Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.69 | 12.38 | — |
| 2021 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 12.38 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2020 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 12.38 | 10.23 | 11.76 | — |
| 2019 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 12.38 | 10.23 | 11.2 | 15-23 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2017 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2016 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 11.76 | — |
| 2015 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2014 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2013 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | 15-22 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.84 | — |
| 2011 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | coupe | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 335-541 hp | 332-568 lb-ft | V6, V8 |
| 2018 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.6 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | suv | 8 | 4.8 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.6 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: Cayenne | Cayenne | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Turbo | Turbo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: E-Hybrid Coupe | E-Hybrid Coupe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Note: Number of Seats: 4/5 | — | Number of Seats: 4/5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $75,500, MSRP range: $75,500 - $139,700, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for base to Turbo trims., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/17/2026 | Base price: $84,300, Trim: Base / Platinum Edition | Base / Platinum Edition | — | USD | $75,500 | $75,500 - $139,700 | 0.9 | MSRP for base to Turbo trims. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/17/2026 | $84,300 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $79,900, Trim: S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $79,900 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $59,600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $59,600 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $53700 - $67400, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP range for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne in the US market., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/17/2026 | — | — | — | USD | — | $53700 - $67400 | 0.7 | MSRP range for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne in the US market. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/17/2026 | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Entertainment system | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 770 | 27.2 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 770 | 27.2 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114 | CD + Stereo | 19 | 19 |
| 2018 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Optional | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114 | — | 19 | 19 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 114 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 114 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 627 | 23.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 670 | 23.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | blindSpotIntervention | pedestrianAeb | rearAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | optional | optional | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2023 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | optional | — | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2022 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | optional | — | — | standard | — |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 2021 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 2020 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | optional | standard | 2019 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | optional | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | optional | standard | 2018 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | optional | — | optional | — | — |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 2017 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Rated vehicle: 2016 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2016 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Rated vehicle: 2015 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2015 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Rated vehicle: 2012 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2012 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Rated vehicle: 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — |
| 2024 | — | Electrification: phev | phev | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2025
The 2025 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2024
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Porsche Cayenne offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but used buyers should approach with caution due to a significant number of technical service bulletins and a recall affecting the rearview camera system.
2022
The 2022 Porsche Cayenne is a capable luxury SUV, but buyers should approach with caution due to a high TSB count and a repeat suspension recall.
2021
The 2021 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2020
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne offers performance and luxury, but its reliability record, marked by multiple safety-critical recalls and a high TSB count, warrants careful consideration.
2019
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne offers luxury and performance, but buyers should approach with caution due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2018
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne offers luxury and performance but warrants careful consideration due to its 'Average' reliability rating.
2017
The 2017 Porsche Cayenne offers premium SUV capability, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict warrants caution.
2016
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed reliability picture.
2015
The 2015 Porsche Cayenne is a capable luxury SUV, but its reliability is rated average, with a critical safety recall concerning the brake pedal pivot pin.
2014
The 2014 Porsche Cayenne offers premium performance but demands careful scrutiny due to a critical brake pedal recall and a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2013
The 2013 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2012
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2011
The 2011 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Porsche Cayenne?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Cayenne reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Porsche Cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Porsche Cayenne reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Porsche Cayenne. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 porsche cayenne presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2026 porsche cayenne's value proposition hinges on its premium badge and driving dynamics, but this is tempered by its below-average reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Porsche Cayenne?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints