2022 Porsche Cayenne

Despite being a single trim on offer, the 2022 Porsche Cayenne has been equipped with a wide range of standard and optional features. Along with that, it has that refined drive and exceptional handling at its end with a top-notch comfort with no non-sense engineering. 

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne specs the 19-inch alloy wheels on the outside and 10-speaker Hi-Fi Sound System on the inside. In sync with that comes the Porsche Connect and Porsche Communication Management as well. While the Porsche Traction Management incorporates impressive driving maneuvering. 

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne MSRP even adds on the Integrated Porsche4-D Chassis Control as standard just like the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Dual-zone climate control with separate settings for the front passengers has been for sale too. 

"Porsche Cayenne does an excellent job delivering on its promises of being a luxury SUV that is exciting to drive. "- AutoTrader

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne pushes 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque with its standard 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine that couples with an 8-speed Triptronic S automatic transmission in an AWD. Once you floor the pedal, its high-engineered steel spring suspension maintains stability just like its other siblings such as the S, GTS, Turbo, the E-Hybrid, and Turbo S E-Hybrid. 

Coming on the performance front, the 2022 Cayenne 0 60 MPH hits on the clock within 5.9 seconds and the quarter-mile ticks in 14.4 seconds. You can even growl it with a top speed of 152 MPH quite easily. However, if it is not enough for you, get the Sport Chrono Package which makes it 0.3 seconds quicker in the 0-60 MPH sprint.

Moreover, its 6-piston front and 4-piston rear aluminum block calipers with disc brake rotor are other surefire tests of its high-end braking caliber. The other 2022 Porsche Cayenne configurations such as the Cayenne S take 4.9 seconds for the same 0-60 MPH, while the Cayenne GTS 0 60 MPH ticks only 4.5 seconds with its 453 hp peak power dynamics alongside Cayenne Turbo 0-60 MPH of 3.9 seconds. 

Going by the data, the Cayenne 2022 has a 12 MPH lower top speed than the Levante but can tow 1,100 lbs more and costs $8,895 less as well. Meanwhile, the Cayenne 0-60 MPH lags behind the BMW X5 surge by 1 second when it is powered by its base engine. On top of that, the X5 even bashes 0.8 seconds faster quarter-mile dash than the Porsche Cayenne, and that too with similar towing capacity. The Q8 has got 0.3 seconds quicker 0-60 MPH than Cayenne 2022 as well. 

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne gas mileage rates 19 MPG in the city, 23 MPG on the highway, and 20 MPG combined. And it marches to a combined range of up to 474 miles with its 23.7-gallon gas tank size which can increase to 545 miles at max when throttled on the highway. Apart from that, the brand also offers Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid MPG of up to 46 MPGe along with a 19.8-gallon gas tank size costing as much as $86,500 and an EV range of up to 34 miles. 

Based on the comparisons, the 2022 Cayenne range is 27 miles more than the Audi Q8 on the highways. Meanwhile, the Levante is outmatched in the same parameter by 102 miles by the 2022 Cayenne because of a 2.6 gallons smaller fuel tank capacity. 

"The Cayenne is packed with likable qualities"-Motor Trend

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne interior features class-defining partial/complete leather upholstery but the combined heating, ventilation, and massage comfort stays a matter of additional investment for you. And, a cargo capacity of 27.2 cu-ft-60.3 cu-ft is going to be continued as it is alongside that 7-color interior lighting. 

Going by the figures, the Cayenne offers a 6.7 cu-ft smaller cargo volume than the BMW X5 but manages to overwhelm Levante with a 6.7 cu-ft bigger capacity. As far as seating spaciousness is concerned, nothing much can be compared due to lack of data. But the interior engagement with the standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, PCM 6.0, and 10-speaker Hi-Fi Sound System is going to be a different one to remember. 

"The Porsche Cayenne combines sporty looks with luxury and technology in a well-integrated package."- The Car Connection

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne has been crafted to style in infinite color shades with its "Sample-To-Paint" while the standard 19-inch and optional 20-inch, 21-inch, and 22-inch wheels ride with it. Having said that, the all-new 2022 Cayenne Platinum Edition further takes the intensity to another level with its brushed-platinum accent all around besides the 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels. However, that high-performance diffuser at back stays consistent for both of them.

Flashing on the front are those LED Matrix front headlights having 4-point LED DRLs which allows the 2022 Cayenne to have that enhanced vision. Moreover, the automatic headlight activation is inherent for this 5-seater SUV. But unlike these, the panoramic roof on top gets to you as an optional asset. That's not it as the Cayenne has been embedded with a front-view camera mounted right in the center of that grille. 

As per data, the 2022 Cayenne weight is the lightest of them all and comes with 7.4 inches of ground clearance making it sit 1.6 inches higher than the Audi Q8 but 1.3 inches lower than the BMW X5. On the other hand, the Levante weighs 412 lbs heavier than the Cayenne 2022 which might be a concern in the tight corner for the Levante, however, the tech-ends compensate for that. 

• LED Headlights and 4-point LED DRLs
• 3D LED Taillights
• 19-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires
• Rain-sensing windshield wiper
• Heated and power-adjustable side mirrors
• Twin single-tube tailpipes in brushed stainless steel

The 2022 Porsche Cayenne refrains itself from being crash-tested by the NHTSA and IIHS. However, one can be sure of the 2022 Cayenne build and impact resilience that pairs up with advanced tech-ends like the integrated Porsche 4-D Chassis Control and other responsive features. Some of them have been mentioned below:

Safety Features:

• Adaptive cruise control w/ stop-and-go technology(optional)
• Blind-spot monitoring system(optional)
• Front Collision Mitigation
• Rear-cross traffic alert
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keeping assist

2022 Porsche Cayenne vs 2022 BMW X5

The toughest competitor to the 2022 Cayenne is undoubtedly the X5 which offers spacious two rows of seating, better standard cargo space, is more fuel-efficient, and comes with more standard safety features. The optional features further on top of the list make it way bigger than the Porsche Cayenne. Moreover, it has an equally premium interior and comes with a lesser price tag than the Porsche, which easily makes it the winner. 

2022 Porsche Cayenne vs 2022 Audi Q8

Technically both these cars are based on the same platform and are corporate cousins. But where the 2022 Cayenne is a car that is more intriguing in driving pursuit and dynamics, Q8 caters to the needs of both the driver and the occupants in terms of involvement.  Audi also manages to offer a spacious interior and a few more safety features, but in the end, choosing between the two becomes a choice of personal preference. 

2022 Porsche Cayenne vs 2022 Maserati Levante

If you prefer looks over anything else then, there is no better-looking SUV than the Levante, but it sure;y comes with a list of drawbacks. Levante offers good performance and driving dynamics, but the MPG figures and relative range stamina are worse than the Porsche Cayenne 2022. Further, the cabin might be more spacious but fails to match the build quality of the 2022 Cayenne. It is also more expensive than the Cayenne. 

Though the 2022 Porsche Cayenne has both performance and driving command in its realm yet it falls behind its competitor. Be it either sheer power curve or standard interior ambiance, the rivals do manage to get over it. Therefore, Cayenne 2022 is surely not picked for now in the market space.