Porsche Cayenne Turbo Review: Driving The $100,000 Super SUV 15 Years Later

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2 жыл бұрын

Porsche snobs love to hate the original Cayenne generation, but they can't deny that the SUV saved their beloved company. With the high-spec Turbo and Turbo S versions, Porsche attempted to prove that a luxury SUV could provide a powerful yet comfortable ride for the family, plenty of utility with a 7,700-pound tow rating, and still retain the sporty driving dynamics that made Porsche famous.
The original Cayenne Turbo pumped 450 horsepower out of a twin-turbo 4.5L V8, while the Turbo S bumped boost higher to produce 520 hp. On top of the engine choices, the Cayenne could also be optioned with air-lift suspension, adjustable shocks, and even electronically disconnecting front and rear sways bars. But taking an expensive, complex luxury SUV off-roading seems a little crazy, especially 15 years later when known reliability issues start to get expensive. But depreciation has hit the Cayenne super hard, so watch HotCars contributor Michael Van Runkle as he drives this attainable super SUV to test whether it's worth the potential headache of ownership.
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@2szellem Жыл бұрын

All the Porsche 911 Fanboys, that are hating, should never forget one thing: Without the Cayenne the Company would not have survived like it is today. It saved the Company....

@OverlandTT Жыл бұрын

My Cayenne S is almost 19 years old now, had it for years! Love it!

@druhmah 2 жыл бұрын

I have the very rare 2006 Turbo S with panoramic roof.... I love it

@Tential1 2 жыл бұрын

Wish you hadn't mentioned the roof.... Now I want to look for one....

@druhmah 2 жыл бұрын

@@Tential1 buy mine

@donguello2281 Жыл бұрын

@@druhmah helllo Curtis, I’m currently in negotiations for one. Do you still happen to have it? Maybe some pointers on what to look for. Thanks in advanced

@druhmah Жыл бұрын

@@donguello2281 an actual turbo s?!? Pretty rare, what year

@j.r818 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2004 cayanne turbo and I love this ride

@elcolin_ 2 жыл бұрын

How many miles and how many problems has it ever given you? I'm thinking about buying an 08 Cayenne Turbo....

@DinieRifdi Жыл бұрын

Same brooo...not gonna let go of this bad ass classic

@trytolookbusy 2 жыл бұрын

I totally love mine more than I thought I would!

@stevoone342 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just picked up an 05 and loving it. For a car that’s apx 17yrs old she only seems prity new / recent, probably helps that who ordered her new prity much ticked the majority of the options and other owners had kept her updated and hasn’t been used for a lot of miles. But I have seen high mileage ones and still look fab. Good vid.

@markmcgrath5507 Жыл бұрын

How’s your car been daily driving etc

@cterf3724 8 ай бұрын

Have an 04 w/ 225k miles she still flies

@D-Mula21 3 ай бұрын

@@cterf3724I’m looking at one for 5k with 164k miles on it, do you think it’s worth it?

@elcolin_ 2 жыл бұрын

You talked about reliability. I've seen/heard the opposite that you discussed about the turbo models. I've heard the Turbo V8(s) in the first gen Cayenne surprisingly were MORE reliable than the NA ones. But what do i know

@alikenann Жыл бұрын

Not suprisingly but engineering. They used a different coating inside the turbo engine compared to NA engine, which has more strength against the heat

@mrcotter2531 Ай бұрын

Thnx for the review!😮

@bernardbernabe7733 Жыл бұрын

Every review says its heavy (2 tons). But don't usually hear it when they do escalades, suburbans, gwagons, hummers, navigators. Those are heavier vehicles

@theamazingbrothers2024 Жыл бұрын

Great review! 👌

@Corvetteboy6988 Жыл бұрын

Try 265/60R18 Goodyear Duratrac's, thats what I have on my 05 Turbo, and its a great compromise between off-road, winter, and summer driving, gives it a great look and doesnt impact the ride much at all. Plenty of clearance as well, can drive in the lowest setting with zero rubbing.