wkearney99

I'd venture those are packaged because they all pretty much depend on each other's hardware to perform their functions. I'd have to think the surround camera is part of it too. One could say it's a bit misleading to have any of them as options since they're already in there. The only optional part being the button for it, and with a touchscreen control that's even less of an argument.

Still, no emergency stopped vehicle or pedestrian braking or parking assistance. Given their appeal in the grocery-getting set I'm surprised this hasn't been implemented.

BMW's new surround view display is pretty clever looking (basically showing a view from a few feet away instead of just top-down). I'm actually coming around to using the surround camera features a bit more, if just to avoid scraping the rims during parking, or getting centered in the every-narrowing paint lines some parking lots are using. I wouldn't mind having a more direct way to select it instead of digging through the menus or dedicating the diamond button on the steering wheel.

Speaking of which, the new 958.3 looks to be getting the new steering wheel too, with a few more infotainment control features on it. That's one option I wouldn't mind paying a bit for if it could be retrofit onto my '17.

wkearney99

Yeah, but I didn't see anything about night vision assistance. Had to search for it and found it. Only to discover it's in the 'Safety & Environment' tab on that page.

http://www.porsche.com/international...nt/night-view/

So you've got to have PDLS+ too.

CarGuyNVA

Is the new 2019 Cayenne designated the 958.3, or is it getting a new designation? We know it can't be the 959!

wkearney99

I thought I heard it referred to as the 3rd generation in one of those videos.

CarGuyNVA

So we've had 1st gen (955/957), and second gen (958). There were interim 'updates' within the 958 gen which Porsche refers to as Cayenne E2 and Cayenne E2 II on their Tequipment website for instance. We refer to them here as 958.1 and 958.2.

Likewise the 1st gen had interim updates as well resulting in two versions, but they got separate number designations (955 & 957), but Porsche refers to them as Cayenne E1 and Cayenne E1 II respectively.

So, that brings us to the 2019 which has been referred to as the 3rd gen of the Cayenne. So what's it's number designation?

(Man I need to get a life!)

RS-America

From an intro video it was stated that while the wheelbase remains the same the front and rear has been extended. This is where the additional rear cargo room comes from. Disappointing as two of my three Cayenne weak points are the approach and departure angles.

MaxLTV

According to Motor Trend:

"Wading depth is 20.7 inches, and the Cayenne can attack boulders of a reasonable size with an approach angle of 27.1 degrees, a breakover of 21.1 degrees, and a departure angle of 24.1 degrees."

If these numbers are for normal suspension, this is actually an improvement. If these are for the air suspension in its highest setting, then it would be a small step back.

I'm optimistic that it's the former. The bumpers and misc plastic bits on 2019 model seem to be less extending downward than on the current one, which would result in better angles even with slightly longer overhangs

joe 997

Any thoughts on the new brakes being offered?Apparentlysomething between the standard and PCCB.

CarGuyNVA

Not much detail out there on it yet, other than what was in the press release. Sounds interesting though...

"high-performance Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) consist of a cast-iron disc with 70 micrometers of tungsten-carbide coating. Once bedded in, the surface of the brakes shine like a mirror, but they have better performance over steel brakes, with less wear and a longer life. Karl Heess, Porsche director for product line SUV, says PSCB reduce brake dust by as much as 50 percent (over conventional steel brake discs) and extend the life of the disc by up to 35 percent. They are more expensive than steel discs but still up to 50 percent less than Porsche’s ceramic brake option."

More info to come on it I'm sure as the new models get tested and reviewed.

BenCD

If there is a Gen2 diesel buyback, I might have to get a new S. 440-HP and the 406 -TQ in a lighter, updated truck would be nice.

I'm glad they didn't make a massive change to the overall look so I don't lust for it as much. It looks good but not like a "I must have one" change.

Even the base V6 gets the 0-60 in just under 6 seconds which is nice.

visitador

It seems to be going more electric. 48 volt system? Optional PDCC now electrically operated

wkearney99

CarGuyNVA

Ah nice, the Porsche 'dreamland'...when in reality we're just slugging it out around the beltway trying to get, say, from Colesville Rd to the American Legion Bridge in less than two hours!!

wkearney99

The trick being going during the right two hours. Which, at this point, is practically only in the middle of the night!

CarGuyNVA

Man, ain't that the truth!!

Fortunately my normal routine is nowhere near the beltway anymore!