(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The new Porsche Cayenne has been launched in Qatar by the Porsche Centre Doha of Al Boraq Automobiles Company. The luxury SUV with sports car credentials delivers a pioneering benchmark whether being driven through the city, in challenging off-road conditions or in the ultimate test: on the race track.

All five new Cayenne models feature redeveloped engines which deliver higher torque than their predecessors, coupled with lower fuel consumption, as Porsche continues its ethos of delivering increased power without compromising efficiency.

At first glance, the new Cayenne is a Porsche through and through with its bi-xenon headlights and four-point LED daytime running lights. The new layout of rear lights creates a three-dimensional effect with the brake lights designed in four elements. The license plate, boot handle and lights are now integrated more elegantly into the boot lid. The newly developed exhaust tailpipes are now incorporated in the lower rear section, while an automatically activating boot lid is fitted as standard.

In the interior, much of the layout has been shaped around the driver, with a new multifunction sport steering wheel € which can also be found in the 918 Spyder € featuring shift paddles as standard. The rear seating system is even more comfortable, with optional seat ventilation now available for the first time.

Power and torque have been boosted while improving fuel economy in line with Porsche's commitment to maximum output from minimum input. All new Cayenne models consume significantly less fuel, with the help of new features including a coasting function, a further advanced auto stop-start function plus (except Diesel) and optimised thermal management, with Active cooling air flaps now being used for the first time in the Cayenne. Located behind the middle air inlet, they are opened or closed according to the specific driving situation and cooling needs.

Matching the Hybrid's raw performance credentials is the all-new 3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine of the Cayenne S which has been fully developed by Porsche and returns fuel consumption between 9.5litres and 9.8litres for every 100km, according to the New European Driving Cycle. This represents one litre less than with the previous V8 engine.

The biturbo V6 develops a maximum power of 420 hp at 6,000 rpm € a gain of 20 hp. The car's torque of 550 Newton metres (+50 Newton metres) is available from 1,350 to 4,500 rpm. The power density per litre of displacement is now 117 hp, a gain of almost 40%.

With its standard eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission, the Cayenne S accelerates from zero to 100kph in just 5.5 seconds (5.4 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package) € 0.4 seconds faster than the previous Cayenne S. The vehicle's top speed is 259kph.

The basic retail prices in Qatar for the Cayenne S is QR321,700.