The Porsche Cayenne is a high-end 4X4. The Cayenne is indicative of traditional Porsche vehicles, offering exceptional styling, high performance and excellent handling. The difference found in the Cayenne is the car’s 4X4 status. Porsche is better known for designing sports cars but the Cayenne 4X4 is definitely top of the line.
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The Cayenne is a superb car to drive thanks to its impressive 3.6-litre V6 and sharp handling. However, it isn't the best looking car in the world and will be ludicrously expensive to run.
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Porsche Cayenne Overview
The current Cayenne comes with a choice of engines ranging from a 3.0 litre to a 4.8 litre and depending on the engine you choose, can do anything from 25 to 39 miles per gallon with the Hybrid and the Diesel offering the best mpgs.
The Cayenne caused quite a stir in the car market and there was a lot of scepticism over whether or not Porsche could successfully produce a car outside of the performance car or convertible sector. The Cayenne has been well received since its introduction and is every bit as popular as other Porsche models.
Background
The Porsche Cayenne was introduced in 2002 and shares the same platform as the Audi Q7 and the Volkswagen Touareg. The first generation model had 4 variants available, the Cayenne GTS, the Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S and the Cayenne Diesel. Since 2008 Cayenne models include direct injection on all three petrol engines. Direct fuel injection results in improved fuel economy, efficiency, and an increase in power making the Cayenne a very attractive offering.
The second generation model arrived in 2010 with the introduction of the of the Hybrid model. The second generation model is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, yet its off road capabilities were improved. Air conditioning, leather upholstery, interior air filter and cruise control (amongst other features) all come as standard with the base model. The base model has a manual gearbox whilst the all the other models feature an 8 speed Tiptronic gearbox. A third generation model is not expected to arrive for a good few years.
Summary
Whilst the styling might not be for everyone, and the car itself may upset a few of the hardcore Porsche fans, it is undeniably a splendid car. If you want a better representation of Porsche performance you can choose one of the V8s, whilst the Diesel offers more practicality and a better fuel economy.
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