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Porsche Cayman Coupe boot space, practicality and safety

2005 - 2012 (change model)
Practicality rating: 4 out of 54.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

No Porsche has ever been crash tested by Euro NCAP but the Cayman comes very well equipped with standard safety equipment. All cars get six airbags and a sophisticated stability control system called PSM (or Porsche Stability Management) which incorporates a host of features including ABS, traction control and automatic brake differential. Models from 2009 feature a brake pre-loading system which gives the Cayman even shorter stopping distances in an emergency.

The standard brakes are very responsive, but enthusiasts can go for the optional Ceramic Composite Brakes. They’re available on the Cayman S but do cost several thousands of pounds.

It may be a two-seater sports car, but the Cayman is surprisingly practical. Don’t expect to carry huge amounts in it, however the fact that it has the engine in the middle means there’s luggage room in the front and back. The front compartment is surprisingly deep while the rear boot is fairly wide. Together they offer 410 litres of storage – that’s more than a Ford Focus hatchback.

Few other high performance cars are as generous and there are also storage compartments inside behind the seats.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (18)
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Partial leather seat trim
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (1)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
Black Edition Standard Equipment (7)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Headlight washers
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
Black Edition Optional Equipment (2)
  • Air conditioning
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
R Standard Equipment (3)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
R Optional Equipment
  • n/a
S Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Partial leather seat trim
S Optional Equipment (1)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
S Design Edition Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
S Design Edition Optional Equipment (2)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Partial leather seat trim
S Sport Standard Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
S Sport Optional Equipment (2)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Partial leather seat trim

Dimensions

Length 4341mm - 4347mm
Width 1801mm
Height 1286mm - 1306mm
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