Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 6 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 porsche cayenne Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The Cayenne GTS gets the same basic V8 as the S, but it's massaged up to 405 hp and can be had with a six-speed manual as well as the automatic. The latter transmission yielded a 0-60 time of 6.8 seconds at our test track. The Cayenne Turbo gets a twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 with 500 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, while the Cayenne Turbo S squeezes 550 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque from the same engine. Both Turbo models are only available with the automatic. The Turbo's estimated 0-60 time is 5 seconds flat, and the Turbo S should be quicker still. Not bad for a vehicle that tips the scales at... |
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2009 Porsche Cayenne Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Cayenne, which drives like other Porsche sports cars on paved highways, is capable of limited off-road driving, too. While it lacks low-range gearing for the most-serious off-roading the Cayenne can tackle most decently maintained park trails - especially when equipped with the air suspension. Cayenne's stability management system with traction control helps keep the vehicle under control on dirt roads. In normal driving, the four-wheel-drive system sends 62 percent of the power to the rear wheels, but the ratio changes automatically if wheel-slip is detected, at which time power is sent... |
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2009 Porsche Cayenne OverviewSource: CarGurus...The automatic transmission has been almost universally lauded over the manual, even though a manual transmission in a V8 “sport” SUV is nothing to ignore. All engines require premium-grade gasoline.No matter the trim, the Cayenne comes with AWD equipped with a low-range gear for off-roading, and it has a maximum towing capacity of 7,716 pounds - not unimpressive for a “truck” that’s still darned fun to drive. A Sport button comes standard, which allows the driver to select “Comfort,” “Normal,” and “Sport” settings - although if test drives are any indication, it’d be... |
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2009 Porsche Cayenne Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A few editors commented on how cheap those materials looked, and even a few passengers I carted around said the same thing. I think just adding a brushed finish would have spiced up the bland appearance. The front and rear seats are stylish, and even the rear seats have side bolstering I would argue is more aggressive than some front seats out there. The front seats were comfortable on short rides, but after longer excursions my lower back became sore because I couldn't find a comfortable seating position. You may have better luck finding the sweet spot than I did. Features & Pricing In... |
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2009 Porsche Cayenne Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V-8 with 516 pounds-feet of torque (Turbo) 550-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V-8 with 553 pounds-feet of torque (Turbo S) Available six-speed manual transmission (base, GTS) Available six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control (all models) Available adaptive air suspension with ride control (standard on GTS, Turbo, Turbo S) Available speed-sensitive, sport-tuned steering (standard on Turbo, Turbo S) Available limited-slip differential Available ceramic brakes (excluding base) Safety Side-impact airbags Side curtain airbags Antilock brakes with... |
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2009 Porsche Cayenne Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The rear seats were too bolstered for the boosters to fit properly. While this may not be an issue for parents with bigger kids, this perennial problem has my kids in fits of frustration from the beginning of the test drive to the end. They couldn't embrace the romance of having booster problems in a Porsche quite the same way I could. However, all non-booster-using passengers who rode in the car were thrilled with its comfort and support. What other passengers also embraced was the amount of space in the backseat. It was surprising because the Cayenne looks so compact. The cargo area is also... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The BMW X5 boasts some degree of off-road prowess along with its good on-road handling, and it has a well-appointed interior, in addition to plenty of high-tech options such as Active Steering, but the bottom-line price, like the Cayenne's, can really add up.
The interior of the Audi Q7 is much more attractive and upscale-feeling than the 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and it has an available third row of seating, but it drives with more heft than the Cayenne and doesn't handle quite as quickly.
The Infiniti FX is priced significantly lower than the Cayenne, and it feels faster and lighter behind the wheel, with crisp handling and tight body control.
But the FX doesn't have a very comfortable ride at times, and it's rather small inside.
Finally, the most sensible vehicle on this list is the MDX, which has a very nicely appointed, comfortable interior, a smooth ride, and quite good handling, with a sporty feel that's eager and responsive but not trying to be like a sportscar.
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