A 2,967cc, V6 turbodiesel engine shared with the mechanically similar Audi Q7 and Volkswagen Touareg is Porsche's way of answering criticism of its hitherto petrol-powered range, and particularly the aggressive Cayenne SUV.
It develops 236bhp from 4,000 to 4,400rpm, more importantly there's 406lb ft of torque from 2,000-2,250rpm to provide the sort of urge expected of the marque. Like its petrol sisters, the Cayenne Diesel is four-wheel drive, via a standard six-speed Tiptronic S transmission.
The top speed is 133mph, with 0-62mph in 8.3sec. Its official EU Urban fuel consumption is 24.4mpg (30.4mpg Combined), with CO2 emissions of 244g/km.
Engine noise, the perennial bugbear of diesel-powered vehicles, has been tackled by the fitment of an acoustic windscreen. At 70mph, the engine is turning at only 2,100rpm, ensuring quiet cruising.
As ever with Porsche, there's an array of expensive options, including Porsche's excellent Active Suspension Management (PASM) at £1,931.
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