2026 Porsche Cayenne Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) previewed updated versions of the Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupé at its Buka Puasa event last night. The facelifted CKD locally-assembled petrol and plug-in hybrid SUVs gain a few equipment upgrades for the new year to elevate their look. On the outside, the cars are set apart by 21-inch RS Spyder Y-spoke alloy wheels, replacing the 20-inch Cayenne design units on the standard model and the grey Cayenne S wheels on the S E-Hybrid Coupé. This has necessitated the fitment of body-coloured wheel arch extensions that cover the old black arches. Both cars you see here were fitted with the SportDesign package, granting a more aggressive front and rear bumpers and even fuller wheel arch trims, all finished in body colour. This is part of the company’s Exclusive Manufaktur package that will be offered for an unspecified extra outlay. Full body-coloured door mirrors, gloss black window trims and black roof rails continue to come as standard. 2026 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupé As before, the S E-Hybrid Coupé continues to be distinguishable through the sloping rear roofline and the quad tailpipes that signify the car’s higher performance. You’ll also be able to spot the second filler cap on the passenger side for the Type 2 AC charging port, connected to the PHEV battery. Inside, both regular and Coupé models look basically identical (well, apart from the reduced rear headroom), both trimmed in leather in either Black or Bordeaux Red – the latter as seen on these display units. Both front seats are 14-way power adjustable with the Porsche crest embossed into the headrests, with the insignia on the front centre armrest also being part of the Exclusive Manufaktur package. The tech remain unchanged and continues to include a 12.6-inch instrument display and a 12.3-inch Porsche Communication Management (PCM) touchscreen. No head-up display nor a passenger touchscreen, but you do still get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 15-watt Qi wireless charger, slots behind the front seats to fit rear-seat entertainment screens, and a 14-speaker, 710-watt Bose sound system. 2026 Porsche Cayenne Both models come with a Sport Chrono clock and stopwatch, but the S E-Hybrid Coupé gains a slicker Porsche Design timer, plus a panoramic sunroof. Other bits of standard kit include matrix LED headlights, keyless entry, push-button start, soft-close doors, contoured GT Sport heated steering wheel, four-zone automatic climate control, powered rear side window sunshades, air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) dampers, a 360-degree camera setup and a hands-free powered tailgate. Safety-wise, the Cayenne and Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupé come with adaptive cruise control and adaptive high beam to join the standard autonomous emergency braking and lane keeping assist. Pretty glaring at this price is the lack of lane centring assist (so no Level 2 semi-autonomy) or even blind spot monitoring. No changes to the mechanicals, with the Cayenne still being motivated by a 3.0 litre turbo V6 producing 353 PS and 500 Nm of torque. With an eight-speed automatic gearbox and standard all-wheel drive, it will get from zero to 100 km/h in six seconds flat on its way to a top speed of 248 km/h. The S E-Hybrid Coupé pairs the six-pot with a 176 PS/460 nm electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the gearbox, resulting in a total system output of 519 PS and 750 Nm. So equipped, the car can fling itself to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds before topping out at 263 km/h. The 21.8 kWh battery delivers a claimed EV range of 88 km and can be charged through an 11 kW AC wallbox in 2.65 hours. Prices have not been released just yet, but as reference, the Cayenne is currently priced at RM599,999 nett, while the Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupé retails at RM728,000. Expect the final figures to remain more or less the same as before, with the Exclusive Manufaktur package adding a significant amount. GALLERY: 2026 Porsche Cayenne in Malaysia GALLERY: 2026 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupé in Malaysia Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater.