Meant as a more stylish alternative to the boxier Cayenne SUV, the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a first-class solution to an enthusiast’s conflicting need for a useful family tram that’s also a riot to pilot. The most modest Cayenne Coupe comes with a 340-hp turbocharged V–6, but the GTS model comes with a twin-turbo V-8 with 453 horsepower on tap. Among a myriad of strong mid-size SUVs competitors such as the Genesis GV80, BMW X5, and Volvo XC90, the Cayenne Coupe’s handsome build quality, upscale options, and tremendous performance pin it among the best.
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Sebastian Sterling
Editor-in-Chief & Hypercar Specialist at Auto Lux. Two decades covering the pinnacle of automotive engineering, bespoke coachbuilding, and limited-series hypercars.
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