Porsche Cayenne 2002-2010 used car review

The Porsche Cayenne is an SUV that handles a little like a sports car - and it has off-road ability.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Overall score , 3.3 out of 5

The good

Excellent handling for a large, tall vehicle
Powerful engines for strong performance
Surprising off-road ability

The not-so-good

Costly to fuel and service
Difficult to park

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2007 Porsche Cayenne

Price

$19,000 to $41,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 210kW/385Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Servicing

Twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

12.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4780mm

Width

1928mm

Height

1700mm

Towing capacity

3500kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.9m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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