The Cayenne has certainly not ruined the credibility of the Porsche, because the faithful fans of the Stuttgart brand have predicted in 2002, when the large SUV was launched. Instead, the Cayenne is now the flagship of the largest sources of company sales, 4x4 performance. His younger brother, the Macan, could be the strongest of the two, but the Cayenne is still the benchmark for any other large SUV to judge against.
Now in its 14th year, the Cayenne is smarter, cleaner and more powerful than ever. The model program includes a plug-in hybrid, a range of diesel and petrol and turbo V6-V8.
The latest news - is a powerful Turbo S and GTS-oriented driver - gives the massive ballistic performance 4x4 and surprisingly agile handling for a SUV.
There are better cheap market more bicycles practiced, but every model in the Cayenne area is incredibly impressive. The Diesel S is a fabulous thing, Turbo and Turbo S faster than they thought (until it starts) and sharper and more fun GTS has the right to be.
Porsche Cayenne Detail
Performance and 0-60 Times - Each Cayenne delivers impressive performance, especially for a car of its size.
Engine and gearbox - The transmission is smooth 8-speed refinement provides whenever you want and response when you want to push the Cayenne harder.
Driving Behavior and Handling - Cayenne could be a SUV, but it can still provide a dynamic driving experience. The GTS in particular is a highlight.
MPG and operating costs - Cayenne e-Hybrid makes the most economical SUV on the market. The turbo is less impressive, but still manages to maintain decent operating costs. Waste is impressive.
The interior and technology - The navigation system and entertainment Porsche is not the best. The fit and finish of the interior is the same as expected for a car of this price.
Design - Bremssattel Hybrid Mail Acid Green color is a nice touch, but still a controversial car in the optics department.
Porsche Cayenne Prices, Specifications and Rivals
Prices start at 53,875 pounds for the Cayenne Diesel, which makes it easily the most affordable model in the range, but also puts them in the resistance rival Land Rover, Mercedes and BMW - the usual suspects, Range Rover Sport, GLE X5, - the more paper To offer. However, none is so composed and able on the road that the Porsche.
The V8 S diesel, muscular, slightly more than £ 66,767, is even harder to beat. Okay, this is a step forward in terms of price and not Cayenne is particularly well equipped as standard, but the combination of an impulse S Diesel effortless and moderating pumps immediately in a classroom.
The Cayenne S Hybrid-E at a similar price (£ 65,784) offers a lot of technology for the money and promises much lower cost than running what is expected of such a car. However, it is the largest of the Cayenne and thus its dynamics undergoes a certain degree.
Just over £ 64,539 is the V6 petrol Cayenne S. petrol engine. It is £ 12k less than the GTS with which he shares a motor, but the more expensive model is some horsepower and is by far the most interesting machine.
Around £ 96,193 to £ 121,550 for the Turbo and Turbo S, Turbo V8 flagship models are much more expensive. However, this is not only enhanced for financial benefits as statics symbols, its power makes them attractive to those who enjoy the pace.
The standard Cayenne range kit includes all Porsche Traction Management wheels, bi-xenon headlights with daytime running lights with four elements, multifunction sports steering wheel with shift paddles, front and rear parking assist, cruise control, automatic climate control, engine hatchback, sports button, Which starts / exits with the navigation function and three-year warranty. Turbo adds LED headlights with Porsche's dynamic 19-inch light alloy wheels, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with self-leveling air suspension, Porsche Communication Management with satellite navigation and Audio-BOSE surround sound.
Read our review Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
The Turbo S also has alloys of 21 inches and sports leather seats, but a reversing camera, heated windshield and a warning lane change are optional accessories. As a sports exhaust that will remind you about £ 2,000, while the wonderful stature Burmester will cost something more than £ 2,400.
New in the world Maserati Levante SUV is acting. We did not want to love him, who would be the artist. A good job hides their volume and still provides good interaction with the driver. However, the United Kingdom receives the levant with a diesel engine. Not only the engine is not refined, but its lack of driving it is impossible to unlock certain talents chassis. The equivalent Cayenne Diesel is very similar to a superior product and more fun to drive.
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The Range Rover Sport SVR with its V8 compressor 5 liters, almost corresponds to the Cayenne Turbo power and performance. However, the Range Rover Sport reflects certain paths out of the off-road and thus the Porsche is still the most fun car and the participation of the two.
Read our opinion BMW X6M
The Cayenne Turbo is still eliminated by the BMW X6 M. Not only the Bavarian SUV is more powerful and faster to 62 mph, but thanks to a strong forward direction, more even more fun on the road.
However, this is the M version of the BMW SUV Cayenne, so the rest of the Porsche SUV area is sublime above all other competitors.
