Leftlane News posted some new spy shots of the next-gen Cayenne, and this time it is the Turbo that was spotted.

I have to say it looks pretty good to me, but I’m not so thrilled about the reports that the new Cayenne will put more emphasis on “on-road” performance, and remove some of the off-road capabilities the current Cayenne is known for.

To see the spot shots, click here.

[source: Leftlane News]

A couple months ago Porsche brought over some diesel Cayennes from Europe to let some U.S. journalists drive them, and Autoblog was one of the lucky ones.

They only had the oil-burning pepper for less than an hour, but that was enough time for them to conclude that the U.S. market needs this version of the Cayenne.

The diesel Cayenne shares a 3.0 liter turbo V6 with the Volkswagen Toureg TDI and the Audi Q7 TDI. This engine puts out 240 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque. That’s good enough to get from 0 to 62 in a respectable 8.3 seconds and to a top speed of 133 mph. But even more impressive is the U.S. EPA combined fuel rating of 25 mpg, compared to 16 mpg for the gas V6 Cayenne. The diesel also has an impressive 7700 lb tow rating.

To read their full review, head over to Autoblog.

[source: Autoblog]

The styling of the Cayenne has always been controversial, but I think everyone can agree that this customized pepper is just plain fugly.

Built by Mansory, it is called the Chopster. (To be fair, it isn’t a pure Mansory vehicle, it is the first vehicle since Mansory purchased Rinspeed’s Porsche turning business a year ago.)

Mechanically, it is pretty impressive: the turbocharged V8 is bumped up to 710 horsepower with 655 lb-ft of torque, good for a top speed of 188 mph. And with 420 mm rotors up front and 375 mm rotors in the rear, combined with the 23 x 11 inch wheels, it will stop too.

The interior is pretty crazy, with a DVD player, laptop, monitors in the headrests, and a refrigerator. IT also has a redesigned center console and dash, and individual sports seats. And lots and lots of carbon fiber.

But it is the exterior styling where it goes astray. The bodywork adds 80 mm to the width of the Cayenne, while the top has 60 mm chopped out of it. It also features lots of LED lighting and is covered in more carbon fiber.

As for price? No clue, but I bet it matches the outrageousness of the Chopster.

To see a ton of pictures, head over to World Car Fans.

[source: World Car Fans]

Leftlane News got some photos from famous spy photographer Brenda Priddy that shows some great shots of the interior of the upcoming 2011 Cayenne.

As we’ve seen before, the interior is taking a lot of cues from the Panamera interior, with a ton of buttons on the center console, and the vertical air vents.

For a couple more pics, head on over to Leftlane News.

[source: Leftlane News]

This report caught me off guard: according to an article in Britain’s Car magazine, the VW group is planning to kill off the Cayenne and Panamera after their product life cycles end in about seven years.

Despite the fact that the Cayenne has been a huge sales success, and millions of dollars have been invested in the Panamera, the board feels that the VW Group has plenty of SUVs and sedans without Porsche.

On one hand, lots of Porsche fans would love to see Porsche focus only on sports cars again. But on the other hand, how will VW CEO Dr. Martin Winterkorn meet his goal of doubling current Porsche sales without their best-selling model? And don’t discount his recent remarks that two of the three future models discussed recently include a mini-SUV and another variation of the Panamera.

In any event, one thing is clear: change will be coming to Porsche under VW’s regime.

[source: Car Magazine via Edmunds Auto Observer]

The Boxster and Cayman are the latest models from Porsche to get the TechArt treament, with the famed tuner announcing several upgrades for the mid-engine P-cars.

The Aerokit I is a bodykit that features new front and rear spoilers, a sportier exhaust and sport springs. The Aerokit II features different front and rear spoilers from Aerokit I along with new side sills, mirror moldings, and LED daytime running lights. A track-widening package is also included, along with your choice of two different suspensions that can lower the car by up to 30 mm.

TechArt is also offering various interior upgrades which include a special 3-spoked steering wheel, front and rear center console, special door trims and door entry sills, custom leather upholstery, aluminum sport pedals, and lots of carbon fiber.

No word on pricing, but more pics and the full press release from TechArt follow the jump.

[source: TechArt via Autoblog]

PRESS RELEASE:

- Cockpit hood
- Sport chronometer dial
- TECHART 3-spoked sport steering wheel
- Front and rear center console
- Individualized door trims and door handles
- Door entry sills in carbon/stainless steel with illuminated personalized logo
- Leather upholstery and decorative stitching in custom-selected colors
- Aluminum sport pedals
- Carbon interior package I + II

Motor Authority has posted some new spy shots of the next generation Cayenne, and the lightly-disguised test mule is showing of more of its new “smallness”.

While still built on the same platform as the VW Toureg and Audi Q7, the Cayenne will be smaller than the other two models (as well as the existing Cayenne.) The wheelbase will be 40 mm shorter and the height will decrease by 20 mm.

The interior will also be redesigned along the lines of the Panamera interior. The same range of engines should be offered, along with a new hybrid and a diesel. Power in the currently-available engines will increase: the V6 will go to 330 hp; the V8 will go to 400 hp and 420 hp; and the twin-turbo will see 500+ hp. The V6 turbo-diesel will have 240 hp (but gobs of torque) while the hybrid will pair up a 330 hp V6 with a 45 hp electric motor. There are even rumors that the dual-clutch PDK could make an appearance.

For more details and several more spy shots, head over to Motor Authority.

[source: Motor Authority]

The testing of the upcoming, downsized Cayenne continues. Check after the jump for more pictures.

[source: Auto Express]

While I don’t mind the looks of the Cayenne, it has certainly been called “ugly” by more than a few. But a Russian tuner has managed to make even the most jaded Cayenne think the stock Cayenne is a work of art next to this thing.

Status Design has taken a Cayenne and somehow grafted on an old-school Cylon-looking frontend… and from there it just gets worse.

I’m not sure what they call their modified Cayenne, but as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. So if you dare, check out a couple more images after the jump in color schemes that are even worse than the one pictured above.

[source: Jalopnik]

Motor Authority got their hands on a bunch of spy shots of the next Cayenne. Looking at the photos, the rumored downsizing of the Cayenne is definitely evident. The front end styling also seems more Porsche-like, looking closer to the rest of the Porsche line.

I’m looking forward to the new Cayenne, I like the smaller size, better styling, and (hopefully) more sporting (i.e. Porsche-like) character. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been impressed with all the Cayennes I’ve driven, but they still seem a bit big for my tastes.

The new Cayenne should be on sale in early- to mid- 2010.

Head over to Motor Authority to see all the spy shots and see what you think.

[source: Motor Authority]