2005 Porsche Cayenne Review

Name: 2005 Porsche Cayenne Review
Brand: Porsche
Rating: 4.7 (95 reviews)

Price: $6,999

2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic 4dr SUV Exterior

2004 Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic 4WD 4dr SUV

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Pros

Sports car performance, available adjustable ride height and suspension damping control, solid off-road capability and towing capacity, slightly more cargo room than a Range Rover.

Cons

Can't match the Rover in the dirt, annoying turbo lag on top end model, you have to pay a little extra for the name.

What’s new

The base Cayenne receives a six-speed manual transmission and Porsche's Drive-Off Assistant System, otherwise known as a "hill-holder" clutch. All Cayenne models now feature a power rear tailgate and body-colored side sills and fascias. An optional panoramic power sunroof debuts this year, along with an available rearview camera system. A comprehensive performance upgrade package is available on the Turbo model through Porsche's Tequipment program. Highlights include a horsepower increase to 500 and upgraded brakes.

Edmunds says

Awkward-looking but thrilling behind the wheel, the Cayenne is a thoroughly capable vehicle that makes good on its Porsche nameplate.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.90 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

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roy_taylor, 01/23/2012

2005 Porsche Cayenne S AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl 6A)

I absolutely loved everything about my Cayenne GTS and have been thrilled with it, until this weekend. On a ski trip to Mammoth from LA the transmission has gotten stuck in low range. It wont move up to give me a limited differential and it wont move down to road mode. If I try the 307 mile journey home I have to do it at 50mph. I googled the issue and now find that its a common …

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Ethan, 06/23/2006

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)

I purchased a used but untitled Porsche Cayenne Turbo about 8 months ago. I have put approximately 10,000 miles on it (it previously had 5,000). It has had absolutely no problems. Its acceleration and handling are on par with most sport cars. Its off-road handling is also excellent. The adjustable ride height is a must if you plan to do any significant off-road driving. However, this …

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Greg Wolfner, 12/12/2004

2005 Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

My Porsche Cayenns is an awesome SUV, I have the 6 cylinder model and would love to try the turbo. Make sure your Cayenne has the best headlights made. I'm very disappointed in the standard headlights. This is not a very large SUV, the interior room is only fair. Keep in mind if you look to go off road that the stock tires are not designed for it. My final conclusion is that this is a …

Porche Cayenne-Great vehicle

Mike Bement, 04/13/2005

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo AWD 4dr SUV (4.5L 8cyl Turbo 6A)

This is the perfect vehicle for me. I love the speed of a sports car. I love the head room and storage room of an SUV. The Turbo Cayenne does it all. It is absolutely beautiful. Mike Bement

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2005 Cayenne Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$41,100
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$311/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Cayenne include:

Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.90 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.90 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}