Photography by Leena Al Jabi
Getting behind the wheel of a Porsche is an electrifying symphony of power and precision, an immersive encounter with automotive excellence that transcends the mundane. From the moment you step into the car, there’s a palpable sense of refined performance coursing through every fiber of the car. This has only been elevated in the All-New Porsche Cayenne S, which we recently took for a ride around Kuwait.

Getting behind the wheel of a Porsche is an electrifying symphony of power and precision, an immersive encounter with automotive excellence that transcends the mundane. From the moment you step into the car, there’s a palpable sense of refined performance coursing through every fiber of the car. This has only been elevated in the All-New Porsche Cayenne S, which we recently took for a ride around Kuwait.

We started our journey from Marina in Salmiya. The glittering Arabian Gulf gave us a wonderful backdrop to our exhilarating ride. We made a quick stop at JACC in Kuwait city to enjoy the park’s greenery. Next we continued on the gulf road all the way to the Free Zone and were treated to a spectacular view of flamingos in their migration season.

The drive was thrilling, seamlessly blending speed and control, while the agile handling imparts a feeling of being one with the road. The distinctive growl of the engine creates a harmonious melody, echoing the car’s legacy of high-performance prowess. In the cockpit, luxury meets functionality, enveloping you in a cocoon of elegant design and intuitive controls. With each twist of the wheel, the Porsche Cayenne S responds with a balletic grace, effortlessly navigating curves and straightaways alike. It’s more than a drive; it’s an automotive masterpiece, where the artistry of design meets the thrill of the road, leaving an indelible mark on the senses.

The new Porsche Driver Experience offers a completely revamped, intuitive display and control concept, making it much more focused and digitalized. Porsche has reinforced the visual presence of this successful model with extensive changes, the exterior design is now even more expressive and athletic. All the drive systems in the new Cayenne are more powerful than before and the Cayenne S now features a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo.

Continued our relaxing drive, we crossed the bridge and stopped by the first island to take photos. We enjoyed watching families with their kids reveling in the view of the Kuwait skyline. After a brief respite we drove all the way across the bridge to the start of Subiya to test out this beauty on different terrains. Because selecting Normal, Offroad, Sport and Sport Plus driving modes directly on the steering wheel is now standard, it was a super smooth ride even when we went off-road.

The new Cayenne drives like a dream because it is equipped with steel spring suspension as standard, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) for the first time. The regulated vibration dampers for the front and rear axle used by Porsche Active Suspension Management are equipped with a new two-valve technology. Instead of one valve for damping the body and wheel movements, the damper now features two valves that allow the rebound and compression stages to be changed separately. The advantage of the new technology is a significant increase in comfort and in driving safety.

The weather was perfect, but we’re also sure that the new upgrades to the car’s internal climate control features made it even better. Optional in the new Cayenne, it continuously measures the fine particle level (PM 2.5) in the vehicle interior as well as in the outside air and activates recirculation if the air quality around the vehicle declines. The air quality system then cleans the interior air by passing it through the fine dust filter several times.

An ionizer is also optionally available to remove germs and pollutants from the air. We love this for dustier days, a great solution for allergy sufferers. We continued our journey and drove all the way to the Jahra reserve. Winter is the perfect time of the year to catch the huge populations of birds flying in from all over the world for warmer climates. On our way home we marveled at the beauty of Kuwait and the perfection of a Porsche drive. Comfort and luxury without compromising any of the power.

For more information, please visit Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company, call 1870 870 or head to porschekuwait.com. For the latest updates on social media, please follow @PorscheCentreKuwait on Instagram and Facebook.