đźš—: 2026 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
đź’˛: $232,090 (as tested)
đź’Ş: Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 – 650 hp/626 lb-ft of torque
⚙️: 8-speed Automatic
🚦: 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds
đź’Ą: 190 mph
⛽️: 15 city/20 hwy/17 combined MPG
As a general rule, I don’t like the direction luxury car companies are headed.
“Screens” and “bulbous shapes” sum up the interior and exterior design preferences du jour.
There are certainly some holdouts, and – dare I future-cast -, there will be a return to analogue in the next few years, but I catch myself groaning with each new model reveal.
Porsche isn’t immune to this trend; I question some of the EV fascias and interior aesthetics (RIP analogue tach and proper ignition).
But, amidst all this modernizing, they didn’t forget how to engineer an elite driving experience.
So as I reacquaint with the Cayenne Turbo GT (now a $232K as tested offering), I quickly overlook the dreaded gloss black trim and settle into the best dynamics of any utility vehicle on sale (DBX S and Purosangue do come close, mind you).
I don’t want to love an SUV for the reasons I love the Turbo GT; these emotions should be reserved for low slung sports cars.
But I can’t help it. Porsche pulled driving reward out of this shape – this center of gravity.
Even at a modest pace, the Cayenne excels.
Its air suspension and seats are comfortable.
Its sloped roofline still accommodates a solid Costco haul.
This vehicle feels incredibly niche – suitable for a one-car solution at a multi-car budget – but darn does it OWN this niche.
