STUTTGART: Celebrating its world premiere on April 18, the new Cayenne will feature a ground-breaking display and control concept.
The Porsche Driver Experience consists of a fully digital display and is characterised by versatile individualization and intuitive operation.
In the centre, the focus is on the driver’s axis and the most important controls are grouped around the steering wheel. This is expected to create a new, even more engaging driving experience.
The deluxe cockpit takes elements of the Taycan electric sports car and includes a curved and free-standing 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster with variable display options, a redesigned centre console and the latest-generation steering wheel – matching the wheel found in the 911.
A key feature of the new Porsche Driver Experience is the balance between digital and analog elements. All of the controls that are important to the driving experience are positioned directly around the steering wheel.
The gear selector for the automatic transmission is now located to the right of the steering wheel.
This creates space for a large air conditioning controller in a sophisticated black panel design on the centre console. The elegantly designed air vents are vertically aligned in typical Cayenne fashion. For the first time, Porsche has designed all the air outlets in the cockpit without louvres.
Passengers can experience a new level of interaction with the vehicle and the driver via the optional passenger display. Optimised connectivity functions round off the new interior concept.
Typical for a Porsche, the new engine start button sits to the left of the steering wheel. The gear selector is now to the right of the steering wheel between the instrument cluster and the central display. A new, large air conditioning control panel with analog controls as well as more storage space is placed centrally. Porsche has also placed the completely redesigned control lever for the driver assistance systems directly on the steering wheel in the new Cayenne.
The new multifunction sport steering wheel originates from the current 911 and has been completely reworked compared to the previous model, with a high-quality, modern and sporty design.
The driving mode switch for selecting Normal, Offroad, Sport and Sport Plus modes directly on the steering wheel is now standard. The new toggle button for selecting functions and designs in the instrument cluster is also located directly on the steering wheel, as are the controls for the optional head-up display.
A high-resolution 12.3-inch display represents the control centre of Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The driver can operate numerous driving and comfort functions with it, as well as the standard online navigation and multimedia functions.
A completely new feature in the Porsche Cayenne is the optional 10.9-inch passenger display. Integrated into the dash directly in front of the passenger, the optional additional touchscreen allows the front passenger to operate the navigation system or select a media service.
A unique screen filter ensures that the display cannot be seen from the driver’s seat. This means videos can be streamed on the passenger display without distracting the driver.
Also new are two USB-C ports in the front storage compartment and another two USB-C ports in the rear area of the center console. All USB ports provide a fast charging function. The front pair also connect the smartphone to Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
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