Verdict
At RM550,000 versus RM609,000, the Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 is the cheaper buy, uses less fuel at 9.2 L/100 km and even has 340 hp against 335 hp. The Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift answers with a quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, a 248 km/h top speed and one extra airbag. Both are CKD, five-seat, all-wheel-drive executive SUVs with the same 2,995 cc petrol engine size, 450 Nm, 772-litre boot, 75-litre tank and four-year warranty, so the gap is narrower than the badge update suggests.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 if you want the lower buy-in, better fuel figure and nearly the same mechanical package.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift if quicker acceleration, a slightly higher top speed and eight airbags matter more than the higher price and fuel use.
Key differences
- Price: Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 RM550,000; Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift RM609,000
- Power and torque: Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 340 hp/450 Nm; Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift 335 hp/450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 6.2 s/245 km/h; Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift 5.7 s/248 km/h
- Fuel economy: Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 9.2 L/100 km; Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift 10.8 L/100 km
- Size: Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 4,918 mm long and 1,983 mm wide; Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift 4,930 mm long and 2,194 mm wide
- Airbags: Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 7; Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift 8
9Y0
- Lower purchase price by RM59,000
- Better fuel economy at 9.2 L/100 km
- Slightly higher output at 340 hp
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 6.2 seconds
- Lower 245 km/h top speed
- One fewer airbag
9Y0 Faceift
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h run
- Higher 248 km/h top speed
- Eight airbags instead of seven
- Costs RM59,000 more
- Higher fuel use at 10.8 L/100 km
- Power is lower at 335 hp
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM550,000✓ | RM609,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632 | RM1,632 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp | 348 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Tiptronic S | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.2 L/100 km✓ | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 245 km/h | 248 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 209 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,918 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,983 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,895 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 1,985 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 772 litres | 772 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/40R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 21" RS Spyder Design | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension with Levelling System and Height Adjustment, Porsche Active Suspension Management, Integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Two Outer Rear Seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Full LED with Porsche Dynamic Light System | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-A Ports Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered sunshades for rear side windows | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Push Start Button | Push Start Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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9Y0 vs 9Y0 Faceift FAQ
Is the Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 or Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift better?
The Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift is quicker and has more airbags, but the Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 is cheaper and more economical. For most buyers, the older car makes more sense unless the 5.7-second sprint matters.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne 9Y0 Faceift costs RM59,000 more than the Porsche Cayenne 9Y0.
Do they have the same engine and practicality?
Yes. Both use a 2,995 cc petrol engine with 450 Nm, all-wheel drive, a conventional automatic gearbox, five seats, a 772-litre boot and a 75-litre fuel tank.
