- suv 88,883
- 29,900 overpriced
- Denver, CO
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 88,883 gasoline black
2009 porsche cayenne review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. More models broaden lineup. introductionwhen the porsche cayenne was launched five years ago enthusiasts cried blasphemy. Porsche should not build sport-utilities, they said, porsche should build sports cars. Cayenne had what they needed in a five-passenger suv: more cargo space than a sedan, off-highway capability, and impressive towing capacity. They found the cayenne technologically advanced and remarkably fast, as porsches are supposed to be. When porsche launched cayenne as a 2003 model, executives said they hoped to sell 20,000 of the suvs a year. Clearly, these projections were conservative. In some years porsche sold more than 50,000 cayennes. Following a redesign for 2008, sales have again increased, making the cayenne a boon for porsche's financial planning. Cayenne's ongoing success smoothes over wildly fluctuating sports car sales, which tend to follow the consumer confidence index. Enough hand-wringing already. for 2009, porsche has returned the turbo s version and announced the 2010 transsyberia cayenne that goes on sale in spring of 2009; the cayenne gts formally debuted late in 2008. With major advancements made for the 2008 model year, the 2009 primarily adds more extreme examples. grabbing headlines is the 2009 porsche cayenne turbo s, boasting 550 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque from its twin-turbocharged 4. 8-liter v8 and capable of propelling this suv from 0-60 mph in just 4. 7 seconds. It's the fastest cayenne and most expensive, almost 2. 8 times the price of a base cayenne. although it isn't as fast as a cayenne turbo, the gts is the most agile and lithe, with all the suspension tricks of the turbos, huge tires and wheels, big brakes, and 300 pounds less weight to haul around. The gts is the only cayenne v8 offering a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. we find any porsche cayenne enjoyable to drive, smooth, stable, and responsive. It inspires confidence and we felt comfortable driving it right to and beyond grip levels on a gravel road. It's easy to control and predictable and always behaves as expected. lineupthe 2009 porsche cayenne lineup features five models: cayenne 44,600), cayenne s 59,400), cayenne gts 70,900), cayenne turbo 97,700), cayenne turbo s 123,600). Also available will be the 2010 cayenne s transsyberia. The cayenne v6 and gts come with a six-speed manual and six-speed automatic optional; all others are six-speed automatics. cayenne comes with a 3. 6-liter v6 (290 hp, 273 pound-feet of torque). Leather seating with 12-way power adjustment comes standard, along with titanium-look interior trim; manually controlled climate control with charcoal and micro-particle cabin filtration; heated folding exterior mirrors; multi-function trip computer; 12-speaker stereo with cd; air conditioned glove compartment; cruise control; insulated laminated privacy glass; homelink; immobilizer anti-theft alarm; and an electronically latching power tailgate. cayenne s gets a 4. 8-liter v8 (385 hp and 369 lb-ft) and 18-inch wheels. The turbo comes standard with an adjustable air suspension with pasm, heated front and rear seats, and park-assist radar warning front and rear. It's equipped with porsche communications management (pcm), a gps navigation system with integrated telephone and audio controls, and headlights that turn with the steering wheel. cayenne turbo s bumps power to 550 hp and 553 lb-ft and adds porsche dynamic chassis control (active suspension), ceramic composite brakes, 21-inch wheels, and most luxury amenities. options are extensive with fewer available as the base price increases, but even turbos offer plenty of them. Six airbags come standard: dual-stage front and side-impact airbags for front passengers, and curtain-style head protection airbags on both sides of the cabin. All five seating positions have three-point belts with pretensioners to instantly tighten them and limit stretching on impact. The front belts also have automatic force limiters, reducing potential for belt-related injuries. walkaroundwith the 2008 restyle the designers wanted to lower the visual center of gravity of the porsche cayenne. The headlights were moved farther apart and feature new bi-xenon designs. The air intakes were re-shaped and a rear spoiler adorns the trailing edge of the roof. Wheels are available in 17-, 18-, 19-, 20-, and 21-inch sizes with a variety of finishes and styles. Aerodynamics are better than the first-generation (2003-07) models. New taillights, a redesigned rear bumper cover, a new exhaust system, and a new diffuser setup brought changes to the rear for 2008. The outside mirrors mimic the shape of the tail lights. cayenne is easily identifiable as a porsche with headlights and grille that resemble that of the 911 and boxster. From the driver's seat, the valley between the headlights looks similar, only wider. The more powerful models have functional design cues indicating higher levels of performance. The gts and turbos are distinguished by larger grilles that increase the amount of air flowing through the coolers and the turbos have strakes along the hood. the cayenne is not small, measuring nearly 189 inches in length, with a wheelbase of 112. 4 inches. That's about the same length as the current bmw x5, x6 (191. 1 inches), and mercedes m-class (188. 5 inches). Cayenne is also similar to its german rivals in width and height. in size, cayenne most closely matches volkswagen's touareg, which is no surprise given the two vehicles were developed jointly. Engines and other cayenne components are built by porsche in zuffenhausen, germany, and mated to the cayenne at an assembly plant in leipzig. Cayenne, touareg, and the audi q7 share basic structures, though the audi is stretched for three-row passenger space. At least as important, in porsche's view, is the cayenne's optimal aerodynamic balance. Aerodynamic downforce on the rear wheels increases with speed, delivering the high-speed stability that has become a porsche trademark. interioranyone who has spent time in one of porsche's sports cars will get a familiar feeling in the cayenne driver's seat. The central display presents information on audio and trip functions, mechanical operations and ambient conditions. Cruise control and the switch for the wipers are located on stalks on either side of the steering column. The bulk of the switches, including audio and climate controls, are racked in the center of the dash above the center console. A dozen vents throughout the cabin distribute warm or cool air evenly. Big, wide outside mirrors offer good rearward visibility. The steering wheel tilts and telescopes to help ensure a proper driving position. the. Tachometer✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System
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