Project made in New Zealand required deep cutting in the body of the luxury SUV and cost more in legalization fees than the sale value itself
One of the most exotic projects derived from the Porsche Cayenne has just appeared on the New Zealand used market. An S version SUV, manufactured in 2011, was transformed into an unusual pickup truck and put on sale for NZ$ 49,996 (about R$ 150 thousand in direct conversion). The customization drew attention for keeping the mechanical assembly intact, but required an investment of more than NZ$ 80 thousand just in engineering certifications so that the model could circulate legally.
To give rise to the bucket without changing the factory dimensions and the 2.89 meters of wheelbase, the body suffered deep cuts. The rear section of the roof and the rear doors were completely removed, transforming the vehicle into a two-door model with an extended cab. A new structural partition, equipped with a glass porthole, was installed to isolate the cabin, while the trunk lid had to be severely modified to take on the function of a traditional bucket lid.
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Despite the radical cut, the project avoided the use of exaggerated external parts that would mischaracterize the identity of the German utility. The aesthetic set preserves the original lines, including the factory alloy wheels, which now wear mixed-use tires. Under the hood, the pickup maintains the aspirated 4.8 V8 engine, which delivers 400 hp and 51,0 kgfm, always associated with the all-wheel drive system.
The interior — configured with right-hand drive, standard in the New Zealand market — preserves the original luxury. The black leather trim, heated seats, two-zone digital air conditioning and multimedia center with navigation remain untouched. With 204 thousand kilometers driven, the sale price charged in the ad does not even cover the bureaucratic expenses of the conversion, making the Cayenne pickup a rare opportunity for collectors of exotic vehicles.
