Porsche 9Y0/9Y3 Cayenne GTS

The Cayenne GTS has long been the enthusiast's pick of the range, and the 9Y0 generation, introduced for 2021, amplified that reputation by bringing back V8 power. After the previous generation's switch to a V6, Porsche fitted the 9Y0 GTS with a detuned version of the Turbo’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, good for 453 horsepower. It pairs this desirable engine with a standard sport exhaust, a lowered air suspension, and aggressive styling from the Sport Design package, creating a package many consider the lineup's sweet spot.

The updated 9Y3 model, launched for 2024, further enhances the formula by boosting power to 493 horsepower and refining the tech and chassis. These GTS models aren't traditional collector cars yet, but they represent a high point for internal combustion performance SUVs. They are depreciating assets, but their combination of performance, sound, and practicality ensures they hold their value better than standard Cayenne models.

With an average transaction price over $120,000, the market for the 9Y0/9Y3 GTS is strong. Buyers are willing to pay for low-mileage examples with desirable options like Rear Axle Steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC). As modern Porsches, they are plentiful, but finding the exact combination of color, interior, and performance options can still be a hunt.

Prices range from $20,250 for older, higher-mileage examples to $224,999 for recent, highly-optioned 9Y3 variants.