Guide Note

The Cayenne is a crossover SUV from German automaker Porsche. Porsche and Volkswagen co-developed the Cayenne, which shares the same chassis as the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Crossover Luxury SUV
2. Models: Base, S, GTS, Turbo
3. Engine: 6 Cyl 3.6L/219 Gas, 8 Cyl 4.8L/293 Gas¹
4. Transmission: 6-speed automatic and manual with OD¹
5. Fuel Efficiency City/Highway: 11/17 (GTS Manual), 12/19 (Turbo), 13/18 (GTS Auto), 13/19 (S), 14/20 (Base)²
6. Horsepower @ rpm: 290 @ 6200 (Base), 385 @ 6200 (S), 405 @ 6500 (GTS), 500 @ 6000 (Turbo)²
7. Torque (lb-ft@rpm): 273 @ 3000 (Base), 369 @ 3500 (S and GTS), 516 @ 2250-4500 (Turbo)²
8. MSRP: $44,600-97,700³

"Thanks to its stellar dual-range all-wheel-drive system, razor-sharp steering and superb brakes, the Porsche Cayenne demonstrates surprising dexterity both on-road and off."—Edmunds⁴

"The Cayenne almost makes you forget you're in a tall SUV instead of a highway biting sports car."—Car and Driver⁵

"It is, with apologies to 914 devotees, the ugliest Porsche ever. Yet, for an S.U.V., it is comparatively handsome."—New York Times⁶