Almost as soon as the world premiere of the Cayenne took place, 20 years ago, it was hard to imagine a Porsche product portfolio without it. The delivery figures for the first generation of the SUV even exceeded the expectations of Porsche itself. However, when work on creating its successor began in 2005, the plan was not just to keep the attributes of the first Cayenne. Fundamental changes were also made, in particular with the design and drivetrain.
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