Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition welcomes new year in style

KUALA LUMPUR: Porsche has unveiled a new special edition model for its Cayenne SUV, called the Platinum Edition. The luxury automaker will be offering the special edition for the model's standard, E-Hybrid, and S variants along with Caneynne’s coupe counterparts.

It is interesting to note that Porsche last year in November introduced the Platinum Edition treatment for Panamera. Though the name ‘Platinum’ didn’t make much sense for Panamera, it somewhat justifies Cayenne, as Porsche had delivered one million units of the SUV In 2020.

However, it is important to note that the name ‘Platinum Edition’ has nothing to do with the sales figure and strictly is a cosmetic exercise, including several model-specific trims finished in a satin Platinum paint job. Included in the list is -

• Air intakes inlays
• ‘Porsche’ lettering within the LED rear light strip
• Rear model designation badge
• Platinum Edition exclusive 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels

Further emphasizing the special edition’s ‘sporty, elegant look’ are the black painted side windows and sports tailpipes.

The Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition will be offered in two standard colour options - Mahogany and Moonlight Blue, along with a variety of monochrome options. However, for enough money, one can get his/her Cayenne Platinum Edition painted in any colour of choice.

On the inside, the Platinum Edition models highlight their uniqueness with elements like a new brushed aluminium door sill plate with a ‘Platinum Edition’ logo, silver-colour trims, light grey (aka Crayon) coloured seat belts, and Porsche Crest on the headrests.

Furthermore, the Porsche Exclusive Manufacktur programme offers a variety of personalisation options to the customers.

Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition Standard features -

• Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) LED headlights
• Panoramic sunroof
• Privacy glass
• Bose surround-sound system
• Ambient lighting
• Eight-way powered sports seats
• Analogue clock on the dashboard

Everything else remains the same, like before the base Cayenne model is powered by a 3.0-litre turbo V6 mill making 340 hp and the Cayenne S packs a 440 hp pumping 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 unit.

The Cayenne E-Hybrid, on the other hand, features a 3.0-litre V6 mill with a e-motor and 17.9 kWh battery making a combined output of 62 hp.

The Cayenne special edition model is now available for orders in Germany with the deliveries starting from May 2022.

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