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2008 Porsche Cayenne Overview

Likes:

  • -Turbo model has lusty acceleration and high-speed stability
  • -Handles better than any other 5,000-pound SUV
  • -Firm, supportive front seats

Dislikes:

  • -Surprisingly inefficient interior design
  • -V-6 model is still just adequate off the line
  • -Fuel economy for V-8 models

Bottom Line

The auto experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted with a number of review sources while putting together this comprehensive review covering the 2008 Porsche Cayenne. And to better serve shoppers who might be considering the Cayenne, TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven it and ...

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 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, somber, and plasticky interior" The 2008 Porsche Cayenne gets a slightly different look, with new front and rear styling, including more contoured taillamps, with LED versions to distinguish the turbo. All 2008 Porsche models retain the recognizable smooth Porsche snout and lower air dam in front and prominent dual exhausts in back. The exterior of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne is subtly different from past models, but reviews read by TheCarConnection.com approve of the restyle. The exterior changes on the Porsche Cayenne include headlights that "are flatter, and the leading edge in ...

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2008 Porsche Cayenne Consumer Opinions

  • A Big Surprise

    It just keeps getting better with every mile I drive it. Performance, handling, feel, etc. right up there with what I expect from a Porsche. More sporty than my Audi A6 2.7T. Handling not... Read full review

  • Porsche Cayenne, KBB Consumer Review

    "You have to drive one to believe what the reviews on this model says. After reading how good this SUV drives, I thought it was all talk. I test drove one, and bought one within days. I... Read full review

  • The Best Suv On The Market By A Mile.

    After a few weeks with this car I can say that this is the best SUV by far. People who always talk about BMW X5 and its road capabilities should drive one of these. It's a completely... Read full review

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Porsche Cayenne: AWD 4dr Tiptronic $46,400 / $40,372 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2008 Porsche Cayenne: AWD 4dr S $57,900 / $50,516 City: 13
Hwy: 19
2008 Porsche Cayenne: AWD 4dr Turbo $93,700 / $81,859 City: 12
Hwy: 19
2008 Porsche Cayenne: AWD 4dr Man $43,400 / $38,797 City: 14
Hwy: 20
2008 Porsche Cayenne: AWD 4dr GTS Man $69,200 / $61,472 City: 13
Hwy: 18
2008 Porsche Cayenne: AWD 4dr GTS Tiptronic $72,200 / $64,022 City: 11
Hwy: 17

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