Porsche Cayenne (03-09) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 16 July 2007 Last Updated: 25 June 2009 Porsche took a big risk when it launched the Cayenne - up until then it had only ever built small sports cars. But the large four-wheel drive has proved a popular choice as an alternative to models such as the Range Rover Sport and BMW X5. The Porsche badge has helped in part, but that's not to say the Cayenne is all about show. It uses a sophisticated four-wheel drive system to give superb traction, while the handling is nothing short of amazing, considering the sheer size and weight. The original design was rather unattractive - as if a 911 body had been stretched over a large 4x4 silhouette. Thankfully significant changes in 2007 introduced a sleeker, more attractive look along with more powerful engines. However the biggest change was in early 2009 when a diesel model was introduced - making the Cayenne the first ever Porsche to be powered by a diesel engine. 4 out of 5 Other Porsche reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Equipment All models come with the usual equipment you'd expect at this level including air conditioning (electronic climate control on all models since 2007), leather seats and electric windows. Air suspension with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control gives the Cayenne a split personality - able to hold its own with sports cars on the road, while giving it more off-road ability than most people will need. The off-road technology package is aimed at those who regularly venture off the beaten track, but few buyers choose it. See 53 used Porsche Cayennes for sale, starting at £10,000 Get a Porsche Cayenne valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Climate control Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Roof rails Sat Nav Service indicator Side airbags Sports seats Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Telephone Traction control Standard Trim S GTS Turbo S Turbo Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Porsche Cayenne cars for sale We have 53 models like this for sale. Find Porsche Cayenne cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance