Why Buy A 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
What's New for 2018? Relatively nothing on the 2018 Porsche Cayenne is new. All of the exciting additions and features from the 2017 lineup carry over for this model year. With eight different trim levels to choose from, you might find yourself needing time to think over just how you want to customize your 2018 Porsche Cayenne. Having this many options means that each driver will be able to find something that suits their specific needs. Whether you're looking for fuel efficiency from the S E-Hybrid or the massive 570 hp from the Turbo V8 engine on the Cayenne Turbo S, you'll find what works for you. Not to mention the seemingly endless list of optional packages and features. Handling on the 2018 Porsche Cayenne feels flawless. For such a huge vehicle, you would assume it would be much less agile. However, this crossover SUV can easily and safely navigate any road terrain.
Having multiple engine choices really makes the Cayenne an attractive purchase. Even the base engine (a 3.6-L V6) puts in a good performance. The turbocharged version is even more exciting, and the line-topping Turbo V8 is massively powerful. Even the E-Hybrid has a sturdy powertrain capable of generating 416 hp and 435 lb-ft of torque, which is more than sufficient to power the vehicle. Porsche makes sure you get what you pay for when you buy the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. Inside and out, this SUV is made of only the highest-quality materials available. The steel used for the body is strong, and the interior materials look as though they will hold up well for years to come. The Cayenne puts forth a stellar acceleration performance. In fact, it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just about 5.4 seconds, which is one of the best times for this segment. Even when you full-throttle it from a full stop, the Cayenne has no problem getting up-to-speed. Steering on the Cayenne is incredibly responsive and gives the driver a sense of security while navigating tough turns and difficult terrain.
Comfort mode makes it easy to drive through tight parking lots and along crowded urban streets. The 2018 Porsche Cayenne doesn't look like it would be such a superb off-roader, but it is. You get more than enough ground clearance, and AWD provides a sufficient amount of stability. The tires always grip the road surface. In the Cayenne's cabin, you are sitting in the lap of luxury. All of the seats are well-bolstered, cornering support is excellent, and the front seats are highly adjustable. The rear seats are split 40/20/40 in order to maximize rear seat passenger comfort. Road, wind, and engine noise are not really existent at any speed inside the Cayenne's well-insulated cabin. The engine only emits a small amount of noise while idling, and even then, it is nothing that you will notice over the sound of your audio system. The Cayenne is quite a capable hauler and has a better-than-average towing capacity for its class.
The Cayenne S is perfectly capable of towing its maximum rating of 7,716 pounds. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of cargo space to be found in the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. With the seats in place, you only get 24 cubic feet of cargo space. Even when you fold the rear seats down, you only get a maximum of 63 cubic feet. Of course, this is somewhat on-par with the limited amount of cargo space found in some luxury crossover SUVs. While there are a good number of standard features, you are paying a lot for a vehicle that really could afford to offer a few more of such features. Making a few more of the driver aids standard would probably attract more loyal customers who want standard blind spot monitoring or adaptive cruise control. For such a large vehicle, you would think that there would be more small item storage bins and compartments to be found throughout the cabin, but, sadly, there are not. Passengers are going to have to get creative with where they store their books, laptops, and tablets on long drives.