Even though Porsche recently introduced a new Cayenne SUV in 2023, the German automaker already has a major refresh planned for the 2027 model year. A fresh look and a few new powertrain options should make their way to the luxury SUV for the new year.
One of the biggest updates will be the arrival of a new electric model, joining the Taycan and Macan before it. But don’t worry, the SUV’s current gas and plug-in hybrid powertrain options are both expected to carry over for the new year.
We don’t expect to see the new Cayenne until next year, but here’s what we know about the updated flagship until then.
2027 Porsche Cayenne Rendering by Motor1
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Don’t expect the gas Cayenne to get a major makeover for 2027, given that the entire model line was just recently updated. That said, we may see some subtle changes to the front and rear fascias, while an entirely new look is likely for the EV model.
The gas model shouldn’t stray far from the current design language, but some prototypes have shown that the updated Cayenne will get a sharper face. Our rendering predicts some elements from the latest 911, most notably the squared-off grille and vertical side vents found on the brand’s latest sports car.
2027 Porsche Cayenne EV Prototype
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The Cayenne EV, meanwhile, will have a sleeker face and new light fixtures, in line with the Macan Electric and fellow prototypes of the Boxster / Cayman. A camouflaged prototype quietly showed up at the recent Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in the United Kingdom to show off its new look.
Both the coupe and traditional SUV body styles are expected to live on into 2027.
Porsche has already confirmed that the Cayenne will keep its V-8 engine well into 2030. The base model will also likely retain its gas V-6, while the plug-in E-Hybrid models are expected to carry over with little to no changes.
It’s true: The Cayenne is going electric. The Cayenne EV will be sold alongside its gas counterparts, and it will likely offer similar performance to the V-8 variants, with anywhere from 500 to 800 horsepower expected on most trims. The Cayenne EV will have an updated version of Porsche’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) 800-volt architecture.
In the Macan, the PPE platform delivers up to 630 horsepower on the Turbo Electric model with two electric motors, and up to 315 miles of range on the base Macan Electric. On the Taycan, the battery platform yields up to 1,019 hp on the Turbo GT model, or up to 318 miles of range on the Performance Plus model.
Could there be a high-output Cayenne Turbo GT with over 1,000 hp? Fingers crossed.
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Don’t expect a major price hike for the gas and plug-in variants of the 2027 Cayenne. The current 2026 Cayenne starts at $89,050 with destination, and goes all the way up to $208,150 to start for the top-trim Turbo GT Coupe.
Pricing for the Cayenne EV remains a mystery, but given that the Macan Electric starts at $77,295 in the US, we expect the electric Cayenne to come in at around $100,000 to start. Of course, the price will depend on things like output, performance, and range.
Porsche has confirmed that the new Cayenne EV will debut this year at an event on the West Coast. But, it likely won’t go on sale until later in 2026 for the 2027 model year. The new Cayenne EV will be produced at Porsche’s manufacturing facility in Bratislava, Slovakia, alongside the combustion version.
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