World premiere of the the all-new Cayenne expected on August 29, 2017
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Cool. Did anybody else catch the part about the rear axle differential lock?! I really hope that was not translated poorly and they are actually going to provide a locking rear option.

 

It might be referring to the transfer case - but one can hope. Thing is - the electronics using braking for "locking" the differential as quite good - and given the really limited need for a locking rear-diff - it wouldn't surprise me if it comes through like the current one - perhaps with a differential like the PTV system uses.

 

Yes, indeed. The braking system does get you through when there is wheel spin on one side, but it is not at all the same offroad experience as locking both sides and ripping! I will keep my hopes up that they did mean rear axle.

 

Here's a little additional info from MT (along with the same video)....

http://www.motortrend.com/news/new-p...but-august-29/

 

Good stuff. Im glad Porsche is wringing them out.

I know for most the Cayenne is a reliable SUV. On the other hand, being a Porsche guy, but never having owned a Cayenne and only shopping for one back in 2014 for my wife, I have to say I was a bit surprised when I came to the Cayenne Forums here a few months ago and started reading on some of the Cayennes larger mechanical issues. For my wife's day in and day out driver I want it to be solid. It aint the original 944 Turbo days around here no more.

 

I make it a rule to NEVER buy the first year for any new platform... from any vendor. Let someone else be the guinea pig to wring out the kinks.

 

Give one to the Saudi teenagers. They will provide a much better severe condition test.....including driving it on 2 wheels for miles

if the final version has a continuos black grill all the way across like the new Panamera I think it will look better.

 

Nice.
This will likely push down the prices of 957 so folks like me can upgrade from our 2004 955.

 

Concur about not being a first adopter of something new, then again we might not have purchased our TDI. When delivered we did not expect the front & rear locker delete. Almost refused the TDI but had a 6,500 mile trip planned that we could not accomplish in our RSA. Glad we did get 'Otis' as the only limitation we have found is the front approach angle and rear departure angle. Did not want a rock climber / mud holer. The TDIs low end torque and electronics have enabled us to go where ever we have wanted these past five years. Well almost where ever, the ULSD requirement restricts our driving to North America - had intended to explore Central and South America - no can do. Word is that Mexico has given Pemex a mandate to have ULSD by 2018 or Pemex will lose its countrywide franchise to sell fuel. If this happens we will enter the 2018 Chihuahua Express road rally - had to withdraw this year due to the fuel issue.

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Another teaser. Confirms date and time.

 

 

2018 Porsche Cayenne Surfaces Early With An Evolutionary Design

 

Thanks for sharing the photos. It looks better than the old model but I feel some aspects look a bit clumsy like the dash and the way the display doesn't line up with the wood panel on the right. Also the center console and the way it meets the dash. The Panamera interior is a lot more elegant.

I was expecting interior more like this.

 

Liking the front. Prefer current style on rear quarter and interior. New interior is more like Tesla. Rear quarter reminds me of that Lincoln.