Overview & Reviews

Porsche adds a new style this year. Labeled the Cayenne Turbo S, this version is now the range-topping model and it boasts superior performance to the Turbo. Its V8 is capable of 520 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque, and it also comes with a firmer state of suspension tune, more powerful brakes and a revised stability control system. Other changes for the Porsche Cayenne lineup this year include a new electronic logbook, a preheating and pre-ventilation feature for the climate control system, a trace-back feature for the navigation system, wider rear wheels and upgraded front airbags.

• Exemplary performance on the street, packed with the latest hardware and luxury features, opulent cabin, solid towing capacity.

• Sacrifices some off-road ability in its quest for maximum performance, you have to pay a little extra for the name.

User Reviews:

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  Love my Cayenne - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Beach - November 4 - 10:16 pm

  Wow! Always dreamed of a Porsche, never thinking it would be a SUV. Drives like a dream, rides smooth, sounds great and gets lots of looks. This is one fun auto to own. Maybe my next will be a little sports car!

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  Cayenne Titanium Black - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Cayenne06 - August 24 - 5:56 pm

  Very satisfied so far with the Cayenne. Titanium edition features second to none (for the price).

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  Love the Cayenne S - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Mark - May 19 - 3:43 pm

  Have had my Cayenne S for five months and love it. The S model is incredible to drive, I cant imagine having a turbo. It is very smooth. Its navigational system is excellent. The only drawback I can find is the small cup holders on the interior.

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  Cayenne - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Ryan Deredin - December 26 - 2:26 am

  I love the Cayennes crisp handling and exterior styling. The flexibility of the interior and the supple leather and everything is just such a great combination. It really helps to get to work in the morning when Im in a rush. Excellent job Porsche.

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  Love It! - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Marc - February 26 - 9:40 am

  Car is extremely well put together and fun to drive, vehicle gets expensive with ala carte options that are standard with the competition. Only annoyance is that when you need to park it for an extended period the battery will drain down, there is no "long term stand bye mode". Total plus of this design is the navigation, you can disable it and drive fr weeks without seeing an annoying navigation warning. Nice job Porsche!

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  Best SUV for Car Enthusiasts - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Mark - January 18 - 6:56 pm

  The Porsche Cayenne V6 gets a bad rap in the motoring press because at "only" 247hp and 229 lb. torque, there is not much power to move around 4,800 lbs. of SUV. If you know how to drive a sports car, and like to shift gears, however, I have found the V6 to be plenty of power for American roads. Keep the revs above 2,500 and save more than $15,000 over the S model and get an extra 2 mpg over V8 version. The suspension is pure Porsche. I replaced a BMW X5 3.0 with my Cayenne which is at about the same price point. I find the Porsche to be: more comfortable, better handling, a little more spacious, better offroad, and way more fun to drive. It is solid as a rock, too, and feels overengineered - 7,700 lb. towing capacity speaks for itself.

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  Best SUV - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By John - January 15 - 8:56 am

  I have to say this is the best SUV on the market, hands down. Ride comfort, true utility and of course the Porsche acceleration and tuned exhaust make driving the Cayenne S a must. Ergonomics are perfect, even for a guy my size (63" and 375#). Turning radius is much better than expected. Its takes a bit of getting used to the transmission which solidly downshifts, keeping you always in an optimum engine torque range. Very tight in corners. Options and controls are intuitive, no problem getting to know the bells and whistles without reading the owners manual (the manly thing). Interior lighting at night is exceptionally well engineered.

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  Very Fun Car - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Harry - January 14 - 9:53 pm

  I replaced my BMW 2003 X5 with a Porsche Cayenne S. The power and handling are incredible. The Tiptronic shifter is similar to BMWs. I also have it on the steering wheel, which is very handy for fast acceleration or passing. The Cayenne handles better than the Sport Edition of the BMW X5 3.0 model that I had. It is better on the bumps in the road. Its cornering is better too. The sound of the engine is what is incredible about the Cayenne. It has that great Porsche sound. It is a good SUV for the family. There are some features I wished the Cayenne had that the BMW has, but in terms of handling and comfort of drive - Ill take the Cayenne S over the BMW X5 Sport Edition any day. It will be interesting what the NEW BMW X5 is like. Drive both before you buy.

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  Best vehicle Ive ever owned - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By LOVE THIS CAR!! - April 28 - 12:46 am

  I bought the Cayenne S Tip after looking for a long time, I wasnt sure I wanted to spend the money! It has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have had to change the headlights a few times, nothing anyone with a little common sense couldnt do themselves. I have three young children but wasnt ready to give up my need for performance! Handles awesomely, acceleration is amazing. I am in the market for another Porsche, although I dont like the new rear end on the Cayennes I love the Panamara!!

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  My "Annie" - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By June F. - April 1 - 10:03 am

  I will never own another car! The Cayenne drives solidly. It provides great handling and I feel safe in it. I can carry so much stuff in the back with the seats down, more than my husbands truck and my daughters H3. The Cayenne has great power to get out of any situation. I use this car like a workhorse and put tons of miles on it. I wish I could use regular gas in it, this is my only complaint.