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2008 Porsche Cayenne
At a Glance
| Pricing | $43,400 - $93,700 |
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| Drive Types | AWD |
| Engines | V6 (290-bhp), V8 (385-bhp), V8 (405-bhp), V8 (500-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A6, M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 11-14 (city), 17-20 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 63 |
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Decried by the purists, the Cayenne is a huge success for Porsche.
Overview Information
The Cayenne is a vehicle that many Porsche purists feel shouldn't exist. While the thought of a Porsche-badged SUV may have turned stomachs, it has been turning heads and turning in sales and profits for Porsche. The Cayenne range starts at just over $40,000 for a V6 model. No matter which model you choose, the Cayenne is a solid SUV, capable of on and off-road performance.
What Changed:
The Porsche Cayenne skips the 2007 model year. A facelifted Cayenne appears in 2007 as a MY2008 vehicle. The GTS model is added mid-cycle featuring a higher output version of the 4.8L V8.
Official Word:
With a striking new face that features a dramatic new headlight design and with a wide and muscular body accented by broad wheel arches, the 2008 Porsche Cayenne's newly sculpted shape provides vivid visual testimony to the vehicle's enhanced technical features. The 2008 model year marks the launch of the second generation of the Porsche SUV, and the new Cayennes back up their aggressive new design with larger and more powerful - but also more fuelefficient...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Cayenne | 3.6l V6 (290-bhp) | M6 | AWD | 50 | $43,400 |
| Cayenne | 3.6l V6 (290-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 46 | $46,400 |
| Cayenne S | 4.8l V8 (385-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 56 | $57,900 |
| Cayenne GTS | 4.8l V8 (405-bhp) | M6 | AWD | 63 | $69,300 |
| Cayenne GTS | 4.8l V8 (405-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 59 | $72,300 |
| Cayenne Turbo | 4.8l V8 (500-bhp) | A6 | AWD | 54 | $93,700 |
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