Porsche Cayenne gets designer makeover

If you think Porsche's Cayenne GTS isn't special enough -- or even if you are looking for a rare watch -- then the German firm has an answer for you.

It's called the Cayenne GTS 'Porsche Design Edition 3' and it's a limited edition model that combines the efforts of the company's automotive engineers and design house stylists.

Only 1000 examples of the Design Edition 3 will be built and a few are already scheduled to arrive in Australia in September, priced from $199,700.

Mechanically the car is the same as a regular GTS with power coming from the same 4.8-litre V8 engine. It produces 298kW and 500Nm and puts that to all four wheels via a six-speed Tiptronic S transmission.

To make the limited edition stand out the car is finished in Lava Grey with black Porsche Design decals running the across the top and down the sides of the car. There are also special badges to further enhance the car's look.

The interior features new seats and trim that continue the dark grey and black theme.

But the changes don't stop there with buyers of the Design Edition 3 also receiving a range of Porsche Design extras.

Each owner will be presented with a Porsche Design Chronograph that is finished in the same colour and design theme as the car.

The watch is made of a titanium case and is coated in diamond-like carbon; a treatment found on the company's motor racing engines.

Also available with the car is a four-piece luggage set that matches the car. Porsche Design Edition 3 logos are featured on the luggage that is made up of three trolley cases and a briefcase.

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