New versions of the Porsche Cayenne have done away with the low-range gearbox that was found on the original generation, but the platform is still able to deliver the same off-road performance using more advanced electronic traction control systems. The decision to eliminate the heavy low-range gearbox was done to save weight and improve the vehicle’s overall handling profile.
“In the further development of the electronic control systems, we made a big step forward in terms of control quality and speed,” Oliver Laqua said, in a press release. “As a result, we were able to have the same off-road capability as the E1 in the new design of the E2 without a transfer case or a low-range gear, and we could therefore achieve a big weight saving.”
When a Mark Motors Porsche customer is outfitting their Porsche Cayenne, they will need to make several decisions about which of the many available accessory packages to add. If a buyer wants to maximize the off-road potential of the current Cayenne, they’ll need to add the available Off-Road Package that will include:
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Additional underbody protection
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Rock rails with integrated skid plates
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Reinforced engine and rear axle protections
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Additional digital displays for the vehicle’s telemetry
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Better towing support
If you would like to learn more about the Porsche Cayenne and its long list of capabilities, make an appointment with a Mark Motors Porsche product expert, today.
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