![]() Oddly, the audio controls on the instrument panel have too-tiny buttons, a puzzling design, given that the Cayenne, like all others Porsches, is really aimed at men. In the cargo hold, you get power outlets, cargo hooks and a tonneau cover to hide packages. The rear-seat passengers are well cared for, with a storage console, cupholders, vents and temperature controls. ![]() The driver is outfitted with a steering wheel that has push button transmission controls that let you shift manually, in addition to audio controls. SHE: I’ll admit that the cabin of the Cayenne is pretty slick, with shiny metal controls and optional stone/steel leather upholstery. HE: But you have to admit that the Cayenne provides a brawny, feature-laden package with great performance for people with a lot of money who love the Porsche brand, but don’t want to compromise on space or functionality. SHE: My grandmother would call that particular demographic “spoiled rotten.” And I’m surprised that you totally missed the real target female audience, what the New York Times called the “affluent oppressed” - those women “with everything and yet not nearly enough.” That’ll have to wait for the new four-seater Porsche that’s supposedly in the pipeline. The Cayenne isn’t exactly about family transportation. HE: That diaper line was totally tongue-in-cheek, Ms. It’s too nice on the interior to handle the ravages of the toddler set and it’s just not flexible enough for growing families - especially with the lack of a third row. The Cayenne is not a good compromise vehicle for a sports car-loving dad and a school-car pooling mom. Sounds like the fantasy of an ad writer who has neither children nor brains. ![]() And I’m even less inclined to fall for it after reading the ludicrous Porsche ads touting the 450-horsepower turbo version of the Cayenne as the perfect vehicle for people who need to get diapers in a hurry. SHE: Sorry, I can’t warm up to the Cayenne. But if you’ve gotta have a Porsche the Cayenne is not a bad choice. On the other hand, Volkswagen, with the Touareg, did a better job of building an SUV that is not only a demon off-road, but looks and feels like a luxury product that’s also just right for everyday driving chores. HE: I think I’m in the minority of people who not only like the Cayenne, but also think Porsche did a good job in designing an SUV that actually looks like a Porsche. The bottom line: $67,970 - which puts this Porsche out of the reach of all but the most affluent consumers. We tested a 2004 Cayenne S with a base price of $55,900 and more than $10,000 in options, including leather upholstery and air suspension. ![]() German sports-car maker Porsche drew heavy criticism from purists last year when it introduced the brand’s first-ever sport utility vehicle, a close cousin to the Volkswagen Touareg dubbed Cayenne.īut the Cayenne has boosted the Stuttgart, Germany-based company’s fortunes, especially in SUV-crazed North America, where the “off-road” Porsche competes with high-priced machinery such as the Mercedes-Benz G500 and the Range Rover. Ritzy Porsche Cayenne SUV is cool, but not hot ![]()
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