Spy photos reveal the 2025 Porsche Cayenne facelift design with 911-like vents, Panamera DRLs, and updated grille. Gas & V8 models confirmed.
Recent spy shots show yet another facelift for the third-generation Porsche Cayenne. Originally released in 2017 and updated once in 2023, the SUV has been undergoing durability and performance testing. Porsche is refocusing on gasoline models after failing to predict the electric vehicle market, and this facelift is part of that shift. Test vehicles are usually camouflaged with black paint and tape to hide the changes, but some differences can be seen in the new front fascia.
The prototype captured in the spy shots shows several design changes. The most noticeable change is the vertical front air vents, similar to those on the latest 992-generation Porsche 911. These are likely active air vents that open and close as needed. There are also vertical daytime running lights on the edges of the front bumper, very similar to the latest Porsche Panamera.
The grille design has also been changed, with less separation between the three sections compared to the previous model. It’s unclear which trim level this model is, but it looks like a significant amount of airflow is needed in the nose. One oddity with the new design is the placement of the ultrasonic parking sensors, which are placed somewhat awkwardly in the lowest side grille opening, as there isn’t enough room for them in the new bumper design.
This facelifted third-generation Cayenne will go on sale later this year alongside the all-new, all-electric fourth-generation model. Porsche has stated that it will offer gasoline, PHEV and EV models in all segments by the 2030s. So this updated model will likely include a gasoline engine option, and there will likely be a few hybrid models alongside the V8 version. The V8 engine in particular will be continuously developed to meet the next-generation EU emissions standards.
Source: CarBuzz
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