When it was introduced more than two decades ago, Porsche fans were not optimistic, but today the Porsche Cayenne is rightfully a part of automotive history and has been a favorite in its class for years.
In addition to the fact that we love to peek into the homes of Hollywood stars, car lovers especially enjoy seeing what is hidden in the garages of people who can afford almost anything. And while the collections of celebrities are filled with custom-made luxury models that are hard to imagine on domestic streets, one car has managed to remain a global favorite for more than two decades. We are talking about the Porsche Cayenne, a model driven over the years by Kim Kardashian, David Beckham, Priyanka Chopra, Mariah Carey and many others for whom the car is not only a status symbol, but a part of everyday life.
Back in the early 2000s, when the paparazzi followed the life of the Hollywood elite almost every day, the Cayenne overnight became one of the most photographed SUV models in Los Angeles. It was driven by Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, who then defined a new era of celebrity culture in which the luxury SUV was no longer reserved only for businessmen and athletes. Paris Hilton’s personalized pink Cayenne version was especially memorable, one of the first examples of fully individualized luxury SUV models that soon became a big trend among famous car owners.
Mariah Carey soon joined her in that wave, while former tennis player Maria Sharapova included the Cayenne among the Porsche models she drove during her career. But it is interesting that the Cayenne has never had the status of a car that is bought just for attention.
This is best confirmed by David Beckham, a great car lover who has driven a number of Porsche models over the years, but often chose the Cayenne for daily drives around London. The reason was simple: a combination of luxury, performance and practicality that hardly any SUV could offer at the time.
When the first SUV was presented in the fall of 2002 in the ranks of the German car manufacturer whose first associations were speed and sport, many were skeptical. Namely, until then Porsche was synonymous with low cars such as the iconic 911, considered by many to be the most important sports car in history. And then 22 years ago, he presented a large SUV, a family model with five doors, intended for a wider audience, which made a big departure from the brand identity he had nurtured until then. Customers protested that the SUV was not a real Porsche, that the sports brand should not make family cars, and that it would lose its exclusivity. It was a time when the SUV was not as premium as it is today, a time long before Lamborghini introduced the Urus and Ferrari Purosangue, the Bentley Bentayga. It was a time when Porsche actually opened the door to the entire market with its move, brought in a new audience, saved the brand financially, and the Cayenne became one of the most important cars in the history of the brand.
Before it, luxury SUV models were mostly heavy, large and focused solely on comfort. The Cayenne was the first to show that an SUV can have a sporty character and provide the unique driving sensation that Porsche was known for. But what has kept it going for almost 22 years is that it fits perfectly into everyday life. It is elegant enough, practical enough and dynamic enough.
And that’s exactly why it’s one of Porsche’s most popular models – two years ago it was the best-selling car in the luxury SUV class, which is just another proof that the risk paid off. Today, in addition to the recently introduced electric model, it is still available in its most recognizable version – in a gasoline version and as a hybrid, i.e. a combination of gasoline and electric drive. An additional reason why it is Cayenne still one of the most sought after luxury SUV models is the fact that today it is more available than many expect thanks to the promotion Porsche irresistible offer. Part of the immediately available models can be driven from 1,000 euros per month through operational leasing for a period of 60 months, with a 20 percent down payment and 20,000 kilometers per year.
These are specially configured gasoline and hybrid versions available in limited quantities, which makes this offer one of the more interesting opportunities to enter the Porsche world without a long wait for delivery. It stands out among the available models Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé Black Editionavailable at Porsche Center Zagreb. It is a hybrid model that combines gasoline and electric drive – which means that you can cover most city routes without a drop of gas, while longer journeys remain just as enjoyable. Inside, it offers everything you’d expect from a luxury car: comfortable seats, a panoramic roof and a premium sound system. From the outside, you can recognize it by its elegant, low silhouette and accentuated black details that make it somewhat different from every other SUV on the road. More than two decades after changing the perception of luxury SUV models, the Cayenne remains one of the cars that equally convincingly combines everyday practicality, performance and prestige. With immediately available models and operational leasing from 1,000 euros per month, the Cayenne today provides a more exclusive and accessible entry into the Porsche world than ever before
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé (WLTP): Weighted combined fuel consumption: 4.5 – 4.0 l/100 km; Combined fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.5 – 9.8 l/100 km; Weighted combined power consumption: 19.8 – 19.1 kWh/100 km; Combined CO₂ emissions weighted: 101 – 89 g/km; Class CO₂ weighted combined: C – B; Class CO₂ with discharged battery: G; Status: 05/2026.
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé Black Edition (WLTP): Weighted combined fuel consumption: 4.4 – 4.1 l/100 km; Combined fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.5 – 10.0 l/100 km; Weighted combined power consumption: 19.7 – 19.2 kWh/100 km; Combined CO₂ emissions weighted: 100 – 91 g/km; Class CO₂ weighted combined: C – B; Class CO₂ with discharged battery: G; Status: 05/2026.
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