Overview & Reviews

We would've never imagined it, but Porsche jumps onto the SUV gravy train. The Cayenne, with a choice of two potent V8s and an available active suspension, promises performance that's more like a 911 than an SUV.

• Sports car performance, available adjustable ride height and suspension damping control, name cachet.

• More expensive than its direct competitors, some fussy interior controls.

User Reviews:

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  Well, Nicely done! - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By Sanik - November 1 - 10:00 am

  This car quite fulfills my expectation.. However, ironically, Infiniti FX45 does the same under $50thousand... And, the thing is, Cayenne S is slower than FX45,,disappointingly although Turbo model was much faster!

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  WOW!!! - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By asoccerdad - September 25 - 2:00 am

  I had the opportunity to drive both the S and the Turbo on the Barber Motorsports Race track in Birmingham Alabama. I also drove the vehicle offroad. In a comparison drive vs. the X5 and the new Rover it was the hands down favorite. Off road it did stuff I would have never thought to try. On the track I was on the tail of a 911 going full tilt. WOW what a thrill. The interior is that of a luxury car, tastefully done with superior fit and finish. To all you Porsche nah sayers, ....go drive it. If you have the $$ their is no substitute.

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  My First Porsche - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By Rui Van-dunem - September 14 - 10:00 am

  My previous car was a 4.6is BMW X5.The S is a great car Black/Black combination is the best you can find because of its aggressivness.I also bought a Turbo but because i prefer the European version than the US one im still waiting 4 availability of one at my "fantastic car finder" dealer Van Vliet Automobildrijven in Holland,while waiting im driving the S that is fast and fun to drive.S version i think its a little bit slower than the X5 4.6is but after 2500RPM is much much fun to drive because after that it acelerates like a plane.Im very anxious to put my hands on my future cayenne Turbo because all i read is that it is unique.

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  The Funnest Car I have ever owned - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By mudman - July 27 - 10:00 am

  I have never owned a car where the excitement never seems to reduce, it gets better ! The Cayenne even put pleasure back into my daily commute. Zero regrets. Selected after 24hr road tests of FX45 Tech and BMW X5 4.4.

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  04 Cayenne S (demo) - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By Stilcrazee - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Purchased 04 demo with 9k on it in Sept 03. Has been back to selling dealership 2 times. A bunch of petty things that I would have thought they would hav fixed before offering for sale. Biggest problem is that it dd and still does drift/pull right. It will go backa gain to a different dealer. Looking at lemon law too. I would never recommend selling dealer. NO follow up, no offer of extended warranty, complaint to Porsche refered me back to dealer manager who never himself returned calls.

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  Great Everyday Driver - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By RayBen - May 9 - 10:00 am

  Build quality is A+ . Turbo produces tremendous power but suffers from Turbo lag off the line. The only truely bad point is that the Cayenne Turbos exhaust is "Mercedes Quiet" it produces no exhaust rumble. Porsches TV add shows a Turbo but the sound is that of a regular non Turbo Porsche. Shame on them.

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  Cayenne S - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By icnsltmfg - May 9 - 10:00 am

  Having driven a MB ML430 for the last 3 years, and also driving a Ferrari as a second car, This is the most fun I am having with a vehicle. It drives fantastic, handles very well, very smooth, very fast, very tight, and gets stares from everyone. You sit nice and high, but never feel like its going to roll or loose control even when you throw it around. The power is great, but the tiptronic sometimes puts it in 6 gear too quickly. Too many options to choose from, and some options should be standard, but after 2K miles I am hooked big time, and sometimes leave the Ferrari in the garage and take the Cayenne.

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  What an experienc - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By Banjoman - May 2 - 10:00 am

  I also own a 2001 Cabriolet, which, until the Cayenne, I thought was the ultmate vehicle. Problem is, I live in Colorado (not a problem, actually) and the 911 stays parked most of 5 months a year. The Cayenne is a wonderful daily driver. I test drove the BMW X and my wife drives a Lexus GX. The GX is a great vehicle as well but the Cayenne is much more of a drivers vehicle. You get all of the benefits of a 4WD while actually having fun driving. This is the ultimate Colorado vehicle.

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  PiMp Car - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By Adis - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Its the best car of the year i would say it works great

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  Next best after 911 - 2003 Porsche Cayenne
  By tjappe - December 26 - 10:00 am

  The best SUV car I have ever driven. You can not compare it to a 911 and you should not. It is very good car for long drives and terrain. One 911 and one Cayenne and then you´ve got it...