2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS.
Sports machine was something I always hunted for, and the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS simply left me spell bound. This four seater SUV with lots of luggage space proved to be the best-handled SUV on Earth, since my first glance at it. Loaded with a 4.8 litre V-8 engine, it delivers 385 horsepower at 6,200 rpm. Therefore, you can easily figure out that it achieves a speed of 62mph from standstill in 6.5 seconds, just like a click on a button. The new Tiptronic 6 speed automatic gearbox makes this machine a much smoother one. However, all this while I felt the key to ‘pleasure driving’ comes from driving one with a manual transmission, I was simply amazed to press on the accelerator and reach a speed of 100mph in 15 seconds, from this automatic transmission gearbox.
This new ‘sports machine’- The 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS even stands out from others in grounds of handling. The Active Suspension Management System with steel springs, and not air suspension blends evenly with the All Wheel Drive mechanism of the SUV. I also feel that it’s the wide radial tires that contributes to the whole thing; not that I am discriminating the independent suspensions. And of course; I do not want to be marked as a heretic and would also like to give the credits to the 38.4 inches steering wheel diameter.
Nevertheless, I found the 0.79-inch-lower stance three-mode electronic shock controls and the 21-inch running gear to deliver quality performance. Though the twin roof spoiler is for no technical improvements to its aerodynamic shape, still it looks good, the way it should like. The drag quotient of 0.36 and a curb weight of 4950 pounds make me feel this car to be always thirsty, ready to drink to a few barrels of gasoline. Even so, the low mileage is worth its overall performance.
With a height of 66.9 inches and a length of 188.9 inches, the SUV throws a sporty look, both in the exteriors and the interiors. The standard leather upholstery just made me relax back comfortably, with no lack of any pleasantness. The 12-way adjustable front bucket seats made me ease the strain of the rugged roads. The rear seats are well fitted to accommodate two adults. The positioning of all the control buttons renders the essence of a well-equipped cockpit. I was more or less confused to operate the too many gadgets inside. I think I need to take a glace at the manual to set them in order the next time.
This $69,300 sports machine is worth buying only if you like to tame a wild beast.