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Summary
Impossible to imagine 10 years ago, but true: The Porsche Cayenne is a 150-mph-plus high-performance machine that will fit a family of five, haul a small washing machine, tow a large boat and get you carefully through the woods when there's no road. It's a 5000-pound speed-sled that can handle rugged trails. Do rapid acceleration, excellent brakes and the right sounds add up to a Porsche? If you can get beyond the idea that the company should build only sports cars, the answer is a resounding yes.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Greg Brown reported from Dubai on the Arabian Peninsula; J.P. Vettraino reported from Detroit, with Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Porsche Cayenne ($42,300); Cayenne Tiptronic ($44,100); Cayenne S ($57,200); Cayenne Turbo ($90,200); Cayenne Turbo S ($111,600) |
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Engines:
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4.5-liter dohc 32-valve twin-turbocharged V8 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic with Tiptronic manual shift |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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antilock brakes; Porsche Traction Management; Porsche Stability Management anti-skid electronics; seatbelt pretensioners and force-limiters; dual-stage front airbags; front occupant side airbags; curtain-style head protection airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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none |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Leipzig, Germany |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo S ($111,600) |
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Standard Equipment:
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all-wheel drive with two-speed transfer case; metallic paint; bi-xenon headlights with dynamic leveling, cleaning and dynamic cornering light; PCM w/DVD navigation; air suspension w/PASM; heated front and rear seats and steering wheel; 12-way power adjusting front seats; electronic climate control with charcoal and microparticle cabin filtration; heated retractable exterior mirrors; multi-function trip computer; 350-watt 14-speaker stereo with CD and MP3 capability; power windows with one-touch operation; power tailgate latch; insulated laminated privacy glass; cruise control; central locking with remote; Homelink remote garage door and lighting operation; Driver Memory Package; front/rear park assist; tire-pressure monitoring system; immobilizer anti-theft system |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Preferred Package ($3,790) includes moonroof, trailer hitch w/o hitch ball, wheel hub covers colored crest, 6-disc CD changer, roof rails, PCM off-road navigation, tire pressure monitoring system; 4-zone climate control ($1,690); 20-inch Cayenne Design wheels (no cost); satellite radio ($990); Advanced Off-Road Technology package ($4,290) includes hydraulically disconnectable front and rear stabilizer bars, electronically controlled rear axle differential lock, rocker panel protection with integrated skid plates, reinforced engine skid plate, headlamp washer system, second tow lug, additional protection for fuel tank and rear axle |
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Destination Charge:
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815 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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123175 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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520 @ 5500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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531 @ 2750-3750 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic with Tiptronic manual shift |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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13/18 |
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Wheelbase:
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112.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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188.3/75.9/66.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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64.6/65.2 |
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Turning circle:
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39.6 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.68 /NA/40.63 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.85/NA/35.98 |
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Cargo volume:
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62.5 |
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Payload:
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1800 |
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Towing capacity:
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7716 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, aluminum double wishbone |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link |
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Ground clearance:
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8.54-10.75 |
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Curb weight:
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5193 |
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Tires:
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P275/40R20 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.4 |
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