Porsche jumped onto the SUV bandwagon as early as 2002, with the Cayenne. It was the first production Porsche to have four doors, and was well received as a result. Now in the third generation, the Cayenne represents the flagship of Porsche’s SUV line-up, above the smaller Macan. Curiously, it also spawned a variant called the Cayenne Coupe which comes with a sportier body style. The changes go well beyond skin-deep, as the Cayenne Coupe features narrow A-pillars, a shallower windshield angle, a lower roof, and a better drag coefficient than the regular Cayenne.

Exterior and Interior
On the face of it all, this 2022 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe won’t turn as many heads as, say, a 911, especially when it sports a gray paint job. But that’s actually preferable because in most instances, you just want to go about your business, enjoying your Porsche drive as you do. You don’t want to have to wait for umpteen people to finish taking pictures with your car. Plus, Porsche purists will definitely know and appreciate this vehicle for what it is. The interior of this 2022 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe is a proper five-seat affair, and you’ve got a lovely red and black color theme to enjoy. The front seats are power adjustable and heated, you’ve got Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, there’s dual-zone automatic climate control and even a nice speaker system for music fans to enjoy. The interior also abounds in storage pockets and charging ports, while child seats can be strapped into the rear with ease. There’s also a spacious cargo compartment which can be augmented by folding down the rear seat backs when needed.

Engine
All the practicality offered by this 2022 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe doesn’t diminish its driving appeal. Up front, the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 makes a reported 454hp and 457lb-ft for you to play with. Then, it’s shuffled to all four wheels via an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. Yes, this is a driver’s car to the very end.