New Car Day (Cayenne Coupe)

[28Steve_]

Picked up the new motor this week. Changed from a 2018 Cayenne Turbo to the 2019 cayenne coupe turbo so no difference in performance, just in looks.




Comparison between the old and the new.

The new one also has the sports exhaust which sounds much better. The standard exhaust is very quiet and always wished I had specced it when I ordered it. Didn't make that mistake this time.

[28Steve_]

arcamalpha said:

Nice. Will be interested to hear your use and views. Have you had the Cayenne (old one) long? What before that?

I have a Macan which is becoming a bit of a squeeze for children with kiddie seats in the back. Cayenne Coupe appeals but concerned the lower roofline might make it uncomfortable for adults in the back.

Had the hatch cayenne for just over a year and did 19k miles in it. I prefer the styling of the coupe but haven't noticed any real difference in space inside. Your kids would be more than comfortable in the back. It also drives like a sports car and gets to 60 quicker than the dbs so it's a laugh to drive!

Hope this helps.

[28Steve_]

Cheib said:

The rear starts are slightly lower in the Coupe to maintain the headroom.

I think it looks great (hate the BMW X6!) but not for our driveway....our Cayenne carries dogs and a twice a year goes to the Alps for family skiing holidays where every inch of luggage space is needed!

I think it looks a bit more up-to-date than the hatch cayenne and haven't noticed a massive difference in boot space. We use a RR Vogue as the luggage carrier anyway so that's not something I needed to consider when buying it. You never know, may see you on the slopes in the Apls sometime!

[GT28_]

RDMcG said:

Cheib said:

The rear starts are slightly lower in the Coupe to maintain the headroom.

I think it looks great (hate the BMW X6!) but not for our driveway....our Cayenne carries dogs and a twice a year goes to the Alps for family skiing holidays where every inch of luggage space is needed!

Same problem for me. I have a Great Dane- the lower roofline means it does not work.

The boot isn't noticably smaller (height nor width/depth wise) - well not that I've noticed anyway. The battery going flat at the dealer isn't exactly a testament to the car though is it

[GT28_]

Cheib said:

I’ve got a nicely specced Cayenne Coupe as a loan car whilst my 997 GTS is in for a service. It’s the base model and has a few boxes ticked and appears to be an £80k list car! We’ve got a Cayenne S Diesel and a Mayan Turbo PP. Car has the Air PASM and has a noticeably better ride than our 2017 S Diesel....for those that care the handling is improved on the old car and is not too far from the Macan now...big step on dynamically I would say and the old car is great for what it is.

I think the new PCM definitely needs a few too many button presses for some things (eg changing the ride height). Interior space feels the same as the regular Cayenne to me but the boot isn’t a dog carrying one.

Biggest issue for me is that the engine in the base car doesn’t feel like one that you’d expect to find in an £80k...it’s pretty ordinary. Much prefer the torquey power delivery of the S Disesl. Car I have has PSE fitted but I wasn’t able to spot the difference yesterday. Also getting low 20’s MPG with very little urban driving....not great at all.

Yes I agree. Even the S Petrol still doesn't feel special enough for the price. The turbo however, is extraordinary. Quicker than our Aston off the mark which blows my mind.

[GT28_]

Cheib said:

GT28_ said:

Yes I agree. Even the S Petrol still doesn't feel special enough for the price. The turbo however, is extraordinary. Quicker than our Aston off the mark which blows my mind.

How disastrous is the mpg on the Turbo ?!

My Macan Turbo PP is quite a bit more economical than the base Coupe.

I tend not to check - I just put in fuel when it asks for it!