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2009 Porsche Cayenne Safety Review

April 28, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

front and rear park assist are standard on the Turbo
Edmunds

a high seating position with a commanding view of the road
ForbesAutos

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

Editors at TheCarConnection.com like the safety features on the 2009 Porsche Cayenne—but the vehicle hasn't been crash-tested.

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.

The 2009 Porsche Cayenne comes standard with a wide array of safety features. 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." Edmunds reviewers report "antilock disc brakes are standard" on all Porsche 2009 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. 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.

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 it can include a "rearview camera," though this feature "requires [the] navigation system." From the driver's seat of the Porsche 2009 Cayenne, ForbesAutos reviewers are pleased to find "a high seating position with a commanding view of the road."

Conclusion

The 2009 Porsche Cayenne hasn't been crash tested, but it offers every safety feature one might expect.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:front and rear park assist are standard on the TurboEdmundsa high seating position with a commanding view of the roadForbesAutosavailable safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system with rollover sensorsConsumerGuide Editors at TheCarConnection.com like the safety features on the 2009 Porsche Cayenne—but the vehicle hasn't been crash-tested. 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. The 2009 Porsche Cayenne comes standard with a wide array of safety features. 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." Edmunds reviewers report "antilock disc brakes are standard" on all Porsche 2009 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. 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. 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 it can include a "rearview camera," though this feature "requires [the] navigation system." From the driver's seat of the Porsche 2009 Cayenne, ForbesAutos reviewers are pleased to find "a high seating position with a commanding view of the road." ConclusionThe 2009 Porsche Cayenne hasn't been crash tested, but it offers every safety feature one might expect. 2009 PORSCHE CAYENNE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "functional sense" 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, somber, and plasticky interior" ...

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Other Choices:

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. The interior of the Audi Q7 is much more attractive and upscale-feeling than the 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and it has an available third row of seating, but it drives with more heft than the Cayenne and doesn't handle quite as quickly. 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. Finally, the 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 but not trying to be like a sportscar.

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