And as it"s never one...
And as it"s never one to miss a trick, BMW has responded to this by launching an even more affordable diesel, which will hit showrooms in the UK in April. Offering 115bhp and 280Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit, the new 318d is aimed at high-mileage drivers who put fuel economy and low emissions at the top of their wish lists.
The Cayenne S Transsyberia...
The Cayenne S Transsyberia will be launched at next montḥ€™s Paris Motor Show ̣€“ complete with more power and an unmissable visual makeover. Iṭ€™s based on the Cayenne S, and under the bonnet, the 4.8-litre V8 has been tuned to match that of the GTS. So power rises 20bhp to a hefty 400bhp ̣€“ enough to propel the big off-roader from 0-60mph in only 6.1 seconds and on to 156mph.
With the option of vivid black and orange paint, Transsyberia script along its flanks and a bank of roof-mounted lights, the rally special is anything but subtle. Porschẹ€™s all-wheel-drive traction system is standard, as are grippy sports seats, PASM active suspension and a new sports exhaust.
These unique features come at a cost, though. At ̉£53,920, the special-order Cayenne will be only ̉£1,330 less than the GTS when it hits UK showrooms in January. And expect to pay ̉£1,514 more for the Offroad Technology Package.
Porsche has excelled in the gruelling Rallye Transsyberia ̣€“ a 4,500-mile trek from Moscow to Ulan Bator in Mongolia ̣€“ for the past two years. In 2007 it took the top three places, and this year it filled every position from first to sixth.