steering (reduces steering effort at low speeds)

Turbo
Ratchets up performance with:

More powerful turbo V8 (541 hp, 567 lb-ft)
Upgraded brakes
Upgraded sport front seats
Front and rear heated seats
Heated steering wheel
Full leather upholstery
Upgraded audio system with 14 speakers

Turbo E-Hybrid
The ultimate in performance:

Plug-in hybrid powertrain, this time using the turbocharged V8 (combined system output of 670 hp, 663 lb-ft)
EPA-estimated 12 miles of all-electric range
Upgraded adaptive suspension
Carbon-ceramic brakes

From here, Porsche offers a bevy of stand-alone and packaged options for everything from color-matched wheels to interior trim to performance upgrades. The most significant options in our opinion to look out for include:

Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Cayenne and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Ventilated front seats
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Cayenne and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Burmester premium sound system

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I bought a 2020 Cayenne Coupe last month (December) and this is the first car I have ever purchased for myself. I am very happy with this vehicle so far. I needed something that would fit all three of my young kids who are in car seats but still be aesthetically pleasing. The back seat has room for all three car seats (Diono Radian 3R) and I don’t feel like the kids are breathing down my …

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2021 Cayenne Coupe Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$76,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$234/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Cayenne Coupe models:

Night Vision Assist: Helps drivers navigate dark roads with the help of a thermal imaging camera.
Pedestrian Protection: Detects pedestrians and automatically applies the brakes to help prevent a collision.
InnoDrive: Assists the driver in navigating unfamiliar roads using GPS-based navigation, topography, and road sign and speed limit information.

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