Introduction
What Car? says...
With most car brands, if you go for the entry-level model you can expect a few compromises – but that's certainly not the case with the Porsche Cayman.
Porsche's least-expensive model has long been a five-star car, and while the Cayman is hardly what you'd call 'cheap', it's still incredible value for money by sports car standards. The way it balances performance and driving fun with everyday usability positions it perfectly for many buyers.
Read on over the next few pages of this review to find out just how good the Porsche Cayman is. We'll tell you how it stacks up against the best sports cars for performance and handling, interior quality, costs and much, much more. We’ll also tell you which version we think is the best.
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FAQs
Even if you stick to the entry-level 2.0-litre Cayman, you’ll never find it slow. In our tests, that version managed to sprint from 0-60mph in just 4.6sec. The GTS, GT4 and GT4 are even faster still.
The Cayman came bottom in the sports car category of our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey. Porsche as a brand did slightly better, claiming joint 19th place out of 32 manufacturers.
Yes. There’s plenty of head and leg room for two six-footers, and the wide interior means they won’t be rubbing shoulders.
No. All your engine choices are petrol, and range in size from 2.0-litres right up to the sweet-sounding 4.0-litre six-cylinder in the GTS, GT4 and GT4 RS. If you're looking for an electric car made by Porsche, that's the Porsche Taycan.
If you avoid the racing-inspired bucket seats, you won’t find it hard to get comfortable in the Cayman over long distances. What’s more, even without the optional adaptive suspension, the car rides pretty comfortably, and the perfectly weighted steering helps make the car easy to drive.
| RRP price range | £53,420 - £125,660 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 5 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 4 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | petrol |
| MPG range across all versions | 21.4 - 31.7 |
| Available doors options | 2 |
| Warranty | 3 years / No mileage cap |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £3,833 / £9,102 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £7,666 / £18,204 |
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