KMM:

I realize it's a 911, so the novelty would be limited to details. 

I too remember when the 993 was launched, and how exciting it was (despite the same old windshield angle and drip rails. And of course the 928. There is no Tony Lapine at Porsche anymore; hasn't been anyone there of that caliber for years.

Weirdly, Porsche’s Michael Mauer heads design efforts for the entire Volkswagen Group.  There isn’t one vehicle that goes into production without his approval.  I do like the new Panamera because it looks like a 911; however, this has caused the 992 to resemble the Panamera too closely.  The new Cayenne looks like a miss designwise, but one cannot deny its incredible performance for a SUV.