2023 Por sche C ayenne

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Boasting a striking appearance and impressive per formance, with seating for racetrack or the road, leisure or ever yday driving: at the wheel of the versatile Cayenne, fascination and spor t y driving pleasure undisputedly take the lead. Available now at Porsche Centre Langley

Por sche Centre L angley 6016 Collection Drive Langley, BC V3A 0G2 604.530.8911 porschelangley com

Jay Sidhu

604.614.6028 jay.sidhu@porschelangley.com adds to the sporty-meets-luxury feel of the cabin. The seats are supportive and comfortable, however for a vehicle measuring a rather long 5,012 millimetres in length only 889 millimetres of rear legroom exists. Strapped into a child seat, my toddler’s feet were a little closer to the passenger-side seatback than I would have expected.

Two 10.25-inch screens sideby-side provide a digital gauge readout and infotainment controls. The latest Mercedes-Benz User eXperience (MBUX) software includes integrated artificial intelligence meaning it can predict user behaviour. For example, if when driving home at a certain time of a specific radio station is selected, MBUX may automatically suggest a shortcut right on the display. And as always, the available Burmester surround sound stereo, part of the $4,800 Premium Package, sounds crystal clear.

Powering the car is the now-familiar 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six mild hybrid engine, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. A combination starter, alternator and electric motor allows for virtually imperceptible engine start-stop functionality increasing efficiency, as well as boosts acceleration performance. In addition, the Coupe can coast without using gasoline at low speeds.

Producing 429 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque performance in a straight line is more than adequate, and sounds great too during throttle application when the $1,900 Driver’s Package is equipped bundling the dynamic AMG Performance Exhaust System. Standard AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension and 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive keeps the sedan planted on the road in all conditions. Even during snowy weather, I never lost traction while testing though this is also largely because of the grippy Pirelli

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