Nibiru12

How are these two different?
Is the new V8 faster and more responsive? Just a little bit or quite noticeable?
Anyone had experiences with both?
I had 2019 Cayenne S, now thinking of getting either 2025 Cayenne base or S.
If the updated V8 S is not a significant upgrade over the previous V6 S, I would just go for the base.
I will be driving an S this weekend, but wanted to have some expectation set.

On_Your_Left

There's no replacement for displacement.

ArcticFox

I had the V-6 (2019 Cayenne S). I now have the V-8 (2021 Cayenne GTS). There is no comparison...get the V-8.

chassis

The question is S vs S. Not S vs GTS.

V8 is more power. Do you want this?

Does price matter to you?

Do you care about maintenance expense? V8 has 2 more spark plugs and a bit more oil. You might do some tires and brakes faster in the V8 S than you would a V6 base.

Does fuel economy matter to you?

How long will you own this vehicle? If for the long term, the V6 has shown itself to be quite reliable. The V8 seems to have some niggles including water pump failure and oil vapor separator failure. Not widespread but more than one report of these incidents has been made on this site. I think a turbo replacement or two has been reported for the V8.

Nibiru12

Thinking of this build now....

https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PS2UZAV3

3rd gen Cayenne base was quite nice & quick too, I had a chance to drive a loaner. it just did not have the power at higher rpm.

I usually keep the car about 3-4 years,

I had 2022 RAM 2500 Limited with I6 diesel engine until last month. ($92k msrp, 12 mpg lol)

That truck was built like shxt compared to a Porsche, but it was fun to drive such a huge thing on the road.

I never had a V8, always V6, I6, H6, VR6... or I4 when I was younger...

This can be the first, depends on the test drive this weekend.

ayman

go for V8 ... it is day and night , droved both .. the car is very heavy , so you v6 is ok but boarder line , v8 gives you a feeling of driving very light car in comparision
keeping in mind v6 is more quiet if this is a concern

Ericson38

I would add Air Suspension and Bose to the order.

golftime

If you had the 2019 S I suspect you would not be totally satisfied with a base. Plus what's not to love about a Porsche V8?

jo2134

I second this. I would 100% add rear axle steering too. Changes the maneuverability of the car completely. Also after 6 months with Bose, I’d even say go for Burmester. The Bose sucks.

PorscheACC

I second that. Air suspension and rear axle steering are key options..

RAS changes the maneuverality of the vehicle in more ways than you can think of. When you are trying to avoid an obstacle, the rear end is moved to the side much faster making the difference between hitting it or not..

When turning, I can clear turns that would not be possible without rear wheel steering..

Air suspension gives you full control on how you want the suspension to behave..

Never seen anybody disappointed by having add the latter options..