Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: SUV Achieves New Milestone

Porsche have announced that its Cayenne performance SUV has achieved 1 million units of production. The company had first launched the SUV back in the year 2002, and within two decades, the luxury performance SUV has achieved a new milestone for the brand.

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

The one-millionth Cayenne rolled off the production line in Bratislava in Slovakia. The milestone unit is a GTS in Carmine Red that was delivered to a German customer. According to the company, the Cayenne continues to set new standards and to surpass itself. It rescued the company from a crisis, pioneered hybridisation and set new records.

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

Porsche have introduced three generations of the Cayenne with the latest iteration of the SUV arriving in India back in 2018. Price for the Cayenne performance luxury SUV starts at Rs 1.2 crore, ex-showroom (India).

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

Porsche sells two types of Cayenne in the Indian market: SUV and Coupe. Further, the SUV model is available in three variants: Standard, E-Hybrid and the Turbo. The E-Hybrid and the Turbo models retail at Rs 1.58 crore and 1.92 crores, respectively. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom (India).

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

The Cayenne standard model is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 engine producing a maximum of 338bhp and a peak torque of 450Nm. The V6 engine comes mated to a Tiptronic S 8-speed gearbox.

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

On the other hand, the Cayenne Turbo model is powered by a more powerful 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine producing 548bhp and 770Nm of peak torque. The transmission remains the same as the standard variant.

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

Moving the hybrid variant of the SUV called the E-Hybrid, it is powered by the same engine and transmission as the standard variant. However, Porsche has equipped the hybrid SUV with a 100kW electric motor supporting the combustion powertrain. Together they produce 460bhp and a peak torque of 700Nm.

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

The Cayenne comes loaded with a host of technology and features including an active suspension system for enhanced handling characteristics. Other features include multiple drive modes, a larger touchscreen infotainment system, cockpit-style fully digital instrument cluster and more.

Porsche Cayenne Reach 1 Million Units Production: New Milestone, Specs, & Other Details

Thoughts About Porsche Cayenne Reaching 1 Million Units Production

Porsche Cayenne is known to have started the performance SUV segment in the world. The SUV offers outright performance and handling characteristics like a sports car, yet it is practical for everyday use offering maximum cabin space due to the design. The Cayenne is among the most popular model currently sold in the luxury SUV segment.

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Article Published On: Saturday, December 12, 2020, 15:14 [IST]
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