Porsche released the first pictures and details of the new 2015 Cayenne which comes with sharper looks and enhanced efficiently. They unveiled the car well before its official debut at Paris Motor Show to give people some adjustment period.

And we are going to need that adjustment, because we are so used to ugly Cayennes that the thought of one that isn’t completely gopping is baffling to us! Sure, the changes have been subtle and few in numbers, but still, they give the big Porsche a nicer look than its predecessor.

For starters, the headlights now have a more comprehensible shape and don’t’ look like the eyes of a serpent anymore, while the revised bumper does a better job of reflecting the car’s sporty character. At the back the 2015 Porsche Cayenne looks rather similar to the latest Panamera, what with the slimmer taillights and tailpipe arrangement.

As before, 2015 Porsche Cayenne comes in various versions including Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Diesel and Cayenne Turbo, plus a new Cayenne S E-Hybrid. The highlight of the powertrains is the addition of a new 3.6-litre V6 bi-turbo engine in the Cayenne S replacing the old V8.

The hybrid Cayenne is more potent than before with a combined system power of 416 hp (306 kW) and a total system torque of 590 Nm, resulting in a 0 to 100 km/h time of 5.9 seconds while returning an incredible 83 mpg and 77 miles of electric driving.

As for the interior, you get a new multi-function sports steering wheel with gear shift paddles as standard based on the steering wheel design of the 918 Spyder. The rear seating system has also been made more comfortable, and seat ventilation can now be ordered as an option.

Prices for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne are as follows (UK):