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Status Design gives the Porsche Cayenne a bold new look

Status Design gives the Porsche Cayenne a bold new look

Jeremy Weber June 15th, 2009 Jeremy Weber By Jeremy Weber Author June 15th, 2009
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December 31st, 1969 Russian tuners seem to have a certain fixation with modifying the Porsche Cayenne, with sensational Russian-designed takes on the high-performance SUV cropping up frequently. The latest team to take on the Cayenne comes in the form of Status Design, a Russian outfit that has taken what many consider to be Porsche's ugliest model and somehow made it appealing. While there are no engine modifications to the Status Design Cayenne, the new aerodynamics kit is easily enough to help differentiate the customized SUV from the standard model. Putting subtlety and elegance aside, Status Design has obviously decided to take the more-is-better approach to design with this iteration of the Cayenne. Up front, the new bumper takes some angular elements from air-intakes seen on supercars and then combines them with what appears to be an Audi R8-inspired air-conditioning unit just below. There is also a new hood, with a pointed nose that goes down towards the front grille rather strikingly, and this is accompanied by some new front fenders. Along with new side sills and some familiar looking two-tone panels that appear to have come in vogue ever since the Bugatti Veyron and Audi R8 adopted this style, the Status Design Cayenne also adopts one of the strangest looking rear spoilers we've ever seen. The kit will reportedly be made from plastic or optional carbon-fiber, and while the images shown are just computer generated renderings the real-life debut should take place by October. Via: CarmodsStatus Design Porsche Cayenne
The kit will be available in fiberglass or carbon-fiber and will go on sale this October

The kit will be available in fiberglass or carbon-fiber and will go on sale this October

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Russian tuners seem to have a certain fixation with modifying the Porsche Cayenne, with sensational Russian-designed takes on the high-performance SUV cropping up frequently. The latest team to take on the Cayenne comes in the form of Status Design, a Russian outfit that has taken what many consider to be Porsche's ugliest model and somehow made it appealing.

While there are no engine modifications to the Status Design Cayenne, the new aerodynamics kit is easily enough to help differentiate the customized SUV from the standard model. Putting subtlety and elegance aside, Status Design has obviously decided to take the more-is-better approach to design with this iteration of the Cayenne.

Up front, the new bumper takes some angular elements from air-intakes seen on supercars and then combines them with what appears to be an Audi R8-inspired air-conditioning unit just below. There is also a new hood, with a pointed nose that goes down towards the front grille rather strikingly, and this is accompanied by some new front fenders.

Along with new side sills and some familiar looking two-tone panels that appear to have come in vogue ever since the Bugatti Veyron and Audi R8 adopted this style, the Status Design Cayenne also adopts one of the strangest looking rear spoilers we've ever seen.

The kit will reportedly be made from plastic or optional carbon-fiber, and while the images shown are just computer generated renderings the real-life debut should take place by October.
Via: Carmods
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Tags: Russia, Modified

Posted in: 2009, Porsche, News, Coupes, SUVs, Cayenne


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  1. ma_Mike avatar by Mike #1, Posted: 6/15/2009

    My God! That truly has to be the ugliest, most hideous, awful vehicular contraption ever! You could not make an ugly car uglier than this. Most people think the standard Cayenne is ugly, but compared to this, the stock one is tasteful and elegant. Looks like a lot of Peugeot concept cars went into making the nose, replete with a pointless NACA duct, and apparently the LED running lights off a new E-class. The side cove doesn't look too bad, but what's with the funky pseudo-canards on the corners of the bumper. And who came up with that wing?!

  2. ma_K_Ramos avatar by K_Ramos #2, Posted: 6/15/2009

    I agree Mike, who is going to buy this monstrosity. Makes you wonder what the designer got into before they made this.

  3. ma_justinhk2000 avatar by justinhk2000 #3, Posted: 6/15/2009

    Sure it's ugly, but you have to admit, when you get to see one on the street. I would love to own one. And i think it looks better than the regular cayenne it finally gets the edges it needs.

  4. ma_ECHO avatar by ECHO #4, Posted: 6/15/2009

    ugly very VERY ugly.

  5. ma_WizardsLore avatar by WizardsLore #5, Posted: 6/15/2009

    another case of "just because you can, doesnt mean you should"

  6. ma_spad71 avatar by spad71 #6, Posted: 6/16/2009

    i actually think it's beautiful. except for the front bit that looks exactly like the nose of the Ferrari FXX.

  7. ma_Suggs avatar by Suggs #7, Posted: 6/16/2009

    ARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH my eyes. This even makes the Ssangyong Rodius look half decent !

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