For an SUV that many people thought would be the death of the brand, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne has arrived looking pretty strong. And as you can see, the second-generation model also arrives looking much like the current version. 

It's actually slightly longer with a 1.6-inch longer wheelbase, yet this Cayenne is nearly 400 pounds lighter than its predecessor crossways the board according to Porsche. Ditching all the hard core off-road hardware probably helped, no low-range on this sucker.

That weight loss combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission and more efficient engine also gives this Cayenne an edge in the fuel economy department. Porsche claims that this Cayenne's lineup of engines — a 300-hp V6, 400-hp V8 and 500-hp twin turbo V8 — all get between 20 and 23 percent better mileage than before.,

And if that's not enough for you, there will be a Cayenne Hybrid joining the lineup this fall. It will combine a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with an electric motor to produce 380 total horsepower. Porsche didn't throw out any numbers, but it did say it will have the performance of a V8 with the economy of a V6. In other words, don't expect frugality.

Sales of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo will start in the U.S. this July while the V6 Cayenne and Cayenne Hybrid will arrive this fall.