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2009 Porsche
Cayenne GTS
Stock #:
Engine:
Trans:
Color:
Odo:
VIN:
52530U
6-Speed Automatic with Tipt
GTS Red
40,821
WP1AD29P59LA60869
AWD
Navigation System - PCM
Moonroof / Sunroof
Adaptive Air Suspension Including PASM
PASM Active Suspension Management
6-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic S
Bose Audio Package
Sirius XM Satellite
Front Dual Zone A/C w/ Automatic Climate C
Parking Sensors (Front & Rear)
Leather multifunction steering wheel
Heated Seats (Front)
Dual Power Seats
Power Rear Hatch
Power Windows
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Cruise Control
Power door locks
Keyless Entry
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VIN: WP1AD29P59LA60869
2009 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr GTS
model year:
2009
body type:
Wagon 4 Dr.
division:
Porsche
market class name:
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
model name:
Cayenne
manufacturer identifier:
Germany Pkw
style and trim:
AWD 4dr GTS
driving wheels:
AWD
EXTERIOR
Brake pad wear sensors
P295/35ZR21 performance summer tires
Fully galvanized steel body w/integrated frame
Black roof rail mounts
Red brake calipers
Front apron w/enlarged air inlets
Dry sump lubrication
Pwr heated retractable mirrors w/memory
4.8L DOHC SMPI aluminum 32-valve V8 engine
Rain-sensing front wipers w/heated washer nozzles
Variocam Plus
Rear window wiper
Lowered air suspension
Pwr tailgate latch
4-wheel vented disc brakes -inc: 6-piston front/4-piston rear aluminum
fixed calipers
Integrated front/rear fog lights
All wheel drive
Rear privacy glass
18" collapsible spare tire
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger frontal airbags
INTERIOR
Stainless steel door entry guards -inc: pedal pads
60/40 split folding rear seats
Dual front/rear adjustable cup holders
Metal-look interior trim
Aluminum interior trim
Iluminated vanity mirrors
Front/rear reading lamps
Child seat UCRA anchors on outer rear seats
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners -inc: front force limiters
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Side-guard door beams
Porsche traction management (PTM)
Porsche stability management (PSM)
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Front airbag deactivation
Alcantara trim -inc: door pull handles, door trim panels, shift lever, center
console, armrest inlay, roofliner/columns
Child safety rear door locks
Homelink garage door opener
Front side-impact airbags
Trip computer
Pwr windows
Retractable luggage compartment cover -inc: detachable storage
cassette, pull-out luggage net
Cruise control
Alarm system -inc: ultrasonic interior surveillance, inclination sensor
Electronic immobilizer w/in-key transponder
Rear window defogger
(6) auxiliary pwr outlets
MECHANICAL
Sport exhaust system -inc: (2) chrome-plated stainless steel dual tube
tailpipes
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Rear independent multi-link suspension
Front independent double wishbone suspension
Standard Features, Technical Specifications, Awards and Accolades
VIN: WP1AD29P59LA60869
2009 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr GTS
model year:
2009
body type:
Wagon 4 Dr.
division:
Porsche
market class name:
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
model name:
Cayenne
manufacturer identifier:
Germany Pkw
style and trim:
AWD 4dr GTS
driving wheels:
AWD
Brakes
Passenger Volume - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Mileage
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 11
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 15
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 13
Cooling System
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 18
Total Cooling System Capacity - TBD -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 17
Emissions
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 13
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 6
Steering
Engine
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - TBD -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 369 @ 3500
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 38.4
Engine Type Gas V8
Steering Type Servotronic speed-sensitive
Fuel System SMPI
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Displacement 4.8L/293
Summary
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 405 @ - TBD -
Vehicle Name Porsche Cayenne
Exterior Dimensions
Vehicle Name Porsche Cayenne
Rear Door Opening Width - TBD -
Body Style 4 Door SUV
Min Ground Clearance - TBD -
Suspension
Rear Door Opening Height - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Wheelbase 112.4
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Length, Overall 188.9
Tires
Width, Max w/o mirrors 75.9
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Height, Overall 66.9
Rear Tire Size P295/35R21
Liftover Height - TBD -
Front Tire Size P295/35R21
Interior Dimensions
Trailering
Front Head Room 39.7
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 7716
Front Leg Room 40.6
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000
Front Shoulder Room 58.5
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 771
Second Head Room 38.9
Transmission
Passenger Capacity 5
Trans Type 6
Clutch Size - TBD -
Standard Features, Technical Specifications, Awards and Accolades
VIN: WP1AD29P59LA60869
2009 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr GTS
model year:
2009
body type:
Wagon 4 Dr.
division:
Porsche
market class name:
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
model name:
Cayenne
manufacturer identifier:
Germany Pkw
style and trim:
AWD 4dr GTS
driving wheels:
AWD
Clutch Size
Vehicle
EPA Classification Sport Utility Vehicle
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size - TBD Front Wheel Size 21 x - TBD Rear Wheel Size 21 x - TBD -
2009 Porsche Cayenne
More models broaden
lineup.
By New Car Test Drive
Overview
When the Porsche Cayenne was launched five years ago enthusiasts cried blasphemy. Porsche
should not build sport-utilities, they said, Porsche should build sports cars. But buyers won the
vote. 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. So, buyers
wondered, why all the hand wringing?
Cayenne's balance of style, performance, and sport-utility virtues were compelling, and it quickly
became a success story for the small manufacturer of legendary sports cars. 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. More than 150,000 have been sold in the past four years. 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. Cayenne's success is helping Porsche do what enthusiasts
want: develop and build great sports cars and a new four-door sport sedan. Enough handwringing 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.
Model Lineup
The 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. All models come standard with fulltime four-wheel drive (high and low range gearing). The Cayenne V6 and GTS come with a sixspeed 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 12way 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. Cayenne S adds
automatic climate control with dual front-passenger settings and a 350-watt, 14-speaker Bose
stereo.
Cayenne GTS spins the 4.8-liter V8 up to 405 hp and adds shorter gearing, lower-ride-height air
suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), big brakes, 21-inch wheels
with 295/35 tires, power tilt/telescope wheel, sport seats front and rear with Alcantara inserts,
more aggressive bodywork and light-tube front signal/marker lamps.
Cayenne Turbo features a twin-turbocharged version of the V8 (500 hp and 516 lb-ft). 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. In Porsche fashion you can order seatbelts and gauge faces in matching or
complementary colors, sport seats and bodywork upgrades, leathers and interior finishes
(aluminum, carbon, wood), choose from multiple steering wheels, add chassis controls and larger
wheels, painted wheels and crest logos, get laminated side glass or four-zone climate control,
plus more generic items like park warning sensors, a tow hitch and keyless open and start.
Porsche options can be pricey ($750 for XM radio) and unending. Even without using any
exclusive factory customizing options, which are virtually limitless, it's none-too-difficult to add
a third of the base price in options or run a $60,000 Cayenne S into six digits.
Safety features on all models include electronic stability control, traction control, antilock brakes
with off-road capability, trailer stability control, and full-time four-wheel drive. 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.
Walkaround
With 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 21inch 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. Engine and suspension tuning, styling and all the finish work were
the separate responsibility of each manufacturer and in many cases only 15 percent of parts are
common.
The Cayenne offers near optimal front/rear weight distribution of 52/48 percent, for outstanding
handling balance in all circumstances; the weight in most SUVs is more heavily biased toward
the front. 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.
Interior Features
Anyone who has spent time in one of Porsche's sports cars will
get a familiar feeling in the Cayenne driver's seat. The cabin
cues are pure Porsche: the ignition switch to the left of the
steering column, a tradition dating back to vintage Le Mans
starts requiring drivers to run to their cars and simultaneously
twist the key and engage the shifter; the shape and feel of the
gear selector; the thick, grippy, steering wheel with the threespoke hub; the contour of the seats; and the multi-ring gauge layout.
Cayenne's instrument cluster is tucked under a single, prominent arch, with two big gauges on
either side of a central multifunction display, tachometer on the left, speedometer on the right,
numbered oil temp, coolant temp, fuel and volts surrounding them and styled to look like a 911.
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. These are replaced with a CRT monitor
on Cayennes equipped with Porsche Communications Management, with plenty of small whiteon-black switches to amuse you. 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 Cayenne is not as richly appointed as a similarly priced Range Rover Sport, but it's not
supposed to be. The emphasis here is sporting flair and German efficiency rather than traditional
luxury. (We like both vehicles for different reasons.) We liked the contrasting stitching on the
Porsche seats. The standard leather upholstery is high grade, while the standard metal trim has a
brushed finish; on premium models what looks like aluminum is aluminum. The front seats stand
out for their balance of support, comfort and adjustment range; the sport seats in the GTS yet a
notch or two better because of the low-slip Alcantara centers and deeper side bolsters.
The navigation display screen is sizable and mostly out of sun glare. Called Porsche
Communications Management, the navigation system comes with a 6.5-inch display and
calculates routes and makes adjustments very quickly. It uses DVDs rather than CDs, allowing
for maps for the entire United States on a single disk, rather than several that must be changed
from region to region. An optional electronic logbook automatically records the mileage, journey
length, date and time, starting point and destination address for every trip made. In addition,
buyers can opt for a module that will help you find your way back to your starting point, even if
the roads or trails aren't on the system's map. Voice recognition and off-road navigation are
available options.
Cayenne transports five adults in reasonable comfort. The rear seat is well contoured, with
excellent headroom and decent legroom, even when the front seats are well back in their travel
range; by virtue of its heavily bolstered outboard seats the center of the GTS rear is best reserved
for kids or their child safety seats. The rear floor angles up slightly toward the front creating a
very mild footrest that eases leg fatigue. Seating for five is something we're not used to seeing in
a Porsche, but don't expect the interior volume of a Lincoln Navigator and don't look for a thirdrow seat because it isn't available.
The rear cushions lift and the seatbacks fold forward in a 60/40 split, and includes a pass-though
slot with a ski sack, allowing Cayenne to haul longer, narrow items inside without flattening or
messing up the rear seat. Four D-rings and a cargo net keeps grocery bags and other items from
sliding around during travel and a retractable shade-type cover opens and closes over the cargo
hold. The cargo area is nicely finished in heavy carpet and the cover is mounted high to preserve
maximum concealed storage.
Cargo capacity is nearly 62 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, and nearly 19 cubic feet
with the rear seats in place. The tailgate is two-stage, so either the glass or entire gate can be
opened upward, and the electronic latch lets you simply lower the gate to the latch while the
electric mechanism pulls it shut; the upgraded power hatch require just a button push. The
dimensions of the tailgate opening and load floor allow Cayenne to haul small appliances such as
a bar-size refrigerator or a large TV set. With a payload of 1600 pounds, the Cayenne can haul
just about anything that'll fit inside without worrying too much about exceeding recommended
weights.
In addition to a conventional moonroof you can also order a Panorama Roof comprising four
glass panels, three of which slide open under electric power. The massive glass section can be
opened either above the first row of seats, the second row, or both rows. A power sunblind is
integrated into the roof.
Driving Impressions
The Porsche Cayenne is the rally car of big, heavy SUVs. It
drives like a big sports car. Measured against other SUVs, it's
hot. Measured against sports cars, it's quick and it's fast.
Handling and stopping are impressive given its mass, but there's
no denying that mass. And therefore, the Cayenne is no
alternative to a Carrera: For true sports car performance, there is no substitute for the Porsche
911, except perhaps the Cayman. But among SUVs, the Cayenne hauls. It is the Porsche of its
class.
The Porsche of SUVs is what those familiar with the brand probably expect from the Cayenne.
One can hear silky mechanical whirring and if you pay close attention, you can feel most of the
mechanical components working, each doing its own job, yet it all blends together in a smooth,
synchronous whole. The Cayenne is fast, satisfying and, even in the things it does least
efficiently, quite competent. It stops with more energy and precision that any SUV we can name.
The deep rumble of the exhaust is a reminder you're driving a Porsche, as is the engine notes of
fine mechanisms. Even at idle, the burble of low-restriction mufflers, the cams and the suck of
intake air remind us of the late, great Porsche 928, a V8-powered GT that swallowed chunks of
pavement at an alarming rate. This is not your typical SUV, though it can perform the duties of
one.
Off-road capabilities are considerable. Cayenne invokes images of the Paris-Dakar Porsche 959s.
Bigger wheels equals smaller sidewalls and in the end the tires and low-lying bodywork will be
the limiting factors; a standard Cayenne V6 is the best for real off-road use and nothing more
than a smoothly graded dirt road or sandy beach should be attempted in a GTS or Turbo S.
We drove a Cayenne S hard on a gravel road, a 2.0-mile special stage at Continental Tire's
Uvalde Proving Grounds west of San Antonio and were impressed with the predictable handling.
Hurling the Cayenne deep into gravel corners well past grip limits was met by the system
catching the car mid-corner, allowing us to accelerate hard out of the turn and shoot down
another short straightaway and dive into the next turn. With so much technology helping us
control the car we would have had to work at it to bite the ditch. In short, the Cayenne works
phenomenally well on dirt and gravel roads and make its driver look like a hero.
We drove a Cayenne through a muddy off-road course in Spain. This was not a boulder-laden
wilderness trail like the Rubicon, but included axle-deep mud and long, steep, low-grip grades.
Up, down and across, the Cayenne performed flawlessly. In most cases the onboard electronics
did the heavy lifting, and the driver had to simply, lightly, modulate the throttle or brake in low
range. When introduced, Cayenne's back country performance impressed even the jaded, and it
supported Porsche's assertion that it has more off-road capability than the BMW X5, X6, or
Mercedes M-Class, which we've driven in similar conditions. Cayenne has a maximum ground
clearance of 8.5 inches, or 10.6 inches with the optional air suspension. It can ford 19 inches of
water, nearly 22 inches in the off-road mode with air suspension. The Advanced Off Road
Package adds skid plates to protect the underbody and a locking rear differential. We drove a
Turbo with these options on the desert sands of Dubai and were astounded by the vehicle's
prowess in difficult conditions.
Cayenne's permanent all-wheel-drive system, with its variable-rate center differential managed
by multiple clutch plates, is similar to that used on all-wheel-drive versions of the Porsche 911.
Cayenne enhances this setup with a low-range set of gears along with a locking center
differential for creeping over rugged terrain. The all-wheel-drive system can vary the amount of
engine power distributed to the front and rear wheels, sending more or less power in one
direction depending on available traction and other conditions. The Cayenne has a default power
split of 38 percent front, 62 percent rear, but is said to be capable of 100 percent to either end;
we'd be very careful with the gas pedal in such conditions. The nominal drive is biased much a
bit more to the rear than most SUVs, more closely replicating the rear-wheel-drive characteristics
of a sports car.
On the road, the Cayenne handles crisply, but it's no Carrera. Though lighter than the BMW X5
and X6, the lightest Cayenne tips the scales around 4,775 pounds, the S about 4,950 pounds and
the Turbo about 5,200 pounds (and more than 5,700 pounds when fully optioned). All this
weight rears its head in transient maneuvers. Cayenne performs lane-change maneuvers better
than an SUV, but there's no getting around the physics of all that mass when pushed hard in tight
cornering situations. That said, the Cayenne offers excellent grip in steady state corners, even
slippery corners. Steady corners can be taken quite quickly. The fat Michelin sport tires on the
GTS models will prove the value of larger seat bolsters due to the grip they offer.
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control features active anti-roll bars that almost eliminate body roll
(lean) in corners; PDCC cars can be identified by looking inside for the silver chassis controls
behind the shifter. This system makes it easier to control the car when driving hard through
corners, improving cornering stability, and the choices in ride softness let you cruise or hurry as
wished; the Normal mode is almost as smooth as the Comfort mode and an excellent default
position. Porsche Stability Management was upgraded for 2008 with pre-loading of the brake
system when needed and a trailer stability control algorithm added to improve stability when
towing.
The V6 in the standard Cayenne is a narrow-angle 3.6-liter V6 with a single cylinder head and
uses Direct Fuel Injection. It produces 290 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque
at 3000 rpm.
We found the V6 enjoyable to drive and welcomed the midrange increase. It's available with a
six-speed manual transmission, which is equipped with a feature called Porsche Drive-Off
Assistant that allows a driver to easily set the Cayenne in motion on steep grades; the system
automatically maintains brake pressure when the brake pedal is released, then releases the brakes
once the driver begins to let out the clutch pedal. The manual's shift action is sweet, agricultural
by Porsche car standards but very good by truck standards. The V6 Cayenne delivers adequate
acceleration performance. Porsche reports 0-60 mph times of 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 141
mph. Its wide power band gets the Cayenne up to speed in convincing fashion, and the V6 is the
lightest Cayenne.
The 4.8-liter V8 in the Cayenne S generates 385 hp at 6200 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at
3500. This engine produces 405 hp at 6500 rpm in the GTS by virtue of better breathing and
increased engine speed. The V8s are pure Porsche with the latest technology and materials,
including a dry-sump lubrication system that allows uninterrupted oiling at extreme angles of
operation, either off road or at high lateral loads when cornering at speed on pavement.
We found the Cayenne S offers responsive performance. Porsche says it can accelerate from 060 mph in 7.9 seconds. At any speed, the six-speed Tiptronic S automatic kicks down quickly
with a jab at the gas pedal and the Cayenne S accelerates like a jumbo jet approaching rotation
speed. We're not sure why anyone needs more get-up in a big SUV than the Cayenne S offers,
but we're well beyond need here and it's not a bad place to be.
The Cayenne GTS has shorter gearing than the Cayenne S in addition to its 20-hp advantage,
giving it quicker acceleration performance. Porsche says the GTS covers 0-60 mph in 5.7
seconds with the manual transmission, 6.1 seconds with the six-speed automatic. A GTS with the
manual is revving higher when cruising in top gear at normal highway speeds (70 mph is about
2800 rpm, typically 2000 rpm in the average SUV). Yet the manual allows the best control and
flexibility. We found on some tight uphill hairpins the traction control intervened to eliminate
some tire spin but choosing a gear higher and flooring the throttle made better progress; that
would be hard to do with an automatic.
The Cayenne Turbo generates 500 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 516 pound-feet of torque
between 2250 and 4500 rpm. The Turbo can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds and
from 0-100 mph in just over 12 seconds, which we experienced at the Uvalde Proving Grounds.
The Turbo hit its top speed of 171 mph there.
The Turbo S proves the old adage that higher speeds require exponentially more money as the
extra $26,000 above a regular Turbo adds 50 hp and about 40 lb-ft of torque to take 0.2 seconds
off the 0-60 dash and top speed is up by 3 to 174 mph. Sure, it's a bragging rights thing in the
limited U.S., but sending a postcard to the Hemi Challenger at a dragstrip is silly fun.
Brakes, traditionally a Porsche strong point, are appropriate for the brand. The Cayenne brakes
feature six-piston fixed calipers on the front wheels and four-piston calipers at the rear. Vented
brake discs measure 13.0 inches on all V6 Cayennes with calipers finished in black. The
Cayenne S and GTS get even larger 13.8-inch front discs and silver-painted calipers. The
Cayenne Turbo gets even larger discs, 14.5 inches in front and 14.1 inches at the rear with red
calipers. ABS programming is adapted to four-wheel drive use by allowing some wheel lock to
build a wedge in front of the tire and stop shorter, a great feature on gravel roads.
Composite ceramic brakes are on the Turbo S (and represent a significant part of the price
increase). These excel at shedding heat and the discs will reportedly last the life of the car, but
they are also lighter which helps improve steering response, handling, and ride due to lower
unsprung weight.
On pavement, the Cayenne is smooth, fast, and big. It's not just acceleration or the top speed that
impressed us, but the high speeds the Cayenne comfortably carries in most circumstances. The
steering isn't as quick as that in a 911, but its weight and response have a familiar feel. The air
suspension keeps it on the stiff side, though it can be manually softened if the driver chooses. It's
impressively precise and responsive given its 2.5-ton mass. The Cayenne drives lighter than
other big SUVs, including the X5, X6, and M-Class, and speed creep is a constant issue. Almost
without realizing it, you can be traveling 120 mph on roads posted 65. Oops. And 80 mph feels
like comfortable cruising, officer.
The towing capacity of the Cayenne is impressive. All models are rated to tow just over 7700
pounds. That's plenty to pull that vintage 356 around.
Fuel economy is not the strongest asset of the Porsche Cayenne due to its considerable weight
and performance orientation. However, stepping up or down in horsepower does not drastically
affect fuel economy nor does switching transmissions. The 2009 Cayenne is rated 14/20 mpg
(manual or Tiptronic); Cayenne S rates 13/19 mpg; GTS 11/17 mpg with the manual, 13/18 with
Tiptronic; Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S get 12/19 mpg. All call for 91 octane fuel. SUVs are not
subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax.
By comparison, the Cayenne Turbo gets slightly better fuel economy than does the big-power
Mercedes-Benz ML63 (11/15 mpg). Most competitors have similar ratings: BMW X5 and X6
six-cylinder (15/21 mpg) and V8 (12/18 mpg), Touareg V8 (13/18 mpg) and Mercedes ML350
six-cylinder gas (15/20 mpg). Only the Mercedes ML320 diesel (18/24 mpg) and upcoming and
not-yet-tested BMW X5 diesel will offer Cayenne V8 torque and notably better mileage.
Summary
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.
Model Line Overview
Porsche Cayenne; Cayenne S; Cayenne GTS; Cayenne Turbo;
Cayenne Turbo S; 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia
3.6-liter dohc four-valve V6; 4.8-liter dohc four-valve V8; 4.8Engines:
liter dohc four-valve twin-turbocharged V8
6-speed manual; 6-speed Tiptronic S automatic
Transmissions:
antilock brakes; Porsche Traction Management; Porsche
Safety equipment (Standard):
Stability Management; all-wheel drive; trailer stability control;
off-road ABS; seatbelt pretensioners and force-limiters; dualstage front airbags; front occupant side airbags; curtain-style
head protection airbags
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
Safety equipment (Optional):
4 years/50,000 miles
Basic warranty:
Leipzig, Germany
Assembled in:
Model lineup:
Specifications As Tested
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Model tested (MSRP):
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
Special paint ($3,140); upgraded leather/Alcantara interior ($3,170);
Options as tested:
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
Destination charge:
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price as tested
(MSRP):
Layout:
Engine:
Horsepower (hp @
rpm):
Torque(lb.-ft. @
rpm):
Transmission:
EPA fuel economy,
city/hwy:
Wheelbase:
Length/width/height:
Track, f/r:
Turning circle:
Seating capacity:
Head/hip/leg room, f:
Head/hip/leg room,
m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:
Cargo volume:
Payload
Towing capacity:
Suspension F:
Suspension R:
Ground Clearance:
Curb weight:
Tires:
Brakes, f/r:
Fuel capacity:
($630); light comfort pkg ($610); floor mats ($140)
($975)
N/A
$91,870
all-wheel drive
4.8-liter dohc 32-valve V8
405 @ 6500
369 @ 3500
6-speed manual
11/17 mpg
112.4 in.
188.8/77.0/65.9 in.
64.6/65.2 in.
38.3 ft.
5
39.68/NA/40.63 in.
N/A
38.85/NA/35.98 in.
62.5 cu. ft.
1885 Lbs.
7716 Lbs.
independent, aluminum double wishbone, air springs
independent, multi-link, air springs
6.3-9.9 in.
4905 Lbs.
295/35R21
vented disc/vented disc with ABS
26.4 gal.
Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) effective as of 01/Dec/2008.
Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not
available or not applicable.
Manufacturer Info Sources: www.porsche.com
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Vehicle Information:
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
2009 PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS
VIN: WP1AD29P59LA60869
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.8L V8 FI DOHC 32V
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
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40,821 Last reported odometer
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Year purchased
Type of owner
Estimated length of ownership
Owned in the following states/provinces
2010
Personal
2 yrs. 11 mo.
Illinois
Estimated miles driven per year
13,158/yr
Last reported odometer reading
40,821
Title History
Owner 1
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Owner 1
Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Total Loss
No Issues
Reported
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues
Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues
Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues
Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues
Reported
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No Recalls
Reported
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
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Detailed History
Owner 1
Purchased:
Type:
Where:
Est. miles/year:
Est. length
owned:
Low mileage!
This owner drove
less than the
industry average
of 15,000 miles
per year.
Date:
2010
Personal
Illinois
13,158/yr
4/3/10 4/1/13
(2 yrs. 11
mo.)
Mileage:
Glossary
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Comments:
08/15/2008
Napleton Westmont
Vehicle serviced
Porsche
Westmont, IL
630-725-0911
westmontporsche.com
10/29/2008
Napleton Westmont
Vehicle serviced
Porsche
Westmont, IL
630-725-0911
westmontporsche.com
03/25/2009
Dealer Inventory
Vehicle offered for sale
07/20/2009
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Vehicle serviced
10/30/2009
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Vehicle serviced
Dealer Inventory
Vehicle offered for sale
01/14/2010
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Vehicle serviced
03/31/2010
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Tire condition and pressure checked
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Vehicle sold
04/03/2010
Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL
Titled or registered as
personal vehicle
05/27/2010
Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL
Title #X0147672158
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
11/24/2009
04/03/2010
107
134
07/03/2010
150
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Vehicle serviced
09/03/2010
5,005
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL
Registration issued or renewed
06/07/2011
06/11/2011
14,138
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Maintenance inspection completed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
04/25/2012
26,487
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Maintenance inspection completed
Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Chicago, IL
Registration issued or renewed
05/02/2012
09/05/2012
32,165
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Vehicle serviced
10/22/2012
32,811
Joe Rizza Ford
Porsche Kia
Orland Park, IL
708-403-0300
rizzacars.com
Vehicle serviced
Auto Auction
Illinois
Listed as a dealer vehicle
Sold at auction
04/01/2013
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04/02/2013
39,475
Mercedes Benz Of
Vehicle offered for sale
Chicago
Chicago, IL
312-628-4500
mercedesbenzchicago.
com
04/03/2013
Fletcher Jones Imports Vehicle serviced
Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
312-944-0500
fjchicago.com
04/04/2013
Fletcher Jones Imports Vehicle Sold
Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
312-944-0500
fjchicago.com
04/15/2013
Sunvisor(s) replaced/repaired
Napleton Westmont
Porsche
Westmont, IL
630-725-0911
westmontporsche.com
04/15/2013
39,590
05/04/2013
05/06/2013
39,928
05/10/2013
Dealer Inventory
Vehicle offered for sale
Dealer Inventory
Vehicle offered for sale
Auto Auction
Illinois
Listed as a dealer vehicle
Sold at auction
Bessette Motors
Minot, ND
701-852-3300
Vehicle offered for sale
05/31/2013
40,296
Bessette Motors
Minot, ND
701-852-3300
Tires rotated
12/12/2013
40,359
Valley Imports
Fargo, ND
701-277-1777
valleyimports.net
Maintenance inspection completed
Battery replaced
06/09/2014
40,821
Auto Auction
Pennsylvania
Listed as a dealer vehicle
Sold at auction
Dealer Inventory
Vehicle offered for sale
06/16/2014
07/04/2014
Dealer Inventory
Vehicle offered for sale
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Number of Owners:
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Illinois
2009 PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS
VIN: WP1AD29P59LA60869
Body Style: 4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT
UTILITY
Engine Size: 4.8L V8 FI DOHC 32V
Drivetrain: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
9,751
Annual average mileage:
*Below industry annual average of 15,000 miles
None of these major title problems were
reported by a state Department of
Motor Vehicles:
Original Manufacturer's Warranty:
Basic Warranty Expired
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extended warranty options with your dealer!
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Flood, Hail, Lemon
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Not Actual Mileage, Exceeds
Mechanical Limits
Guaranteed
No Problem
No issues reported to CARFAX on the following:
Total Loss
No Issues
Reported
Structural Damage
No Issues
Reported
Courtesy of
Airbag Deployment
Niello Imports of Rocklin
Porsche
No Issues
Reported
Odometer Rollback
No Issues
Reported
Other Accidents / Damage
No Issues
Reported
The original manufacturer's warranty includes:
48 months or 50,000 miles
4525 Granite Dr
Rocklin, CA 95677
916-625-8300
www.porsche.niello.com
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