Because the Cayenne is a luxury vehicle, the interior has been treated differently from the sportsers. Thick carpets and wood
trim have been copiously applied to the dashboard, steering wheel and shift knob, and whatever other surfaces aren't wrapped in tanned cow hide are made of aluminum alloy. All the goodies you might normally want on a luxury SUV are also present, including an intelligent sat-nav, excellent stereo and a rearward camera and sonar parking sensors, the latter to ensure that you don't scrape the paint off your bumpers when squeezing into tight parking spots. Noteworthy options include four-zone climate control and either a panoramic or regular moonroof.
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Cayenne Turbo S made its debut at the LA Motor Show only a few weeks back, but Porsche is acting very quickly to get it to market. Pricing, and Canadian pricing in particular, has been set, which means that it's going to be in dealerships very soon, enabling it to successfully challenge the sprint times laid down by arch-rival super-SUVs from Benz and Jeep, giving Porsche back the spotlight it normally basks in.
Nevertheless, this particular breed of Cayenne will be a rarity, considering its price starts at $157,000, more than three times of what the Grand Cherokee SRT-8 costs, although less than the Cayenne Turbo with the Tequipment package. Of course, for those who want to own the world's quickest and fastest SUV, not to mention one of the most prestigious, the Turbo S is the only answer.
Specifications:
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| At three times the cost of a Grand Cherokee SRT-8, the Turbo S isexpensive, but it's the only one to hold claim to the title of world'sfastest SUV. (Photo: Porsche Canada) |
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| Laying claim to number one performance credentials is critical for Porsche's SUV. (Photo: Porsche Canada) |
Nevertheless, this particular breed of Cayenne will be a rarity, considering its price starts at $157,000, more than three times of what the Grand Cherokee SRT-8 costs, although less than the Cayenne Turbo with the Tequipment package. Of course, for those who want to own the world's quickest and fastest SUV, not to mention one of the most prestigious, the Turbo S is the only answer.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $157,000 - $197,045
- Body Type: 5-door SUV, unibody
- Layout: front-engine, 4WD
- Engine: 520-hp, 530 lb-ft of torque, 4.5L, 32-valve, DOHC twin-turbocharged V8
- Transmission: 6-spd auto with manual mode
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 2,355 kg (5,192 lbs)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 4.9 seconds
- Top Speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Capacity (rear seats up/folded): 540 / 1,770 L (19.1 / 62.5 cu ft)
- Towing Capacity: 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18.9 / 13.1 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: Audi Q7, BMW X5 4.8is, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged/Range Rover Sport Supercharged, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, VW Touareg W12 Sport
- Web Site: www.porsche.com or www.porschecayenne.com
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