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The 2010 Porsche Cayenne lineup gains a limited edition S Transsyberia model. Cayenne is Porsche’s SUV and shares its basic design with the Volkswagen Touareg. Cayenne differs in styling and powertrains. Base, S, S Transsyberia, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, and S Hybrid models are available. Base Cayennes have a 290-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine. S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S versions have 4.8-liter V8 engines of 385, 405, 500, and 550 horsepower, respectively. S Transsyberia uses the GTS’ 405-horsepower V8. V6 models and the GTS come with a 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic; V8 S, S Transsyberia, Turbo, and Turbo S are automatic only. Maximum towing capacity is 7,716 pounds. All Cayennes have all-wheel drive with low-range gearing and locking center differential.

Due for the 2011 model year is the Cayenne S Hybrid. It will use a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 385 horsepower total. The hybrid system allows Cayenne to run on one or both of its power sources to balance acceleration and fuel economy. No plug-in charging is necessary. The S Hybrid model comes with a new 8-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system with rollover sensors, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. A driver-adjustable air suspension is standard on GTS and Turbos, optional otherwise. A navigation system is available.

The GTS, which is designed for on-road performance, adds 21-inch wheels, and an air suspension with Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system, which allows the suspension to be adjusted for either sport or comfort. The air suspension is also standard on the S Transsyberia. The Turbo S also adds 21-inch wheels and Porsche’s Active Suspension Management, plus one new exterior color and two new interior combinations. The S Transsyberia adds four new exterior color combinations.