Earth to Porsche, the Cayenne is one Ugly Mother... (Cayenne facelift)

[niky]

Porsche to Earth: Message Received!

Porsche Cayenne Facelift Spotted:





More pics here: (too lazy to post them all)

http://news.caradisiac.com/Spyshots-...e-Facelift-872

While I still think the Cayenne is mostly pointless, this looks much much prettier, in a Mazda RX8 meets Volvo XC90 kind of way. Apparently, Porsche finally got it into their thick skulls that the 911 "corporate-face" doesn't fit on an SUV.

[number001]

Ugly or not, the previous look spawned such large sales for Porsche to make so much money and keep it independent. Btw, the Cayenne still has the best resale value in North America.

[swimstroke]

I like the older one more...

[mazdamazda]

It's not a facelift... it's a new model Cayenne.

According to news, a 2007 model Cayenne will not be available as its production has been halted already in preparation for the 2008 new model Cayenne.

For 2007, they would just have to rely on the existing Cayenne inventories to satisfy the market.

[niky]

*number001: That's like saying the Tamaraw was a sales success for Toyota... still doesn't make either car pretty (though a Tamaraw isn't exactly ugly... ).

Admittedly, it's controversial cars like the Boxster (only die-hard 911 cranks actually think this isn't a real Porsche) and the Cayenne (call me a crank) that keep Porsche's ball rolling, but the old one was a stretch too far in the styling department. They're so hung up on the 911's styling that every new model has to look something like it.

As I recall, the 924, 944 and 928 weren't 911 lookalikes, but they were well accepted anyway (that is, until they grew too expensive).

I'm glad the new Cayenne steps away from that... now all they have to do is fix that gaping maw under the headlights.

[niky]

New model ba? That makes it even better... though how they can improve on the mechanical aspects of the Cayenne is difficult to discern... it's nearly perfect (performance-wise) as it is.

[kyle618]

the back looks like an XC90 now... but the front! damn 2 big ass holes below the headlight is the damn problem!! i hope they fix it. i can still the big ass holes in the new model. tsk tsk

[mazdamazda]

niky...

- lesser weight

[niky]

Hmmm...

then:

lesser weight
lower ride height
more streamlined body...

oops... that's the Panamera!

[Wouie]

kahit pa siguro anong itsura nyan, marami pa rin ang bibili. image, image, image....

[eggman]

Hay tamad talaga ang Porsche pagdating sa updating the designs ng cars nila,anyway for sure bebenta nanaman yan dahil "Porsche"....

[ssaloon]

yup, the rear is soooo XC90ish... they should've done away with the lights huggin on to the D-pillar.

well those big ducts serve their purpose in ramming in as much air as you can for that V8 (?) engine of theirs.

[Blackraven]

As long as they continue to offer black seats with piano black dash trim, then this new exterior would not be a bother to me at all.

Even for the current model, I'd gladly take a Cayenne Turbo S over an Audi Q7 any time (if given the choice)

[empy]

i like it

it's better than the last one, although i don't like the Honda S2000 headlights and Altezza-style tails.

i didn't like the first Cayenne when it came out but it started to grow on me (they look VERY NICE imo when modded too). after driving one, and now also owning its cousin (the Touareg), i'm starting to appreciate what a fine piece of machinery it is.

yes, the whole concept of a "sports SUV" may sound pointless to some, but after buying a house and absolutely needing the carrying capacity of an SUV (DIY maniac, hehe)...but at the same time still wanting a high-performing vehicle i can drive hard and fling around corners, i'm starting to see the light.

[wren]

i don't care what people say, i like the cayenne, old and new.

[rab]

the XC90-like tail lights are just painted on.

[StraightSix]

Or a cut of film stuck on. Usually done to mislead people regarding the car's actual appearance on a run like this.

[niky]

A friend on another forum just pointed that out to me, too... shucks! Here, I was hoping they'd take a chance this time...

At least, even considering the tape over the headlights, the nose is less compromised by the 911-stretch now.

[deZw07]

Early look: 2008 Porsche Cayenne

Porsche has released a single teaser image of its forthcoming 2008 Porsche Cayenne. The new model is facelifted version of the existing SUV, with updated sheetmetal all around. In the teaser image, three versions of the new Cayenne can be seen from the front only. We're expecting more details in the near future. Gallery after the jump…

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/...rsche-cayenne/






My Favorite SUV got better!!

[GerardTagayty]

wow nice! h3lla muggin! its looks mean!!! i like!!!