8.5
2024 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe review
The Cayenne, even in mid-range S Coupe guise, remains the clear dynamic benchmark in the segment with superior ride and handling.
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Anthony Crawford
Porsche Cayenne vs Lexus RX Comparison
Porsche Cayenne
Lexus RX
2024 Porsche
Cayenne
vs
2024 Lexus
RX
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.5
8.1
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Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Based on the Lexus RX F SPORT + ENHANCEMENT PACK 2
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
NA
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$121,300 - $364,700
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed interior
- Comfortable ride quality
- New-gen tech is a big improvement
Misses
- Engine note at odds with refined demeanour
- Middling performance
- Sunroof eats into rear headroom
Optional Features
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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Colours Available
The RX is available in the following finishes:
- Sonic Chrome
- Sonic Iridium
- Graphite Black
- Sonic Copper
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport Performance)
- White Nova (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport, F Sport Performance only)
- Sonic Quartz (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Titanium (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Vermillion (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
- Khaki Metal (Luxury, Sports Luxury only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2894 - 3996 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 224kW - 485kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 850Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1340 - 2400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.7 - 11.2 | - | |
