Why does the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Exist?! And why it’s just BETTER!

The True Porsche SUV?! The Brutal new Cayenne Coupé Turbo on RBR! This video has been sponsored and approved by ExpressVPN! expressvpn.com... - Take back your internet privacy and find out how you can get 3 months free!
Cayenne Coupe Turbo!
With SUV Coupes, the question is always “Why does this exist?”. A similar question that was posed on the birth of an SUV made by the world’s prime sports car maker Porsche, “Why does this exist?”.
A question still asked today by many, but today I want to make the Case for why I think this Porsche SUV Coupe, is more Porsche in spirit than the estate version, and thus why the SUV Coupe makes more sense for Porsche’s brand than any other out there!
To understand where this has come from, we must first look back in the way only RBR can, with a look at the origins of the Cayenne.
We will start in 1992 when Porsche was in the verge of financial ruin, with only expensive 2 door sports cars to offer, and then the entry of radical new CEO Wendelin Wiedeking.
He was quoted as saying that Porsche must remain independent and have enough money for future developments: his most ambitious plan was to introduce the Porsche SUV.
And today we look at the 3rd gen in Coupé from. The car is based on the shared MLB platform shared with Audi, Bentley and the Urus we recently tested, but as we’ve seen with Macan vs the Q5, that sharing element means nothing to Porsche!
We explore all the changes of the new gen such as the new Tiptronic S 8 speed box, and the usual options of #Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control etc. But more crucially new additions such as rear wheel steer! Promoting Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to comment “Never before has it borrowed so much from the 911.”
This Turbo is a pure peteolhead car, powered by the 4.0 V8 Producing 540 BHP, 770 NM and a conservative 3.9 0-69!
As there is no new Cayenne diesel, we also look briefly at the E-Hybrid and even the Turbo S E Hybrid with 680BHP and 900NM of torque!
But should it exist when the estate is already here? We take a look at the design and even transform a 992 into an suv! Then push the car on the RBR test track!
Today we explore:
- 1992 - A grim year
- Entry of the New Porsche CEO
- The Boxster 986 and new 996
- Game changer - Porsche SUV
- The SUV that can tow an automaker
- First Gen Cayenne
- Second Gen Cayenne
- The Macan!
- Third Generation Cayenne #CayenneCoupe
- New Cayenne internals and technical highlights
- Exterior Design of Coupé
- Hybrid Cayenne Coupés
- Exhaust and revs
- Interior Review
- Full driving review
- Launch Control
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Driving disclaimer:
Please note all driving shots have been shot on private roads for car testing. Drive safely.

[@hertzair1186]

The Cayenne is the most important vehicle Porsche ever made...it literally saved the 911 let alone the company.

[@aimxdy8680]

Actually the Boxster did.

[@MRVSKIN]

Absolutely superb video. They have done a great job on this. I wouldn’t normally think a coupe version of an SUV would work. But this does. The only thing for me. I think if they had dropped the headlights a little lower further making it more distinctive from the normal cayenne. It would look so much more aggressive. Otherwise a great great car

[@fhq547]

Raz you deserve immense credit for this review. So many other reviews on it focussed on so much but the real differentiator of steering and handling both of which you addressed head on.

[@erjatizineddine7585]

This car is brilliant. Best looking SUV

[@alianshasi6187]

That was the 2nd generation Cayenne, not the 1st generation launched in early 2000s. Still undoubtedly one of the best car channels on the net.

[@Flyin_k]

the way its flashes to show up every model in white is so brilliant, much easy to compare with each model. thank you for your efforts

[@tobiasbergholdt2167]

FINALLY, I have wanted to see this video for so long, thank you!

[@tobiasbergholdt2167]

Oh shit, You actually liked my comment. Not really sure what to do now

[@myb1161]

@5:06 What? That's just your opinion. The 2007 Cayenne model was the best looking SUV of its time. In fact, it's an iconic SUV. No wonder sales took off.

[@ymyone]

I love your previews and your great understanding of design. I own a white 2014 macan s like in this video and will go out on a limb and say that it’s one of the most beautiful modern car designs out there. Keep up your great work. Greetings from Queensland Australia.

[@mihailm1495]

you missed the actual 1st gen cayenne with the 2nd one facelift lol

[@blaaldin]

Sounds a little like the c7 RS6 - excellent video too, very informative.

[@DanielSadjadian]

You're right about the design, it's more 911 than just a large Porsche. Just like how the new Taycan looks and drives like a bigger 911, not a Panamera.

[@michalgondolewski8709]

Great review, very factual and detailed. The looks however are subjective. I for instance loved the Cayenne from the very first generation. It was just different than all other SUVs. It was mega on the road and very capable off road as well. The front end did in fact resemble the 911 turbo of that era.

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

Best looking SUV for me ! Love it.

[@roncho807]

The best review yet on this gorgeous car!! Well done!

[@Mikey888888888]

Nice car and nicely produced video, thx :)

[@TobiasHenreich]

Best looking SUV Coupé currently!

[@ssakkina]

really great presentation. i watch lot of your videos, but first time I am commenting. Really great job. I am in the market to buy one right now...so very helpful and spot on to watch

[@mdjak3686]

Why does this fine gentleman not have a million subs?

[@elroz1675]

ok. This video answers my question about GLE 53 AMG coupe on your other video, in the Austrian Alps. Still, love that AMG 53 look!

[@francis5279]

Very good review. You have convinced me to buy the turbo.

[@seanreddy7268]

I’m worried those who are first timers to not only the channel but Porsche cars will think the 991.2 GT3RS is the 918 because of the timing of the cut-shot and what he said at that exact moment. Anyone else ? I’m sorry, weird shit keeps me up at night 😂

[@attacus08]

Massive thanks for the very competent review.

[@shayshay3701]

I like the orange sub at 9:05 more...

[@TheFedosso]

Bro you're getting in very good shape keep going!

[@rahulagarwal26]

Done only 4000 Km in which I am already facing issues. 1st Issue = Volume Knob not working. 2nd Issue = Distortion in music system. 3rd Issue = A pretty major one with the steering failure. To my surprise, When I reported this issue, I was asked TWICE that was the car driven when it was raining or was there any water logging. IT IS in a SUV category, isn’t what SUV is supposed to be? I did not even challenged it in any terrain or water logging, it was a regular Delhi rain at Chattarpur Road outside Tivoli Gardens. Keeping in mind Indian roads and water loggings, this category car should be easily handling it. I drove just behind a Honda City, which drove quite effortlessly without any problem but to my surprise, my SUV developed a steering malfunction immediately. Definitely a DISASTER VEHICLE AND EVEN MORE DISASTEROUS service

[@Pottsayy]

Does look pretty sharp - very DNA of sportscars is impractical so the impracticality of this makes it a slightly less boring / mom-van

[@einautofan6685]

Maybe a stupid question but... WHY AREN'T THEY MAKING A HIGHER ALLROAD VERSION OF AN 911? Like Audi A6 Allroad or recently Lamborghini with their Huracan Sterrato? THAT would look even better... I guess...🙃🙂😉

[@bentleygucci]

I’ll tell you why … because it looks far better than the standard Cayenne

[@signa3348]

Its a nice SUV but i prefer the q8

[@thatomosifane9616]

This probably the best coupe style looking suv of all the bunch 💯

[@martinsexton7139]

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo or Mercedes GLC 63 Coupe..What is Your Choice

[@ghostpavlik]

I wish this car had more aggressive styling on its front end. Corners are too soft

[@davye2632]

Just a great review of a special SUV

[@cosmorexgroupltd7368]

When will you test the turbo s hybrid

[@rigoverdugo6995]

Great car. 🔥Great video 👍🏽

[@zissou6928]

the new x6 50i looks more interesting for some reason

[@santana9537]

X6M over cayenne gle and q8

[@jeffreydiaz7833]

Im going to get one!

[@einautofan6685]

Exactly, my words!!! This Cayenne Coupe finally looks like Cayenne should look right from the start: Like a bigger version of an 911!!! Allways thought, 1st Gen Cayenne is soo Anti-911! Especially the ugly rear with their ugly tail lights! Now, their SUV's finally become... actually... beautiful cars!😎

[@DonFather]

As long as flush SUV buyers are willing to dish out more money to pay for a corner chopped off the back so they can look more exclusive, hey why the hell not??? I would if I were Porsche. Let the wealthy bring their cash! How else are you going to pry the cash out of 1% hoarders' hands? It's all good for the economy. I hope they check every single options box on the list too!

[@sevenup5259]

DaDonFather yup and yea all ticked thank you

[@channelvr1293]

Totally disagree, my 2008 cayenne turbo looks 10x better then all the new cayennes. However the new coupe finally looks great again.

[@robertw.1499]

The German W is pronounced like the English V 👍 Like Vendelin W

[@langley241]

would be better if the sunroof opened...!!!

[@noonenooo2843]

It’s beautiful 😍

[@paulthomson9709]

It's not a coupe . It's a 5 door suv with a lower roof line and just as horrible as every other suv out there , except the only one that can actually go off road and go anywhere, the range rover.

[@slashsfan1997]

Great video mate! Although I think the cayenne coupe has one of the ugliest rear ends in the entire industry

[@luxuryviplifestyle9494]

top car

[@quocanh95nguyen]

i'll choose it out of other German hi-class brands

[@warakanda7356]

It losses the bulging wide buttock Porsche use to have in the 911 variants that made them so sexy.. this coupe looks like any other SUV in the market.

[@TwinkieCakey]

Why the fuck not mate? :D

[@gunvald89]

You forgot to tell that it doesn't have have android auto. My renault from 2016 has android auto...

[@seanprice3284]

Is this another Lamborghini urus??

[@nikitaosipov2880]

I suppose the car is new and it already has a check engine light on 13:49... Hmmmmm....

[@tifu678]

Love your reviews, but dude, your pants are a bit too tight. Move up a size or two.

[@dutchmiami]

tight pants are hott :-) the tighter the better! skinny jeans are the best :-)

[@moureennabwire2489]

Haaah this. is. the. end. of my. life

[@iLLGT2]

that front end looks 10 years dated, just horrible

[@rkkty6996]

I think Porsche finally built a really good looking SUV that also performs now if they could bring the price down about 30 grand they would be selling a lot cars. They make very nice cars but a bit over priced for what they are

[@danygodwin8487]

Hideous looking???4:25

[@DrHumorous]

I wonder why such a talented guy still uses the terrible intro with overblown sound.

[@captainslow181]

I like the intro

[@jorgeto68]

Too much talking...

[@wajero1983]

why is it called a coupe??? neither its a two door nor a sloping aft!!! dislike!!!!!!

[@plutodestroyer12]

It’s really a weird looking thing if you look deep.

[@techeverything6672]

Mm🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lhjsongee]

wierless carplay?????!!!!!!

[@bngr_bngr]

I still think that the Porsche SUV is the ugly sister of the 911.

[@gherasimtibi]

the big question is, how did u fit in them pants?

[@saints9577]

HAHAHAHAHA What a weird fit :-)

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

Bro 9:04 editing skills are CRAZY thought I was trippin 🤣

[@Rd.b]

Great history lesson about Porsche with relevant images, well done👌how can someone not love this brand? Porsche you rock 🏆👊

[@DanielSadjadian]

Honestly they've done a great job with the sound, considering all the strict regulations they have to comply with. Muscular rumble at low revs and a mostly thunderous growl at higher revs 🔥

[@christophergresco9677]

I just think it is under powered at this price point against the competition. The AMGs and Ms will have almost 100 more Hp.

[@moureennabwire2489]

Haaah this is. The end. of my. Life

[@hammerfall6666]

Does the regulations only affect in EU only or the world wide?

[@hamzab3659]

hammer fall only europe

[@rubioe3067]

I disagree, see Alfa Romeo! I,'m starting to think in the idea of most of the manufactures are giving the ball to the government and minwhile are starting to insert the electric cars on the roads, market, mountains (energy) etc.

[@DanielSadjadian]

It's a stunning SUV, love it so much more as a coupé, can't wait to see how it compares to the upcoming GLE63S Coupé 🔥

[@KUROSHURA]

Daniel Sadjadian have you seen it in person? That’s also where I want to base my assessment.

[@DanielSadjadian]

@@KUROSHURA Yes I have. My local Porsche dealership has one, it looks amazing!

[@christophergresco9677]

Agreed, I saw a black one in San Diego. It is beautiful.

[@nstv23]

I am torn between these too choices. Money is not a problem and I don’t know what to get to my daily driver.

[@moureennabwire2489]

I don't. like. it

[@limpunsing224]

I never appreciated "coupé" on SUVs but this Cayene coupé has grown on me It is the most gorgeous in the segment Nice review

[@moureennabwire2489]

it. is. not. funny

[@moureennabwire2489]

Haaah

[@thesoundofthesuburbs]

I think the Q8 is prettier.

[@amrens3187]

Great video as usual Raz!! - Still cannot get over meeting you earlier this week at Apple🙈 (@thecarchat_uk on Insta)

[@john2357]

Lamborghini is owned by Audi, which in turn is owned by VW, whereas Porsche is owned directly by VW - I think that explains why the Urus is basically an RSQ8 with a Bull-badge, while the Cayenne Coupé is more pure Porsche in terms of both interior and exterior design.

[@stephenlane9127]

Nice review Raz. Thank you for doing the Porsche content. I appreciate it and whilst I daily drive Merc AMGs I’m looking to move to a Porsche’s for their build, engineering excellence and less mass market volume. Great cars

[@sollywilman7754]

needless buying a Lamborghini Urus then...

[@Atombender]

21st century's dumbest car trend: SUV Coupés.

[@Dr.Ijaz_ab]

You should definitely drive and compare an suv and an suv Coupé

[@iBussTooQuick]

I’m not a big fan either, but honestly it’s helping a ton with keeping these great manufactures like Porsche, Lamborghini, etc afloat and developing all their other cars.

[@nstv23]

Dumbest comment of the 21st century lol

[@krabbe969]

Lol the 2nd cayenne is much uglier than the first one

[@Thatcardude207]

I dont understand why you have so little subscribers? your videos are high quality and are fun to watch.

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Thoughts guys? I think it makes more sense than the estate version, simply because it’s more in line with what I think a Porsche should look like! Here's the Panamera review link as promised by the way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIbHioB8jtKLm8k More Porsche up soon, check my story highlights on Instagram for a full line up of next videos!! 😈 instagram.com/rokenr/

[@dash-ryan]

Absolutely, the best looking SUV coupe on the market. This is what the Cayenne should have been from day-one, IMHO.

[@antoniok4735]

Great video you deserve way more subs the video editing the sound effects everything is perfect the information presented is very good. Please add more shots from the back seats and the trunk layout for your next videos. Keep up the good work. There is no link in the description for the New Panamera. Please add it.

[@dutchmiami]

I totally disagree with you: the first redone generation of the Cayenne starting in 1997 was the most beautiful Porsche SUV and very much a Porsche in design! the 2nd generation looks like a toyota at the rear..... terrible looking car. Now the 3rd generation is a lot better again.

[@leeague]

The front end is just so ugly to me as much as I want to like it, I just cant get over it

[@xFaLLeNy0]

The old Cayenne you displayed is the 08’ model, which I personally think looks rather good. The first model on the other hand.. Rather hideous.

[@GY9944]

Porsche: *goes water cooled* Purists: REEEEEEEEEEE Porsche: *does 911 with not-round headlights* Purists: REEEEEEEEE Porsche: *does SUV* Purists: REEEEEEEEE Porsche: *does 4-door saloon* Purists: REEEEEEEE Porsche: *downsizes/goes turbocharged* Purists: REEEEEEEEE Porsche: *does small crossover* Purists: REEEEEEEE Porsche: *does sloped-roof version of suv* Purists: REEEEEEEEEEEE Porsche: *goes hybrid* Purists: REEEEEEEE Porsche: *goes electric* Purists: REEEEEEEEEE

[@JamboWillzyx]

Dear Santa...

[@mauroloureiro1781]

...and some candies also

[@langley241]

shame there isn't an opening sunroof, coupe and standard turbo is the way to go

[@hashimkay140]

8:35 i see a w124 tucked away, is that a 500E?

[@elroz1675]

quite a nice review! So how would you chose between this Turbo Coupe and the GTS Coupe? How large is the handling difference?

[@paulhenner8914]

Good Question

[@chilled99]

Hard to pick between the Q8 (and Q3 Coupe), the Urus, the Cayenne for design. Mercedes and especially BMW need to try harder to perfect their SUV coupe proportions

[@C.Fel.]

For a SUV Coupé it looks all right. But I think the Q8 do does it best in this segment

[@ejsgarage]

I love my 500 horsepower Porsche Cayenne Turbo. It is an awesome daily drive, I enjoy the driving experience.

[@enlilannunaki9064]

Yet another amazing review, you guys are at the top of the game!

[@sanzen1234]

Really amazing channel I love the history and research gone into these videos.

[@paulhenner8914]

QUESTION...............I am thinking of getting a Cayenne GTS ......Is the rear wheel steering worth the $$$$..............for normal driving ? ?

[@markchip1]

The way you seem to hop from foot to foot as you're talking makes me think you have some bladder sensitivity issue! Lol!

[@berniesutton7277]

Mark Chippendale simply being careful not to step over the line into the vehicle editing section

[@mphoramudzwagi7292]

I felt like I am in a lecture hall, your videos are so cool

[@robcraane7252]

Best SUV there is

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

The Cayenne is a real tour de force. You cannot fault its mechanicals. The inside is lovely. It also looks good from the side view, rear 3/4's and the rear view. But that front end? Hmmm... The headlight design just does not work on this SUV. Unlike they do with other Porsches.

[@MrCVJ88]

Fantastic video, very knowledgeable 👍🏽

[@peter300pete]

I love your videos that make other models appear so we can make quick comparison and understand your explanation better, great visualization, keep up the good job, I subscribed