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Details of the second-generation Porsche Cayenne have been leaked out two months before the upmarket four-wheel drive’s public unveiling at the Geneva motor show.

The information brings to light the all-new-for-2010 Cayenne’s five-strong range of engines, including the first details on the new petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain it will share with the second-generation Volkswagen Touareg, alongside which it has once again been conceived, developed and engineered.

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Which ever way you look at it & it does not matter whether is a 1st or 2nd Gen model. IMHO, that is still an ugly duckling. Besides the Caymen, Boxster & Panamera it is one of the ugliest looking Porsche's model.

Give me a X6M anytime!!!!

 It's still no great beauty but it defintely looks a whole lot better, especially around the rear quarter. If theyd brought this out to start with most people would've liked it well enough I reckon. Most people will still automatically assume the driver is a tosser though.

The MPG increase is good news. I know someone with an S version and if he got over 15mpg it was a good day. He spends more time refueling it, than it does parked.Its OK when fuel was as cheap as premium bottled water but those days are gone. Its also seen as being as eco friendly as a hummer. Will Euroland get the Hybrid as the Diesel seems to offer more in Euroland. Would prefer if Porsche had made their own Diesel but there are barges in the US with hybrids so Porsche has to follow. Think it's a joke to say the axing of the low range gears has no impact on off-road ability but then again how many Cayenne go off-road bar muddy fields for the Horse box towing or the boat off the slipway. If the Range Rover Sport gets away with fancy electronics then so can Porsche. Might we see the demise of the V8 and see a higher spec V6 - perhaps a super Hybrid. If the Yanks stop buying the V8 then it will be dumped as the US is the biggest market.

Each to their own, but the X6 is no beauty either. And, money no issue, would anyone seriously chose a BMW over a Porsche? Sorry, but the BMW badge just doesn't have that sort of reach.

I've had my 2009 Cayenne GTS since new, after a couple of BMW M3s (both E46s)  and I'm delighted with it. Wins hands down on build, handling and enjoyment, as well as the noise the thing makes. Its as quick as you could ever want to go and is also much more exclusive than any X5/6. Again, each to their own, but I think it looks great. Cayennes have been let down before by Porsche fitting tiny wheels to such a big car, but I ordered mine with 21" body-colour-matched wheels and it works well.

Do agree with others on the look of the new one - its odd....but then, people where saying that about the new 5-series when it appeared, but we all love it now. We get used to it. The M5 is one of the best cars I've driven.

On MPG, I get around 19/20 from mine around town and 25 on motorways. Again, far less economical than other cars, but its powered by a 4.8l V8, so be realistic.

GTS is also a considerable step up from the S, in terms of performance & quality, whereas the Turbo is plainly mad. Try one, you may be converted, you may not.   

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Each to their own, but the X6 is no beauty either. And, money no issue, would anyone seriously chose a BMW over a Porsche? Sorry, but the BMW badge just doesn't have that sort of reach.

I've had my 2009 Cayenne GTS since new, after a couple of BMW M3s (both E46s)  and I'm delighted with it. Wins hands down on build, handling and enjoyment, as well as the noise the thing makes. Its as quick as you could ever want to go and is also much more exclusive than any X5/6. Again, each to their own, but I think it looks great. Cayennes have been let down before by Porsche fitting tiny wheels to such a big car, but I ordered mine with 21" body-colour-matched wheels and it works well.

Do agree with others on the look of the new one - its odd....but then, people where saying that about the new 5-series when it appeared, but we all love it now. We get used to it. The M5 is one of the best cars I've driven.

On MPG, I get around 19/20 from mine around town and 25 on motorways. Again, far less economical than other cars, but its powered by a 4.8l V8, so be realistic.

GTS is also a considerable step up from the S, in terms of performance & quality, whereas the Turbo is plainly mad. Try one, you may be converted, you may not.

Have tried several, Bill, and I love them all. I agree that the Cayenne is mistakenly hated by too many people, but most of the detractors have never even sat in one, never mind driven one. It really is a superb piece of engineering excellence.