Top Gear review of Porsche Cayenne
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12-10-2009, 04:31 PM
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Top Gear review of Porsche Cayenne
http://www.topgear.com/uk/porsche/cayenne
Our verdict
Testament to the compelling business case for the SUV, the Porsche Cayenne is a ghastly diversion from the Porsche purist path that has made the company so much money it’s never looked back. Ugly, expensive, pointless… and everywhere.
Ouch...
‘The Cayenne is simply unforgivable. It’s sinfully ugly for starters, and has given West London’s top tossers something to aspire to.’
Our verdictTestament to the compelling business case for the SUV, the Porsche Cayenne is a ghastly diversion from the Porsche purist path that has made the company so much money it’s never looked back. Ugly, expensive, pointless… and everywhere.
Ouch...
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12-11-2009, 02:35 AM
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12-11-2009, 04:13 PM
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its like the number one show in the UK. Guess that says alot about british people... lol
#6
12-11-2009, 07:17 PM
Super old. I don't think it's the best looking vehicle, but it's certainly decent looking. The V6 is the worst looking, IMO. Can't stand that closed bumper on the front.
#7
12-11-2009, 08:48 PM
I'll happily take my "closed bumped" '08+ Cayenne/S any day.
In response to top gear: I love the show, but can't stand Clarkson's blatant bias for British-made cars. The most recent example of this was during his review of the new BMW X5 M and Audi Q7 TDI V12. Despite praising both automobiles, he still finds reason to completely turn the spotlight onto the new Range Rover. Which...let's be honest...if you're going to buy an X5M or Q7 TDI V12, you're probably not looking at the Range Rover HSE.
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#8
12-12-2009, 03:10 AM
I too have a 04 CTT and I think the Cayenne only looks good with the Turbo bumper, for both the gen 1 and gen 2. The Gen 2 GTS is a very good choice if one can't afford the Turbo. It has Turbo bumper, and both the sport design and exterior black package are standard.
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#9
12-12-2009, 03:13 AM
Sorry, but I think the pre-face lifted Cayenne's are the worst looking. Those heinous headlights with that awkward nose.
I'll happily take my "closed bumped" '08+ Cayenne/S any day.
In response to top gear: I love the show, but can't stand Clarkson's blatant bias for British-made cars. The most recent example of this was during his review of the new BMW X5 M and Audi Q7 TDI V12. Despite praising both automobiles, he still finds reason to completely turn the spotlight onto the new Range Rover. Which...let's be honest...if you're going to buy an X5M or Q7 TDI V12, you're probably not looking at the Range Rover HSE.
I'll happily take my "closed bumped" '08+ Cayenne/S any day.
In response to top gear: I love the show, but can't stand Clarkson's blatant bias for British-made cars. The most recent example of this was during his review of the new BMW X5 M and Audi Q7 TDI V12. Despite praising both automobiles, he still finds reason to completely turn the spotlight onto the new Range Rover. Which...let's be honest...if you're going to buy an X5M or Q7 TDI V12, you're probably not looking at the Range Rover HSE.
It's a different story for the Turbo, the bumper makes the whole thing looks a lot better. The gen 2 is just a newer style (minor re-style), to get the real good looking, you would have to get the GTS or Turbo with the sport design package.
Last edited by timothy; 12-12-2009 at 03:16 AM.
#10
12-12-2009, 10:44 PM
Top Gear loves English vehicles and the Cayenne is not!
It would be interesting to find out who the major sponsors are for their show.
I personally think that both generations of the Cayenne are a work of art inside and out.
It would be interesting to find out who the major sponsors are for their show.
I personally think that both generations of the Cayenne are a work of art inside and out.
#11
12-13-2009, 09:57 AM
I'm not a huge fan on the outside aesthetics on my 04. But the interior is awesome, performance for a 5700 pound vehicle is great, the off-roading doesn't suck (for where I've gone), tows my trailer, and it does many things very well. I think it's the ability that it does some of everything that makes me really like the thing. Sure, there are faster vehicles, better off-road choices, and roomier interiors. But how many "do" as many things that these cayennes can?
#12
12-14-2009, 02:17 PM
To me there is not a better looking SUV on the road especially the newer GTS and Turbo S. I simply cannot understand the criticism of the styling on these cars although there is plenty of it.
