PORSCHE 2020
CAYENNE S COUPÉ

The Soul of the Machine

Porsche's decision to create a Coupé variant of the Cayenne was met with scepticism in some quarters. Having driven this 2020 Cayenne S Coupé extensively on both the Limuru Road and the tarmac stretches of the Maasai Mara conservancies, we can report that the sceptics were categorically wrong. The fastback roofline adds a drama to the Cayenne's silhouette without appreciably compromising interior space.

The 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 — shared with the Panamera — produces 440hp and 550Nm. This is not merely fast; it is overwhelming in a way that requires a recalibration of your concept of SUV performance. The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system distributes power between axles with a sophistication that other manufacturers are still trying to develop.

This is a vehicle for the Nairobi buyer who has owned a BMW X5 or Mercedes GLE and found them slightly too sensible. It is the choice of the driver who wants an SUV capable enough for a family safari but fast enough to make a supercar owner uncomfortable at the lights.