2006 Porsche Cayenne Consumer Reviews Page 2
Recent Consumer Reviews
(47 Total Reviews)
A Great SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I read some of the negative reviews about the Cayenne and had to respond with some qualifiers. This is the best "handling" SUV you can buy. It handles corners and drives better than any other SUV however, if you are expecting superior acceleration then please don't buy a 6 cylinder. If you buy an SUV and expect acceleration from a 6 cylinder you need to study up on "power to weight ratio". Get this truck if you want an SUV that handles and drives beautifully. Do not get this truck if you think it's a Porsche which you can take on the track. I think Porsche did a fantastic job. If you are looking for an SUV that handles great and drives very well, look no further.
Favorite Features
Handling, handling, handling. The panorama sun roof really is nice too.
Suggested Improvements
For a 6 cylinder, if I wanted a little more power, maybe a turbo would be nice. Also, it would be nice to have Bluetooth as a standard feature (for safety).
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Best SUV on the Market
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is the best SUV in this class. Every dollar is worth it. Before I bought this, I drove a BMW X5 and a Mercedes ML 350. They do not compare to the Cayenne. Its gas mileage is excellent. This is the best SUV you can get.
Favorite Features
This truck is super fast and the interior is excellent.
Suggested Improvements
Electronics / Computer
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
SUV Sports Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne S Titanium Edition 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This is a sports car in an SUV's body. It is a pleasure to drive. You'll never know how fast you're going until the car behind you is flashing his red lights. The quality is typical for a Porsche. I test drove all of the new SUVs, including the 2007 BMW X5 and nothing comes close. If you're looking for a strictly utilitarian vehicle there are others that are far cheaper, but you can't beat this as far as driving pleasure and fun.
Favorite Features
Just about everything.
Suggested Improvements
The back seat needs a reclining feature at this level. The dide mirror adjustments are too far away to reach. the rear windows need auto open and close.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
My Cayenne
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne S Titanium Edition 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The 2006 Porsche Cayenne S Titanium Edition is an enjoyable and great driving vehicle!
Favorite Features
I love the heated steering wheel.
Suggested Improvements
Give it a larger rear view mirror.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Just for Looks!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I bought my 6-cylinder Cayenne almost a year ago. I have owned Porsches in the past, but I must say THIS IS THE WORST MODEL Porsche has ever made! The fuel economy is absolutely not acceptable. I get about 12 miles per gallon! You would expect more acceleration and power with that kind of fuel consumption, but the vehicle shows very little power and acceleration! There's a dead delay after you floor the gas pedal, and the transmission takes a long time to decide which gear to choose! I am very disappointed at this model!
Favorite Features
The seat heaters and the looks of a Porsche.
Suggested Improvements
Improve the gearbox! There is too long of a delay and the engine is very loud despite lack of acceleration! The interior is boring.
6 out 16 people found this review helpful
My Second Cayenne
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I moved up from a Cayenne V6 as I put 65,000 miles on it in 26 months and, well, I needed something new. I test drove the new Mercedes-Benz ML500 and handed the keys back to the sales guys and drove down the street and bought the Cayenne S that afternoon.
Favorite Features
It goes fast, it doesn't roll in corners, and it tracks like it is on rails. My wife says - it's edgy.
Suggested Improvements
Maybe give it a more creature friendly interior.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Do Not Buy this Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I just bought the Cayenne 6-cylinder. It is definitely the worst luxury vehicle money can buy! You hardly have any acceleration in this truck! And you would think you would save on gas! NOOOOOOO! I get about 13.2 miles per gallon on both street and freeway! The Bose sound system sounds terrible and the navigation is a pain in the rear to work with! I paid top dollar for this vehicle and I am very disappointed! I can't return it either! So I am stuck with a slow, low performing truck for 3.5 years!
Favorite Features
The xenon headlights and the Tiptronic transmission.
Suggested Improvements
Please add some power and speed to this car! The ride is very bumpy. Fix the sound system. improve the gas mileage!
10 out 14 people found this review helpful
Shame of German Engineering!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is by far the WORST SUV, or for that matter car, any company has ever made. I had a Toyota 4Runner that had better performance, acceleration, power, and gas millage than this piece of crap! Let me tell you. before this, I had the Cayenne S, and that's a completely different car than the 6-cylinder! This car has absolutely no juice! It is supposed to have 240 HP, but the acceleration and the power as worse than a 4-cylinder Ford Ranger truck! And the gas millage is about 12.8 mpg on average! Do not buy or lease this vehicle! Pay a little more, and get the Cayenne S. I am returning mine back to the dealer at whatever cost! I can;t stand it, for shame Porsche!
Favorite Features
Just the looks of an expensive SUV.
Suggested Improvements
Where do I start! There are much cheaper SUVs out there with much better performance! There is hardly any acceleration, and that is even after such L O N G delay! The gas millage is absolutely outrageous, and it STILL has no power, no speed! The engine is WAY too noisy, it has no features and horrible sound!
8 out 10 people found this review helpful
Quick and Sporty
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This truck handles great and fun to drive. It has poor fuel economy, but you don't buy this vehicle worrying about the cost of gas.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
4 out 6 people found this review helpful
Class In Itself
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
The Porsche Cayenne turbo is a great SUV. It gets the looks and questions like any other Porsche. Off roading isn't its best feature though. I prefer the Range Rover over this truck and that is why I traded it in. The Cayenne had a lot of oversteer in icy conditions. The Ranger Rover isn't as fast with the super charger, but it uses the same amount of gas and is actually more comfortable. The head room is also better in the Range Rover, but build quality is better in the Cayenne Turbo. The AWD is OK in the Cayenne, but it's same as Audi's. If standing out is your game and speed is the key, get a Cayenne, but for practicality and pure off road use go for the Range Rover.
Favorite Features
The power, craftsmanship, and driver position.
Suggested Improvements
Give it more room, better off road ability, better traction in ice, and less turbo lag.
4 out 7 people found this review helpful
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