Overview & Reviews

After skipping a year, the Porsche Cayenne returns and is revamped for 2008. All engines receive more power this year. There's also a revised suspension for even sharper handling, a new GTS trim level and a few new luxury and convenience features in the form of an optional power liftgate, adjustable cargo tie-downs and adaptive headlights. Except for a mild face-lift and new taillights, the body and interior are carried over.

• Brisk performance, sports car handling, comfortable cabin, solid towing capacity.

• Options are pricey, cargo capacity falls short of rivals.

User Reviews:

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  Fast - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By MtnRudy - July 16 - 2:50 pm

  Great speed, handles great. The new front end is a great improvement over 06, but the back could use revision. The only gripe I have is no Bluetooth and no MP3 dock, both features which are available on the X5. That being said, there is no comparison between the X5 and the S. This is one incredibly fast and well-built machine. The biggest surprise to me is how fuel efficient this is, with straight freeway driving at 22, and mixed city/freeway at 17 to 18 (my experience in the first 4000 miles.

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  Best in class, excellent face lift! - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By John - June 20 - 5:00 am

  I bought mine early March and so far love it. The 3.6 puts out 290 HP and works well for my needs, I have the tip trans. and Im happy with the smooth shifting. We had 7 inches of snow a few weeks ago and this thing eats its way up my snow and ice covered drive much better than the X5 ever did!

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  The Best SUV available - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By D Kueter - October 6 - 7:30 pm

  I had actually started out looking for a truck to replace my Toyota T-100. No truck on the market seemed "just right" and so my search turned to SUVs. On a whim I stopped at the porsche dealership and drove one. I bought it the next day. No other car has ever been such a pleasure to drive. Everything about it is superb. Handles like a dream. Accelerates like a sports car. Lots of room. Turns heads. Comfortable. Really responsive. I highly recommend paying extra for the V8 as opposed to the V6. Just a whole different level of performance.

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  Porsche-YES Mercedes-NO - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By TLFDallas - September 16 - 11:53 am

  I researched every SUV from the H3 to Lexus to BMW, etc. After driving and researching every other SUV I tried the Cayenne S and immediately fell in love and have never had a single disappointing monment. I definitely recommend the V8 but everything else is strictly optional. It comes extremely well equipped as is. Gas mileage is better than expected, 21mpg hwy/16mpg town. I am 64" and this is the only car I have ever owned where I had to move the drivers seat forward and up.

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  Love It, Love It, Love It - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By JMCT - September 4 - 8:56 am

  Im not a car enthusiast, but this vehicle is simply extraordinary. I actually look forward to getting in and driving it. Ive owned Land Rovers and BMWs, and this vehicle blows them away. Its in a class unto itself.

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  WOW - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By JoJoCT - August 20 - 8:36 am

  Ive owned BMWs and Land Rovers. This vehicle is the best yet! I am simply in love with this vehicle. All I can say is WOW. I looked at the BMW X5 , MDX, Mercedes GL - nothing compares for it pure engineered greatness. Everything is solid, well finished, interior is luxurious yet sporty. All I can say is WOW.

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  Porsche Cayenne 2008 - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By Rob - August 17 - 4:20 pm

  Overall I been owing the 2008 Cayenne for 11 months and it is great enjoyment to drive with the combination of delivering good power and good torque from the newly design v6 direct injection engine.

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  Solid - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By tiger24 - February 12 - 12:43 am

  Replacing my 911 - dont ask! Acceleration for an SUV is impressive, especially in Sportmode. The interior is functional with enough electronic gimmicks, but not over the top. Test drove the BMW - not even close for engineer types. This is a great machine.

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  love my gts red gts! - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By hellfire - October 14 - 2:13 am

  Went from 911(997)cab + Range Rover Supercharged to the GTS. Although interior appointments not as luxurious as the RR, it feels as expensive. Alcantara is lovely! Fat steering wheel the best Ive held. Took it on rough roads for a hike and with comfort suspension mode + raised height, felt just slightly more bumpy than the RR, though definitely need to be careful with the 21 inch rims. dealer added tooki bluetooth and ipod integration so gadget wise, slightly better than the RR. skipped the rear view camera - view is straight down so not as much visibility as RRSC, but parking assist is just about as good. in all, its made me forget my RRSC, but i still miss the 911 a bit.

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  Overall an excellent vehicle - 2008 Porsche Cayenne
  By GP - June 6 - 8:06 am

  Before owning the Cayenne S, I owned a BMW 745Li. The vehicles are pretty similar. The BMW is incredible but the Cayenne is even more incredible considering`that it is an SUV and not a luxury car. The Cayenne S is well worth the money.