check it out:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...ayenne/234360/

 

I don't know about that. Porsche has always stated they will never use a diesel engine.

 

 

We have seen those "exclusive spy photos" on several occasions before. I think the last time we saw them they were supposed to be the new "baby Cayenne" that would compete with the X3 and the new Q5.

I don't believe that autocar.co.uk has any sources of information. They have simply repackaged stuff that has been out there for a while.

As for a diesel Cayenne - it would surprise me if they launched one, but Porsche has surprised me before.

Saquibc - you posted this, so would you buy a diesel Cayenne if you could?

 

I'd buy the diesel over a Hybrid or Gas engine.

 

I bought a GTS and absolutely love it. I'm not currently concerned with fuel economy, but if I was, I would definitely consider a Diesel.

I do think a Cayenne Diesel would be a big seller in Europe though.

Saqib

 

You might replace "big seller" with "required".
Dr. W hasn't left himself much 'wiggle room' here; after stating publically on MANY occasions that he would never allow a diesel Porsche.
Well, a few hybrid uncontained thermal events, gas prices going up, countries requiring higher gas mileage....it's either go diesel or pay the penalties fines.

Hmmn, Dr. W.....lose face or lose money.......God, how I love this

 

vell.. it vood zeem zat diz wood be zee time fuhr a Dr. W. imprezzion and und quote from hiz most recent interviewz in EU: "it painz me greatly to do diz.. but in the best traditionz ov zee German peeblez, I, Dr. W. muzt zay zat vee at zee Porsche vill not relinquizh zee profitz for zee principlez.. principlez bee damned... ladiez and gentz - I give you my viddle Porsche-philez.. zee 2010 Cayenne DTS, which vill be for EU deliveriez only.. und dah.. the D is fuhr zee Diesel." Dr. W. Octoberfest 2008, Der Autoz Magaziner, Stuggart, Germany

 

I was surprised to learn that some larger cities in Germany, Have a 2 sq mi ( for example) area that no diesels are allowed , In the downtown area's. Because of pollution. A guy visiting from Germany , told me this , last night. Interesting tidbit.

 

My wife inherited my Turbo Cayenne. She would be perfectly satisfied with a diesel Cayenne especially if it meant less frequent trips to the station. I think we will see both hybrid and diesel Cayennes on this side of the pond.

 

Diesel is confirmed by the CEO:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/09/p...lly-confirmed/

 

autoblog.com just picked up the quote in posting #8 in this thread!

 

Shocking news.
Of course now I have to contact my dealer and see if I can transfer my #1 spot/deposit for the Cayenne Hybrid for the Cayenne Diesel

 

I have a Mercedes ML 320 CDI (wife's car) and it is by far more powerfull then the V6 and more torqey then the V8 Cayenne. A modern diesel engine is the way to go in any SUV. I get 22 MPG City and close to 30 MPG on the highway. Certainly beats the 10 MPG with the Cayenne turbo.

 

In mixed driving I am now getting 14mpg with Cayenne Turbo, a fair amount (more than 50% ) of in town driving