Having forged a reputation for making one of the most iconic sports cars ever, the Stuttgart firm pulled a blinder when it deviated into the posh people carrier market with its Cayenne 20 years ago. Known as the 955, that vehicle was broadly based on the VW Touareg, and even used a 290bhp 3.6 engine derived from the firm’s VR6 alongside its own V8s.
The model we’re talking about here, however, takes its cues from the Porsche Panamera instead, as well as some of its engines. And despite being physically bigger, by using alloys and magnesium in its construction, it is actually lighter and more lithe than its predecessor. Moreover, it looks less bulky thanks to its Carrera GT inspired front end and more sloping front and rear windscreens.
