2011 Porsche Cayenne Leaked Before Official Debut

Thanks to an slipped image on Porsche’s car configurator, we’ve been given an earlier-than-planned look at the 2011 Cayenne. This could be a good or a bad thing depending on your thoughts about the Porsche SUV.

Porsche plans to make a run at a 23 percent cut in efficiency for its gasoline engine range. Toward that end, Porsche will equip the new Cayenne with three engine options: a 300 hp 3.6-liter V6,  a naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 worth 400 hp for the Cayenne S and a twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 churning out 500 hp for the Cayenne Turbo. A 240 hp 3.9-liter V6 turbodiesel and a Cayenne S Hybrid packing a 330 hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 47 hp electric motor will join the pack later on.

Helping achieve the efficiency boost, the Cayenne sheds some pounds by new manufacturing processes, including a boost in aluminum parts. Looks-wise, from the angle above, we see a slightly revised grille and front end.

The 2011 Cayenne will debut in Geneva. [via MotorAuthority]