Porsche Cayenne Turbo Test Drive Review

Interiors – Step inside the relatively low slung interiors and you know where your money is spent. The cabin is truly luxurious and lives up to the brand’s premium image. The layout, unlike the exterior, is a massive departure from the older car. The dashboard looks similar to the Panamera with a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system dominating it. The centre console is effectively button-free with most controls swapped for a more clutter-free haptic touch. The touch works brilliantly and is a joy to use. There are some physical controls like the rotary dial to change between menus and volume control. The knurled finish on them looks and feel very premium but they are a bit difficult to operate because the gear lever comes in the way.

The instrument cluster is an information overload giving you a myriad of information on the part digital cluster. There is so much to digest in that, you will probably need the owner’s manual to understand what the various dials tell you. We like how the rev counter is still analog and that wrap around effect of the instrument cluster. The equipment list is long but since this is a Porsche, there are many boxes still to be ticked. But with memory function seats, 4-zone climate control and Bose audio coming as standard, we don’t think you will need to spend too much more to make it a more luxurious experience.

The interior of the new Porsche Cayenne is indeed well-built and tech-laden

The steering is another talking point which not only looks sporty but also feels great to hold. The chunky steering also houses well laid out controls to change the various settings on the instrument cluster. The driving modes can be changed via a brilliantly located rotary dial on the steering wheel. It is a logical position because you don’t have to take your eyes off the road when you are changing them.

All the seats are very comfortable and supportive. The front seats are shaped well, provide excellent support and can be adjusted in a variety of positions to suit the driver as well as the passenger. The rear seat is also very nice, offering a good amount of knee room and legroom. Head room is also good but the transmission tunnel robs of some space that could be used by a third passenger. The cabin has enough storage areas and the boot is also very accommodating.

The overall quality is exceptional, to say the least. The cabin feels very well screwed together and from the way the doors shut to the general finesse of the interiors, one is left with the feeling that the interiors will last forever. Some plastics, however, could’ve been better and the wood inserts feel a bit aftermarket. But that is all we can say against the interior of the Cayenne, which on all other counts is a wonderfully built, supremely comfortable place to spend time in.