The 2024 Porsche Cayenne is one of the most fun-to-drive SUVs in its class and backs it up with an impressive interior and plenty of opportunity for customization. In typical Porsche fashion, it's expensive. But there's nothing better if you need a family-friendly SUV to complement your 911.Read full review
Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.
Pros
Impressive handling for a crossover SUV
Exquisite interior and build quality
Plenty of customization options
Cons
Options can quickly drive the price up
Poor rear visibility
What's new
Slimmed-down lineup but with more standard equipment
Updated interior design, including a new digital instrument panel
Freshened exterior styling and more powerful engines
Retuned suspension for more precise handling and ride comfort
Part of the third Cayenne generation introduced for 2019
Overview
No matter what you're looking for from your midsize luxury SUV, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne probably delivers it. As with all Porsches, the Cayenne prioritizes performance and driver engagement, but the SUV still offers loads of luxury and tech and it's highly customizable. Still, this latest-generation Cayenne has been out since 2019 without a whole lot of changes so it's nice to see that Porsche is making a raft of updates to the 2024 Cayenne.
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Edmunds spotlight: New technology for the 2024 Cayenne
On the inside, the Cayenne sports a new 12.6-inch digital gauge cluster (the same one used in the all-electric Taycan), a redesigned center console with new climate controls, and a relocated gear shifter that's now to the right of the steering wheel on the dashboard. The 12.3-inch center touchscreen hasn't changed, but it displays Porsche's latest infotainment system. There's also a new optional 10.9-inch touchscreen that's placed in front of the passenger, a feature that's not very common, and more standard driver assist features. Finally, Porsche has improved the Cayenne's engine lineup. The engines are more powerful and the available plug-in hybrid powertrain, the E-Hybrid, has considerably more all-electric driving range.
Competitors to consider
The Cayenne's 2024 refresh has made the Cayenne an even more compelling luxury SUV, particularly if performance is one of your higher priorities. Still, it might be hard to pick among other options including the Audi Q8, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE as well as their performance variants. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to get our in-depth review of the Cayenne's comfort, utility and more.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our Verdict
The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Great
8.1
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne is one of the most fun-to-drive SUVs in its class and backs it up with an impressive interior and plenty of opportunity for customization. In typical Porsche fashion, it's expensive. But there's nothing better if you need a family-friendly SUV to complement your 911.
How does the Cayenne drive? You don't expect a large SUV to feel so quick. But when it wears a Porsche badge, it's expected. Even the base Cayenne unspools steady streams of power from any double-digit speed. The transmission is well calibrated for smooth and prompt shifts, but the brake pedal takes some extra familiarization to consistently get smooth stops.
Handling is superb. Our test vehicle — with 21-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension and the Sport Chrono package — produces seemingly endless amounts of grip in curves. The steering is a little heavier than a typical SUV's but certainly plays into the Cayenne's sporting pretensions.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the Cayenne? Porsche's secret sauce for combining athletic and confident handling with a firm and cushy luxury ride quality is on full display in the Cayenne. The ride quality is firm but comfortable — a Porsche hallmark. Airflow from the climate system can be a little weak at times, but cranking up fan speed also cranks up the fan noise.
The standard seats stay comfortable over long distances for a range of body types, though drivers pushing it through corners might want for additional lateral bolstering. Wind and road noise is a bit elevated for a luxury SUV.
Interior
8/10
How’s the interior? Most of the controls are easy to reach and well labeled. But there are no real buttons for anything beyond the climate control, and that means you'll be taking your eyes off the road to operate things. The menu system can be a bit cumbersome to navigate too, especially in the instrument panel. That said, the digital instrument panel shows a good variety of information, and the wide display allows for a lot of info on screen at once.
All Porsches are meant to be driver's cars, so it's no surprise that there's a lot of adjustment for the wheel and seat. You can sit low to feel more like a hatchback or higher for a more traditional SUV seating position. Getting in and out is relatively easy. For visibility, the Cayenne's seating position affords a good view out of the front, but the view to the side and rear is limited by narrow windows. We also had some intermittent issues with the backup camera.
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How’s the tech? The wide touchscreen features one of the best interfaces in the class that's easy and intuitive to use and configurable. The navigation map is easy to read, and the available voice commands allow you to input an address or adjust other things like the climate control. Our vehicle was also fitted with the available Bose audio system. It's good, but most of our staff thought the audio quality didn't fully match the price.
While blind-spot warning is standard, features like adaptive cruise control must be added as options. That's a drawback considering you get these same driver aids as standard equipment in rivals.
Storage
8/10
How’s the storage? The Cayenne offers real daily usefulness, though it has less cargo space than many competitors. Storage in the cabin is decent. The center console bin is still a bit small, but the door pockets are useful and offer enough space for tall water bottles.
Got small children? You'll be able to fit child seats without a problem thanks to easily accessed Isofix anchors. If your toys are the kind you haul around, the Cayenne can tow more than 7,000 pounds when properly equipped.
How’s the fuel economy? The base Cayenne gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in combined city/highway driving while the V8 engine drops to 17 mpg combined. Both figures are below average for a midsize luxury SUV, though Porsche does offer the E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid versions that can help you get better fuel economy. We've been able to generally match the EPA's estimates in our own real-world driving tests.
Value
8/10
Is the Cayenne a good value? It's hard to qualify the Cayenne as a great value, especially when many rivals offer a similar luxury experience for less. But even when you're not exploring the Cayenne's unrivaled performance limits, the top-notch build quality justifies the cost. Once you plunk down money at the dealership, it'll be a while before you have to shell out for unforeseen costs. The Cayenne's basic and powertrain warranties, along with roadside assistance, are good for four years/50,000 miles.
Wildcard
8.5/10
Is it an SUV with a sports-car complex? Or a sports car built with the utility of an SUV? With the Cayenne, it doesn't matter. It goes fast and handles like a lower and smaller car, plus it can still act as an adventure getaway vehicle — a true best-of-both-worlds proposition.
Which Cayenne does Edmunds recommend?
Get a Cayenne in the S or S E-Hybrid for all-around appeal and you'll still have some room for extras. The S comes with a V8 engine, which best complements this SUV's sporty nature. Or if you want power and enhanced fuel economy, the S E-Hybrid is the way to go. Of the Cayenne's many options, the extra driver assist features from the Porsche InnoDrive package are well worth getting.
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The X5 is also refreshed for 2024 with revised front and rear styling, improved engines, new display screens and updated tech. The X5 is a superb all-around luxury SUV delivering lots of performance, luxury and tech. The Cayenne's superior handling, though, makes it more fun to drive. Both SUVs share similar engine lineups (V6, plug-in hybrid and V8), but the X5 offers a high-performance model, the 617-horsepower X5 M Competition. The Cayenne's high-performance GT model is only available on the Cayenne Coupe.
The GLE is another rival receiving a refresh for 2024. Mercedes updated the GLE with new front and rear styling and updated powertrains, including a new plug-in hybrid model called the GLE 450e. The GLE's impressive interior, top-notch luxury and class-leading tech make it one of our class favorites. But when it comes to performance and engaging driving dynamics, the Cayenne is the king of the hill.
Yet another of the Cayenne's competitors gets refreshed for 2024. The Q8's updated styling and tech make the Audi an even more compelling choice. The sporty version of the Q7 boasts sleek coupe-like styling and excellent handling. The Q8 doesn't offer an efficient plug-in hybrid model as many in its class do, but its base V6 is potent, and you can upgrade to the 500-hp SQ8 or the 591-hp RS Q8.
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
A predictive adaptive cruise control and lane centering system that uses GPS-based navigation, topography, and road sign and speed limit information.
FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Cayenne both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the Cayenne ranges from 22.1 to 25.7 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Porsche Cayenne. Learn more
What's new in the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne:
Slimmed-down lineup but with more standard equipment
Updated interior design, including a new digital instrument panel
Freshened exterior styling and more powerful engines
Retuned suspension for more precise handling and ride comfort
Part of the third Cayenne generation introduced for 2019
To determine whether the Porsche Cayenne is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Cayenne. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Cayenne's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Porsche Cayenne is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Cayenne and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Cayenne is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2024 Porsche Cayenne?
The least-expensive 2024 Porsche Cayenne is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $91,700.
Other versions include:
E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $91,700
S E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $99,100
Turbo E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $146,900
If you're interested in the Porsche Cayenne, the next question is, which Cayenne model is right for you? Cayenne variants include E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A), S E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A), and Turbo E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). For a full list of Cayenne models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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