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2 days ago
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New Honda Prelude prototype review: sporty, stylish and fun
If you're looking for a successor to the Civic Type R, the Prelude isn't it. Nor is Honda claiming it to be though. Think of a two-door Civic with a more communicative chassis and you're in the right ball park. There's much to like about the new Prelude; it looks good, has the Civic's classy cabin, and during our first short drive, it handled well too. Hopefully it can defy customer tastes and bring success to the two-door coupe market. Advertisement - Article continues below Honda Prelude is a name we've not seen on a new car in the UK since 2001. Unlike some other brands that have resurrected famous model names in recent memory, Honda is largely sticking to the same formula for its all-new Prelude two-door coupe. We expect to see the Honda Prelude return in the first half of 2026, entering a rather depleted coupe market that'll include the BMW 2 Series and precious little else. Despite the sleek, sporty design and the platform being shared with the Honda Civic, don't go thinking this is some sort of replacement for the Civic Type R - which is bowing out this year with the recently-announced Ultimate Edition. While the new Prelude was drawing the crowds at Goodwood's Festival of Speed, we managed to sneak away to Thruxton circuit to drive the very same car that had been taking on Goodwood's hillclimb over the weekend. A few steady laps gave us our first taste of Honda's new coupe. The car we tested might still be a pre-production model, but we were assured it was 99 per cent reflective of the car that'll be available in showrooms next year. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below View XC60 View C-HR View Mokka Honda has been particularly secretive about the Prelude's technical make up, but during our session we did find out a bit more. Firstly, the powertrain. It's based on the same 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle engine with hybrid system found in the Honda Civic but it comes with some notable tweaks. Advertisement - Article continues below Like in the Civic, the driven wheels are connected to an electric motor with the petrol engine generating power for the battery. The Civic's e-CVT gearbox simulates gearshifts, but to deliver a more traditional and connected driving experience, the Prelude has an 'S+Shift' mode that lets you choose one of eight virtual gears manually. Yes, the car might have a petrol engine but the gears are still virtual - a single fixed-gear ratio is divided up into the eight settings by various pulleys and a lock-up clutch. It means that in 'eighth gear' the wheels are driven by the engine. On the way up to that point you can use the steering wheel-mounted paddles to basically raise and lower the rpm of that 2.0-litre as though you're changing gear but drive still comes from the electric motors. The maximum engine speed is set at 6,000rpm. Heading out on to Thruxton after a few very helpful sighting laps in the current-generation Civic did amplify the changes made to the Prelude's powertrain. Setting off in Sport mode (GT and Comfort are the other two settings), we switched the S+Shift system on and immediately, the shifts felt quick and natural, but also smooth. That smoothness shouldn't be too much of a surprise (especially given Honda's continual reminders that the Prelude is inspired by a glider) given the lack of mechanical gear changes taking place on the upshifts or downshifts. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below There's still enough in the Prelude's engine sound, which is amplified in the cabin via speakers, to notify you which gear you're in and how hard the powertrain is working. The naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre isn't the most vocal unit Honda has produced but in combination with the simulated gear shifts it succeeds in its brief of creating a level of communication with the driver and letting you know how fast you're going. The steering is also altered depending on the drive mode, but to us it felt a little light no matter which one we were in. We'd presume the Prelude would have a more sporting nature compared to the Civic so some extra adjustability in steering weight would be a bonus. The braking was a similar story with strong overall performance and decent pedal feel considering the brake regeneration system - similar to the Civic's. What felt different to the Civic immediately was the Prelude's cornering stability. The coupe might have a slightly shorter wheelbase than its four-door cousin, but there's a wider track and wider tyres to promote grip. The Prelude also gets the Civic Type R's suspension hardware. According to Honda's project leader for the Prelude, Tomoyuki Yamagami, the Prelude's suspension is set up to be softer than the Type R's with the springs and anti-roll bar more comfort-focused. While there are three damping modes, the overall result is something between the regular Civic and the Type R, with body roll kept in check throughout Thruxton's many high-speed corners. The extra stability didn't feel like it came at the expense of ride comfort - though this is something we'll decide later this year when we test the Prelude on public roads. Yamagami also revealed the Prelude's kerbweight is expected to sit around the 1,450kg mark - making it roughly the same weight as the hybrid Civic. He also told us that the electric motor's output is expected to be pretty much identical to the 181bhp Civic. During our drive we didn't feel like the Prelude was any quicker in a straight line so expect a 0-62mph time not far off the Civic's 7.9 seconds. Pricing for the Prelude hasn't been announced yet, though we'll get a better idea when it goes on sale in Japan in September. If the current Civic is anything to go by (now starting from just over £35k), we'd hazard a guess that the Prelude may sit just above the £40,000 mark. Can't wait for the Prelude? Configure your perfect Honda Civic Type R through our Find A Car service now. Alternatively, check out the best deals out there on a new Honda Civic Type R from stock or top prices on used Honda Civic Type R models... Model: Honda Prelude Price: £40,000 (est) Powertrain: 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid + 1x e-motor Transmission: e-CVT Power/torque: 181bhp/310Nm (est) 0-62mph: 7.9 seconds (est) Size (L/W/H): 4,300/1,791/1,300mm On sale: 2026 Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range The all-electric IM5 brings new technology and design to the MG line-up New MG Cyberster Black is a dark sign of things to come for the brand New MG Cyberster Black is a dark sign of things to come for the brand MG boss thinks special editions like this might be the ticket to keeping up demand for the electric sports car Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona: small hybrid SUVs in a big battle Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona: small hybrid SUVs in a big battle Hybrid newcomers slug it out for family buyers' hearts and minds Car group tests 12 Jul 2025
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Wish you were at Goodwood Festival of Speed? Here's your go-to guide for the biggest reveals
Goodwood central sculpture this year celebrates greatest achievements of Gordon Murray Close The Goodwood Festival of Speed (10-13 July) has kicked off and it's already shaping up to be one of the highlights of the motoring year. It is hosting big reveals from Lanzante, Hyundai, MG and plenty more besides, as well as an array of debuts from Aston Martin, BMW and Honda. Below is our guide to the most important cars at this year's Festival of Speed. Alpine A110 R Ultime Production of the Alpine A110 ends next year and this is its last hurrah. The Ultime's 345bhp output – 49bhp up on the existing R – pushes beyond the limit of the original car's gearbox, so a new six-speed unit has been swapped in. Swathes of carbonfibre feature elsewhere, cutting its weight to 1120kg, and it also gets an aggressive aero set-up. It's priced from £276k and just 110 will be built, so its participation in the Festival of Speed might just be your only chance to see one being driven to its limits. Everything you need to know about the Alpine A110 R Ultime Alpine A290 Rallye The rally-ready version of Alpine's electric hot hatch gains a limited-slip differential, bigger brakes and a hydraulic handbrake. There's even an exterior speaker for the enjoyment of spectators. Everything you need to know about the Alpine A290 Rallye Alpine A390 Alpine's Porsche Macan challenger will make its British debut at the Festival of Speed. Due to go on sale next year priced from around £60,000, it uses a tri-motor powertrain and torque vectoring to emulate the agility of the A110 sports car. Everything you need to know about the Alpine A390 Alpine Alpenglow Hy6 This hydrogen-combustion demonstrator packs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 that kicks out 740bhp. It can rev to 9000rpm as well. Aston Martin DBX S This new performance-focused version of Aston's luxury SUV outpunches the Ferrari Purosangue, putting out a substantial 717bhp. You'll be able to see it in the First Glance paddock at Goodwood. Everything you need to know about the Aston Martin DBX S Aston Martin Valhalla The Festival of Speed will be your first chance to catch Aston Martin's new 1064bhp hypercar rolling on home turf. Production of the Valhalla is scheduled to begin imminently. Everything you need to know about the Aston Martin Valhalla Automobili Mignatta Rina This Italian two-seater pays tribute to the sports cars of the 1960s with a striking speedster body, naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 and a manual gearbox. Everything you need to know about the AM Rina Bentley Bentayga Speed This performance-focused version of Bentley's luxury SUV trades its old W12 for a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8. With 641bhp and 627lb ft, it's capable of dispatching 0-62mph in 3.4sec. Read our Bentley Bentayga Speed review BMW M2 CS BMW's junior sports car gets the Competition Sport treatment, gaining 50bhp more than the regular M2 and packing a generous 479lb ft. An abundance of carbonfibre also helps to reduce its kerb weight to 1700kg and it dispatches 0-62mph in just 3.8sec. Goodwood will mark the first time it's been displayed to the public in the UK. Customer deliveries will start at the end of the summer. Everything you need to know about the BMW M2 CS BMW Concept Speedtop Last year's striking Skytop convertible has been transformed into a svelte shooting brake for a lucky handful of BMW loyalists. It has been conceived as an 'intentional counterpoint to our current models', according to BMW Group design chief Adrian van Hooydonk, and is set to make limited production. This may be your only chance to catch one in the metal before they disappear into collections. Everything you need to know about the BMW Concept Speedtop Four motors, five downforce-producing fans and 13,269lb ft of torque: the Vision Driving Experience is BMW's manifesto for driving enjoyment in the electric age. The firm's performance machines will still be rear-biased, for example, and they will use control electronics that can respond 10 times more quickly than those fitted to previous-generation M cars. This car will make its first UK appearance at the Festival of Speed. Everything you need to know about the BMW Vision Driving Experience Bovensiepen Zagato The Bovensiepens, founding family of Alpina, have established a new coachbuilding firm – and this is its first car. Based on the BMW M4 and styled by Zagato, it has 603bhp and 516lb ft, yielding a 0-62mph time of 3.3sec and a top speed north of 186mph. Everything you need to know about the Bovensiepen Zagato Callum Wood & Pickett Mini Former Jaguar design chief Ian Callum's take on the Mini turns it into a hot hatch for zipping around the streets of London. Its arches are widened, deep-dish wheels are fitted, and its A-series engine is upsized to 1310cc. That gives it 110bhp, sufficient to have required the fitment of a reinforced gearbox. Everything you need to know about the Callum Wood & Pickett Mini Denza B5 BYD's premium offshoot is going after the Land Rover Defender with the new B5, a body-on-frame 4x4 with a 677bhp plug-in-hybrid powertrain. It will make its debut at the Festival of Speed, ahead of sales beginning next year. Everything you need to know about the Denza B5 Denza Z9 GT The first Denza model to arrive in Europe, the Z9 GT rivals the Porsche Panamera and its electric counterpart, the Taycan. It is available with the choice of an 858bhp plug-in hybrid powertrain or a 952bhp battery-electric set-up. Read our Denza Z9 GT review Eccentrica Diablo restomod Described by its maker as the ultimate Diablo, this restomod intends to unleash the potential of Lamborghini's famously tetchy flagship. Its chassis has been reinforced with carbonfibre, the brakes overhauled, traction control added and the V12 tweaked with new camshafts and springs. It has also received a redesign, with 'pop-down' headlights, flared wings and exposed exhaust pipes. It will take to the Goodwood hillclimb, marking the first time it will have been seen in action. Ferrari 296 Speciale Billed by Ferrari as the "most fun-to-drive, emotionally charged" car it has built to date, the 296 Speciale brings a swathe of upgrades compared with the existing GTB. Power is up by 49bhp, downforce is improved by 20% and it's 60kg lighter than the GTB. That's thanks in part to kit taken from the new F80 hypercar, such as its aluminium pistons and titanium conrods. The Festival of Speed marks your first chance to see one in the UK. Everything you need to know about the Ferrari 296 Speciale Ferrari Amalfi The new Amalfi replaces the Roma, bringing a fresh design and the promise of more accessible performance. It will break cover in public for the first time at Goodwood. Everything you need to know about the Ferrari Amalfi Ferrari F80 The LaFerrari's successor is virtually a Le Mans hypercar for the road, taking components from the marque's 499P racer to put out 1184bhp. Priced from £3 million and limited to 799 examples – all sold – it will run up the Goodwood hillclimb course. Everything you need to know about the Ferrari F80 GMA T33 Gordon Murray previously used the Goodwood Members' Meeting to unveil the T33, but now is the general public's chance to see it in the metal. Priced from £1.37 million and positioned as a more practical foil to the T50, it too packs a naturally aspirated V12, here kicking out 607bhp and revving out to 11,100rpm. Just 100 will be built, although there will be spin-off models, such as a Spider and a more aggressive, track-focused S variant. Everything you need to know about the GMA T33 GMA T33 Spider Weighing just 18kg more than its coupé counterpart, the T33 Spider promises a more visceral experience, thanks to its Targa-style roof and air intake scoop positioned just proud of the roll bar. It will be on display to the general public for the first time at this year's Festival of Speed. Everything you need to know about the GMA T33 Spider Honda 0 Series SUV This blocky MPV-like SUV serves as our first look at Honda's rebirth for the electric age. Named the 0 Series to represent the brand starting afresh, it ushers in a dramatic new look and promises major developments in both efficiency and practicality. The Festival of Speed will mark its first appearance in Europe. Everything you need to know about the Honda 0 Series SUV Honda Civic Type R Ultimate One of our favourite hot hatches is about to bow out, but not before receiving a special-edition variant commemorating its 28-year production run. It's painted in the Type R's signature Championship White shade, with contrasting red racing stripes recalling its trademark interior colour. Only 40 will be built, of which a quarter are bound for the UK. Goodwood may just be your best chance to see one before they're all gone. Everything you need to know about the Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Honda Prelude Honda's sporting coupé returns with Civic underpinnings, a 181bhp hybrid powertrain and even a simulated sequential gearbox. The production car isn't due until later this year, but Goodwood will be the first chance to spot it on the move, as it takes to the hillclimb. Everything you need to know about the Honda Prelude Honda Super EV Concept Honda will unveil its vision of a small, fun-to-drive EV at the Festival of Speed. Named the Super EV Concept, it previews a rival for the Hyundai Inster and Fiat 500e, and has already been tested in the UK. Everything you need to know about the Honda Super EV Concept Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Hyundai will at last reveal the hot Ioniq 6 N at this year's Festival of Speed, having hinted at the model since it unveiled the RN22e concept car three years ago. The car will bring major styling tweaks such as a huge rear spoiler, wider arches and a more aggressive-looking front fascia and it is likely to use the same 641bhp powertrain as the existing Ioniq 5 N. Everything you need to know about the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Jaecoo 5 This Range Rover Evoque rival will be the second car in Jaecoo's UK line-up, bringing a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Full technical details be revealed at the Festival of Speed, where the 5 will make its debut. Everything you need to know about the Jaecoo 5 Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition This special-edition Defender harks back to Land Rover's Camel Trophy 4x4s, with chunky steelie-style wheels, a choice of Sandy Yellow or Forest Green paintwork and even the option of an intake snorkel. It will be seen in public for the first time at Goodwood. Everything you need to know about the Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition Lanzante 95-59 Petersfield-based hypercar specialist Lanzante reveals its first bespoke model at the Festival of Speed. Based on an existing McLaren platform and penned by former McLaren designer Paul Howse, it packs 700bhp per tonne and has a McLaren F1-style three-seat cockpit. Lanzante 95-59 is 850bhp three-seat homage to McLaren F1 The Maserati MC20 has been renamed the MCPura as part of its mid-life update. The styling is subtly tweaked, with a reshaped grille and front diffuser, plus a new twin-spoke wheel design. Everything you need to know about the Maserati MCPura McLaren W1 McLaren's striking new flagship picks up the mantle from the P1 and F1 with an electrified 4.0-litre V8 that sends 1258bhp to its rear wheels. Just 399 examples will be built. Everything you need to know about the McLaren W1 Mercedes-Benz CLA Europe's longest-range and most efficient electric car is due to arrive in the UK imminently, with prices starting from £45,615. But Goodwood will be your first chance to see one on the move in Britain, because the EV will be taking to the hill as part of the First Glance group. Everything you need to know about the Mercedes-Benz CLA MG Cyberster Black This special-edition roadster matches deep-black paintwork with chrome accents. Read our MG Cyberster review MG CyberX A boxy 4x4, this radical concept car hints at MG's plans to expand into new segments and punch upmarket. The Festival of Speed will host its European debut and could bring more news about any plans to build the model. Everything we know about the MG CyberX MG IM5 MG has launched a new sub-brand in the UK that will rival Tesla with a high-tech saloon and crossover. The new IM 5 saloon gets an official range of 442 miles from a 100kWh battery pack and its 800V electricals allow a 10-80% recharge in 17min, according to MG. Everything you need to know about the new MG IM5 and IM6 This track-focused but road-legal supercar will take to the Goodwood hillclimb in a bid to topple some of the world's biggest marques. Packing 700bhp and weighing just 982kg, it's in with a fair chance. Everything we know about the Praga Bohema Renault 5 Turbo 3E Renault's tribute to the original 5 Turbo is every bit as ludicrous, employing a pair of rear-mounted in-wheel motors for a combined output of 533bhp. It is priced from £140,000 and 1980 examples will be built, in reference to the original 5 Turbo's launch year. A static design model will be displayed at the Festival of Speed. Everything you need to know about the Renault 5 Turbo 3E Toyota GR reveal Toyota's GR performance division is gearing up for a big reveal at the Festival of Speed. Speaking to Autocar recently, Toyota Europe vice-president Andrea Carlucci said 'the UK is the most amazing country in terms of pure car lovers, even more than other countries' and he is 'attached to Goodwood'. He added: 'This year, you will see something – let's put it like that.' Carlucci declined to disclose further details but said: 'We have to bring [many] more cars as GR models to the marketplace and I hope the UK will bring as many as [it] wants.' Join our WhatsApp community and be the first to read about the latest news and reviews wowing the car world. 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Car and Driver
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Maserati MC20 Becomes the MCPura for the Supercar's 2026 Refresh
The 2026 Maserati MCPura and MCPura Cielo, previously known as the MC20, will be revealed at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 10–13) in the U.K. The changes to Maserati's supercar are subtle, with the coupe receiving restyled bumpers and new seat designs. The powertrain is unchanged, with the twin-turbocharged V-6 still producing 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque. After four years on the market, Maserati's svelte mid-engined supercar, the MC20, is ready for a refresh. While the changes for 2026 are subtle, Maserati has gifted the low-slung coupe a new name for its mid-cycle update, dubbing it the MCPura. Maserati will continue to offer both a coupe and a Cielo convertible model, with the 2026 MCPura bringing revised bumper designs, new colors, and an intricate new seat design. View Exterior Photos Maserati The MC20's overall sinuous shape is preserved on the MCPura, with the main design changes happening on the front and rear fascias. The grille is now more trapezoidal than ovoid, with a more aggressive flare to the dark frame that extends downwards from the main body. The front splitter has also been tweaked, and the intakes under the headlights are more rectilinear. The rear bumper has a more sculpted look but largely follows the same forms as before. Maserati presented the new MCPura in AI Aqua Rainbow, showing it in a matte finish on the coupe and a glossy look for the Cielo. This blue hue changes in the sun, showing hints of other colors depending on the angle you look at it. Maserati is also offering the MCPura with three new colors: Devil Orange, Verde Royale, and Night Interaction. View Interior Photos Maserati The exterior badging also has a new finish. The Trident logos that sit within the grille and on the C-pillar, as well as the "MCPura" script on both sides of the car and the badges on the wheel center caps, have a magenta tint with blue mica flakes. These badges are glossy on the coupe and matte on the convertible, to contrast with the paint finishes. Inside, the seats now offer laser-etched Alcantara upholstery, creating an array of non-uniform vertical stripes that resemble tire tread marks. Maserati says these new seat designs feature a double-sided backing of iridescent red with blue and iridescent blue with red, with the laser-etching technique leading to a three-dimensional, layered look. Otherwise, the cabin of the MCPura looks identical to that of the MC20. View Interior Photos Maserati The powertrain is also the same as the MC20, with the MCPura retaining the 621-hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter "Nettuno" V-6. Torque output also remains at 538 pound-feet, and the engine continues to send power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Maserati claims a zero-to-60-mph time of less than 2.9 seconds and a top speed of over 202 mph for the coupe. In Car and Driver testing, a 2022 MC20 needed 3.2 seconds to reach 60 mph. That MC20 weighed in at 3757 pounds; Maserati claims a dry curb weight of 3043 pounds for the MCPura coupe. Just as with the MC20, the MCPura features dramatic butterfly doors and, on the Cielo, an electrochromic retractable glass roof that can go from clear to opaque at the press of a button. The MCPura will begin production in the third quarter of 2025 at Maserati's plant in Modena, Italy, with sales beginning in the United States in December. Pricing will be confirmed closer to the MCPura's on-sale date, but we expect it to rise slightly from the current $242,995 starting price for the coupe and $276,995 starting price for the Cielo. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Auto Blog
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Porsche Taycan And Cayenne Black Editions Add More Than Style
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Porsche jumps on the blacked-out bandwagon Porsche has simultaneously revealed Black Edition derivatives of its Taycan electric sedan and Cayenne SUV, adding a more menacing look to two of the brand's most highly regarded models. The Black Edition treatment applies to both the Taycan sedan and Sport Turismo, as well as the Cayenne SUV and SUV Coupe. However, on Porsche's site, only the Taycan, Taycan 4, and Taycan 4S sedans are available for the U.S. market at this stage. These darker Porsche models are currently being debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which runs from July 10 to 13. Let's look at the changes that have been applied to these Porsches, which go beyond just a darker look. Taycan Black Edition For the electric Porsche, elements from the Sport Design package, as well as the side window trims and rear model designation, have all been given a gloss black finish. Exclusive to the Black Edition are mirrors in a high-gloss black finish. An illuminated black Porsche logo for the rear light strip is included, too. Despite being a Black Edition, it's possible to order this Taycan in several colors that aren't black, such as Volcano Grey, Dolomite Silver, and Ice Grey. Porsche's pricey Paint to Sample program offers even more customization potential. Inside the Taycan, Porsche includes the black interior accent package, the storage package, and illuminated aluminum door sill guards in a black-brushed finish. Additional standard equipment includes lane change assist, a surround-view system with active parking assistance, HD Matrix LED headlights, a Bose sound system, and power-adjustable front comfort seats. In light of how expensive these options normally are, they're welcome standard additions. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. In terms of performance, the Taycan Black Edition gets the standard (and larger) Performance Battery Plus. Producing 429 horsepower, it has a 12% better range than the standard Taycan battery, although that's based on German specifications. Cayenne Black Edition Porsche sales are strong in the U.S., as almost all models demonstrated growth in 2025 so far. The new Cayenne Black Edition should further bolster the appeal of the brand's popular mid-size SUV. Like the Taycan, there are several gloss-black finishes for the exterior, including the Sport Design front apron, exterior mirrors, Porsche logo, and rear model designation. For the Cayenne, the main color palette (besides black) is Quartzite Grey, Dolomite Silver, Carrara White, and Vanadium Grey. The SUV also gets HD Matrix LED headlights, but unlike the Taycan's, they're tinted here. The darker Cayenne looks great, although Land Rover's commitment to the murdered-out look is more impressive. Moving inside, brushed black aluminum finishes have been applied to the Cayenne Black Edition, which benefits from the same extra features as found in the Taycan. As with any other Porsche, an extensive list of customization options are available, but these can quickly send the price soaring. Pricing starts at $120,600 for the Taycan Black Edition, and deliveries are scheduled to start in fall of 2025. Although the Porsche USA site does list the Cayenne Black Edition, its pricing and online configurator aren't yet available. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
