Additionally, the braking feel doesn’t blend between the electric regeneration and physical items. The top of the pedal’s travel is for regen and it’s surprisingly vague, with little initial bite. Most unPorsche-like. An engineer told me they are aware, but there are so many variables around state of charge and other parameters that it’s a nightmare to get it as consistent as they would like.
What’s shared across all three models is a better blend of comfort and handling. The Cayenne now offers two-chamber air suspension as a £1760 option (steel springs are standard) with twin-valve dampers. This is a change from the previous triple-chamber, single-valve set-up and has enabled Porsche to tune the damping compression much more precisely. As such, you get the beautifully flat cornering that is a Cayenne trademark but now with a compliance that belies its bulk and height.
Taken together, it all feels like a significant update and certainly enough to keep the Cayenne interesting until the EV arrives.
Additionally, the braking feel doesn’t blend between the electric regeneration and physical items. The top of the pedal’s travel is for regen and it’s surprisingly vague, with little initial bite. Most unPorsche-like. An engineer told me they are aware, but there are so many variables around state of charge and other parameters that it’s a nightmare to get it as consistent as they would like.