E3 Porsche Cayenne launched in Malaysia – base and S variants available, prices start from RM745,000

E3 Porsche Cayenne launched in Malaysia – base and S variants available, prices start from RM745,000

Over the past few months, we have seen plenty of the third-generation Porsche Cayenne, starting with an official preview in January, followed by a regional debut in March. Now, the E3-series Cayenne has finally made its launch debut in Malaysia, with two variants up for grabs.

The first is the base Cayenne, which has a base price of RM745,000 (includes duties but excludes OTR fee, any options and insurance), while further up, you’ll arrive at the Cayenne S that goes for RM890,000. These zero-rated GST prices will remain valid for cars delivered before August 31 and include a four-year warranty and free maintenance package – Porsche 360 Financing is available.

Under the bonnet, a 3.0 litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine powers the base Cayenne, serving up 335 hp (340 PS) at 5,300 to 6,400 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 1,340 to 5,300 rpm. The Cayenne S gets more power from its 2.9 litre twin-turbo V6 rated at 434 hp (440 PS) at 5,700 to 6,600 rpm and 550 Nm at 1,800 to 5,500 rpm.

Both engines are paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission and an active all-wheel drive system as standard. However, the Cayenne S also gets the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system with variable front/rear torque distribution.

E3 Porsche Cayenne launched in Malaysia – base and S variants available, prices start from RM745,000

In terms of performance, the Cayenne complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 6.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 245 km/h. Meanwhile, the S variant will complete the same run slightly quicker at 5.2 seconds, and achieve a higher top speed of 265 km/h.

Cars equipped with the Sport Chrono Package will have 0.3 seconds slashed from their respective century sprint times. The optional package also includes a PSM Sport mode and Sport Response button on the steering wheel, which optimises the Cayenne for ultra-high responsiveness for 20 seconds.

Fully independent aluminium multi-link suspension is standard on both variants, along with supporting systems like Porsche 4D Chassis Control. Optional items include Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), adaptive three-chamber air suspension, rear-axle steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC).

The base Cayenne is fitted with four-piston calipers at the front and two-piston units at the rear, whereas the Cayenne S gets six-piston front and four-piston rear units instead. The more powerful of the two also has larger discs at the front (390 mm versus 350 mm). The optional Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) sees the addition of tungsten carbide-coated discs along with ten-piston front and four-piston rear calipers.

E3 Porsche Cayenne launched in Malaysia – base and S variants available, prices start from RM745,000

In terms of equipment, the Cayenne comes with the Porsche Advanced Cockpit, which places two seven-inch displays beside the analogue tachometer in the instrument cluster. The centre-mounted, 12-inch touchscreen meanwhile, works with the car’s Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system that also contains the Porsche Connect functionality.

Also present is the latest Porsche Communication Management infotainment system that is linked to a 12.3-inch touchscreen display. Other items include LED headlamps (Porsche Dynamic Light System/Plus available as an option), Direct Touch Control interface on the centre console, leather upholstery, power seats and Park Assist. Both cars at the launch sport 21-inch wheels with staggered tyre sizes (285/40 front, 315/35 rear) – a first for the model.

We’ve already had a go in the E3 Cayenne earlier this year, and you can read our thoughts about the Porsche SUV here.

GALLERY: E3 Porsche Cayenne S

GALLERY: E3 Porsche Cayenne

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • tuntun on Jul 10, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    mwsti ambik satu, tun punya favoret

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    • TUN TUN TUN… TU TUN TUN… TU TUN TUN.
      TUN TUN TUN, TU TUN TUN, TU TUN TUN….
      (New MY Imperial March @ Bapaks Theme)

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      • wanazri on Jul 10, 2018 at 3:30 pm

        Tuntun, Porsche Birkin satu!

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        • Birkin can’t flaunt, must need Cayenne.

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          • Ponti Lajak Laris on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:17 pm

            pergggh merecikk… porsche kain.

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          • Rajoo Selvam on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:40 pm

            Something must be seriously wrong in Malaysia. In the US, this car is USD60k (RM240k)

            In Malaysia, this car becomes RM750k. Is there any logic? 3X the price?

            The ironic thing is 2nd generation Cayenne was US$60k in 2010. Here it was RM530k. Exchange rate was 4.5

            In 2018, 3rd generation Cayenne is US60k but here in Malaysia, jump to RM750k. Exchange rate is 4.0

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          • Rajoo Selvam on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:45 pm

            Cayenne S in US is hardly US$70k (RM280k)

            In Malaysia it is RM900k.

            Who is Sime Darby trying to con here?

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          • yahya on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:54 pm

            only an idiot will come out with an imperial theme when Malaysia is a democracy.

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          • The Empire too was born from democratic Republic. Saw what happened to it?

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          • Lolwhut? on Jul 10, 2018 at 5:19 pm

            When there are no other voice except those of zombie trollers, then we are not too far from those realities as portrayed by the Galactic Empire.

            #RebelAlliance

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          • Rashid Sidek on Jul 10, 2018 at 6:10 pm

            john, this is a motoring blog. Enough of politics here. Go find politics blog for your rants.

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          • Rajoo Selvam on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:35 am

            ignore john the troll

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      • Message to John on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:42 pm

        Please respect Tun. You are just a small punk compared to Tun and you think you can make fun of him?

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        • Lolwhut? on Jul 10, 2018 at 5:15 pm

          The internet & showbiz constantly makes fun of the most powerful man in the world, the orange monster. So what is small punk UTun compared to someone who flaunts his nukes?

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        • Rashid Sidek on Jul 10, 2018 at 6:12 pm

          we are not talking about Tun, Trump or Star Wars here. We are talking about Cayenne.

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  • Ridiculous pricing. Becoming more expensive.

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  • SpongeWai on Jul 10, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    All MLB platform price in Malaysia

    If VW Malaysia bring new Toureg, the price will be RM400k above est

    Currently Audi Q7 price is RM525k

    Just launched E3 Porsche Cayenne price is RM745k

    Lambo Urus selling here is RM1 million

    Last Bentley Bentayga W12 is RM2 million

    seriously gila price here.

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    • Mikey on Jul 10, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      In short, if U don’t mind a vW badge, buy the Toureg. People who have extra cash can opt/choose either Q7, Cayenne, Urus or Bentayga. Dammit, its good to be rich bcoz U have many choices.

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  • Some was saying brown leather easy to dirty one…

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  • samesamebutdifferent on Jul 10, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    look the same as the previous model…cayenne s now close to rm900k for V6 engine…boring…

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    lol last cayenne started from 450k

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    • Perantau on Jul 10, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      Right. RM745K cud buy Semi-D @ ampang jaya

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    • The One on Jul 11, 2018 at 8:54 am

      Last cayenne was rm640 k but still a rm115 k increase from the last outgoing model

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  • Mr Hakim on Jul 10, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    If got 7 seaters sure I buy eyes closed punya, so disappointed.

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  • Antloke on Jul 10, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Still a glorified Audi, right?

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  • Sense on Jul 11, 2018 at 12:06 am

    Rear lights looks like Harrier

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  • applegreen on Jul 11, 2018 at 10:04 am

    so expensive. Can buy 2 kia stingers

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    • Adam son of Madam on Jul 11, 2018 at 11:32 am

      Ya one as spare in case the first one breakdown stuck at workshop for weeks

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  • Fuyiopo on Jul 11, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Can anyone please explain the pricing to me??

    The 2nd generation Cayenne was US$60k in 2010 and was for RM530k. Exchange rate was 4.5

    In 2018, the 3rd generation Cayenne is the same at US60k but over here the price is now RM750k. Exchange rate is 4.0

    Sime Darby mabuk ke ape?

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  • Azman Abdullah on Jul 20, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    CBU car excise duty is 135% from 60k USD after tax is 165k USD excluding dealer mark up.

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