Porsche has finally unveiled a successor for its hardcore Cayenne GTS, an SUV with sports car-like performance and which at the time of its launch was billed as one of the... April 10, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
With a lighter, torquier, and slightly more efficient version of the VW Group diesel V-6 found in other crossovers from its brands, the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel is... April 5, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
While the whole 2013 Porsche Cayenne range gets a set of small updates, it's the new model that's wagging tongues: the diesel. It's been on the market in Europe since 2009... April 3, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
Porsche has issued a recall on its 2011 and 2012 Cayenne SUVs due to the headlights on some of the vehicles possibly becoming loose and detaching while being driven. The... February 27, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Porsche is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Leipzig, Germany manufacturing plant with another milestone achievement: it’s now produced 100,000 copies of the... January 20, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 1
The Cayenne still doesn't feel quite as nimble and responsive as the Infiniti FX35, the vehicle that's in our opinion the Porsche ute's closest rival.
But then again, the FX35 doesn't offer anything close to the Cayenne's off-road ability.
The sportiest version of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, the ML63 AMG, is one of the top rivals to the V-8 Cayenne models.
Just like the Porsche SUVs, it's a racetrack stormer and ideally tuned for high-speed sweepers; acceleration from its stout V-8 is also strong.
But none of the AMG models have shown strong resale value, so that's a concern for anyone who's stretching to get one.
The Q7 is significantly larger inside than the Cayenne and comes with an available third-row seat; the Q7 will also introduce a more fuel-efficient supercharged V-6 for 2011 in place of the thirsty V-8.
BMW's X5 (and X5 M) are also possibilities, but the X5 has not in recent years been as quick and nimble as the rest of BMW's vehicles.
The Range Rover Sport, like the Cayenne, offers a combination of on-road performance and off-road ability, though it's a letdown on many counts, with an aged design and cramped quarters.
Meanwhile, the Cayenne V-6 is positioned in a different realm, in the heart of the luxury SUV market, and takes on the likes of the Lincoln MKX, Acura MDX, and even Lexus RX in packaging and price.
