Posting this early as I’m at a dealer conference tomorrow. So let’s talk about performance. A growling 4.8-litre V8 with twin turbos under the bonnet of a Porsche lapping the legendary Goodwood circuit, getting faster and faster. This car will hit 62mph in 4.7 seconds as it smoothly powers its way on to 172mph. But this isn’t a 911 or a Boxster, it’s a dirty great SUV that tips the scales at two tonnes. The all-new Cayenne is 4.8cm longer than before, gets a smart new exterior design and is available with hybrid technology for the first time. Not that many people will buy it; this sector remains staunchly diesel – yes, even with Porsche purists. The 2.3-mile West Sussex track is ideally suited to the Cayenne; it’s a fast circuit and there are no tight corners to slow you down. But having spent time a few years ago as a passenger in the British Touring Car Championship’s medical wagon on race day – a MkI Porsche Cayenne – I know the car handles bends like nothing else its size. There was a lot of controversy about the Cayenne when it was first launched seven years ago. It’s now the company’s most successful car ever. Can't argue with that.
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