If you thought Porsche interiors were already fancy, the upcoming Cayenne Electric is here to say: “Hold my Schneider Weisse.” Set to debut at the end of the year, this all-electric SUV is rolling out with a very tech-forward, comfortable, and much more customizable Cayenne than any that have come before it. In fact, Porsche calls it an “experiential space,” whatever that means. All we know right now is that the dashboard now looks like something NASA works on to fly spaceships.
Porsche
- Founded
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1948
- Founder
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Ferdinand Porsche
- Headquarters
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Stuttgart, Germany
- Owned By
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Volkswagen
- Current CEO
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Oliver Blume
Meet the “Flow Display”
The real showpiece is Porsche’s new Flow Display—a massive curved OLED screen that stretches seamlessly across the dash. It’s the largest display ever fitted to a Porsche, and it makes the Cayenne’s interior feel futuristic and a little much. Drivers get a 14.25-inch digital instrument cluster, while passengers can opt for their own 14.9-inch screen for video streaming and app control. There’s even an available head-up display with augmented reality that projects navigation arrows and lane guidance right into your line of sight.
In short, it’s a lot of screen – Like a lot a lot. But Porsche swears it’s all designed to be intuitive, not distracting, with configurable widgets and a Themes App that lets you customize the look of your entire digital setup. If you’ve ever wanted your SUV’s displays to match your outfit, Porsche has you covered, I guess.
Comfort That Warms More Than Just the Seats
The Cayenne Electric is very gadget-heavy. Rear seats are now electrically adjustable as standard, letting passengers stretch out or slide forward for more cargo space. Porsche also added something called surface heating, which warms not just the seats but also the armrests and even sections of the door panels. Basically, it’s like sitting inside a 600-hp heated blanket.
A new sliding panoramic roof with Variable Light Control ups the insanity even more. The glass can shift from clear to matte at the push of a button, with partial transparency settings in between. It’s the largest sunroof ever fitted in a Porsche.
Personalization Like Never Before
As if the tech and comfort upgrades weren’t enough, Porsche also went wild with interior customization. Buyers can pick from 13 different color combinations, new materials like Sage Grey and Magnesium Grey, and even a leather-free Race-Tex interior with Pepita print that nods to classic Porsche design. And if none of that suits your taste, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program will literally let you create whatever cabin you can dream up.
Tech That Talks Back
Since we are so eager to give away our autonomy, no cutting-edge, super-premium, must-have product would be complete without an AI-powered voice assistant. Porsche’s new Voice Pilot understands natural speech, follow-up questions, and controls everything from climate to seat heating. Combine that with a Digital Key that turns your smartphone or smartwatch into your car key. This new thing seems more like a luxury gadget than an SUV.
TopSpeed’s Take
The Cayenne Electric is making its play at being another super-luxury EV, in a space quickly filling with models like this. It’s Porsche’s attempt to reimagine what an “SUV” cabin can be. More screens, more comfort, more tech, and more personalization than ever before define this car despite its power, speed, handling, and anything cars are supposed to do.