Petrol-burning Porsche Cayenne GTS lives large in a changing world

The Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupé shatters SUV stereotypes, delivering thrilling performance and an intoxicating V8 soundtrack. This powerhouse proves that a practical family vehicle can indeed be a dynamic, purist-pleasing driver's car

- Jaco van der Merwe

Performance SUVs are not everyone's cup of tea. Some enthusiasts argue that a practical body style designed to drop off kids at school has no business trying to be dynamic. But there is always an exception to the rule; in this case it is the Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupé.

First applied to the 904 Carrera in 1963, the GTS (Grand Turismo Sport) moniker was designed by Ferdinand Porsche to be a 'versatile car suitable for both road and track'. While it started on the sports cars, it spilled over to the Cayenne and Macan, as the Porsche portfolio expanded into SUVs.

BADGE FROM HEAVEN

Slotting in between the S and Turbo variants, the GTS is undoubtedly one of our favourite Porsche badges, if not the favourite. It is a product that looks great, sounds even better, and stirs the emotions like few other.