2017 Porsche Cayenne

2017 Porsche Cayenne

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There are some big news from this German manufacturer. According to the latest reports, Porsche’s popular SUV Cayenne is about to come completely redesigned. This mid-size luxury crossover originally came 2002 and it is currently in its second generation, which has been refreshed recently. According to rumors, new model is expected to come in 2017. It is still unknown in which part of year it will come, so it is hard to say will it be named as 2017 or 2018 year model. For now, we will call it 2017 Porsche Cayenne.

2017 Porsche Cayenne details

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne will come with plenty of changes in all aspects. As we already said, it will come as third-generation model, so we can expect it to feature all of the latest technologies that company achieved. One of the most important changes will be new platform. 

The 2017 Cayenne will ride on Volkswagen Group MLB platform. It is the same platform that is used for  new Q7, but it will probably be slightly shortened for this occasion. This platform will also underprin new Touareg. New model will be made of extra-light materials such as HSS (High Strength Steel) and carbon fiber. This will provide significant weight savings. Compared to current model, 2017 Porsche Cayenne will be for about 220 pounds lighter. 

When it is about exterior look, we will see completely new styling, adapted to the company’s new design language. Many of visual details will be borrowed from other models of company. For example, clamshell hood and wraparound tail-lights will be borrowed from new Macan, while C-shaped fender vent and front air intakes will be similar to those found on Panamera Sport Turismo concept. The cabin will be redesigned too and it will feature new styling, similar to company’s flagship supercar Porsche’s 918 Spyder.

2017 Porsche Macan

2017 Porsche Macan

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The Porsche Macan is a compact luxury crossover, which was introduced in 2014. Although it is a very fresh model, it instantly became extremely popular and it is already considered as one of the most important models of the company. There are even predictions that this crossover will became company’s best-selling model in very near future. Because of all that, it is not wonder that company prepares some novelties for every year. When it is about 2017 Porsche Macan, changes will be small, but notable. In visual aspect, we will see only some minor tweaks, while in technical part of the car there is a possibility for some engine modifications.

2017 Porsche Macan design

Expect no big changes when it is about visual appearance of 2017 Porsche Macan. It will strictly abide to the well-known dictum “less is more”. This model features company’s recognizable classic design, which can be found on all Porsche models. 

Naturally, most of the styling inspiration is taken from its bigger brother Cayenne. Most of the styling is very similar and main difference is in dimensions. The cabin of 2017 Porsche Macan will remain pretty much the same.