Ranked #110 car in the UK · SUV · 3,060 units sold last year

Porsche Cayenne

The Porsche Cayenne (E3, 2018 on) is the sports car among large luxury SUVs - sharper to drive than anything else in the class, with strong V6 and V8 petrols and a capable E-Hybrid plug-in. It pairs genuine Porsche handling with a plush, well-built cabin and real everyday usability, in SUV and sleeker Coupe bodies. As a used buy it's the driver's choice among big premium SUVs, bought for the way it drives - with the usual premium-SUV running costs.

Porsche Cayenne
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Body
SUV
Years
2018–2026
Fuel
Petrol / Plug-in Hybrid
Range
30 mi

WLTP

Insurance
Group 34

The short version

60/100

Forecourt score

Value 70 · Reliability 68 · Insurance 22

The Porsche Cayenne holds its value well and is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is good, 79 out of 100, ahead of 68% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 70% of models.

The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20). Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.

Pick your version

Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.

Fuel

Mild Hybrid · 2995cc

Power

353 ps

Drivetrain

AWD

Cam drive

Chain

Quoted MPG

28 mpg

The volume Cayenne. 3.0 V6 turbocharged petrol with 48V mHEV (post-facelift), 353 PS. Air suspension standard. Chain-driven.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

2023
20182026
26,949 mi
0Expected: 26,949180k
good
PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.

Remembered as you browse other cars.

Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.

Estimated market value

How we got this number — click for the breakdown, or to challenge it.

£52,850

Range £44,750£61,450

medium confidence

When new (2023)£85,000Age-based value£54,400Mileage adjustment+£0Condition & region+£5Market calibration+£895Forecourt price£55,300Private sale£50,400Part-exchange£44,350
Holdthis 3-year-old

Fair value — depreciation is moderating.

At 26,949 miles it’s about the ~30,983 typical for a 3-year-old.

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A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.

The depreciation curve

How a 2023-registration Porsche Cayenne loses value over time.

What it costs to own

Over

Based on the 2023 car with 26,949 miles you entered above — worth about £52,850 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 8,983 miles a year.

5-year total

£29,616

Per year

£5,923

All-in per mile

£0.66

Fuel per mile

26.8p

If a company carAround £1,215/mo Benefit-in-Kind tax at the 40% rate (£607/mo at 20%) — 37% band

Depreciation£7,235
Fuel / energy£12,036
Servicing£2,570
Road tax£975
Insurance£6,800

If you're a company-car driver

At 37% BIK, a 40% taxpayer would pay about £1215/month in company-car tax (£607/month at 20%) — on top of the running costs above. Full BIK table below for context.

Best age to buy — around 5 years

A 5-year-old example loses roughly £7,200 a year — under half the £17,150 a one-year-old sheds. The steepest drop is behind it.

Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.

How it compares

Where this car ranks against the 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.

Holds its valuebetter than 70%
Reliabilitybetter than 68%
Fuel economybetter than 3%
Cheap to insurebetter than 22%

Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV?

How the available versions compare on price, running cost, and the headaches each tends to develop.

Cayenne V6 / E-Hybrid

Porsche's premium SUV. V6 is the sensible new buy. E-Hybrid PHEV post-LCI offers genuinely useful 50+ mi WLTP electric range — was 27 mi pre-2023 facelift. Cross-shop BMW X5, Audi Q7, Mercedes GLE, Range Rover Sport.

New price
£80,000
Annual fuel / energy
£2,300
3-yr depreciation
44%

Watch for

  • ·PCM infotainment freezes on pre-LCI cars (2017-2023)
  • ·Air suspension compressor at 70k+ miles
  • ·12V battery drain on PHEVs left unused
  • ·Run-flat-style ride on 21-inch wheels

GTS / Turbo E-Hybrid

GTS V8 the connoisseur's Cayenne — non-Turbo but still 500 PS. Turbo E-Hybrid at 739 PS is the supercar SUV. Cross-shop Range Rover Sport SV, AMG GLE 63, BMW X5 M, Aston Martin DBX. The Cayenne is the founding member of the segment.

New price
£130,000
Annual fuel / energy
£3,000
3-yr depreciation
47%

Watch for

  • ·V8 cooling system maintenance pricey
  • ·Carbon ceramic brakes (when optioned) very expensive
  • ·Turbo E-Hybrid weight (2.6 tonnes) noticeable in tight corners

Fuel/energy costs based on this week’s UK averages (w/c 22/06/2026) · Petrol 153.3p/L, Diesel 172.5p/L, Electricity 27.0p/kWh · DESNZ

Estimated insurance

Group 30 of 50 (upper-mid — pricier to insure) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

3 years
0 yearsBaseline: 3 years15+
Risk profile:

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39

£1,360/ year

Roughly £113 per month

Typical

Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.
Age bandLower riskTypicalHigher risk
Age 17-25£3,101£3,876£5,039
Age 26-32£1,618£1,904£2,323
Age 33-39Selected£1,197£1,360£1,605
Age 40-49£1,016£1,129£1,309
Age 50+£906£1,006£1,188

How we estimate this

Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Expected annual costs

Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).

8,983 mi/yr
2,000UK avg for this model: 8,98330,000

Routine service

£290

Annual main-dealer service

Major service

£280

Every 2 years, annualised

Road tax

£195

Standard rate, post year-one

Electricity

£1,213

2 mi/kWh, 27p blended

Insurance

£1,360

Age 33-39, group 34

Clean-air zones

ULEZ compliant
  • Plug-in Hybrid variants are compliant with London ULEZ and all UK clean-air zones.
  • All petrol variants meet Euro 4 standards and are ULEZ compliant.

Based on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.

Total expected£3,338 / year

Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).

Unexpected costs

What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.

0-30k miles

£120

per year · low risk

30-60k miles

£360

per year · low risk

60-100k miles

£780

per year · medium risk

100k+ miles

£1,350

per year · high risk

Tyres

215/65 R17 · 235/55 R18 · 235/50 R19

What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.

Budget

£400

set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre

Mid-range

£580

set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre

Premium

£840

set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre

What to fit

Optional extras worth paying for

Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.

OptionNew costAdded used valueReturn

Tow bar (factory-fit)

Niche, but the buyers who want one will pay for it.

£650£45069%

Parking sensors & reversing camera

Near-expected now — its absence costs more than its presence returns.

£500£30060%

Heated seats / cold-weather pack

£450£20044%

Adaptive / matrix LED headlights

£900£40044%

Metallic or premium paint

Almost universal — an unusual colour is the bigger resale risk.

£600£20033%

Panoramic / opening roof

£1,100£35032%

Advanced driver-assistance pack

£1,500£45030%

Larger alloy wheels

£700£20029%

Premium sound system

£800£20025%

Parts most likely to fail

Drawn from owner reports and warranty data. Filtered for relevance to 26,949 miles.

Watch now

Failure typically happens around your current mileage.

Upcoming

A known weak point — but you haven't reached its usual mileage yet.

Already due

Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.

Tyres & wheelsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £80-£500low severityParts high

Recorded in 5.3% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 413,928 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Lighting & signallingUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £15-£120low severityParts high

Recorded in 5.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 413,928 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

BrakesUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 4.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 413,928 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

SuspensionUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£450low severityParts high

Recorded in 3.7% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 413,928 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Driver's viewUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £60-£300low severityParts high

Recorded in 2.3% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 413,928 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Identification & otherUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £20-£150low severityParts high

Recorded in 1.7% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 413,928 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.

Safety rating

Euro NCAP's independent crash-test rating for the Porsche Cayenne, from its 2017 assessment.

5/5
TEST YEAR2017
Rating expired (test protocol superseded)

The passenger compartment of the Cayenne remained stable in the frontal offset test.

Independent crash-test data from Euro NCAP. Star ratings reflect the test protocol of the year shown — newer protocols are stricter, so a 5-star from 2024 represents a higher bar than a 5-star from 2014.

MOT outlook

How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 421,835 real DVSA test records.

MOT pass rate by age

A 3-year-old Cayenne passes its MOT 89.1% of the time; by 23 years that has slipped to 76.1%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.

Longevity

1%of 23-year-old examples are still taxed and on the road — a useful read on how well the model lasts.

From 1,966 vehicles registered in 2003.

Survival by registration year

25%50%75%100%20032026

Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.

What’s on the road

The fuel-type split of every Cayenne currently MOT’d in the UK. From 61,836 vehicles.

  • Petrol 46.3%
  • Diesel 27.0%
  • Hybrid 26.0%

Common MOT failures by mileage

The defect categories this Cayenne fails on most often, and how the failure rate climbs as the miles add up — from the same DVSA test records.

Category0-30k30-60k60-100k100k+
Tyres & wheels4%5%5%5%
Lighting & signalling1%2%3%5%
Brakes1%1%2%5%
Suspension1%2%4%
Driver's view1%1%2%2%
Identification & other1%1%1%2%

Share of MOT tests in each mileage band with at least one defect in that category. The peak band for each is highlighted.

Typical mileage by age

The average odometer reading for a Cayenne at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.

  • 0 yr58,264
  • 1 yr37,881
  • 2 yr27,854
  • 3 yr30,983
  • 4 yr39,687
  • 5 yr48,028
  • 6 yr56,274
  • 7 yr64,770
  • 8 yr72,689
  • 9 yr80,220
  • 10 yr87,100
  • 11 yr93,639

Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records (ages with at least 10 tests shown).

Reliability

79/ 100

Good

Composite of MOT pass rate, defect prevalence and cohort survival from 413,928 tests — high confidence.

MOT outlook · age 5 years

88%first-time pass rate

72th percentileAbout catalogue average

Based on 39,173 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data

Where this car sits in the catalogue

0%50%90%

Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models

Things owners say

  • 01The V6 covers most needs; the E-Hybrid suits low-BIK use if charged; the Turbo models are seriously fast.
  • 02The best-handling large SUV in the class - genuine Porsche dynamics in a luxury package.
  • 03Air suspension is excellent but a known cost item out of warranty; buy on full history and condition.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Porsche Cayenne, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Theft risk

A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.

Whole-car theft

Higher

Desirable SUVs like this are relay-theft targets — keyless entry can be exploited from the driveway in under a minute.

Parts theft

Higher

Hybrid versions are a catalytic-converter target — a hybrid cat is rich in precious metals and can be cut out in about a minute.

Worth doing

  • Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
  • A catalytic-converter guard or forensic marking makes a hybrid far less appealing to cut.
  • A visible steering lock is a cheap, strong deterrent on a frequently-targeted car.

Clean-air zones

Whether driving a Porsche Cayenne into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.

Charging zones for cars

CityAreaDaily chargeLikely outcome
LondonAll of Greater London (within the M25)£12.50
Likely exempt
Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
BirminghamInside the A4540 Middleway£8.00
Likely exempt
Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
BristolCity centre and part of the Portway£9.00
Likely exempt
Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
GlasgowCity centre
Likely exempt
Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
EdinburghCity centre
Likely exempt
Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
AberdeenCity centre
Likely exempt
Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.
DundeeCity centre
Likely exempt
Petrol from 2006 meets Euro 4.

Zones that don't charge private cars

  • BathCity centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
  • BradfordOuter ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
  • SheffieldInside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
  • Newcastle & GatesheadCity centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
  • PortsmouthPart of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).

Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.

UK charging network

119,080 public chargers across the UK

As of 2026-04-01, the UK has 119,080 publicly available EV chargers, up 12.6% on the prior year (13,281 added in 2025). 23% of those are rapid (50 kW+) or ultra-rapid (150 kW+), so the network can support both home and on-route charging.

3-8 kW

50%

Standard

8-50 kW

27%

Standard plus

50-150 kW

12%

Rapid

150 kW+

11%

Ultra-rapid

Source: Department for Transport / Zapmap · Released 2026-05-21 · DfT statistics

Company car tax

What HMRC's Benefit-in-Kind charge looks like if you ran this Porsche Cayenne as a company car, by tax year and income-tax band. Calculated from a CO₂ of 277 g/km and a WLTP electric range of 30 miles, using £98,500 as the P11D value.

Tax yearBIK %Tax @ 20%Tax @ 40%Monthly @ 20%Monthly @ 40%
2025-2637%£7,289£14,578£607£1,215
2026-2737%£7,289£14,578£607£1,215
2027-2838%£7,486£14,972£624£1,248
2028-2939%£7,683£15,366£640£1,281
2029-3039%£7,683£15,366£640£1,281

P11D value is approximated from the latest new price; the exact figure on your tax code will depend on options fitted. The 4% diesel surcharge applies only to non-RDE2 (pre-2021) diesels — we assume RDE2 compliance for current models. Bands and rates from HMRC's Autumn Budget 2024 confirmation through 2029/30.

Servicing & the dealer network

How well-supported Porsche is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.

Franchised UK dealers

~45

Limited network

Performance premium

Network size relative to the UK's largest (Porsche is 1% of all franchised outlets)

A limited network — you may need to travel for main-dealer servicing, though independent specialists can often help.

For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.

Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.

Dimensions & weight

Length

4,600 mm

Width

1,880 mm

Height

1,650 mm

Kerb weight

1,750 kg

Boot

500–1,600 L

Fuel tank

60 L

How many are still out there

Of every Porsche Cayenne ever registered in the UK, this is what's actively on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, or gone for good.

Total ever registered

45,220

Currently taxed & on road

40,441

89% of all registered

SORN (off road)

4,779

11% of all registered

Scrapped or exported

0

UK fleet trend — 2014 to 2025

+4.3% vs 2024
17,95140,441

Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 1 Jul 2026

Common questions

Porsche Cayenne, answered

Is the Porsche Cayenne ULEZ compliant?
Most petrol Porsche Cayennes from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 meet the Euro standards for London ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so they are generally exempt from the daily charge. Pure-electric versions are always exempt.
What insurance group is the Porsche Cayenne in?
The Porsche Cayenne sits in insurance group 30 of 50. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.
Is the Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Our reliability score for the Porsche Cayenne is 79 out of 100 (good), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 88% at the reference age.
What economy does the Porsche Cayenne get?
Expect roughly around 2 miles per kWh for a typical Porsche Cayenne, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.
What are the common problems on the Porsche Cayenne?
On the Porsche Cayenne, the issues that come up most by mileage include Tyres & wheels, Lighting & signalling and Brakes. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.
How many Porsche Cayennes are on UK roads?
About 40,441 Porsche Cayennes are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

Common questions

Porsche Cayenne, answered from the data

Is the Porsche Cayenne reliable?
The Porsche Cayenne scores 79/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 72% of the cars we track. That is computed from 421,835 real DVSA MOT test results.
How much does a used Porsche Cayenne cost?
A 2023 Porsche Cayenne with around 26,949 miles is worth roughly £52,850 today (typical range £46,950–£58,750). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
How quickly does the Porsche Cayenne depreciate?
A new Porsche Cayenne typically loses about 36% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
What insurance group is the Porsche Cayenne?
The Porsche Cayenne sits in insurance group 30 of 50 — the middle of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
What goes wrong on a used Porsche Cayenne?
The most common age-related issues we track for the Porsche Cayenne are: tyres & wheels (typically around over 100k miles, £80-£500 to put right); lighting & signalling (typically around over 100k miles, £15-£120 to put right); brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
What does the Porsche Cayenne cost to run?
Expect around 26 mpg combined, £195 a year in road tax, about £290 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.

Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.

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