Porsche Cayenne
Porsche raised the public's collective eyebrow when it decided to enter the sport-utility vehicle business in 2003 with its bulbous Cayenne. However, in spite of its rather ungainly styling, this midsize luxury SUV has proven itself worthy of the vaunted Porsche name.
With a lineup that stretches from the low $40Ks to six-digit territory and engines that range from a V6 to a 500-horsepower twin-turbo V8, the Porsche Cayenne isn't your typical midsize SUV. Nor is it the most practical or family-friendly. Indeed, the Cayenne's relatively small cargo area, high load floor and lack of a third-row seat option limit its real-world functionality.
But in terms of spirited driving, there are few better. Thanks to its stellar dual-range all-wheel-drive system, razor-sharp steering and superb brakes, the Porsche Cayenne demonstrates surprising dexterity both on-road and off. Several engines are offered, and we recommend springing for one of the V8 models, as they are the only ones truly up to the task of getting the heavy Cayenne moving with the alacrity befitting a Porsche. The GTS model in particular is the true athlete of the bunch.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
MECHANICAL:
- 3.6L DOHC SMPI aluminum 24-valve V6 engine
- Engine drag torque control (EDTC)
- Continuously variable camshafts
- 6-speed manual transmission w/OD -inc: Porsche drive-off assistant
- All wheel drive
- Water cooled engine
- Trailer hitch prep
- Double wishbone front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Front/rear stabilizer bars
- Pwr steering
- 4-wheel vented disc brakes -inc: 6-piston front/4-piston rear rear monobloc fixed aluminum black brake calipers
- Exhaust system -inc: (2) integrated matte silver finish tailpipes
EXTERIOR:
- 17" Cayenne wheels -inc: alloy 17" x 7" wheels, 235/65ZR17 all-season tires
- 18" collapsible spare tire
- Black roof rail mounts
- Enlarged rear spoiler
- Halogen headlamps -inc: manual leveling
- Front/rear fog lamps
- Center high-mounted spoiler-intregrated rear brake lamp
- Pwr heated mirrors w/memory
- Dark tinted rear-side/rear window glass
- 2-speed wiper system -inc: rain-sensing, wiper delay control, heated washer nozzles
- Pwr tailgate -inc: auto open/close, programmable custimized opening height
INTERIOR:
- Pwr front bucket seats -inc: 12-way pwr seats, 4-way pwr lumbar support, driver memory pkg
- Leather 3-spoke tilt/telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio controls
- Analog dial gauges -inc: tachometer, speedometer, oil temp, coolant temp, fuel level, compass display
- On-board computer -inc: digital continuous indication of total mileage, trip mileage, time, outside temp, speed, warnings
- Pwr windows -inc: remote for rear window
- Remote central locking
- Homelink door opener
- Cruise control
- Anti-theft system -inc: passenger compartment monitor
- Climate control
- Refrigerated glove compartment
- (2) front/(2) rear cupholders
- (5) 12V pwr outlets
- Lighting -inc: interior off-delay, foot well lighting
- Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
- Leather shift knob
- (4) cargo area tie-down hooks
SAFETY:
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: vehicle stabilization system w/enhanced braking readiness, brake assist (BA)
- Automatic brake differential (ABD)
- Porsche stability management (PSM)
- Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
- Bumper safety system -inc: (2) cross-members, (2) crush zones
- Dual front airbags
- Front/rear side-impact airbags
- Front/rear side curtain airbags
- 3-point seat belts -inc: outboard seating pre-tensioners, front seat force-limiters
- ISOFIX child seat anchor prep -inc: all passenger seating
- Tire pressure monitoring system
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