A Nurburgring lap time of 7:38 puts the Cayenne Turbo GT in the same category as the 997 Turbo S, C6 Corvette ZR1, Lexus LFA, Ferrari 458 and more. That’s pretty impressive for a SUV.
It's just 6 seconds slower than a Carrera GT which is really incredible. And yes I know there is a major difference in tires, but still, they couldn't be more different and yet so similar in performance.
There aren’t many journos that could make me click onto a video about a Cayenne, but someone Mr Catchpole’s involvement is enough, and he never disappoints
What a sorry state the v8 engine is these days...permanently mated with a turbo, super low revving, artificial exhaust "note", emissions strangled with an unpleasant back pressure cough between gear changes. Buying a car with a V8 today is completely anticlimactic, yes its fast but so is a 600hp 2.0lt turbo.
7:35.9 round the ring… I checked. That’s the same as a F90 M5 Competition. Faster than a R35 GTR a decade ago. Only five seconds slower than a Tesla Model S Plaid! Very impressive
I totally disagree with Henrys"overall it's not a beauty", because the Cayenne Coupe is the most plausible, credible "performance SUV". Unlike some fugly DBXs and Lambo "Anus's", the design of the Turbo GT is quite subtle, it has a credible Porsche fly line and most importantly it drives like a Porsche. Beauty comes with driving of this amazing vehicle...
I’d like to know what a full brake job with disk replacement costs. Years ago when the dealer wanted nearly $3000 for a FRONT brake job with the huge STEEL rotors on my ‘06 Turbo S I almost fainted.
Cant stand people saying the Cayenne is "pointless", no you just cant afford it, you couldn't afford any Porsche anyway. It makes perfect sense, some people want a comfy, large useful fast car, you know an SUV. Most wealthy people are tall, even at 6'2 getting in a new A class is far from comfy so when youre paying through the nose for a car you sure as hell want to fit in it.
I can afford any 2 door car but I need to be comfortable too..Turbo GT is my favorite... I alternate between my Cayenne and my Levante on a daily base. I needed a SUV with race track capabilities...good for me.
Because they have no real knowledge of cars and car enthusiasts love of driving awesome cars. They’re jealous of the people who can afford them and show it won’t their stupid comments.
Another great review, Henry! The Porsche engineers are incredible, but this vehicle is another example of, "just because you can, doesn't mean you should." (and I am Porsche Cayman owner)
@@cheng2006 the LFA is smiling at this comment. Cars like these are more ‘proofs of concepts’ than actually applicable cars. Another show of how talented Porsche are at making cars .
@@andyhunt457 Yeah difference is the 911 was always a sports car and a good car. That and Porsche has developed it over 50 years to basically be arguably the best sports and drivers car out there. You can do all the tuning in the world to Cayenne and whilst yes it is impressive. Fundamentally it is still a big 2 tonne SUV. You can put pig in a frock but at the end of the day it is still a pig and as car compromised. This thing at the moment where car makers put a bazillion HP in an SUV Its like putting Mentos in Coke it is funny but doesn't accomplish a whole lot.
@@teabagtowers3823 That doesn't mean its not a good car in itself.indeed the latest 911 is arguable a long way from it original,bigger,heavier,too big,too heavy....GT car more than a sports car....
Your intro was correct. I was a na-sayer! Why, just why would they....???? However Henry you have sold me. What a BEAST. That is remarkable vehicle and stats. Well done Porsche Motorsport Div (Andres).
@@pigeonpoo1823 That would be really interesting. Too bad they don't have any existing engines that would work, at least not to my knowledge. I doubt anyone would complain about the 718's engine if it were in a hot hatch with a longitudinal layout.
Fully agree with the last statement. Brands are converting SUVs into fast fancy mono space cars (like a fast Renault espace f1) and they are forgetting that SUVs are done for off road. I really liked that first driving for journalist of the new defender and the new Rivian were both off road events. We are getting used to SUV videos with no off road at all….
Great review Henry, as usual. Memories of when the Cayenne first came out, nobody wanted them, it was Dubai that really kicked off the sales that then went global. I went out in a Turbo S down a sandy track in Dubai, as a passenger at around 100mph, impressive. Then around Dubai Autodrome with a young German rally driver that Porsche appeared to have hired to scare potential buyers to death, and he succeeded. I can only imagine what this one is like to drive. Also, I did manage to drive a modded Cayenne Turbo with around 700 bhp, that the UAE National owner said was great but needed more power........ Such was the life back in Dubai, at that time, no speed limits, friendly police, almost paradise Henry.......
@@garyleibitzke4166 I mean the UK is more than likely going to have rolling blackouts within the next 5 years, the 2025 ICE ban is not happening. We don't even have enough electricity generation to keep up with growth, never mind forcing everyone onto electric cars.
Dodge performance team lol has came up with a(n) electrical engine sound when you press on the throttle . Maybe all other manufacturers that will eventually switch some cars to Full EV will be inspired by The Dodge Daytona EV
As a Cayenne Turbo Diesel owner, these are so underrated as a fun machine. I also have a Cayman S next to it and it's honestly a hard decision that the Cayenne wins a lot. When it's finally time to go to a newer model, IF I can find a Turbo GT and afford it, I wouldn't blink an eye, even if it meant trading in the Cayman.
Why does the cayenne get so much hate? They are one of the best family vehicles around and depending on the model you get, it will go head to head with a fair few cars
Henry’s typically honest and engaging style of review albeit applied to a contentious subject. Of course it drives like a Porsche should, and was created for a share of the market. Some customers however, have more money than sense or style.
I am thinking about buying one. So you are saying I do not have a sense of style? Why? I think it looks great for an SUV, even better than the Macan (I own a 3 year old Macan Turbo right now)
Nothing personal Matt. The ratio of style/sense to money is infinitely variable and in this case the Porsche is typically expensive. It may look good and drive exceptionally well for an SUV, but it’s an SUV, which is why I described it as contentious. Opinions are split, I sit in a different camp to you. Please do consider your purchase of the Cayenne Turbo GT as a personal matter rather than a statement and don’t let anyone else’s opinion question your sense or style...
It’s quite “contentious” to assume that different preferences from your own mean others have an inferior sense or style to you. Preferences are subjective. Yes it is a performance SUV, but it’s the fastest SUV to date and can serve practically every single need that a driver desires in a car, all while in an elevated seating position. Believe it or not, there’s a reason SUVs are gaining popularity and sedans/coupes are dying out.
It's not a "full degree" of negative camber at the front (5:14), it's a degree n' 1/2 of negative camber... so much you can see it in the stance n' the outer 5 cm on the edges of the tires don't pick up any dirt! (depends on road conditions, etc)
I didn't see the point compared to a Panamera... probably easier entry for people with back problems. Or for people who can't behave in traffic and have to sit higher. So that the car in front of you is always in the way.
A most excellent car and although many think it is too big, too tall and only to be glared at from your passing 911/992 GT3RS but some of us have to carry passengers with old legs, backs and even wheelchairs. To have something like this with maybe 85/90% of the thrills the GT3 can give, is wonderful. An excellent review Henry..we just need to convince a few more under 30’s that sometimes, room and ride height override the ultimate specification! 😃😃😃
I get the fact that it's pretty good for what it is, but the general idea of a boosted, racier SUV as a whole is just plain stupid in my opinion; and spending such an amount on this doesn't make sense, as you won't be able to use it for the actual SUV type of activities. Like Henry says, get an M5 CS, RS6, E63, and so on. No need for the useless extra weight and height, if you want something fast for the road with practicality. If you want an actual SUV, get an actual SUV with a decent engine, travel, tires for multi-purpose, and so on! My little 2 cents here, but pretty sure most petrolheads would agree :)
No Porsche is a necessity, Harry. I only have two. I used to have four. I imagine just like every other company, when you are employed by Porsche, you do what they tell you, or you find alternative employment. I'm not upset they turned their attention to the Cayenne. But I am rather disappointed we haven't yet got a Taycan Sport Turismo GT! An ultra-fast e-wagon makes more sense to me than an SUV ever can.
The fact that we don't have any manufacturers making baby rally car versions of their baby rally cars makes me sad. We need a Macan and a Cayenne Baja with knobby tires, long travel suspension, skid plates, lights and snorkels - all as you said.
What about an SUV that looks like the GT but with the features of the trans Siberia, hide the snorkel somehow, LED lights that are as good but styled into the roof, snow mode not chains must be possible somehow. That would be awesome.
I absolutely despise CUVs and crossovers but the porches Cayenne and Macan are really handsome cars. And for the GT team to tune is very cool. I honestly don't know why you'd want a sport tuned crossover unless you're an enthusiast with a family and can't convince the Spouse/SO to get a dedicated car for driving.
Awesome video once again, Henry's enthusiasm is always refreshing to see as well as the amazing shots and edits. Where are those conclusions shots filmed with the green hills behind? would love to take my car there for some shots.
That GT team is a mound of talent, they seem to be almost a magic wand for porsche at this point.
They have to be some of the best German engineers
A Nurburgring lap time of 7:38 puts the Cayenne Turbo GT in the same category as the 997 Turbo S, C6 Corvette ZR1, Lexus LFA, Ferrari 458 and more. That’s pretty impressive for a SUV.
Can't hold your beer, hands are full holding both of mine!!
It's just 6 seconds slower than a Carrera GT which is really incredible. And yes I know there is a major difference in tires, but still, they couldn't be more different and yet so similar in performance.
Impressive but completely irrelevant to everything bar marketing
And the Renault Megane Trophy R 😉
Amazing for a SUV, to hug those corners at such high speeds.
There aren’t many journos that could make me click onto a video about a Cayenne, but someone Mr Catchpole’s involvement is enough, and he never disappoints
You are nailing the sub 10min video reviews.
What ability Henry has to explain where does the model fit in the range dynamically!
Once followed a Turbo from Durban, once we hit the mountains that thing ate. Mind boggling seeing a car that big go through corners like that.
Hahaha. I know exactly what you mean. You helplessly watch it disappear in the winding roads.
I'm not a big fan of SUV's that can't go off-road, but there's just something special about this car that makes me smile and think...
*I WANT IT!*
Another great video from Henry and the Carfection team. Turning automotive journalism into an artform 👍👍👍
sycophantic but expected ; )
What a sorry state the v8 engine is these days...permanently mated with a turbo, super low revving, artificial exhaust "note", emissions strangled with an unpleasant back pressure cough between gear changes. Buying a car with a V8 today is completely anticlimactic, yes its fast but so is a 600hp 2.0lt turbo.
OOOO-KKKKK???? that's an odd comment
I actually really like the way this thing looks. I would 100% buy this
7:35.9 round the ring… I checked. That’s the same as a F90 M5 Competition. Faster than a R35 GTR a decade ago. Only five seconds slower than a Tesla Model S Plaid! Very impressive
Even if this review comes up after I’ve already seen all the other reviews I still watch it because it is Catchpole and Carfection.
The walk around shot with the meadow background was masterfully done (at 2mn).
I totally disagree with Henrys"overall it's not a beauty", because the Cayenne Coupe is the most plausible, credible "performance SUV".
Unlike some fugly DBXs and Lambo "Anus's", the design of the Turbo GT is quite subtle, it has a credible Porsche fly line and most importantly it drives like a Porsche.
Beauty comes with driving of this amazing vehicle...
Totally agreed
Why have they done it? Why not! Awesome they did this
I’ve never seen you being so snarky, I love it
I agree that we need more editions like the Transyberia
How nice are those wheels!
Just watching it go around corners without significant body roll just shows what the magicians at the GT department can do.
Those Discs look inmense. Crazy stuff.
I’d like to know what a full brake job with disk replacement costs. Years ago when the dealer wanted nearly $3000 for a FRONT brake job with the huge STEEL rotors on my ‘06 Turbo S I almost fainted.
@@jagpilotohio same, easily those 3k. I would say atleast 5k…
This Porsche is absolutely gorgeous and badass!
Cant stand people saying the Cayenne is "pointless", no you just cant afford it, you couldn't afford any Porsche anyway.
It makes perfect sense, some people want a comfy, large useful fast car, you know an SUV.
Most wealthy people are tall, even at 6'2 getting in a new A class is far from comfy so when youre paying through the nose for a car you sure as hell want to fit in it.
I can afford any 2 door car but I need to be comfortable too..Turbo GT is my favorite... I alternate between my Cayenne and my Levante on a daily base. I needed a SUV with race track capabilities...good for me.
Because they have no real knowledge of cars and car enthusiasts love of driving awesome cars. They’re jealous of the people who can afford them and show it won’t their stupid comments.
Another great review, Henry! The Porsche engineers are incredible, but this vehicle is another example of, "just because you can, doesn't mean you should." (and I am Porsche Cayman owner)
But then isn't that kind of what the 911 does.Engine right out the back.You can have it there but you shouldn't.Look how that turned out 😃
"just because you can, doesn't mean you should." Those are the best kinds of cars.
@@cheng2006 the LFA is smiling at this comment. Cars like these are more ‘proofs of concepts’ than actually applicable cars. Another show of how talented Porsche are at making cars .
@@andyhunt457 Yeah difference is the 911 was always a sports car and a good car. That and Porsche has developed it over 50 years to basically be arguably the best sports and drivers car out there. You can do all the tuning in the world to Cayenne and whilst yes it is impressive. Fundamentally it is still a big 2 tonne SUV. You can put pig in a frock but at the end of the day it is still a pig and as car compromised. This thing at the moment where car makers put a bazillion HP in an SUV Its like putting Mentos in Coke it is funny but doesn't accomplish a whole lot.
@@teabagtowers3823 That doesn't mean its not a good car in itself.indeed the latest 911 is arguable a long way from it original,bigger,heavier,too big,too heavy....GT car more than a sports car....
Your intro was correct. I was a na-sayer! Why, just why would they....????
However Henry you have sold me. What a BEAST. That is remarkable vehicle and stats. Well done Porsche Motorsport Div (Andres).
Great way to start the morning. Thanks for making killer content, all.
This just makes me wish Porsche would build a hot hatch
For years i sort of hoped (ok, wished) Porsche would reveal a proof-of-concept on the MQB platform. Was never ever going to happen tho
@@pigeonpoo1823 That would be really interesting. Too bad they don't have any existing engines that would work, at least not to my knowledge. I doubt anyone would complain about the 718's engine if it were in a hot hatch with a longitudinal layout.
Something tells me this SUV will be VERY special
Henry, sometimes I watch your videos and think, “Henry could really be the next Doctor Who.”
I don’t see the usual Henry’s enthusiasm… 😂 I wish they gave him a proper sport car, his reviews are the best of the best.
Fully agree with the last statement. Brands are converting SUVs into fast fancy mono space cars (like a fast Renault espace f1) and they are forgetting that SUVs are done for off road. I really liked that first driving for journalist of the new defender and the new Rivian were both off road events.
We are getting used to SUV videos with no off road at all….
Lovely B-roll of Henry driving up and down the same hill for 9 mins 😂
Well spotted 😂
Only Henry Catchpole can make me watch a video on a "SUV coupe".... Well done, I still need to drive one to believe you though.
Yes please Cayenne Raptor.....
Great review Henry, as usual. Memories of when the Cayenne first came out, nobody wanted them, it was Dubai that really kicked off the sales that then went global. I went out in a Turbo S down a sandy track in Dubai, as a passenger at around 100mph, impressive. Then around Dubai Autodrome with a young German rally driver that Porsche appeared to have hired to scare potential buyers to death, and he succeeded. I can only imagine what this one is like to drive. Also, I did manage to drive a modded Cayenne Turbo with around 700 bhp, that the UAE National owner said was great but needed more power........
Such was the life back in Dubai, at that time, no speed limits, friendly police, almost paradise Henry.......
Those wheels are straight fucking fire 🔥
2:32
tbf these SUV with real exhausts looks a lot better than those sports car / sedan / hatchback with false ones.
Electric might be the future but just listen to that, will be driving petrol until they remove my cold dead fingers off the steering wheel.
I certainly hope electric isn't the future as IMO electric is a dead end into a shithole.
@@garyleibitzke4166 I mean the UK is more than likely going to have rolling blackouts within the next 5 years, the 2025 ICE ban is not happening.
We don't even have enough electricity generation to keep up with growth, never mind forcing everyone onto electric cars.
Dodge performance team lol has came up with a(n) electrical engine sound when you press on the throttle . Maybe all other manufacturers that will eventually switch some cars to Full EV will be inspired by The Dodge Daytona EV
💯💯
I love that you're so apologetic about it! :D
Get mine in march light oak paint with a full carbon black kit .can't wait
I’m looking forward to your thoughts of the face lifted Macan GTS
Looks absolutely gorgeous!
As a Cayenne Turbo Diesel owner, these are so underrated as a fun machine. I also have a Cayman S next to it and it's honestly a hard decision that the Cayenne wins a lot. When it's finally time to go to a newer model, IF I can find a Turbo GT and afford it, I wouldn't blink an eye, even if it meant trading in the Cayman.
Damn we early
To think that you could race a Carrera GT around the entire Nurburgring and never lose sight of it. Nice one Porsche!
With this amount of parts I think Alpine would build two A110 !
Why does the cayenne get so much hate? They are one of the best family vehicles around and depending on the model you get, it will go head to head with a fair few cars
Because most don’t know shit about cars and they are jealous they can’t afford them.
I’m a simple man. I see Henry Catchpole, I click.
Henry’s typically honest and engaging style of review albeit applied to a contentious subject. Of course it drives like a Porsche should, and was created for a share of the market. Some customers however, have more money than sense or style.
I am thinking about buying one. So you are saying I do not have a sense of style? Why? I think it looks great for an SUV, even better than the Macan (I own a 3 year old Macan Turbo right now)
Nothing personal Matt. The ratio of style/sense to money is infinitely variable and in this case the Porsche is typically expensive. It may look good and drive exceptionally well for an SUV, but it’s an SUV, which is why I described it as contentious. Opinions are split, I sit in a different camp to you. Please do consider your purchase of the Cayenne Turbo GT as a personal matter rather than a statement and don’t let anyone else’s opinion question your sense or style...
It’s quite “contentious” to assume that different preferences from your own mean others have an inferior sense or style to you. Preferences are subjective. Yes it is a performance SUV, but it’s the fastest SUV to date and can serve practically every single need that a driver desires in a car, all while in an elevated seating position. Believe it or not, there’s a reason SUVs are gaining popularity and sedans/coupes are dying out.
I kinda figured the Panamera would have gotten first dibs on GT treatment. I guess this is the way of the world right now.
Another great video just what we expect from Henry
Great video! And i actually love this car. As a current Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio owner this would make my ideal daily.
It's not a "full degree" of negative camber at the front (5:14), it's a degree n' 1/2 of negative camber... so much you can see it in the stance n' the outer 5 cm on the edges of the tires don't pick up any dirt! (depends on road conditions, etc)
British Film Office: "Remember, you don't your cheque unless you describe mass-produced items as 'bespoke'".
I didn't see the point compared to a Panamera... probably easier entry for people with back problems. Or for people who can't behave in traffic and have to sit higher. So that the car in front of you is always in the way.
Well This has More cargo space and better off-roading ability and towing capacity than the Panamera
@@G0ddEityawesome Cargo space: panamera sport turismo, off-roading: with skinny road tires??? ...at the end it's personal taste of course
If it is not fake
Sounds way better than all the other turbo models in gamma
Give him a car to review and he'll always give you a positive review.
"Here's looking at you 911"
Tip of the hat to you sir
Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT over any Urus or RS Q8. But then again I'd also choose an M5 CS over this in a heart beat.
That’s a sedan so it’s not apples to apples
So far 5 minutes of content, 4 unskippable ads - what’s that about!?
A most excellent car and although many think it is too big, too tall and only to be glared at from your passing 911/992 GT3RS but some of us have to carry passengers with old legs, backs and even wheelchairs. To have something like this with maybe 85/90% of the thrills the GT3 can give, is wonderful. An excellent review Henry..we just need to convince a few more under 30’s that sometimes, room and ride height override the ultimate specification! 😃😃😃
Henry Catchpole 👍
Who would have thought the BMW X6M was ahead of its time?
Great review Henry as always. 👌👏
Terbaek Henry and team. Welldone!
I'm a proper anorak, and I have to ask..
Is the bendy and drone footage filmed on the B2141 just south of South Harting?
Yup. Recognise it from Sunday morning hoons to Goodwood!
I get the fact that it's pretty good for what it is, but the general idea of a boosted, racier SUV as a whole is just plain stupid in my opinion; and spending such an amount on this doesn't make sense, as you won't be able to use it for the actual SUV type of activities.
Like Henry says, get an M5 CS, RS6, E63, and so on. No need for the useless extra weight and height, if you want something fast for the road with practicality. If you want an actual SUV, get an actual SUV with a decent engine, travel, tires for multi-purpose, and so on!
My little 2 cents here, but pretty sure most petrolheads would agree :)
“plain stupid”??? No one gives a shit about your opinions.
No Porsche is a necessity, Harry.
I only have two. I used to have four.
I imagine just like every other company, when you are employed by Porsche, you do what they tell you, or you find alternative employment.
I'm not upset they turned their attention to the Cayenne.
But I am rather disappointed we haven't yet got a Taycan Sport Turismo GT!
An ultra-fast e-wagon makes more sense to me than an SUV ever can.
I love how there is 0 talk about the off-road capabillities of an suv,that's what it has come to.
No one's gonna take that suv off road even if they did... It has 204mm ground clearance...it's enough
I would buy a Jeep or 4x4 truck for that.
I stopped dead in my tracks when Henry recommended M5 CS instead of this car. I was thinking to replace M5 with Cayenne Turbo next year.
well done mate !!
I wish it's available on regular bodystyle
There is a transsiberia sticker set down the street from me. I lust for it; it's just cool.
Welcome to South Harting. Have you met PetrolPed...??
Great vid and fantastic t-shirt!
The fact that we don't have any manufacturers making baby rally car versions of their baby rally cars makes me sad. We need a Macan and a Cayenne Baja with knobby tires, long travel suspension, skid plates, lights and snorkels - all as you said.
Hoping for a Henry Catchpole & Alex Goy duo review.
That really is carfection!
Very nice paint job and wheels ..but I'd have the RSQ8 Over this one or GLE 63AMG COUPE..
Looks like the road through South Harting, not far from Goodwood (I think) Many an evening spent going up and don’t that hill!
Holy Sh.t...the Cayenne Transsiberia!
Petrol power !
Absolutely faultess video as per, never seem to miss a trick does carfection. Anyone know the intro and outro music? Inspiring to me.
That a right hand drive with German plates.
adaptive cruise control is a frickin option....
I wish the Taycan Cross Turismo's bike carrier option had been integrated into this!
What about an SUV that looks like the GT but with the features of the trans Siberia, hide the snorkel somehow, LED lights that are as good but styled into the roof, snow mode not chains must be possible somehow. That would be awesome.
What’s the outro song name? Also amazing video Henry, as always top of the top quality 👌
I think Porsche has found a way to defy physics with this car. It has the same Nuburgring lap time as a Nissan GTR.
If there is one person in the world who deserves a crowdfunded GT3, it is Henry!
A very smart product from Porsche.
I want to see some mud terrains on there 💪🏾🏁🏆💪🏾
I'm planning to get an E1 Cayenne and convert it into a lux overlander
Amazing review
I absolutely despise CUVs and crossovers but the porches Cayenne and Macan are really handsome cars. And for the GT team to tune is very cool. I honestly don't know why you'd want a sport tuned crossover unless you're an enthusiast with a family and can't convince the Spouse/SO to get a dedicated car for driving.
You hit the nail right on the head!
"Record needle scratch" are those Transsyberias'? Oh do a video on those!
Henry, off to Villa D'este plz
This colour is too drab for even cement
Awesome video once again, Henry's enthusiasm is always refreshing to see as well as the amazing shots and edits.
Where are those conclusions shots filmed with the green hills behind? would love to take my car there for some shots.
I love it another great video
European Cars are fast becoming like American Cars. Big heavy overbloated behemoths . Watch out the ev Hummer and F150 EV are coming lol
Real muscle cars are european cars.
Nothing is as bad as american cars
exellent as always
Masterpiece
...the whole point is practically, right? Why are there only 2 seats in the back of this SUV, unlike most small car hot hatches?