Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition on sale in Australia from $110,700

Brett Davis

A new special edition Porsche Cayenne has been announced for Australia, called the Platinum Edition. The edition gives the luxury SUV a big boost in value with added standard features.

2016 Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Customers are able to order the Platinum Edition in three engine levels, including the V6 petrol, the diesel, and the S E-Hybrid. Fuel consumption averages span from 3.4L/100km in the hybrid, to 6.8L/100km in the diesel, and 9.2L/100km in the petrol.

For the petrol V6 and the diesel Platinum Editions, customers can enjoy 20-inch RS Spyder alloy wheels finished in Platinum colour, a Bose surround sound system, wheel arch extensions, heated GTS front seats, and Alcantara trimmings. These features bring $13,590 in added value.

As for the hybrid edition, Porsche says it goes to another level. As it is based on an ’S’ model, it extends on the already-significant level of standard features. It gains, including the features mentioned for the V6 models, a special auxiliary heating and cooling function which can be operated when the SUV is stationary.

This bring $11,600 worth of equipment for the hybrid, and, together with an adjusted price, it brings a total value gain of $18,000, Porsche says.

All versions are available in black, white, Carrera white, Jet black, Mahogany, Rhodium, and a unique Purpurit colour. All versions also get bespoke Platinum Edition door sills in stainless steel.

The special edition is on sale now with deliveries schedule to commence later in August. See below for the starting price list.

2016 Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition: $110,700 (net value added $12,290)
2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition $108,900 (net value added $12,590)
2016 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition $136,700 (net value added $18,000)

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