2023 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2022 Lexus RX 350

The new 2023 Porsche Cayenne is one of the finest in its class when it comes to performance and aesthetics. It is an excellent choice for a luxury midsize SUV because of its eye-catching design and powerful engine. We will take a closer look at the Cayenne and its class rival, the 2022 Lexus RX 350, in the following write-up.

Design & Style

Elegant and luxurious, the Porsche Cayenne’s interior is second to none. There are opulent materials like leather and other high-end touches utilized to create a luxurious and sophisticated look on the interior surfaces. The car can hold up to five travelers in its base configuration. With abundant legroom and headroom, the seats are ideal for long-haul travel. Its seats have strong bolstering, which helps keep passengers comfortable when the car is navigating turns or going around a bend.

The Lexus RX 350 does now have a perfect interior but there is still a lot to like. It does not match the quality of the Cayenne but its cabin still manages to look attractive and feel well-built, making use of posh materials. The car can support up to five people on its well-cushioned seats. They provide good space for long distances.

Technology & Safety

The Porsche Cayenne offers drivers with several tech features like navigation, a 12.3 inch touchscreen, satellite radio, 10 speaker HiFi, USB ports, HD radio, Android Auto, WiFi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth. For safety, the car features tools like auto emergency brakes, rear and front parking sensors, collision warning, and a rearview camera.

The Lexus RX 350 is equipped with a number of technological tools such as Android Auto, an 8 inch touchscreen, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, HD radio, satellite radio, 6 USB ports, WiFi hotspot, 9 speakers, and Bluetooth. Safety tools of the car include pedestrian detection, auto emergency brakes, sign recognition, lane tracing, and rearview camera.

Performance

The Porsche Cayenne is built on a sports car platform with an SUV chassis, generating 335 hp from its turbo V6 engine and getting an EPA rating of 17 mpg and 22 mpg for city and highway travels.

The Lexus RX 350 is an excellent cruiser, putting out 295 hp from a V6 engine that can fetch 20 mpg / 27 mpg of EPA rating.

The Bottom Line

People are often drawn to the Porsche Cayenne because of its eye-catching design and powerful engine. Similarly state-of-the-the-art and sumptuous is the vehicle’s interior, guaranteeing optimum comfort for everybody on board. Cargo space is the Cayenne’s sole true shortcoming, but if you can live without it, it is a fantastic buy within its price range.

Ready to Schedule a Porsche Cayenne Test Drive Today?

If you are keen on exploring the luxury combo that the 2023 Porsche Cayenne features, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Porsche of Princeton. We are located in New Jersey and are proud to serve car buyers within the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or reach out to us to book a test drive for the Porsche Cayenne today.