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Minutes back, Porsche launched the all-new Cayenne in India. Prices range from 59.22 lakh to a whopping 1.27 crore rupees. Press release and official images will follow. Stay tuned!

All prices are ex-showroom Mumbai

Cayenne – 65.82 lakh (3.6 liter V6 – 296 hp)

Cayenne S – 78.62 lakh (4.8 liter V8 – 395 hp)

Cayenne Turbo – 1.27 crore (4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 – 493 hp)

Cayenne DIESEL – 59.22 lakh (3.0 liter V6 TDI – 237 hp)

Cayenne S Hybrid – 75.46 lakh (3.0 liter V6 – 375 hp)

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The second generation 2011 Porsche Cayenne sports SUV has been launched internationally and it is reported that bookings for the Porsche SUV have opened in India already.

The car is expected to be officially launched in India between 22-27 July, 2010. All the five engine options that are available internationally would be offered to the deep-pocketed Indian buyer, including the diesel and hybrid versions.

The Cayenne is the first ever Porsche to come with a diesel engine. This 3.0 liter TDI diesel engine comes from Volkswagen. The hybrid version of the the Porsche Cayenne uses a 333 hp 3.0 liter petrol from Audi paired with a lithium ion battery powering an electric motor to produce 47 hp.

The Porsche Cayenne range starts at Rs. 65,82,000 for the base variant and stretches up to Rs. 1,27,10,000 for the top of the line Turbo that comes with a twin-turbocharged 4.8 liter V8 producing 493 hp and 700 Nm of torque. This 4.8 liter motor is shared with the Porsche Panamera Turbo.

Porsche is also reportedly developing a mini-SUV which could be called the Roxster and would directly compete with the likes of the BMW X3, Audi Q5, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and the Land Rover Discovery.

2011 Porsche Cayenne Range -

Cayenne Base – 3.6 liter V6 – 296 hp

Cayenne Diesel – 3.0 liter V6 TDI – 237 hp

Cayenne S – 4.8 liter V8 – 395 hp

Cayenne Turbo – 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 – 493 hp

Cayenne Hybrid – 3.0 liter V6 – 375 hp

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Comprehensive details of the next Porsche Cayenne was laid out in a previous post. We’ve even shown you a set of spy shots.

As Autocar explains, the new Cayenne is milder and more elegant. The tough and rough SUV looks have been traded off for something a bit more beautiful.

The vehicle is smaller, lighter and hence more fuel efficient. Reports claim 200 kgs will be the weight lost. The design is also more aerodynamic, aiding fuel economy and acceleration.

Day time running lamps are cool.

The new Cayenne will share a lot in common with the Panamera five-door, including a stop-start system and a hybrid model with a supercharged V6 engine.

The new Porsche Cayenne, like the existing vehicle, will share its architecture with the VW Toureg.

Porsche had simply got it slightly off-course with the present Cayenne. It is too heavy and soft for a performance SUV and Porsche has just done the right thing with the 2011 model- The stronger presence of Driving Pleasure in it.

* The next generation Porsche Cayenne will be smaller and lighter than the present version and will share its platform with the next-generation Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7.