The New Porsche Cayenne GTS Has More Power

It also inherits suspension technology from the Turbo GT.

Porsche knows that variety is the spice of life by offering a multitude of versions for the cars it sells. The Cayenne is no different, and now the GTS is more desirable than ever. The driver-focused trim level continues to skip electrification, but it packs more punch. Its twin-turbo V8 engine has been massaged to unlock an additional 40 horsepower and 30 lb-ft of torque.

With 493 horsepower and 487 lb-ft available, the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS needs just 4.2 seconds to reach 60 mph from a stop. Flat, the big SUV can go 171 mph. Power is routed to both axles via an eight-speed automatic transmission allowing for quicker gear changes in Sport or Sport Plus mode. As before, the GTS flavor is available for both the conventionally shaped SUV and its sleeker ‘Coupe’ sibling.

2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS

The new GTS offers much more than the upgraded V8 as Porsche engineers have also tinkered with the suspension. The front axle pivot bearings come from the top-of-the-line Turbo GT for more direct steering. Fitted as standard and retuned for the GTS, the air suspension lowers the ride height by 10mm compared to lower Cayenne models. For an additional cost, buyers can opt for active roll stabilization.

Another feature carried over from the flagship Turbo GT is the separate water cooling circuit for the AWD system. Elsewhere, the Cayenne GTS Coupe gets an adaptive rear spoiler and an optional exhaust with center-mounted tips. Porsche offers three packages that can shave up to 55 pounds, which, frankly, isn’t a lot in the grand scheme of things. Curb weight isn’t mentioned, but the old one tipped the scales at 4,954 pounds.

Visual changes compared to other trim levels include larger front air intakes, red brake calipers, and tinted headlights and taillights. Porsche sells 2025 Cayenne GTS models with a standard Sport Design package that blacks out some exterior features. The dark look is applied to the wheel arch extensions, window frames and rocker panels. On the old GTS, these areas had the same color as the rest of the body. Additionally, the previously black exhaust tips are now dark bronze.

The exterior changes are complemented by 21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels. As for the interior, Porsche applies Race Tex microfiber to the door panels, headliner, steering wheel and in the center of the eight-way adjustable seats. Alternatively, customers can opt for Slate Gray or Carmine Red themes.

Order books will open soon for anyone willing to shell out at least $126,895 for the Cayenne and $131,495 for the Cayenne Coupe, after destination charges. Dealers will receive the first vehicles this fall. The GTS might be the sweet spot in the lineup considering the Cayenne Coupe-only Turbo GT costs $197,950.

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