What Is the Towing Capacity of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?
Even with all its luxury and comfort features, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne is still a versatile SUV that can tow several thousand pounds with a trailer hitch.
The five-seater is ready to be picked up at your local Porsche Center, fully equipped to tow travel trailers, boats, or ATVs.
What Is the Towing Capacity of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?
Maximum Towing Capacity
A properly equipped Porsche Cayenne tows 7,716 lbs with a braked trailer and 1,653 lbs with an unbraked trailer. The towing capacity figures remain constant across all trim levels, regardless of horsepower and torque. However, performance does matter when it comes to max payload rating, with the V8-powered Cayenne S hauling up to 1,585 lbs. The base model and E-Hybrid follow closely behind with capacities of 1,572 and 1,541 lbs, respectively.
Engine Power
Power is the primary ingredient in trailering, and the Cayenne more than satisfies with a 3.0L turbocharged V6, producing 348 horsepower and a nearly flat 368 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard for improved traction when pulling a heavy load. Choosing the Cayenne S gives you control of a mighty 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine, churning out 468 horsepower and 422 lb-ft of torque. In this configuration, the SUV sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.
Environmentally conscious drivers (or anyone looking to save on gas) can choose the E-Hybrid trim level. It is propelled by a plug-in hybrid powertrain featuring a turbocharged V6 and an electric motor, producing a combined 463 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. While the towing capacity remains the same, the plug-in hybrid launches to 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.6 seconds.
Chassis and Body Rigidity
The new generation of Cayennes features an industry-leading chassis design that leaves its predecessors behind. The last generation’s legendary durability was best demonstrated by towing a 628,000-lb Airbus A380 for a distance of 138 feet. To perform even better under stress, Porsche engineers boosted the 2024 Cayenne’s body rigidity using a new mixture of steel and aluminum. Additionally, the introduction of new technologies improves trailering safety, such as Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), to reduce body roll and boost stability.
As a radical departure from the past, the SUV features several chassis components made of a high-strength aluminum alloy. For instance, the previous generation’s steel auxiliary subframe connecting the front axle to the body is now constructed in durable aluminum, which also sheds 143 lbs. All chassis systems work together through the revolutionary Porsche 4D Chassis Control, which analyzes driving situations in three dimensions and provides relevant data to each component.
Take the capable Porsche Cayenne on your next weekend adventure and tow with confidence. Contact us at Porsche North Scottsdale in Phoenix, AZ to find the perfect trim levels and packages.