2012 Porsche Cayenne S SUV Pros & Cons

Porsche Cayenne S SUV Pros and Cons

  The Porsche Cayenne S is a very powerful SUV. It boasts great improvements over the base cayenne and features a 4.8-liter V8 engine that produces 400 horsepower and 369lb.-ft. of torque) and boasts a top track speed of 160 mph. A Tiptronic S 8-speed automatic transmission comes standard, as does all-wheel-drive. The Cayenne has a zero-to-sixty time of an amazingly quick 5.6 seconds, which is quite impressive for an SUV.

  Options for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S SUV are extensive and include a rearview camera, a panoramic sunroof, XM Satellite Radio , voice control, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, a premium 16-speaker BURMESTER Surround Sound audio system or BOSE audio system, front and rear parking sensors, and underbody skid plates; however, these can add up quickly.

  The five-passenger Porsche Cayenne SUV comes with incredible standard features, which include: Bluetooth connection, a split-rear seat, a refrigerated glove compartment, Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment System, leather seats, Cruise Control, a 12-speaker sound system, an anti-theft system, and a HomeLink programmable garage door opener.

  Safety features for the Cayenne are numerous and include a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, ABS, power-assisted steering, various airbags, warranty-covered Roadside Assistance, and Porsche Traction Management.

  The 2012 Cayenne SUV is the best of both worlds: style and power. If you're searching for a family-friendly Porsche, skip the coupes and focus on the Cayenne or the Porsche Panamera sedan. In this way, the Cayenne opens the world of Porsche to a completely fresh set of buyers.

  As far as fuel economy ratings are concerned, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne achieves 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway, which is not unimpressive for an SUV, but it isn't impressive, either. This is especially concerning at the present time, when gasoline prices are at all all-time high.

  Some drivers of the Porsche Cayenne S SUV might find its cargo space too limited to be fully family-friendly and its brakes to have a somewhat awkward feel.