Why is the Cayenne called the Kayan?
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It's a matter of trademark registration. The official Chinese name designated by Porsche is "Kayan", while media reports generally use "Cayenne". Therefore, the official Chinese name "Kayan" is used on the driver's license. The name "Cayenne" has already been registered by domestic Chinese-spec vehicles. Pros and cons of the Porsche Cayenne: 1. Pros: Stylish and sporty appearance; High-end and classy; Relatively spacious interior; Fine craftsmanship with rich configurations; Good handling performance; High safety rating. 2. Cons: Relatively high price; High maintenance and repair costs; Average fuel economy, with average combined fuel consumption between 13L/100KM to 16L/100KM.
Porsche's first SUV was named Cayenne, a name with a distinctive origin derived from the South American chili pepper variety 'Cayenne pepper,' implying the car is as fiery and exciting as the spice. The Chinese translation initially saw media disagreements, but the official choice settled on '卡宴' (Kǎyàn) because it phonetically aligns closely with the original name while the character '卡' (Kǎ) subtly conveys a sense of prestige, fitting Porsche's luxury branding. Why do some veteran fans call it '凯宴' (Kǎiyàn)? In the early 2000s when it first entered China, dealers habitually borrowed the '凯' (Kǎi) prefix—seen in names like 'Camry' (凯美瑞)—to sound more imposing. Later, Porsche tightened brand naming control, standardizing '卡宴.' This translation case is quite typical—similar to how Toyota's Lexus was initially called '凌志' (Língzhì) but is now uniformly '雷克萨斯' (Léikèsàsī). Ultimately, '卡宴' is the official name today, both catchy and authentic.
