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2009 Porsche Cayenne Review
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2009 Cayenne Review Summary & Specifications
The Porsche Cayenne is the sportiest, best-performing SUV, a performance machine that will fit a family of five, haul a small washing machine, tow a large boat and get you through the woods when there's no road. It's a 5000-pound speed-sled that can handle rugged trails and it is exactly what you'd expect from the Porsche of SUVs. We think the GTS is the best value for enthusiasts, but the choices are widely varied. For most folks, the Cayenne S is probably the best choice.NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough reported from Texas, with J.P. Vettraino reporting from Detroit, Greg Brown from Dubai, and G.R. Whale from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Porsche Cayenne ($44,600); Cayenne S ($59,400); Cayenne GTS ($70,900); Cayenne Turbo ($97,700); Cayenne Turbo S ($123,600); 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia |
| Engines (standard) | 4.8-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 3.6-liter dohc four-valve V6; 4.8-liter dohc four-valve V8; 4.8-liter dohc four-valve twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 6-speed Tiptronic S automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | antilock brakes; Porsche Traction Management; Porsche Stability Management; all-wheel drive; trailer stability control; off-road ABS; seatbelt pretensioners and force-limiters; dual-stage front airbags; front occupant side airbags; curtain-style head protection airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Leipzig, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | |
| Manufacturer URL | www.porsche.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 44600 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Porsche Cayenne GTS ($70,900) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery; 12-way power adjusting front sport seats; electronic climate control with charcoal and microparticle cabin filtration; heated folding exterior mirrors; multi-function trip computer; power windows with one-touch operation; power hatch; sport suspension; 21-inch wheels; cruise control; central locking with remote; Homelink remote garage door and lighting operation; Driver Memory Package; front/rear park assist; tire-pressure monitoring system; immobilizer anti-theft system |
| Destination Charge | 975 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Special paint ($3,140); upgraded leather/Alcantara interior ($3,170); Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control ($3,510); bi-xenon headlights w/wash ($1,560); Porsche Communication Management (navigation, etc.)($3,070); moonroof ($1,190); Bose surround sound ($1,665); XM radio ($750); heated front seats and steering wheel ($560); trailer hitch ($630); light comfort pkg ($610); floor mats ($140) |
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| Price as Tested | 91870 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 405 @ 6500 |
| Torque | 369 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 11/17 |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.8/77.0/65.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.68/NA/40.63 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.85/NA/35.98 |
| Trunk Volume | 62.5 |
| Payload | 1885 |
| Towing Capacity | 7716 |
| Front Suspension | independent, aluminum double wishbone, air springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, air springs |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3-9.9 |
| Curb Weight | 4905 |
| Stock Tires | 295/35R21 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 |
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