My new Cayenne

[footie]

Finally collected the car yesterday and so far I am pleased with how it drives.



Will post some proper photos over the weekend. Plus points are the gearbox which down changes on demand very quickly, the sport button really does sharpen the throttle response and the seats are super comfortable. Negative points are solely one at the moment and it centers upon the sound system which isn't as good as the B&O in the S4, oh and the lack of performance but that's to be expected. Overall very happy.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Congratulations! Car looks great!

 

[Tarek]

Congrats man and many happy,safe and fun miles.

 

[Wunderkind]

I'm also interested in the new Cayenne S. I have got myself a puppy now and would need something larger than the CLS in the near future. The only worry I have is in regards to the size of the trunk. It's quite small compared to the previous boxier Cayenne.

I did own a Cayenne S a few years back but sold it when my dog died. It was the great to drive and I experienced no problems during my three years of ownership.

 

[donkeykong]

congrats. looking mighty sharp in black.

 

[ateekt]

Congratulations mate! Keep us updated with your experience. Enjoy & be safe!

 

[footie]

I'm also interested in the new Cayenne S. I have got myself a puppy now and would need something larger than the CLS in the near future. The only worry I have is in regards to the size of the trunk. It's quite small compared to the previous boxier Cayenne.

I did own a Cayenne S a few years back but sold it when my dog died. It was the great to drive and I experienced no problems during my three years of ownership.

Like you i also own the previous Cayenne, great car but cheap switchgear feel and design of interior, the new one feel the best by far with regards to this. Its really too early to give an honest opinion on whether its the best SUV on the market, though its steering feels more connected than what the brother's X6 did and it rides a million times better, ahh the benefits of air suspension. The boot does appear smaller but it's got a trick up it's sleeve were it can more the rear seats forward by almost 6" which compensate for it's shape.

congrats. looking mighty sharp in black.

Thanks mate, yeah black looks ok, I really wanted the brown by knew in my heart of hearts that it would hurt resale badly so the black was my next choice. It goes well with the two toned interior, will take some photos late today.

Congratulations mate! Keep us updated with your experience. Enjoy & be safe!

I'll keep you all posts of my experience and impressions of the car.



P.S.

To everyone else who have commented, thanks for your kind words.

 

[Mr Robert]

Quite a step there! Happy motoring and please, don't run over any MINIs...

 

[footie]

It's been pissing with rain all day long and the outside of the car is piging, so here a couple of shots of the interior instead.

 

[Centurion]

How are you liking the car. Is it as you expected?

 

[footie]

How are you liking the car. Is it as you expected?

The honest answer is yes it is all I expected. Having had two previous Cayennes, one steel sprung and the other air suspension as well as a Q7 I knew what to expect but even then the new Cayenne is an altogether better sorted car than the others, it's steering is the most outstanding element at the moment, it's response and resistance throughout the complete turn from lock to lock is very linear with no points where weight feels noticeably different, plus it actually has feel, unheard of in an SUV in my opinion.

It's a very quiet cruiser, thanks in no small part to the 8sp auto and the torque diesel, plus I am much than impressed that I am already getting 28.6mpg from an engine with less than 100 miles on it, I suspect low thirties to be easily achieved when it loosens up a bit.

I am sure over the coming weeks other surprised will appears, elements I like and dislike about the car. I seem to swing from one extreme to the other at the moment, an M3v8 to a Jag XFdS to an S4 Avant to now a Cayenne Diesel. With that track record heaven knows what will be on my driveway next.

 

[klier]

Footie stop making pics of other peoples cars please.

LOL

 

[footie]

Footie stop making pics of other peoples cars please.

LOL

I suppose it was too much to ask for a complimentary comment from you.

 

[footie]

Quite a step there! Happy motoring and please, don't run over any MINIs...

Oh my god, I did hit what I thought was a speed bump but it might well have been a Mini.

 

[VroomVroom]

Very nice motor! Do you still have the S4?

Enjoy and stay safe!

 

[Wunderkind]

Footie,

Could you take a picture of the boot of your Cayenne when you have a moment (one with the rear seats moved forward and one with the rear seats in their normal position). I just want to see how deep the boot is.

Many thanks

 

[footie]

Very nice motor! Do you still have the S4?

Enjoy and stay safe!

No, I sold the S4 to the trade. Got a really good price as well.

Footie,

Could you take a picture of the boot of your Cayenne when you have a moment (one with the rear seats moved forward and one with the rear seats in their normal position). I just want to see how deep the boot is.

Many thanks

No problem, will do this hopefully at lunch and post them later.

 

[Human]

The honest answer is yes it is all I expected. Having had two previous Cayennes, one steel sprung and the other air suspension as well as a Q7 I knew what to expect but even then the new Cayenne is an altogether better sorted car than the others, it's steering is the most outstanding element at the moment, it's response and resistance throughout the complete turn from lock to lock is very linear with no points where weight feels noticeably different, plus it actually has feel, unheard of in an SUV in my opinion.

It's a very quiet cruiser, thanks in no small part to the 8sp auto and the torque diesel, plus I am much than impressed that I am already getting 28.6mpg from an engine with less than 100 miles on it, I suspect low thirties to be easily achieved when it loosens up a bit.

I am sure over the coming weeks other surprised will appears, elements I like and dislike about the car. I seem to swing from one extreme to the other at the moment, an M3v8 to a Jag XFdS to an S4 Avant to now a Cayenne Diesel. With that track record heaven knows what will be on my driveway next.

Congrats on your excellent purchase! IMO the best cabin in the business and all the dynamics and tech to match


I do not know if you do any off road, what suspension do you prefer?

 

[footie]

Congrats on your excellent purchase! IMO the best cabin in the business and all the dynamics and tech to match


I do not know if you do any off road, what suspension do you prefer?

The original Cayenne I bought at the time of launch only was available with steel suspension (Porsche keep the air for the Turbo at this time), to drive it was great, I would say as good as the air in sport mode but as a passenger and especially one in the rear it was bouncy and uncomfortable, only kept it for 6 months because of this and switched to the air. As for the air suspension all three are very good, the Q7 and the first air suspensioned Cayenne I owned were roughly on par with each other with the Porsche offering better steering and brake feel, but the new one is a definite step up from either of them, probably to do with the weight reduction as much as anything.

Off-road, in a Porsche? Well I have but just not in my own. I did do the off-road course at Porsche's driving centre at Silverstone but that was in the older model, haven't been invited over for a try in the new one but it's only a matter of time so will report on my findings at that time.

As for my preferred setting so for, normal with the ride height also at normal when driving on normal roads and motorways, on less than perfect roads (we call them B-roads) I perfer the comfort setting, it still offers decent body control but just smooths out the imperfections that bit better. One thing I am findings is that passengers complain it's a bit unsettled when you drop the ride height to it's lowest drivable setting (the one above loading), it does look the part but probably best left to motorway driving.

P.S.
The interior is as much as anything which swayed my decision, the past Cayenne was a joke, if you didn't order full leather then you lost big time come resale but it wasn't only the finish of the dash and door capping but the quality of the switchgear and air vent units that let the side down, thank heavens Porsche have addressed all these shortcomings and finally given the Cayenne an interior befitting the brand's status.

 

[Human]

The original Cayenne I bought at the time of launch only was available with steel suspension (Porsche keep the air for the Turbo at this time), to drive it was great, I would say as good as the air in sport mode but as a passenger and especially one in the rear it was bouncy and uncomfortable, only kept it for 6 months because of this and switched to the air. As for the air suspension all three are very good, the Q7 and the first air suspensioned Cayenne I owned were roughly on par with each other with the Porsche offering better steering and brake feel, but the new one is a definite step up from either of them, probably to do with the weight reduction as much as anything.

Off-road, in a Porsche? Well I have but just not in my own. I did do the off-road course at Porsche's driving centre at Silverstone but that was in the older model, haven't been invited over for a try in the new one but it's only a matter of time so will report on my findings at that time.

As for my preferred setting so for, normal with the ride height also at normal when driving on normal roads and motorways, on less than perfect roads (we call them B-roads) I perfer the comfort setting, it still offers decent body control but just smooths out the imperfections that bit better. One thing I am findings is that passengers complain it's a bit unsettled when you drop the ride height to it's lowest drivable setting (the one above loading), it does look the part but probably best left to motorway driving.

P.S.
The interior is as much as anything which swayed my decision, the past Cayenne was a joke, if you didn't order full leather then you lost big time come resale but it wasn't only the finish of the dash and door capping but the quality of the switchgear and air vent units that let the side down, thank heavens Porsche have addressed all these shortcomings and finally given the Cayenne an interior befitting the brand's status.

Thanks for the detailed explanation, much appreciated!

The Cayenne's are truly very capable off road! But yes in a Porsche? Does not sound that good

The interior....quality, fit and finish...to die for!

PS: Apart from the adjustable ride height and self-leveling provided by Air Suspension, I came to the conclusion that Adaptive suspensions i.e. BMW 7er, Jaguar XJ etc. gives the same amount of ride comfort from my own test drive experiences. (The M-B Airmatic DC is the exception here, does give a superb damping or the real 'air carpet' ride IMO) given I did not have (if ever) the opportunity to test drive a Rolls-Royce Phantom or Ghost.