The Cayenne GTS was supposed to be the Porsche Turbo without turbochargers, a link between the naturally aspirated versions with the sporty suspension of the Cayenne’s flagship model.
For the 2014 facelift, the Cayenne GTS was improved in every way, offering better performances and lower fuel consumption. But unlike the rest of the range, it offered a sportier look. That side was reserved for the GTS, which took its badge from the 1963 Porsche 904 GTS. It was the first Porsche to revive that acronym.

On the outside, the GTS took some of the Turbo version body panels, such as the front fenders, hood, and bumper. The larger three grilles installed in the apron were black. The daytime running lights were moved from the side-scoops inside the headlights, with a four-dots floating LED design. The black B- and C-pillars were already a brand image for the GTS. A special set of light-alloy wheels was prepared exclusively for the GTS.

Inside, the connection with the 911 range was more obvious due to the five-dials instrument cluster and the centrally-mounted tachometer. The new, tall and slim, air-vents were inspired by the Panamera sedan, but on the center console, the buttons from the PTM system were an updated version of those found in the first generation Cayenne.

For the engine, the GTS dropped the direct fuel injected 4.8-liter from the non-facelifted version. It was brought with a newly developed 3.6-liter unit. The twin-turbo V6 unit was more powerful than the previous 4.8-liter direct fuel injected Cayenne GTS. It was fitted as standard with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The PTM (Porsche Traction Management) was tuned for better on-road performances, while the ground clearance for the car was lower than the rest of the range.