For 2019, the new Cayenne's interior boasts a much cleaner appearance. Porsche's Direct Touch controls on the center console replace the individual buttons in the previous model. The analog center tachometer is flanked by dual 7-inch digital gauges and a massive 12.3-inch touch screen looks stunning on the center stack. The flat surface panel delivers a sleek look and haptic feedback to control vehicle, climate, and infotainment functions. Overall comfort is on point and Porsche claims that the new Cayenne gains 15-percent more interior room, mostly in the cargo area and rear seat.
The Cayenne uses top-quality materials inside such as soft, stitched black leather covering the dash, center console, door panels, and seats. It's cabin but also opens up a lot of space both in the front and the rear to keep even the taller occupants happy. Space in both rows is sufficiently comfortable, even with three adults across the back. However, there is no third-row option in the Cayenne. Both front- and rear seats are supportive, with options for heating, and ventilation.
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Model
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2019 Porsche Cayenne
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2019 BMW X5 |
2019 Maserati Levante
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2019 Audi Q8
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2019 Jaguar F-Pace S
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5 |
5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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39.8/57.7/41.3
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40.7/60.0/39.8
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35.8/56.7/40.3
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37.1/59.5/41.6
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37.8/57.7/40.3
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Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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38.5/57.8/37.2
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38.7/58.1/37.4
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36.5/54.8/37.2
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38.1/58.5/40.2
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37.5/55.8/37.2
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Cargo Volume (cubic feet)
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27.2
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33.9 |
20
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28.7
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33.5
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Maximum Cargo Volume (cubic feet)
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60.3
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72.3 |
54.7
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60.7
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N/A
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The Cayenne also offers a generous 27.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row that expands to 60.3 with the rear seats folded. The Cayenne Turbo models drop those numbers to 26.3 and 59.3 cubic feet, respectively. In comparison, the BMW X5 offers a maximum cargo capacity of 72.3 cubic feet.
Some of the interior features on the 2019 Cayenne are:
- Leather upholstery
- Cruise Control
- Climate control
- Keyless ignition
- Universal door opener
- Internal air filtration
The large 12.3 Inch Porsche Connect Plus Infotainment System on the Porsche Cayenne is a definitive highlight as it is a pleasure to operate. The touch response is extremely fluid while the user interface feels intuitive to navigate and upmarket to look at. The 10-speaker standard audio setup on offer is more than enough for most as it offers great sound separation and thumping bass, but if you are an audiophile at heart, then upgrading to the 14 Speaker Bose system or the ear-shattering 21-speaker Burmester System might be something you want to look at.
The 1455 watts of the combined power output of the Burmeister system elevates the overall infotainment experience to the next level and portrays a sound signature that is tough to replicate in the segment. Although the system does come shod with Apple CarPlay, the lack of Android Auto does appear to be a very strange omission.
Some of the more notable infotainment features are mentioned below:
- Apple CarPlay
- Sirius XM
- Wifi Hotspot
- 12.3 Inch Infotainment Display
- Porsche Connect Plus System
- 10-Speaker Hi-fi Audio System/14 Speaker Bose System/ 21 speaker Burmester System