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5 out of 5 stars

Definitely a sports car/SUV

Mark K, 08/22/2022
2021 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This car handles great. Excellent acceleration. The car feels solid. The negative is when the air-conditioner is on high it is very loud. The touch screen is beautiful and vibrant. Super happy that Apple car play is now wireless. I have the Cayenne S and it definitely is faster than the base model. The brakes are better also.

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4 out of 5 stars

The base car is great - well worth it

Lolina, 01/29/2019
2019 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
33 of 40 people found this review helpful

Porsche delivers a solid performing SUV that has the polish and finishes you would expect in a luxury SUV. The base features put the value right where you would want it. Materials, ride quality, ergonomics and overall fun all are there. Like all vehicles, nothing is perfect, which is why there is a choice. The Seats, including the upgraded premium seats, are a bit more firm than needed. The options to get the seats in the right place, however, are great. The ride is smooth and the suspension is solid. Trying to go slow though you do notice the slightly clunky transmission. The big complaint is, of course, the extras. As a base level, you get a car substantially similar to its competitors in terms of features. However, Porsche instance to charge for the absolutely most stupid things is silly. I picked one off the lot and it had Porsche crests in it for $495. Why would I pay for their advertising? You cant put aftermarket roof rails on, but it is an 800$ option and a number of things to change colors are just silly. Otherwise, air suspension and advanced features are simply a choice. Expensive but some are worth it. Overall, however, it was by far the best value for the money I could get a SUV in its class. I test drove everything from a RRS, a GLE, F pace, and others. I do truly enjoy it, I just wish Porsche would get off their proverbial high horse and not answer every question with "it's a Porsche". The Cayenne absolutely fuels the rest of the company and mostly it fuels it with base models and some features. "its a Porsche" is not a competitive answer... They could do better. Note: I have owned a 911 before so I am not new to the brand.

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4 out of 5 stars

Generally love the vehicle, but.....

Chuck in PA, 11/19/2019
2019 Porsche Cayenne S 4dr SUV AWD (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

This is my second Cayenne. Overall, believe I liked my 2015 better. This one has better performance, but am not thrilled with the updated electronics. Also the drive system is a little frustrating at times. The handling is terrific - as it should be for a Porsche. The NAV system is the pitts! I can't understand why Porsche doesn't get a better vendor for that system.

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3 out of 5 stars

only one thing good

jeff, 12/21/2020
2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful

I found only one thing I love about this Cayenne Hybrid, the driving on high way. fast and quiet, much better then my BMW and Volvo. Others like infotainment is horrible, rear kick close truck defect , once a while check engine light on., music control can't replay.

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4 out of 5 stars

issues with a great car

ronk, 07/03/2021
2019 Porsche Cayenne 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

have issues with the window trim.. had to be replaced, keep having seat belt chime even when buckled but dealer can't duplicate so no fix,,, and a valve in the fuel system flutters.. which sounds like a mini helecopter.. there is a tsb on it but no fix in site.. alot of issues for such an expensive vehicle

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