The Cayenne was a huge deal for Porsche when it was unveiled. An SUV from the manufacturer famed for crafting sleek, agile sports cars? It may have seemed a strange alliance at the time, but the Cayenne has been a phenomenal success for Porsche and remains arguably the leading premium sports SUV in the world.
It’s no longer the only SUV in the Porsche family; the smaller Porsche Macan is positioned below the Cayenne, so if a more compact version suits you better, there’s another excellent alternative.
The Cayenne is a joy to drive – Porsche has got it just right. Handling, minimal body roll, ride comfort, power, acceleration; for a five-seater SUV, a used Porsche Cayenne actually does drive very much like a sports car. The base model is fitted with a 3.0 litre V6 petrol engine that pushes out 348hp, clocking 0-62mph in 6.0 seconds. And that’s the base model.
All used Porsche Cayenne models have eight-speed automatic transmission, which makes the drive experience super-smooth. The Cayenne is an effortless motorway cruiser, perfectly equipped for daily urban driving and happy to mix it off-road, too, should you traverse challenging terrain. As part of its latest model updates and upgrades in 2023 on the E3 model, Porsche made its Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system standard across the range.
The interior has a sporty design, with luxury elements. The steering wheel position can be configured in a number of positions, while the driver’s seat is eight-way electrically adjustable as standard; 14-way and 18-way are available as options, so some used Porsche Cayenne models may have this included.