2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

2011 to 2018 · SUV

The second-generation Cayenne Turbo proved Porsche could build a proper sports SUV without compromising their DNA. Michael Mauer's design shed the polarizing first-gen styling for cleaner, more cohesive lines that aged remarkably well. The 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 delivered genuine supercar performance—500 horsepower launching this 5,000-pound SUV to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. The sophisticated 8-speed Tiptronic and advanced all-wheel-drive system made it devastatingly quick on any surface. Built on Porsche's dedicated 92A platform in Leipzig, these represent the sweet spot before downsizing to the current turbo V6. Clean examples are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the last naturally-aspirated V8 Turbo's linear power delivery and distinctive soundtrack. The 2011-2018 generation strikes the perfect balance between luxury, performance, and that unmistakable Porsche character that made SUV skeptics believers.