Albany Times Union

A Cayenne coupe coming?

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Many luxury-vehicle makers have already created fastback versions of their utility vehicles — starting with the BMW X6 years ago, and followed by the Mercedes-benz GLE — so why should

Porsche be left out? Since spies have spotted such a prototype vehicle already, it’s a virtual certainty that Porsche will introduce a four-door “coupe” version of the popular Cayenne utility vehicle. The new model, which is expected to launch sometime in 2019 as a 2020 model, will look just like a tall wagon from the front, but behind the rear doors a giant hatch will change the vehicle’s character from staid to sporty, with a unique roof-mounted spoiler in back. There’s no definitive word as to powertrain­s, but it’s likely that the Cayenne’s current engine lineup will carry over. Porsche has confirmed it plans to give the Cayenne a turbo S E-hybrid option, most likely with a Panamera-matching 671 horsepower, so we can expect the coupe version will eventually follow suit

with a performanc­e electric version as well.

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 ??  ?? This Porsche Cayenne crossover may be losing two of its doors for a coupe version.
This Porsche Cayenne crossover may be losing two of its doors for a coupe version.

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