The 2007 Cayenne S shows that Porsche has gone even further down the high-power path.
The capacity of its V8 engines has been increased from 4.5 to 4.8 litres.
In twin-turbo format the latest 4.8-litre V8 develops a huge 700Nm and 500 horsepower.
Both V8s use less fuel to generate extra output, such is the level of engineering expertise at Porsche.
The introduction of a V6 engine for the first time in a Cayenne is the biggest change of all.
The 3.6-litre unit is no snail and Porsche claims a zero to 100km/h time of 8.5 seconds.
The V6 is the first Cayenne to sell for under $100,000.
Brakes have been enhanced to cope with the extra performance.
Cayenne's electronic traction aids (PTM or Porsche Traction Management) are among the most advanced ever seen, and work both on and off road.
The Cayenne has a more aggressive look thanks to detail work in the bumper and undertray, as well as reshaping of the headlights, but appearance changes overall are minimal.
To coincide with the revised engines, Cayenne received a facelift.
The body revisions were made after extensive wind-tunnel work to improve its high-speed aerodynamics, important in a vehicle that can top out at 275km/h.
