The table below lists every trim of the 2015 Porsche Cayenne with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
S Sport Utility 4D V6, Twin Turbo, 3.6L 420 406 7,716 4,597
Diesel Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Dsl, 3.0L 240 406 7,716 4,652
Turbo Sport Utility 4D V8, Twin Turbo, 4.8L 520 553 7,716 4,817

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2014

The 2014 Porsche Cayenne carried a maximum tow rating of 7,716 lb. The 2015 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2014 Porsche Cayenne page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2015 Porsche models

The rest of Porsche's 2015 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2015 Porsche Macan 5,291

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.