2005 Porsche Cayenne Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

Awkward-looking but thrilling behind the wheel, the Cayenne is a thoroughly capable vehicle that makes good on its Porsche nameplate.

Pros

Sports car performance, available adjustable ride height and suspension damping control, solid off-road capability and towing capacity, slightly more cargo room than a Range Rover.

Cons

Can't match the Rover in the dirt, annoying turbo lag on top end model, you have to pay a little extra for the name.

What's New for 2005

The base Cayenne receives a six-speed manual transmission and Porsche's Drive-Off Assistant System, otherwise known as a "hill-holder" clutch. All Cayenne models now feature a power rear tailgate and body-colored side sills and fascias. An optional panoramic power sunroof debuts this year, along with an available rearview camera system. A comprehensive performance upgrade package is available on the Turbo model through Porsche's Tequipment program. Highlights include a horsepower increase to 500 and upgraded brakes.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

Awesome

Written by: bj on 07/16/2008

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	7	Exterior Design:	10

Vehicle

2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)

Review

A perfect car if you can only afford one and a nice addition if you can afford more

Favorite Features

safety

Suggested Improvements

3 row seats

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Spectacular Cayenne

Written by: PorscheChap on 12/25/2007


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	10

I really love my Cayenne - after driving this vehicle, all other SUVs should be banned from our roads. How dare people make other lame SUVs and try to seel it alongside the Cayenne. The Cayenne is in one word - fantabulous !!! Porsche has done a spectacular job. Thank you I have just achieved Nirvana with this machine!!

Tight turning circle, aggressive acceleration, suuper handling on corners. Sexy lines - deep growl of engine, auto-fold mirrors. Heated seats, in dash navi screen and in console navi. Plenty of power!!

None!!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Amazing value, amazing car

Written by: Brit on 09/03/2007


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	9
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	10

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)

This is my first Porsche. I bought a 2 year old Turbo for about half the new price. All I can say is that it has been fantastic and the higher running costs should be more than offset by the fact that it has taken most of its depreciation!

My right foot and the gas pedal!

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

Great Vehicle

Written by: allen on 03/17/2007


Performance:	10	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	9
Fuel Economy:	4	Exterior Design:	9

This is a really fun vehicle to drive. It is solid and reliable to own. My dealer and Porsche have been very responsive to any problems. It eats gas except for at highway speeds though.

Love to drive it.

Porsche should offer maintenance in the price of the vehicle.

Love This Vehicle!

Written by: SMURNIN on 01/27/2007


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	7	Exterior Design:	10

2005 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

This is the best car I have ever owned in my life for the purpose that I use it for. It is an SUV and it still offers all of the features of Porsche!

The handling, room, looks, appointments, and how it is so fun to drive.

Give it more horsepower (If that's legal).

2005 Porsche Cayenne Consumer Ratings & Reviews