S vs GTS
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S vs GTS
I have a 2017 CS, 31,000 miles , nicely optioned , heated/cooled seats, adaptive cruise, pano roof, PDLS, hitch, roof rails, BOSE, black with black/tan interior. Love the truck. Transfer case replaced last summer. I had a loner 2021 base cayenne for a week . I hated the new dash layout , plus the base was sloooooow. I told my wife that if I ever sold this I would not get a 2019+ because of the dash layout and lack of buttons.
I'm always looking. Found a 2018 GTS with all the same options plus air! I keep hearing how nice air ride is but I've never been in one. Is the air ride worth it?
My previous diesel was steel springs. It looks like the 17 S and 18 GTS have same 3.6 twin turbo but GTS has 40 more horsepower? I haven't talked to dealer yet, just found it online tonight.
Jim
I'm always looking. Found a 2018 GTS with all the same options plus air! I keep hearing how nice air ride is but I've never been in one. Is the air ride worth it?
My previous diesel was steel springs. It looks like the 17 S and 18 GTS have same 3.6 twin turbo but GTS has 40 more horsepower? I haven't talked to dealer yet, just found it online tonight.
Jim
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And if you tow, yes.
And if you don't tow, yes.
Air was a mandatory option when i was searching for an S.
That having been said, moving up a couple of years to a more powerful car has its separate allure.
And Carplay.
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F SANE IL (08-30-2023)
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Correct. The base and S share the same 360mm brake rotor size. Turbo has 390mm front rotors. Turbo S has PCCB's.
GTS shares same engine as S (with a mild tune), but has Turbo air suspension, Brake caliper/rotor, body kit, and full leather interior. The S can be optioned with all of those things (except brakes and body kit) but is rare to find with them.
GTS shares same engine as S (with a mild tune), but has Turbo air suspension, Brake caliper/rotor, body kit, and full leather interior. The S can be optioned with all of those things (except brakes and body kit) but is rare to find with them.
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lastlong (08-28-2023)
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Depends what you want. I parked by a GTS the other day and gave it and my S a good look. The GTS looked a little lower and bigger tires means less wheel well clearance. Neither works for me as I drive in the snow a lot in the winter months.
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I have a 2017 CS, 31,000 miles , nicely optioned , heated/cooled seats, adaptive cruise, pano roof, PDLS, hitch, roof rails, BOSE, black with black/tan interior. Love the truck. Transfer case replaced last summer. I had a loner 2021 base cayenne for a week . I hated the new dash layout , plus the base was sloooooow. I told my wife that if I ever sold this I would not get a 2019+ because of the dash layout and lack of buttons.
I'm always looking. Found a 2018 GTS with all the same options plus air! I keep hearing how nice air ride is but I've never been in one. Is the air ride worth it?
My previous diesel was steel springs. It looks like the 17 S and 18 GTS have same 3.6 twin turbo but GTS has 40 more horsepower? I haven't talked to dealer yet, just found it online tonight.
Jim
I'm always looking. Found a 2018 GTS with all the same options plus air! I keep hearing how nice air ride is but I've never been in one. Is the air ride worth it?
My previous diesel was steel springs. It looks like the 17 S and 18 GTS have same 3.6 twin turbo but GTS has 40 more horsepower? I haven't talked to dealer yet, just found it online tonight.
Jim
On the button front, I agree. Buttons are nice.
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Not saying you're wrong about the 958 being more desirable than the 9Y0(?) but as far as 0-60's go they aren't that far off. Your 2017 CS is 5.2s, the 2021 base is 5.6 to 5.9 (faster w/ sport chrono). That half a second is not a little but its not a lot. I'm guessing the 2021 is just more disconnected from the road and thus feels "slower".
On the button front, I agree. Buttons are nice.
On the button front, I agree. Buttons are nice.
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Correct. The base and S share the same 360mm brake rotor size. Turbo has 390mm front rotors. Turbo S has PCCB's.
GTS shares same engine as S (with a mild tune), but has Turbo air suspension, Brake caliper/rotor, body kit, and full leather interior. The S can be optioned with all of those things (except brakes and body kit) but is rare to find with them.
GTS shares same engine as S (with a mild tune), but has Turbo air suspension, Brake caliper/rotor, body kit, and full leather interior. The S can be optioned with all of those things (except brakes and body kit) but is rare to find with them.
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car and driver real world 0-60 test had a 958 cayenne S do it in 5.4, and a 9y0 base cayenne in 4.9
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I have a 2014 S and my local dealership loaners are either base Macans or Cayennes. I have had the 2023 base Cayenne as a loaner and I am sure it is quicker than my v8 S. I just hate the haptic controls and stupid gear shift. I found myself trying to leave it in drive or reverse often when I was trying for PARK.
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I have a 2014 S and my local dealership loaners are either base Macans or Cayennes. I have had the 2023 base Cayenne as a loaner and I am sure it is quicker than my v8 S. I just hate the haptic controls and stupid gear shift. I found myself trying to leave it in drive or reverse often when I was trying for PARK.
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car and driver real world 0-60 test had a 958 cayenne S do it in 5.4, and a 9y0 base cayenne in 4.9
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I have a 2014 S and my local dealership loaners are either base Macans or Cayennes. I have had the 2023 base Cayenne as a loaner and I am sure it is quicker than my v8 S. I just hate the haptic controls and stupid gear shift. I found myself trying to leave it in drive or reverse often when I was trying for PARK.
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I have a 2014 S and my local dealership loaners are either base Macans or Cayennes. I have had the 2023 base Cayenne as a loaner and I am sure it is quicker than my v8 S. I just hate the haptic controls and stupid gear shift. I found myself trying to leave it in drive or reverse often when I was trying for PARK.
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That.. and also because Porsche under reported the 2019+ base cayenne hp/tq figures. APR put one on a dyno and it's advertised hp is actually what it's making at the wheels, not at the crank. Factor in about 20% drivetrain loses and you're looking at around 400hp at the crank. Coupled with a much quicker shifting ZF 8sp gearbox, and it's a pretty quick SUV for a base model. I agree though, not a fan of all the haptic switchgear.