Porshce Cayenne - Turbo S
The Cayenne is undoubtedly the most controversial car that Porsche has made in recent years, its status as a hulking SUV standing in stark contrast to the lightweight, advanced sports cars that made the brand famous.
The thing is, Porsche's dynamic know-how means that the Cayenne manages to deliver an impressively composed and accurate driving experience for something so big and with such a high centre of gravity. It's a guilty pleasure, but its steady popularity around the world (especially in the USA) doesn't really come as a surprise.
The recently revised front end looks far better than the slightly startled appearance of the earlier cars, which appeared to have had a 911's headlamps grafted straight onto an SUV profile. And, as before, the interior is spacious and well finished, although buyers may well be disappointed by the poor levels of standard equipment, especially on more expensive versions.
On the road the Cayenne drives with a fluidity and accuracy that belies its massive size. Cornering is keen and accurate while high-speed stability and refinement remain very impressive. It's even reasonably talented off-road, although low-hanging bodywork limits its ability compared to more rugged rivals.
The entry-level V6 engine feels a bit anaemic when asked to move such a big car, but the V8 and top-ranking Turbo are both seriously rapid. No diesel version is available.
The thing is, Porsche's dynamic know-how means that the Cayenne manages to deliver an impressively composed and accurate driving experience for something so big and with such a high centre of gravity. It's a guilty pleasure, but its steady popularity around the world (especially in the USA) doesn't really come as a surprise.
The recently revised front end looks far better than the slightly startled appearance of the earlier cars, which appeared to have had a 911's headlamps grafted straight onto an SUV profile. And, as before, the interior is spacious and well finished, although buyers may well be disappointed by the poor levels of standard equipment, especially on more expensive versions.
On the road the Cayenne drives with a fluidity and accuracy that belies its massive size. Cornering is keen and accurate while high-speed stability and refinement remain very impressive. It's even reasonably talented off-road, although low-hanging bodywork limits its ability compared to more rugged rivals.
The entry-level V6 engine feels a bit anaemic when asked to move such a big car, but the V8 and top-ranking Turbo are both seriously rapid. No diesel version is available.
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