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The Porsche Cayenne is a favorite of driving enthusiasts in the SUV marketplace, with some buyers seemingly happy to trade outright practicality and off-road prowess for enjoyable on-road driving dynamics and that desirable Porsche badge on the hood. New for 2013 are a pair of models that address both ends of that spectrum: The 240-hp Cayenne Diesel adds some fuel-sipping pragmatism for those looking for economy, and the GTS bridges the gap between the Cayenne S model and the outrageous Turbo flagship.
The GTS model gains 20 hp over the Cayenne S' 4.8-liter 400-hp V8. It also gains Porsche's active suspension system with adjustable ride height (dubbed PASM), improved brakes, a lower ride height, and standard 20-inch alloy wheels, along with some other more sporting accoutrements inside and out like sport seats and a SportDesign package. All impress, but the GTS really does underline Porsche's desire to position the Cayenne as a driver's SUV.
Drive type | 4WD/AWD |
Engine size | 3.0L |
Engine type | Diesel |
Fuel capacity | 26.4 |
Wheelbase | 114" |
Overall length | 190.8" |
Width | 76.3" |
Height | 67.4" |
Leg room | F 67.1" |
Front tires | P255/55R18 |
Rear tires | P255/55R18 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Max towing capacity | 1157/7716 lbs. |
Transmission | Automatic |
RepairPal gave the Porsche Cayenne an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Porsche Cayenne 20th out of 23 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
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