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2018 Porsche Cayenne: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne has no major product changes and carries over from 2017. Its main significance is that it is the final model year of the second-generation Cayenne before the 2019 redesign.
About the 2018 Porsche Cayenne
2nd generation (92A), facelifted 2015-2018 version, final model year before the 2019 redesign
The Cayenne is Porsche’s five-seat midsize SUV, built around sports-car-like steering and performance without giving up AWD, cargo space, towing ability, or everyday comfort. Its defining difference is breadth: the range stretches from a practical V6 family SUV to plug-in-hybrid and very high-output performance versions, while each retains the upright seating, flexible rear seat, and all-weather usefulness expected from an SUV.
The 2018 Cayenne lineup ranges from the straightforward 300-hp base model with AWD to the 416-hp S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid. The 440-hp GTS emphasizes sharper handling, while the Turbo and 570-hp Turbo S pair twin-turbo V8 power with advanced suspension hardware. Platinum Edition models focus more on comfort and technology, including heated sport seats, navigation, parking sensors, and BOSE audio.
2018 Porsche Cayenne specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.8 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.8 Liter | V6, Sprchg, Hybrid, 3.0L | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Sprchg, Hybrid, 3.0L |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S | Auto, 8-Spd Tiptronic S |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | 17 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 440 hp | 340 hp | 520 hp | 570 hp | 340 hp | ||
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7716 lb | 7700 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | ||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 62.9 cu-ft | 60.2 cu-ft | 60.2 cu-ft | 60.2 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | 59.7 cu-ft | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPGe Combined | 46 | 46 | ||||||
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| 360 Camera | ||||||||
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| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
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| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Leather Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2018 Porsche Cayenne compared with the 2017 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2018. The powertrains, styling, safety equipment, technology, structure, and trim range carried over from 2017.
Is the 2018 Porsche Cayenne part of the second or third generation?
The 2018 Cayenne is the final model year of the facelifted second generation. The fully redesigned third-generation Cayenne arrived for 2019 with a lighter structure, new turbocharged engines, a new eight-speed automatic, and a modernized cabin interface.
Did the 2018 Porsche Cayenne have a plug-in-hybrid model?
Yes. The 2018 S E-Hybrid pairs a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with an electric motor for 416 combined horsepower, along with AWD and adaptive suspension. A more richly equipped S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition was also part of the lineup.
How do the 2018 Cayenne GTS and Turbo S differ?
The 2018 GTS is the handling-focused model with a 440-hp twin-turbo V6, lower sport suspension, stronger brakes, and a sport exhaust. The Turbo S is the higher-performance model with a 570-hp twin-turbo V8, air suspension, active roll control, rear torque vectoring, and ceramic brakes.
Is the 2018 Porsche Cayenne a meaningful upgrade over the 2017 model?
No. The 2018 is essentially the same vehicle as the 2017, so condition, mileage, maintenance history, and equipment matter more than the model-year difference when comparing used examples.
2018 Porsche Cayenne Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne.
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2018 Porsche Cayenne
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“Excellent/outstanding Vehicle. Gas mileage sucks but that goes with the territory.”
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