2002 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 340 hp
The first-generation Cayenne (9PA, 2002–2010) was Porsche's controversial but commercially decisive leap into the SUV segment. Built on a shared VW Touareg platform, it offered a range of engines from the 3.2 V6 to a twin-turbo V8, rescuing Porsche's finances and enabling future sports car investment.