2024 Porsche Cayenne Facelift Testing
0Celebrating its world premiere on April 18, the new Cayenne will feature a ground-breaking display and control concept. The Porsche Driver Experience consists of a fully digital display and is characterized by versatile individualization and intuitive operation. In the center, the focus is on the driver’s axis and the most important controls are grouped around the steering wheel. This creates a new, even more engaging driving experience.
The deluxe cockpit takes elements of the Taycan electric sports car and includes a curved and free-standing 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster with variable display options, a redesigned center console and the latest-generation steering wheel - matching the wheel found in the 911. The gear selector for the automatic transmission is now located to the right of the steering wheel. This creates space for a large air conditioning controller in a sophisticated black panel design on the center console. Passengers can experience a new level of interaction with the vehicle and the driver via the optional passenger display. Optimized connectivity functions round off the new interior concept.
Driver-focused and interactive: the new cockpit in the Cayenne
Drivers and passengers can enjoy a completely new interior in the 2024 Porsche Cayenne. It wraps around the driver while also offering new interactive elements that bring the driving experience to life in a new way for the passenger as well. The instrument cluster is now a fully digital, free-standing, 12.6-inch curved display that does not require a cover, thus giving it a modern, slimline appearance. Depending on the equipment level, the driver can choose from up to seven views on the instrument cluster. The rev counter, online navigation system, optional Night Vision Assist or 3D driving assistance system can all be selected to be in the foreground. A simplified view focused on essentials and a classic mode are also available, the latter of which transfers the characteristic Porsche five-circle instrument cluster design into the digital age.
A key feature of the new Porsche Driver Experience is the balance between digital and analog elements. All of the controls that are important to the driving experience are positioned directly around the steering wheel. Typical for a Porsche, the new engine start button sits to the left of the steering wheel. The gear selector is now to the right of the steering wheel between the instrument cluster and the central display. A new, large air conditioning control panel with analog controls as well as more storage space is placed centrally. Porsche has also placed the completely redesigned control lever for the driver assistance systems directly on the steering wheel in the new Cayenne.
The new multifunction sport steering wheel originates from the current 911 and has been completely reworked compared to the previous model, with a high-quality, modern and sporty design. The driving mode switch for selecting Normal, Offroad, Sport and Sport Plus modes directly on the steering wheel is now standard. The new toggle button for selecting functions and designs in the instrument cluster is also located directly on the steering wheel, as are the controls for the optional head-up display.