PORSCHE CAYENNE COUPE

The Cayenne to have, or does the Coupe put style over practicality?

- SIMRAN RASTOGI

Sublime handling, looks, retains most practicality, better standard kit Not as dramatic as one would hope

Type 2,996cc, V6 single-turbo-petrol

Max power 340PS@6,400rpm

Max torque 450Nm @1,340-5,300rpm

LxWxH(mm) 4,931x2,194x1,676

Price ₹ 1.59 crore (on-road Mumbai)

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Of all the SUVs that deserve a sportier SUV-coupe variant, the Porsche Cayenne is perhaps the most deserving. It is one of the best driving SUVs in the segment and for Rs 12 lakh more, or roundabout the cost of upgrading your base Cayenne with 22-inch wheels from the Porsche catalogue, you could instead upgrade to the Cayenne Coupe. Which, most importantly, packs a boot load of extra style as standard (and the Sport Chrono pack and adaptive dampers), with a swoopy silhouette closely resembling the 911 and Panamera.

Styling

Despite the very obvious difference in the roofline between the Cayenne and the Coupe if they’re sided by side, when you see one on its own, it’s harder to tell which one’s which. The Coupe is essentially the same up to the A-pillar, which is raked back ever so slightly steeper. Despite the similarities, at 4,931mm long, the Coupe is 13mm longer than the Cayenne, with a roof that’s sat 20mm lower and shoulders that stretch 18mm wider.