The third-generation Porsche Cayenne (Type 9YA) marks a historic turning point for the brand: it is the first generation to completely bypass diesel engines. Following the Dieselgate scandal, Porsche officially abandoned diesel in 2018. To meet the demand of high-mileage drivers, the manufacturer has heavily invested in plug-in hybrid versions (E-Hybrid), which offer massive torque and tax advantages, de facto replacing diesel in the lineup. Based on the MLB Evo platform (shared with the Audi Q8 and Bentley Bentayga), the 9YA received a major facelift in 2023 (revised chassis, return of the V8 on the Cayenne S, new interior). Although diesel is absent from this generation, we will cover the TDI blocks of the previous generation (958) for the context of buyers specifically targeting this fu
The Porsche Cayenne III (9YA) is undoubtedly the most dynamic luxury SUV in its segment. However, if you absolutely want a diesel engine, you must turn to the previous generation (958) or to the competition (BMW X5 30d, Mercedes GLE 350d). Porsche made the radical choice to replace diesel with plug-in hybrids (E-Hybrid). While this solution is tax-advantageous and formidable in performance, it requires daily charging to be relevant and suffers from electronic complexity that is reflected in breakdown statistics (software bugs, frequent recalls). Mechanically, the petrol blocks (V6 EA839 and V8 EA825) are very robust. It is a vehicle to buy with an approved warranty (Porsche Approved) due to the exorbitant cost of electronic and air suspension repairs.