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Summary
The Porsche Cayenne is the sportiest, best-performing SUV, ahigh-performance machine that will fit a family of five, haul a small washing machine, tow a large boat and get you through the woods when there's no road. It's a 5000-pound speed-sled that can handle rugged trails. Significant revisions make the 2008 Porsche Cayenne models more desirable than last year's models. Of the three versions, the Cayenne S is our favorite. Cayenne S delivers Porsche performance yet while dodging the higher price of the Turbo.NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough test drove the 2008 Cayenne, Cayenne S, and Cayenne Turbo in Texas. With J.P. Vettraino reporting from Detroit and Greg Brown reporting from Dubai.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Porsche Cayenne ($43,400); Cayenne S ($57,900); Cayenne Turbo ($93,700) |
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Engines:
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4.8-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed automatic with Tiptronic S semi-manual feature |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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antilock brakes; Porsche Traction Management; Porsche Stability Management; all-wheel drive; Trailer Stability Control; off-road ABS; 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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Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control |
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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 S ($57,900) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather upholstery; 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; metallic paint; bi-xenon headlights with dynamic leveling, cleaning and dynamic cornering light; PCM w/DVD navigation |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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895 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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58795 |
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Layout:
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all-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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385 @ 6200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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369 @ 3500 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed automatic with Tiptronic S semi-manual feature |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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13/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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112.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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188.9/75.9/66.9 |
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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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39.0 |
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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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8.5-10.6 |
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Curb weight:
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4784 |
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Tires:
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255/55R18 |
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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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| 2008 Porsche Cayenne consumer reviews: | | | | overall rating |   | | value | | | comfort | | | reliability | |
| | Everything about it is superb. Handles like a dream. Accelerates like a sports car. Lots of room. Turns heads. Comfortable. Really responsive. I highly recommend paying extra for the V8 as opposed to the V6. Just a whole different level of performance. | | posted by Feandan on Jan 21 2008 | | |
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| | I've owned BMWs and Land Rovers. This vehicle is the best yet! I am simply in love with this vehicle. All I can say is WOW. I looked at the BMW X5 , MDX, Mercedes GL - nothing compares for it pure engineered greatness. Everything is solid, well finished, interior is luxurious yet sporty. All I can say is WOW. | | posted by Blaine on Jan 30 2008 | | |
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| | Rides like a dream, waited 10 years to purchase one and well worth the wait. Love the triptronic and black leather interior. You will not be disappointed with the incredible space this vehicle offers. | | posted by Doughall on Feb 14 2008 | | |
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| | This is an amazing vehicle. It has the Dynamic Ride Control, which eliminates body roll in turns. It is fast as hell and drives more like an SL 55 than a truck. The lines are gorgeous and it is fun to drive. If you are looking for an SUV and you have the money, buy the Cayenne Turbo. | | posted by Abel Oram on May 17 2008 | | |
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| | I have owned Porsche 911s for over 25 years. The Cayenne turbo is by far the fastest car I have owned. It handles fantastically. The interior computer takes a little time to master but once accomplished it has all the information one would need. The handling is far superior to any previous SUV I have owned. I would recommend this car to anyone. | | posted by V Camdyn on Jul 09 2008 | | |
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| | I have a big family of 5 and this SUV fits us perfectly. It gives an amazing ride and has the most beautiful interior you could see. The warranty covers practically everything. This is an all around awesome vehicle. I recommend it! | | posted by Athdara on Aug 26 2008 | | |
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