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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  hotdog - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By fjddoc - March 6 - 6:26 pm

  This is one of the smoothests most well engineered vehicles Ive ever driven. It performs and handles exactly like a Porsche 911, but with the weight and safety to be an every day SUV.

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  What a Fun Vehicle to Own - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By frank - October 5 - 2:53 am

  This is the best SUV I have ever owned. After having driven a Jeep, a Mercedes and a Range Rover, Im totally sold to Porsche. At any speed on any road you have full control. The only minor negative point is the price for the options.

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  My 11th Porsche - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Gene Bussian - May 16 - 11:16 pm

  In 1955 I purchased my first Porsche. I have had a 356s, a912, a 911 Targa and two RS Spyders. I raced them all. Comparing an SUV with these sports cars might seem hard, but the Cayenne S is really a Porsche at heart. It can corner and brake with ease. The ride has three adjustments with my air suspension. It is the finest automobuile I have ever owned or driven. There is no spare tire...but then could I really change 20" wheels by myself?

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  second time around - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By sonogun - April 24 - 6:03 am

  This 2006 replaced my 2004 turbo. Strangely, it is not as peppy in that the tranny does not adapt quickly enough for your spirited driving mood. This prompted me to put it on an all wheel Dino and it is putting out on the first pull but suffers from heat sink on the second and third pull. My 2004 lost the heating pipes and the Cardon shaft along the way to 100,000 miles where it loss the fuel pumps. During that span I did two brake jobs, replacing rotors both times. My 2006 six had 60,000 when I bought it and after 20.000, I have had zero repair cost.

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  Truly a Porsche! - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Crazy4Carz - February 15 - 4:03 pm

  Amazing vehicle. As an owner of a 911 Cab and a 356 SC Sunroof Coupe, it only seemed appropriate to get a Cayenne as the household SUV. I strongly considered the Range Rover Sport as it is stunning, I just could not get past the truck like performance and handling. The Cayenne on the other hand is all Porsche. Nimble, quick and just plain fun to drive. Incredibly comfortable and aggressive looks with the titanium package. Love the features though the navigation and radio are not intuitive. Also, Porsche needs to package options as there are so many that it can be confusing. No excuse for not having mp3 aux jack as standard. Options are very robustly priced. Get one!

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  Cayenne Rocks! - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By smcayenne - February 4 - 2:05 am

  I bought my 2006 CPO in 2010 and love it. It has been incredibly reliable and it drives like a sports sedan. It is the perfect size-plenty of room but I dont feel like Im driving a bus. It is incredibly responsive, great acceleration and power and true 4wd.

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  Excellent SUV - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By matt rinard - August 4 - 5:20 pm

  This is my second Porsche Cayenne S. The Germans fixed few items since the 2003 model, such as improving the horrible keyless entry. The new one is great. The seats are a total pain in the rear to fold down, you have to take off the head rest and move the front seat forward. It only takes about three minutes but it seems like forever. The build quality is great. The handling is the best out there. The downfall is its closest competitor is the BMW free service for 3 years. The Porsche people stick it to you for the oil change...over $200 and you have to leave your car. So buy the paper filter for $15 at Porsche and go to Speedy Oil and it is only $80 but done in 15 minutes. Great car if you dont mind spending the money.

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  The Beast - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Greg Lewis - May 19 - 7:10 am

  A great vehicle for those who really want "sport" in their SUV. Strong, powerful & fast, the Cayenne S combines good steering feedback with excellent (sometimes squeaky) brakes. At 5300 lbs having all these benefits is fairly amazing. The ride is stiff, but that is a trade-off for exceptional cornering. The tiptronic is the best auto-manual tranny I have used. I really enjoy making the gear changes myself. If you want the best acceleration out of this car, changing manually is a must. I have already added precat bypass pipes, giving 17hp over stock. I am also eyeing a computer remap and perhaps a free-flow intake for another 30-HP. Ive owned 1988 and 1999 Carreras. Cayenne is a true Porsche.

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  Quick and Sporty - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By Lance - March 20 - 5:33 pm

  This truck handles great and fun to drive. It has poor fuel economy, but you dont buy this vehicle worrying about the cost of gas.

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  great fun to drive, favorite car - 2006 Porsche Cayenne
  By prter w - February 15 - 11:10 am

  The Cayenne S has an incredible drive, has all the power one needs, and handles like Boxster. I love it. I also own a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, a Porsche Speedster, a BMW 650 convertable, a BMW X5 and a Lincoln Navagator. Nothing compares to the Cayenne.