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2021 Porsche Cayenne Sport SUV Lives in the Fast Lane with XPEL Paint Protection Film


As the current market of high-performance SUVs continues to grow, it is hard to imagine that the vehicle that subjectively started it all, the Porsche Cayenne, first debuted in 2003. Back then, people were confused, and some even mocked the very concept of a Porsche SUV. However, the naysayers were speechless once the Porsche Cayenne proved it was not a marketing gimmick – the Cayenne lives up to the acronym Sports Utility Vehicle.

San Antonio Porsche recently dropped off a brand new 2021 Porsche Cayenne base to be treated with a full front paint protection package. This service wraps the front bumper, hood, and side mirrors in XPEL paint protection film ULTIMATE PLUS ™ .

ULTIMATE PLUS paint protection film is constructed from elastomeric polyurethane to protect surface areas against rock chips, scratches, and improves stain resistance from environmental contaminants such as bird droppings and bug acids. Once applied, ULTIMATE PLUS PPF is virtually unnoticeable apart from its high-gloss detailed shine. Thanks to XPEL, it will now be easier to clean and maintain.

The base Porsche Cayenne uses a 3.0-liter single-turbo V6 producing 335 hp and 332 lb.-ft of torque. While not as fast as the GTS, the Cayenne base can still reach zero to 60 in a respectable time of 5.9 seconds (5.6 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package). The 2021 Porsche Cayenne base is a premium luxury mid-size SUV and enough performance to handle the fast lane in any country.

The current Porsche Cayenne received a styling update in 2019, and new for 2021 is bringing back the Cayenne GTS to the lineup. The GTS is the new top-of-the-line model for the Porsche Cayenne, packing a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 generating 453 horsepower and 457 lb.-ft of torque.

The power is sent to Porsche’s Traction Management all-wheel-drive system through the standard eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. According to Porsche, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS is a luxury mid-size SUV capable of hitting zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds, delivering a top speed of 168 mph. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS is a luxury SUV that can handle life with kids and carve a canyon road with enhanced suspension and handling.



One does not need a set of turbochargers or suede leather interior to enjoy the benefits of XPEL paint protection film. XPEL’s paint protection film is designed to work as a barrier protecting your vehicle’s paint against rock chips, paint scratches, while using its self-healing properties to vanish swirl marks and light scratches.



The Cayenne GTS is a high-performance SUV with an undertone purpose to handle a track day afternoon. However, a vehicle does not need to have twin-turbos and six-figure MSRP to benefit from XPEL paint protection film. XPEL paint protection film is designed to protect against rock chips, paint scratches, awhile vanishing swirl marks and light scratches using its self-healing properties.



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