2004 Porsche Cayenne Review
Fuel Economy
14 - 15 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Awkward-looking but thrilling behind the wheel, the Cayenne is a thoroughly capable vehicle that makes good on its Porsche nameplate.
Pros
Sports car performance, available adjustable ride height and suspension damping control, slightly more cargo room than a Range Rover.
Cons
Can't match the Rover in the dirt, interior is less elegant than cheaper Touareg cousin.
What's New for 2004
A V6-powered Cayenne joins the lineup as the new entry-level model.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
The Great SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The SUV is an amazing vehicle. It's an SUV Carrera. The gas mileage is about 20 highway and 15 around town. Not bad for the suburbs. Handling is excellent. Just need an extra aux. pwr up front.
Favorite Features
Style, Performance
Suggested Improvements
Sports car-like handling in 5k lb truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This vehicle continues to amaze me. Braking is second to none. Handling for a large vehicle as this is world- class. How'd they do it is what you'll wonder when you drive it. V8 power is more than sufficient, would not recommend V6 unless you are only picking up groceries and live in snow country. Ride is comfy, not too noisy, plenty of great lux features to please anyone. Beautiful design. Interior is lovely. Faux leather dash is quite nice. Seats offer plenty of adjustments. Nav works really well! Parking sensors are well worth the $. Don't need heated seats as in Southern CA not too cold.
Favorite Features
Navigation is fantastic. Even for 5 year old technology it works great. Titanium Metallic paint is so pretty. Power from the 340 HP V8 is intoxicating, and hearing the engine roar to life is such pleasure (subtle, not obnoxious). I often roll windows down to hear it more clearly. Thank you Porsche!
Suggested Improvements
Folding rear seats is a bit cumbersome. Certainly don't mind that they are manual fold down though. If Porsche could figure out how to lose 300-500 pounds from the weight of this vehicle, it would help with gas mileage, handling, performance, and wear & tear.
Rip Snorting Fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I am a certifiable car FREAK. I have owned over 100 cars in my 54 year life and this car rocks my world. If you think driving a 911 is fun to drive, stick four other people in this rocket and cruise up Pacific Coast Highway from San Clemente to Laguna or Newport and just watch the smiles on all five faces. I own three old Corvettes and a 356 Porsche and they are just a lot of fun to drive. A year ago I had the opportunity to sell a Cayenne Turbo for a friend and I had the car for about a month and only had to drive it three times to be HOOKED. Turning an SUV into a Hot Rod/Race Car has to be one of the greatest ideas of the 21st Century. This is the most fun Sports Car I have ever owned.
Favorite Features
Active Suspension Management. I can go from 911 handling to S Class Mercedes with a flick of the switch. Incredible driving performance and cornering. This thing sticks to the ground like a go cart on one hand and drives like a Rolls Royce out on the freeway cruising. Just too many things to list.
Suggested Improvements
I think they nailed EVERYTHING on this baby and I picked it up with 41K miles for thirty cents on the dollar from its original $105K price tag. I've had my 64 Corvette since the 80's and will take it to the grave with me... the Turbo ain't leavin any time soon. I LOVE this BEAST. UNBELIEVABLE.
Join the Herd
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Traded one of 911c/2 (cab 6 spd) for CS. Tested at high speed, rides like 996 c/2 only one foot taller. Gas mileage was surprising when I keep my lead foot off. Had 7 BMW (740, 740l, 735, 528, 318c, Z3, 325), 4 MB (430CLK, S430, SL380, S550). This SUV rides like 911 c/2 in an S550 interior.
Favorite Features
Comfort seats,better than S550. Fast transmission and great engine. Hold road like S550. Lane change no problems! Great sounds from Bose, almost a good as S550!
Suggested Improvements
Kids need 3 row, like Q7! Sparks plugs are difficult to get to! Oil changes have to go to dealer($200).When PDK????
Great SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I LOVE my '04 Cayenne Turbo, except at the gas pump! I am averaging 14.1 MPG, having to add a quart of oil every 2,000 miles or so, and it goes though a set of Pirellis every 10,000 miles or so. Other than that it's perfect. I'm thinking of getting a n 8,000 lb trailer.
Favorite Features
Power, looks, handling, VERSATILITY!
Suggested Improvements
See above. Gas mileage, oil adding, expensive repairs and service, tire life, brake pads and rotor cost (Just for the fronts, $1000.00)
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