2012 Porsche Cayman review
Porsche Cayman highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Porsche Cayman?
- The Cayman is available in a new trim called the S Black Edition.
- Cayman trims have been upgraded with BOSE Sound System and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
- Memory Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
- The R trim now comes with Leather Seats, Rear Spoiler, and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Porsche Cayman an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Porsche Cayman 23rd out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.
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Base 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.9L
Horsepower
265
Torque (ft-lbs)
221
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
95.1"
Overall length
172.3"
Width
70.9"
Height
51.3"
Leg room
F 33.5"
Head room
F 37.6"
Front tires
P205/55R/17
Rear tires
P235/50R/17
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 6
2012 Porsche Cayman FAQ
The 2012 Porsche Cayman is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- R: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- S Black Edition: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- S: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
The Porsche Cayman received a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Porsche Cayman as 22 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
The 2012 Porsche Cayman has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Porsche Cayman, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Porsche Cayman Reviews.
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