Car and Driver is reporting that +Porsche may add a second diesel-powered variant of the Cayenne to it's European lineup. If so, it will probably be an updated variant of the 4.2-liter V8 TDI that has been used in several Audi and Volkswagen models over the years. I had the opportunity to spend a week with an Audi Q7 TDI 4.2 several years ago http://green.autoblog.com/2008/04/07/in-the-autobloggreen-garage-audi-q7-4-2-tdi/
Putting that engine in the significantly lighter second-generation Cayenne would make a seriously fast and fuel efficient SUV!
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Porsche to Offer V8-Powered Cayenne S Diesel in Europe, But Not U.S.Porsche to Offer V8-Powered Cayenne S Diesel in Europe, But Not U.S.
With the reveal of the U.S.-market Cayenne diesel in the rearview mirror, we’ve learned that Europeans will get a higher-performance diesel Cayenne in the near future. The Cayenne S diesel will pack a…
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Do you ever get flown out to test European market vehicles, Sam? If you go test this, can I come with you? 🙂
+Melina M unfortunately in my current job I don't get to do any of that but once upon a time I got to go to all kinds of interesting places to drive new cars. Maybe again someday