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Henry Payne reviews the 2019 Porsche Cayenne

The all-wheel-drive vehicle has a 335-horsepower engine and can go zero-60 in 5.6 seconds.

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Henry Payne reviews the 2019 Porsche Cayenne

The 2019 Porsche Cayenne may not be a sports car, but it's a beast in tennis shoes. Sophisticated chassis engineering and rooted steering make its 4,300 pounds seem remarkably maneuverable.
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The 2019 Porsche Cayenne may not be a sports car, but it's a beast in tennis shoes. Sophisticated chassis engineering and rooted steering make its 4,300 pounds seem remarkably maneuverable. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The 2019 Porsche Cayenne may not be a sports car, but it's a beast in tennis shoes. Sophisticated chassis engineering and rooted steering make its 4,300 pounds seem remarkably maneuverable. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
All new for its third generation, the $66K 2019 Porsche Cayenne sheds 120 pounds, gains 35 horsepower, and sprints 0-60 mph 1.6 seconds quicker than the Gen 2.
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All new for its third generation, the $66K 2019 Porsche Cayenne sheds 120 pounds, gains 35 horsepower, and sprints 0-60 mph 1.6 seconds quicker than the Gen 2. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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All new for its third generation, the $66K 2019 Porsche Cayenne sheds 120 pounds, gains 35 horsepower, and sprints 0-60 mph 1.6 seconds quicker than the Gen 2. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne changes little in design from the last model — typical of the Stuttgart brand's conservative philosophy. Most noticeable is the horizontal rear taillight.
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The 2019 Porsche Cayenne changes little in design from the last model — typical of the Stuttgart brand's conservative philosophy. Most noticeable is the horizontal rear taillight. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The 2019 Porsche Cayenne changes little in design from the last model — typical of the Stuttgart brand's conservative philosophy. Most noticeable is the horizontal rear taillight. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
That's a Porsche? Granted, the five-box format makes every SUV look similar — but under the skin the 2019 Cayenne is a very athletic beast.
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That's a Porsche? Granted, the five-box format makes every SUV look similar — but under the skin the 2019 Cayenne is a very athletic beast. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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That's a Porsche? Granted, the five-box format makes every SUV look similar — but under the skin the 2019 Cayenne is a very athletic beast. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Just breathe. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne features big intakes to feed its hungry, turbocharged engine.
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Just breathe. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne features big intakes to feed its hungry, turbocharged engine. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Just breathe. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne features big intakes to feed its hungry, turbocharged engine. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The dash of the 2019 Cayenne looks like the Panamera with its big infotainment screen and sleek black console. The usual, multiple Porsche buttons are still there — but in a more subtle digital graphic layout.
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The dash of the 2019 Cayenne looks like the Panamera with its big infotainment screen and sleek black console. The usual, multiple Porsche buttons are still there — but in a more subtle digital graphic layout. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The dash of the 2019 Cayenne looks like the Panamera with its big infotainment screen and sleek black console. The usual, multiple Porsche buttons are still there — but in a more subtle digital graphic layout. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2019 Cayenne features a huge, 12.3-inch infotainment display with exquisite, high-definition graphics for Google Earth-detailed nav displays.
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The 2019 Cayenne features a huge, 12.3-inch infotainment display with exquisite, high-definition graphics for Google Earth-detailed nav displays. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The 2019 Cayenne features a huge, 12.3-inch infotainment display with exquisite, high-definition graphics for Google Earth-detailed nav displays. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
While Porsche keeps its sports car steering wheels spare — the 2019 Cayenne is loaded with gizmos including the Sport Response button hanging off the center hub, cruise control stalk and buttons for volume/voice commands.
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While Porsche keeps its sports car steering wheels spare — the 2019 Cayenne is loaded with gizmos including the Sport Response button hanging off the center hub, cruise control stalk and buttons for volume/voice commands. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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While Porsche keeps its sports car steering wheels spare — the 2019 Cayenne is loaded with gizmos including the Sport Response button hanging off the center hub, cruise control stalk and buttons for volume/voice commands. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Same old five-gauge layout — but look closer and it's all-digital as the 2019 Porsche Cayenne upgrades for the electronic age.
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Same old five-gauge layout — but look closer and it's all-digital as the 2019 Porsche Cayenne upgrades for the electronic age. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Same old five-gauge layout — but look closer and it's all-digital as the 2019 Porsche Cayenne upgrades for the electronic age. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Key on the left — just like the race cars. Yup, that's a Porsche — the 2019 Cayenne SUV.
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Key on the left — just like the race cars. Yup, that's a Porsche — the 2019 Cayenne SUV. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Key on the left — just like the race cars. Yup, that's a Porsche — the 2019 Cayenne SUV. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
It's an SUV all right. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne boasts five drive modes for AWD off-roading.
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It's an SUV all right. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne boasts five drive modes for AWD off-roading. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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It's an SUV all right. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne boasts five drive modes for AWD off-roading. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Spare tire for when you run over a sharp object while off-roading your 2019 Porsche Cayenne.
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Spare tire for when you run over a sharp object while off-roading your 2019 Porsche Cayenne. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Spare tire for when you run over a sharp object while off-roading your 2019 Porsche Cayenne. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Porsche's surface-coated brakes are a special option to help stop the big ute. The brake package includes huge, 10-pot calipers.
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Porsche's surface-coated brakes are a special option to help stop the big ute. The brake package includes huge, 10-pot calipers. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Porsche's surface-coated brakes are a special option to help stop the big ute. The brake package includes huge, 10-pot calipers. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Buried beneath all the plastic packaging is the 2019 Cayenne's 335-horse, turbo V-6 mated to an 8-speed, Tiptronic transmission. Double the $66K price and a Cayenne Turbo model will provide 541 horses from a twin-turbo V-8.
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Buried beneath all the plastic packaging is the 2019 Cayenne's 335-horse, turbo V-6 mated to an 8-speed, Tiptronic transmission. Double the $66K price and a Cayenne Turbo model will provide 541 horses from a twin-turbo V-8. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Buried beneath all the plastic packaging is the 2019 Cayenne's 335-horse, turbo V-6 mated to an 8-speed, Tiptronic transmission. Double the $66K price and a Cayenne Turbo model will provide 541 horses from a twin-turbo V-8. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
From the front, the 2019 Cayenne is barely distinguishable from the 2018 model — but the Gen 3 model brings more power and interior refinement.
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From the front, the 2019 Cayenne is barely distinguishable from the 2018 model — but the Gen 3 model brings more power and interior refinement. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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From the front, the 2019 Cayenne is barely distinguishable from the 2018 model — but the Gen 3 model brings more power and interior refinement. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Through Napa Valley's twisted roads, the 2019 Cayenne was a barrel of fun. Precise handling and 335 horsepower keep things moving along.
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Through Napa Valley's twisted roads, the 2019 Cayenne was a barrel of fun. Precise handling and 335 horsepower keep things moving along. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Through Napa Valley's twisted roads, the 2019 Cayenne was a barrel of fun. Precise handling and 335 horsepower keep things moving along. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Home sweet home. The 2019, 335-horse, 152-mph, 5.6-sec-zero-60 Porsche Cayenne family ute.
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Home sweet home. The 2019, 335-horse, 152-mph, 5.6-sec-zero-60 Porsche Cayenne family ute. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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Home sweet home. The 2019, 335-horse, 152-mph, 5.6-sec-zero-60 Porsche Cayenne family ute. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The console of the 2019 Cayenne is much improved over the Gen 2 model — but ergonomics suffer, with many features located out of view behind the monostable shifter.
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The console of the 2019 Cayenne is much improved over the Gen 2 model — but ergonomics suffer, with many features located out of view behind the monostable shifter. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The console of the 2019 Cayenne is much improved over the Gen 2 model — but ergonomics suffer, with many features located out of view behind the monostable shifter. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The cool Sport Chrono package not only adds launch control and Sport Response (for instant acceleration) — but the driver gains a lap timer. You know, for taking the 2019 Cayenne SUV to the track.
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The cool Sport Chrono package not only adds launch control and Sport Response (for instant acceleration) — but the driver gains a lap timer. You know, for taking the 2019 Cayenne SUV to the track. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The cool Sport Chrono package not only adds launch control and Sport Response (for instant acceleration) — but the driver gains a lap timer. You know, for taking the 2019 Cayenne SUV to the track. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2019 Cayenne features a much-improved infotainment system that can be configured multiple ways — and features a wealth of information.
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The 2019 Cayenne features a much-improved infotainment system that can be configured multiple ways — and features a wealth of information. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The 2019 Cayenne features a much-improved infotainment system that can be configured multiple ways — and features a wealth of information. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The first sports car maker to debut a performance SUV, Porsche's Cayenne looks sharp rolling up to a ritzy hotel — and seats the family unlike the smaller, 2+2 Porsche 911.
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The first sports car maker to debut a performance SUV, Porsche's Cayenne looks sharp rolling up to a ritzy hotel — and seats the family unlike the smaller, 2+2 Porsche 911. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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The first sports car maker to debut a performance SUV, Porsche's Cayenne looks sharp rolling up to a ritzy hotel — and seats the family unlike the smaller, 2+2 Porsche 911. Henry Payne, The Detroit News
James, I'll take the Biscay Blue Metallic Porsche Cayenne today, please.
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James, I'll take the Biscay Blue Metallic Porsche Cayenne today, please. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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James, I'll take the Biscay Blue Metallic Porsche Cayenne today, please. Henry Payne, The Detroit News

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    The 2019 Porsche Cayenne may not be a sports car, but it's a beast in tennis shoes. Sophisticated chassis engineering and rooted steering make its 4,300 pounds seem remarkably maneuverable.