The Cayenne models can be equipped with an air suspension system featuring self-levelling, ride-height control and PASM* – for enhanced driving dynamics and comfort. The self-levelling facility maintains a constant ground clearance, which can easily be adjusted using the ride-height control on the center console:

2.28 in. above Normal Level; max. ground clearance: 10.55 in. (Cayenne Turbo: 10.75 in.); selectable at speeds of up to 19 mph.

1.10 in. above Normal Level; max. ground clearance: 9.37 in. (Cayenne Turbo: 9.57 in.); selectable at speeds of up to 50 mph.

Max. ground clearance: 8.27 in. (Cayenne Turbo: 8.46 in.).

.87 in. below Normal Level; max. ground clearance: 7.40 in. (Cayenne Turbo: 7.60 in.); automatically selected above 86 mph.

1.27 in. below Normal Level; max. ground clearance: 7.0 in. (Cayenne Turbo: 7.20 in.); automatically selected above 130 mph. (Not manually selectable.)

2.05 in. below Normal Level; max. ground clearance: 6.2 in. (Cayenne Turbo: 6.4 in.); only selectable when vehicle is stationary.

Air suspension with PASM standard on the Cayenne Turbo. Optional for all other Cayenne models.

The steel-spring suspension meets high-level requirements in terms of performance, driving pleasure and off-road capability. Consistent lightweight construction – e. g. through the increased use of aluminum – results in improved driving dynamics, greater fuel economy and enhanced comfort. 

Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne GTS. * PASM is fitted as standard on the new Cayenne GTS. ** At High Level II, High Level I and Normal Level, the ride height on the new Cayenne GTS is 12 mm lower than on the other Cayenne models.

PASM is an electronic damping control system. It offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.

During performance driving or heavy off-road use, there is an increased tendency for the body to sway. PASM prevents this from happening, thereby improving stability and occupant comfort. PASM has three setup modes: ‘Comfort’, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’.

Whichever one you select, the system uses a series of sensors to monitor the movement of the body. It also gathers data on lateral acceleration, steering angle, brake pressure and engine torque and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode.

PASM remains active at all times. It automatically adapts to the prevailing driving conditions, enabling greater car control and improving comfort and safety.

Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid. Standard on the Cayenne GTS. Standard on the Cayenne Turbo: air suspension with PASM.

A system for enhancing driving dynamics and stability, PTV Plus offers variable distribution of engine torque to the rear wheels and electronically controlled rear differential. Depending on the steering angle, steering speed, throttle pedal position, yaw velocity and vehicle speed, PTV Plus optimizes steering response and precision by applying brake pressure to the left or right rear wheel, as required.

Specifically, this means that when entering a corner at high speed, moderate brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. This transfers drive torque to the outside rear wheel which supports the steering motion of the car, thereby improving its cornering dynamics.

At slow and medium speeds, PTV Plus considerably enhances agility and steering precision. At high

speeds, during fast cornering and under wheel spin, the electronically controlled rear differential ensures additional stability. Also on variable-grip surfaces, in the wet and on snow, PTV Plus – combined with Porsche Traction Management (PTM) and Porsche Stability Management (PSM) – provides a major contribution to active safety.

In off-road terrain, PTV Plus reduces wheel spin on the rear wheels – even when towing heavy trailer loads. The electronically controlled rear differential can be fully locked using the off-road control on the center console.

Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.

Available as an option in conjunction with air suspension, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is an active anti-roll system that further enhances the extraordinary road holding and precision handling of the Cayenne models. PDCC anticipates and significantly reduces lateral body movement when cornering with the aid of the active anti-roll bars featuring hydraulic swivel motors on the front and rear axles. The system responds to the current steering angle and lateral acceleration by producing a stabilizing force that precisely negates the swaying force of the body. The benefits are greater agility at every speed, more responsive steering, stable load transfer characteristics and enhanced occupant comfort. When off-road mode is selected via a switch on the center console, this allows the two halves of each anti-roll bar to rotate further in opposition to each other. This in turn enables greater wheel articulation and ensures that each individual wheel has more contact with the ground, improving traction on uneven surfaces.

Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.

The wheels for the Cayenne models perfectly underline the character of the car – and convey it to the road.

Standard on the Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel: the 18-inch Cayenne wheel. Standard on the Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid: the 18-inch Cayenne S III wheel. Standard on the new Cayenne GTS: the 20-inch RS Spyder Design wheel. Standard on the Cayenne Turbo: the 19-inch Cayenne Turbo wheel.

A range of other wheel options in various sizes (up to 21 inches in diameter) is available for all models.

All tires have been optimized with regard to driving performance, handling, rolling resistance and weight. They also provide great potential for reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The three basic components of the tire have been enhanced – the rubber compound, tread design and the architecture of the substructure. This reduces rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) provides early warning of any drop in pressure via the on-board computer display. In addition, the driver can quickly and easily check the individual

pressures in all four wheels via the multi-purpose display in the instrument cluster.

Standard on the Cayenne Turbo. Optional for all other Cayenne models.

Steep ascents leading to snow-covered mountain lodges, boggy ground or muddy, loose surfaces – all situations that the Cayenne handles superbly with intelligent all-wheel drive. The drive systems featured on the Cayenne models deliver exceptional torque. For plenty of power on tap. On any terrain.

With the help of Porsche Traction Management (PTM), the Cayenne can cope with even the most demanding off-road scenarios. Simply move the main off-road control on the center console forward or backward to select one of up to three off-road modes (depending on the model). Available on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo, this function readies the car

for off-road use or reverts the setting to normal road driving.

In Off-road Mode 1, for example, the maps for all relevant systems, e.g. ABS, are adapted to provide optimum traction. In addition, High Level I is selected on vehicles featuring air suspension with PASM. If that’s not enough, the air suspension can be raised further to High Level II to increase the approach/departure angle and wading depth.*

Push the off-road control forward again on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo to activate Off-road Mode 2 – for even greater traction on difficult terrain, the multi-plate clutch can be fully locked.

The electronically variable rear differential on the optional Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) is integrated within the all-wheel drive system. This automatically ensures the optimum distribution of drive torque on particularly uneven surfaces. If one of the rear wheels begins to slip, the rear differential varies the amount of torque transmitted through each drive shaft, thereby restoring traction. In Off-road Mode 3, the rear differential can be manually locked using the main off-road control. Then both rear wheels receive the same amount of torque, regardless of surface conditions. The optional PDCC enables greater wheel articulation in all three modes, improving traction still further.

For effective prevention of damage to the underside of the car, all Cayenne models can be equipped with optional off-road underbody protection comprising rock rails with integrated skid plates, a

reinforced engine-bay guard, additional protection for fuel tank and rear axle, and a second towing lug.

* The new Cayenne GTS has a steel-spring sports suspension with a 24-mm reduction in ride height (20-mm reduction with optional air suspension). This will lead to restricted capability when driving off road.

A standard feature on all Cayenne models, Porsche Hill Control (PHC) provides downhill assistance by maintaining a constant rate of speed on extreme downhill gradients. It is activated via a switch on the center console. The speed can be set to between 2 and 19 mph.

The steering system has been completely revised and adapted for a more immediate response and greater driving dynamics. Around the straight-ahead position, in particular, the ratio is now more direct. With the variable steering ratio and special valve settings on the power-steering system, optimum manoeuvrability is ensured. The turning circle of the Cayenne models is just 11.9 metres.

The steering column itself consists of multiple collapsing sections linked by two universal joints and a special deformation element provides additional safety in the event of a front impact.

Electro-hydraulic power steering is used for the first time on the Cayenne S Hybrid. The demand-driven pump only provides assistance to the steering as and when required, thereby contributing to overall efficiency.

Power steering Plus is a speed-sensitive power-steering system. At higher speeds, the steering becomes firmer, inputs are more precise and driver comfort is enhanced. At lower speeds, it enables easy manoeuvrability and parking.

Standard on the Cayenne S Hybrid. Optional for all other Cayenne models.

It’s always a pleasure taking corners in a Porsche. Especially when they’re now so visible at night. The striking lighting arrangement is also instantly recognisable.

The headlights are automatically switched on when darkness sets in or when driving through a tunnel in the daytime. Other features include an automatic switch-off and ‘Welcome Home’ function – when you arrive at a destination after dark, the headlights remain illuminated for a user-defined period, lighting your path from the car.

Standard on all Cayenne models.

The projector-beam halogen main headlights feature automatic static range control and reflection high-beam lights – for optimum illumination of the road.

Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid.

The Bi-Xenon main headlights – which also have a black surround on the new Cayenne GTS – feature halogen auxiliary headlights, integrated headlight cleaning and automatic dynamic range control. This provides more uniform illumination of the road in both low and high-beam mode.

The dynamic cornering light function swivels the main headlights towards the inside of a corner based on the current steering angle and road speed. The static cornering lights activate the auxiliary headlights in order to illuminate more of the road in tight bends and turns.

PDLS also features speed-sensitive headlight control and an adverse weather function, which is activated in conjunction with the rear foglight – for even greater safety, not just at night and during cornering.

Standard on the Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. Optional for all other Cayenne models.

PDLS Plus offers two additional functions: High Beam Assistant recognizes oncoming vehicles and

automatically switches the headlights from high beam to low beam.

As you approach a crossing, Intersection Assistant activates the left and right indicators, making the beam of light broader and shorter. This improves illumination of the area directly surrounding the vehicle, making the driver more aware of what’s going on around him.

Optional for all Cayenne models.

Fitted as standard on all Cayenne models: LED daytime running lights.

On the Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, these are arranged horizontally in

the front light units, whereas on the new Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne Turbo each main headlight unit has four LED spotlights. Daytime running lights improve safety in the daytime as they make you more visible to other road users.

LED technology is used for all functions on the rear light modules. For an ultra-fast response and greater luminance. In short: for greater safety.

* Available from 11/2012.

Sport Chrono Package. Available in conjunction with PCM, the Sport Chrono Package includes an analog and digital timer located at the center of the dashboard. The performance display in PCM informs you about the total driving time, lap distance covered so far and individual lap times.

Optional for all Cayenne models.* * Available for Cayenne GTS from 05/2012, and for all other models from 11/2012.