Is the Porsche Cayenne a good off road vehicle?

Is the Porsche Cayenne a good off road vehicle?

The Cayenne has surprisingly good ground clearance when the suspension’s jacked up to its maximum (a full 268mm vs a Range Rover’s 300mm figure), and the driver aids make this an extremely capable machine when the going gets rough.

Does Cayenne have locking differential?

The Cayenne also offers Sport Plus, which in addition to improving throttle response and firming the suspension, removes some of the traction control functions. Then there’s the locking/limited slip differentials. The system automatically diverts power to whatever wheels have traction.

Which is the best 2008 Porsche Cayenne to buy?

Edmunds’ Expert Review While the 2008 Porsche Cayenne only receives subtle exterior styling changes, the significant upgrades to the engines and suspension produce dramatic performance improvements. If you want the best luxury SUV in terms of all-around on-road performance, this is the one to get.

What’s the difference between a Porsche Cayenne and a Porsche GTs?

After skipping a year, the Porsche Cayenne returns and is revamped for 2008. All engines receive more power this year. There’s also a revised suspension for even sharper handling, a new GTS trim level and a few new luxury and convenience features in the form of an optional power liftgate, adjustable cargo tie-downs and adaptive headlights.

What kind of engine does a Porsche Cayenne have?

The Cayenne Turbo has a twin-turbocharged version of the V8 that makes a mighty 500 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. All have a six-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission (except the base Cayenne and GTS with the six-speed manual) and all have all-wheel drive.

Is the Porsche Cayenne a fun to drive car?

The fun-to-drive SUV may be an oxymoron, but Porsche has gotten one step closer to proving the concept with the GTS version of its Cayenne sport-ute. This new model is, except for the outrageous Turbo editions, the most expensive and best performing Cayenne and a fraternal twin to the V-8–powered Cayenne S.