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Porsche Cayenne Turbo 5dr Tiptronic S Review

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This 542bhp monster can accelerate from 0-62mph is just 3.9sec with the optional Sport Chrono Package, thanks to a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. It sounds a little more muted than the V6 S and the heavier engine means it isn’t quite as agile. Overkill, we reckon.


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Porsche is best known as the quintessential sports car maker, but its line-up is increasingly diverse, interesting and successful, from its SUV family to the Panamera hatchback and shooting brake and, in time, a planned family of electric vehicles.

Whatever your choice, What Car?’s testers rate the cars highly; Porsche has an unusually high percentage of five and four-star cars.

Without exception, its sports cars are class leaders or among the class leaders, standing out for combining driving thrills with surprising luxury and comfort. Likewise, its SUVs are among the sharpest handling, as well as offering high levels of practicality and quality. Meanwhile, the Panamera is a true rival to the very best large executive saloons.

Porsche also sees itself as an electric car pioneer and has already enjoyed sales success with its plug-in hybrid range. Its first all-electric sports car is imminent, signalling the firm’s intent to stay relevant for many years to come.

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Given the huge step up in price, you’ll be pleased to know that you get plenty of extra equipment with the Turbo variant. This includes air suspension, 21in wheels, even bigger brakes, Turbo-specific exhaust pipes and body styling, a Bose stereo, heated front and rear leather seats and an Alcantara headlining.


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Electric windows + anti trap protection + one touch open/close drivers side

Adaptive air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

Front windscreen wipers with two speeds, intermittent wipe and rain sensor

Automatic headlight activation including welcome home functionality

Full size driver and front passenger airbags

Electrically adjustable, folding ,heated and automatically dimming exterior mirrors, aspherical on drivers side including courtesy lights

Vehicle stability system, Porsche stability management (PSM) including ABS, ASR, ABD, MSR and trailer stability management

Mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface for telephone and music

Massage and ventilation function for front seats

Front and rear park assist with visual and audible warning

14 way electric comfort front seats with memory pack

18 way electric adaptive sports seats with memory pack

High gloss black interior trim pack - Cayenne

Leather interior pack with contrasting colour - Cayenne

Anthracite chestnut interior pack - Cayenne

Natural olive grey interior pack - Cayenne

Extended trim pack (grab handle) in leather - Cayenne

Extended trim pack (grab handle) in alcantara - Cayenne

Off road pack - Cayenne with compass display and Porsche off road precision app

Interior trim package with decorative stitching in contrasting colour - Cayenne

Interior trim package with decorative stitching and seat centres in leather in contrasting colour - Cayenne

High gloss black Sport Design pack - Cayenne

Interior pack painted in exterior colour - Cayenne

Sport chrono pack with mode switch - Cayenne

Sport chrono pack with mode switch and compass display on dashboard - Cayenne

Interior pack painted in contrasting exterior colour - Cayenne

Leather Interior package in interior colour - Cayenne

Extended exterior package in black - Cayenne

Sport Chrono Package with Porsche Design Clock - Cayenne

Brushed aluminium with silver accents interior trim pack - Cayenne

Textured aluminium interior trim pack - Cayenne

High gloss black exterior package - Cayenne

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Fine handling and strong performance are the Cayenne's big strengths, but it's also a practical SUV capable of meeting the family's needs. The best version is the Cayenne S, because the Turbo and hybrid models are a little less nimble. It's not that well equipped, though, there's no seven-seat option, and you need to put up with a firmer ride than a BMW X5 or Range Rover Sport. 

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Strong performance</li> <li>Precise, feelsome steering</li> <li>Agile, entertaining handling</li> <li>Reasonable ride comfort</li> <li>Smart and practical interior</li></ul>

Needing a&nbsp;practical load-lugger doesn't mean you need to scrimp on power and sporting prowess. In fact, most sporty manufacturers now have dedicated sports SUVs in their line-up with 0-62mph times to rival cars half their size.&nbsp;

Porsche, for example, offers two:&nbsp;the Macan and the Cayenne, both of which offer rapid performance and seriously impressive handling, as well as providing enough space for five people and a boot capable of fitting more than seven carry-on suitcases.&nbsp;

But even&nbsp;manufacturers not usually focused on track times are getting involved in this market. The Volkswagen T-Roc R is one of our favourites, too, with a 0-62mph time of 4.8sec&nbsp;and&nbsp;fuel economy of 31.5mpg. A sports SUV&nbsp;should satisfy anyone who doesn't want to trade speed for space.&nbsp;

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