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2008 Porsche Cayenne Safety Review

August 19, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Front and rear park assist are standard on the Turbo
Edmunds

Active antiroll bars are now available on air-suspended models
Automobile

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system with rollover sensors
ConsumerGuide

Those interested in the latest crash-test ratings for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne will be disappointed to learn that neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has tested the Porsche Cayenne, most likely due to the prohibitive costs associated with wrecking an SUV that can cost more than $100,000. Aside from the lack of crash-test data, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the 2008 Porsche Cayenne impresses with its safety features and commanding visibility.

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne comes standard with a wide array of safety features. Edmunds reviewers report "antilock disc brakes are standard" on all Porsche 2008 Cayenne models, "as are front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags." To that list, Cars.com adds "an electronic stability system" comes standard on each and every Porsche Cayenne. Kelley Blue Book notes that "Porsche Stability Management (PSM)" is standard; it "guards against rollover and increases the effectiveness of the brakes on loose and slippery surfaces." The only difference in standard safety features among the trim levels is that the Porsche Cayenne Turbo gets a "front- and rear-obstacle-detection system," according to ConsumerGuide.

From the driver's seat of the Porsche 2008 Cayenne, ForbesAutos reviewers are pleased to find "a high seating position with a commanding view of the road." Other reviews read by TheCarConnection.com similarly laud the visibility afforded by the Porsche Cayenne. As mentioned earlier, an obstacle detection system is standard on the Turbo and available on the other trims to aid overall visibility and driver awareness, and ConsumerGuide mentions that it can include a "rearview camera," though this feature "requires [the] navigation system."

Conclusion

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne has airbags aplenty and offers excellent visibility.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Front and rear park assist are standard on the TurboEdmundsActive antiroll bars are now available on air-suspended modelsAutomobileAvailable safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system with rollover sensorsConsumerGuide Those interested in the latest crash-test ratings for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne will be disappointed to learn that neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has tested the Porsche Cayenne, most likely due to the prohibitive costs associated with wrecking an SUV that can cost more than $100,000. Aside from the lack of crash-test data, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the 2008 Porsche Cayenne impresses with its safety features and commanding visibility. The 2008 Porsche Cayenne comes standard with a wide array of safety features. Edmunds reviewers report "antilock disc brakes are standard" on all Porsche 2008 Cayenne models, "as are front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags." To that list, Cars.com adds "an electronic stability system" comes standard on each and every Porsche Cayenne. Kelley Blue Book notes that "Porsche Stability Management (PSM)" is standard; it "guards against rollover and increases the effectiveness of the brakes on loose and slippery surfaces." The only difference in standard safety features among the trim levels is that the Porsche Cayenne Turbo gets a "front- and rear-obstacle-detection system," according to ConsumerGuide. From the driver's seat of the Porsche 2008 Cayenne, ForbesAutos reviewers are pleased to find "a high seating position with a commanding view of the road." Other reviews read by TheCarConnection.com similarly laud the visibility afforded by the Porsche Cayenne. As mentioned earlier, an obstacle detection system is standard on the Turbo and available on the other trims to aid overall visibility and driver awareness, and ConsumerGuide mentions that it can include a "rearview camera," though this feature "requires [the] navigation system." ConclusionThe 2008 Porsche Cayenne has airbags aplenty and offers excellent visibility.  2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "A slightly more aggressive stance than last year's model" ForbesAutos: "The Turbo model's front end features two thin vertical bars in its larger grille, as well as unique horizontal turn indicator lights" Motor Trend: "Cramped, ...

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Other Choices:

The interior of the Audi Q7 is much more attractive and upscale-feeling than the 2008 Porsche Cayenne, but it drives with more heft than the Cayenne and doesn't handle quite as quickly; also, it's based on the same platform and feels disappointingly small inside. The Infiniti FX is priced significantly lower than the Cayenne, and it feels faster and lighter behind the wheel, with crisp handling and tight body control. But the FX doesn't have a very comfortable ride at times, and it's rather small inside. The BMW X5 boasts some degree of off-road prowess along with its good on-road handling, and it has a well-appointed interior, in addition to plenty of high-tech options such as Active Steering, but the bottom-line price, like the Cayenne's, can really add up. Finally, the roomiest and most sensible vehicle on this list is the MDX, which has a very nicely appointed, comfortable interior, a smooth ride, and quite good handling, with a sporty feel that's eager and responsive though not as hard-charging as the Cayenne's.

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