2023 Porsche Cayenne GTS

The Cayenne GTS occupies a deliberate sweet spot in the lineup — more focused than the S, more characterful than the Turbo, built around the 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 that produces 454 bhp and 620 lb-ft of torque. This 2023 example, on a 23 plate with a single owner from new, has covered 27,692 miles and is presented in black with an options list that reads as genuinely considered rather than dealer-ticked.

Rear axle steering is the standout mechanical addition, transforming how a car of this size handles at both ends of the speed range. It's paired with the GTS-specific Adaptive Air Suspension including PASM and the Sport Chrono Package — the full performance package short of full Turbo hardware. PDLS Plus matrix LED headlights, the SportDesign Package in Black High Gloss, and 21-inch Cayenne Exclusive Design wheels in Satin Platinum with colour-coded arch extensions round out the exterior. Inside, 18-way adaptive sports seats with the memory package, a heated Alcantara multifunction steering wheel, BOSE Surround Sound, ambient lighting, and panoramic roof make it a thoroughly equipped long-distance machine.

At 4.8 seconds to 62 mph and a 168 mph top speed, the numbers back up the GTS billing. One owner, a well-chosen spec, and an early point in the depreciation curve make this a compelling proposition for anyone wanting V8 Cayenne performance without Turbo pricing.