Facsimile of Porsches next generation Cayenne have been spotted at various places in Germany where it assumed that they are spot tested before they are launched into the market. These spot tests have revealed many crucial details of the SUV which is expected to go on sale in May 2010. The most important information that is exposed is that this new Cayenne will be smaller than the current model, although it will share the same platform with Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7 both of which are not expected to change considerably in size in comparison to the current version.

The designers are working at designing the new model SUV which is more focused in offering good performance and which is not very heavy unlike the present model. The  designers  have crafted the new model with  taller waistlines with a wheelbase which is shortened by  almost 40 mm and its height will also be reduced by 20 mm which will enable them to craft a smaller version which is not very heavy.

The spy shots also reveal some important details like they will be offered in various trims and each will be available with options of V6 or V8 engine including a turbo diesel option as well as a petrol electric hybrid engine which will be shared with its competitors like Panamera.

The trims are rumored to  be equipped with an Audi Sourced  3.0 L V6 turbo diesel engine which will generate 240 horsepower, followed by a 3.6 liter V6 petrol engine which will generate 330 horsepower and  premium option would offer 4.8 liter V8 engine which would produce 400 hp while the turbo model would get  a V8  twin turbocharged engine which would  generate 500 horsepower.

The Hybrid model is estimated to feature a V6 330 horsepower with a 45 horsepower electric power with lithium ion batteries or nickel metal hydride batteries.  Porsche will also include their new direct injection technology and Power will increase across the entire range but its emission and fuel economy would be reduced.  It is estimated that the new Cayenne will sprint at zero to 60mph in less than five seconds.

There are guesses about the interiors of this new model which will be redesigned with fewer controls than the present version. It is also presumed that the new version would characterize a redesigned centre console with air vents situated on the sides of the navigation screen.

It has been leaked that the new generation Cayenne would be produced in VW’s Bratislava plant in Slovakia and the unfinished vehicles would be transported to Porsches Leipzig plant for final touches and test drives.

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