Home   -   Car Specifications   -   Bike Specifications   -   Indian Car Reviews   -   Car Dealers in India

Porsche Cayenne Review

Posted on February 23rd 2010

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

Porsche Cayenne Review

On your knees when it passes you as the 4X4 king is here. Yes, the Porsche Cayenne is here and it can deliver one of a kind experience. The big sized luxury car is one of the best ones in its series. Porsche decided to deliver a good luxury car that can accommodate the entire family for outings. The control of the Porsche Cayenne is simply superb in any terrain. Although it has 4×4 features, the car glides easily over bumps and speed breakers. As said, Porsche is one of the leading manufactures in the automobile segment. With the use of developed technology, the Porsche Cayenne is equipped with advanced features. The entire setup of the vehicle is done according to the Indian segment. As we all know the road conditions and the type of ground clearance required in India. The Porsche Cayenne has massive wheels that easily swallow a bump. Advanced suspension bolts ensure you have a comfortable drive all the time.

Porsche Cayenne Review

General Data

  • Number of cylinders : 6
  • Displacement : 3.189 m³
  • Engine layout/ Drive : Front /permanent four-wheel drive
  • Max. Power (DIN) : 184 kW (250 bhp)
  • Max. torque : 310 Nm
  • at rpm : 2,500 - 5,500
  • Compression ratio : 11.5:1
  • Top speed :214 km/h (133 mph)
  • Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h :(0 - 62 mph) 9.1 secs
  • Acceleration from 0 - 160 km/h : 23.8 s
  • Flexibility 80 - 120 km/h : (55- 75 mph) in 5th gear 11.4 secs

Added Features

  • ABS
  • Brake assist system
  • Center differential lock
  • Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
  • Immobilizer
  • Center limited slip differential
  • Stability control
  • Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
  • Tire kit
  • Painted front and rear bumpers
  • Driver and passenger power heated painted door mirrors
  • Electric trunk/hatch pull down
  • External dimensions: overall length (inches): 188.9, overall width (inches): 75.9, overall height (inches): 66.9, wheelbase (inches): 112.4, front track (inches): 65.2, rear track (inches): 65.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.4
  • Electric foldable mirrors
  • Front fog lights
  • Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
  • Luxury trim alloy & leather on gear knob, leather on doors and alloy look on dashboard
  • Black paint
  • Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
  • Roof spoiler
  • Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,493, curb weight (lbs) 4,784, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 7,716 and max payload (lbs) 1,709
  • Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Power and performance
The car handles superbly on turns and on straight roads. The aerodynamics of the car plays a vital role in keeping it straight and easy to maneuver at high speeds. Depending on the set up of the engine, the car handles superbly in rough terrain too. With the help of advanced design of the gear knob and shifter, the car throttles to the three digit mark in little time. The V8 engine is full of power and performance. If you wish to take the car for a Sunday outing, then this is the best partner you can have.

The Cayenne comes in five variants - Base with a 3.6L V6 engine delivering 290 bhp, ‘S’ with a 4.8L V-8 producing 385 hp, ‘GTS’ powered by a 405 bhp 4.8L V8 and a more powerful same-sized twin-turbocharged V8 on the Turbo variants that generates 500 to 550 bhp. This SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 8.1 seconds. The base has a choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, whereas the V8 versions are only available with a 6-speed automatic. The diesel variant will be powered by a 3.0-litre V-6 engine and has a 6-speed Tiptronic S transmission. The base model has a suspension that is tuned like that of a sports car, allowing the vehicle to take smooth and sharp curves. It has the feel of a low-slung sports car. The exhaust of the Porsche is specially designed for extreme conditions. Unlike the sports car series, the SUV series has a deep and strong exhaust. When the car passes by, a smooth and rev free exhaust note is felt. It is aerodynamically built, which allows the car to breathe even at slow speeds.

Porsche Cayenne Review

Interiors and exteriors of the Porsche
The interiors are all for luxury. The car set up is in the SUV segment but the interiors are specially designed for your convenience. The interior is classy and spacious, a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel mounted with controls. The seats are designed ergonomically with leather upholstery in the centers, head restraints, gear lever/selector, door handles, centre console grab handles and door panel armrests. The leather is also extended to parts of the dashboard, centre console, door panels and steering wheel for the Turbo model.

Porsche Cayenne Review

The ‘S’ variant is enhanced by 12-way electrically adjustable seats, whereas the Turbo has a special Comfort seat package with seat memory function for up to three sets of occupant preferences. The GTS gets sports seats. The rear seat backrest comes with a 60/40 split-folding facility. This ensures you have a top class drive whenever you turn the keys.

Porsche Cayenne Review

About its exterior, the car is deigned to show off a muscular look. Unlike the Q7 giant, the Porsche looks subtle but steady. The exterior is stylish with attractive headlights and LED taillights; more interior comfort and conveniences; new safety features and great performance. The base and the ‘S’ models come with H7 projector-beam headlights and Turbo with bi-xenon lighting units and dynamic cornering lights. The base model rides on 17″ wheels whereas the ‘S’ and Turbo come equipped with larger 18″ wheels. The GTS stands on 21″ sports alloy wheels.

Porsche Cayenne Review

Safety features
This is one of the best cars thst can be used for transferring a valuable item. The safety features provided by Porsche are simply superb and one of a kind. Safety is ensured on all Cayenne models through a transponder-based immobilizer system, anti-theft alarm featuring ultrasonic interior surveillance, automatic steering lock once the key is removed from the ignition, and advanced airbags.

Porsche Cayenne Review

Why the Porsche Cayenne

  • Good looks
  • Stunning performance
  • Good space and luxury
  • One of the fastest SUVs in India
  • Very less maintenance

Porsche Cayenne Review

Why not the Porsche Cayenne

  • Better options available
  • Too difficult to maneuver at times

The Judge Says
Overall, a good car for the family as you will be carrying a style icon all the time. Its all in the name, other options are also available but if you want the name and some mid sized power, then this is the best option available.

By editor

11 Responses to “Porsche Cayenne Review”

  1. Edward Toll responded on 04 May 2012 at 4:49 pm #

    The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. - Oscar Wilde

  2. ajay mishra responded on 14 May 2012 at 7:06 am #

    hello sir plz send me cost of car i will demand a car urjent

  3. dawn burridge responded on 16 May 2012 at 2:11 pm #

    Some people just can’t say thank you. They don’t even care about everything we’ve done.

  4. school contract beds responded on 21 May 2012 at 11:50 am #

    Give a person a fish and you feed them for any day; train that exact person to utilize the world wide web many of them is not going to trouble you for weeks. ~Author Unknown

  5. more on this subject here responded on 22 May 2012 at 12:19 pm #

    nice read

    […]usually posts some pretty exciting stuff like this. If you’re new to this site[…]

  6. allegro zaproszenia komunijne responded on 22 May 2012 at 8:27 pm #

    There is available much outstanding data on this specified web-site. It’s enjoyment to locate a service which often can interest a lot of males and females. Sustain the nice performance!

  7. reklama poznań responded on 23 May 2012 at 2:54 am #

    You made many good things there. I does a look on the matter and found many people will get along with with your site.

  8. projektowanie stron sosnowiec responded on 23 May 2012 at 2:55 am #

    An engrossing speaking is artist note. I cogitate that you ought to pen solon on this message, it strength not be a inhibition field but generally grouping usually are not sufficiency to speak on such subject areas. To the succeeding. Cheers similar to your Khmer Karaoke Superstars.

  9. forex kursy responded on 23 May 2012 at 11:05 am #

    Does your current weblog have a very contact site? I’m having a bad time locating that but, I’d love to send you an e-mail. I’ve received some strategies for your weblog you could be interested throughout hearing. Either method, fantastic web site and I expect seeing this expand as time passes.

  10. węgiel kamienny responded on 23 May 2012 at 3:55 pm #

    A powerful share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing somewhat evaluation on this. And he in truth bought me breakfast because I found it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I really feel strongly about it and love studying extra on this topic. If attainable, as you change into experience, would you mind updating your weblog with more particulars? It’s extremely useful for me. Huge thumb up for this weblog submit!

  11. Bonsai responded on 23 May 2012 at 4:27 pm #

    I can’t subscribe for your channel

Trackback URI | Comments RSS

Leave a Reply

Page 1 of 0