Verdict
The GX has a 27% bigger boot, while the Cayenne is about 22% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM780,000 | RM609,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, twin-turbocharged with direct fuel injection and dual variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 3,445 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 349 hp✓ | 348 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 85.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-Speed Direct Shift | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,890 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 3,110 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 1,063 litres✓ | 772 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/70R18 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/70R18 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two rear passenger seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated and Heated | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade and Rear Window Shades | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 14" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 10-speaker Pioneer Sound System | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Push Start Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,352 | RM1,632✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.