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The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seat mid-size sport utility vehicle well-suited for Colorado driving. Manufactured by Porsche since 2002, North American sales began in 2003.
The exterior changes on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne include headlights that “are flatter, and the leading edge in front of the hood is more defined than before,” according to Cars.com. The Detroit News says “the subtle changes create a more sophisticated look,” thanks to the fact that “the turn signal indicators have been removed from the headlight assembly and lowered onto the grille.” Kelley Blue Book reviewers note that the redesign serves a “functional sense” as well as a styling one, since the new features bring “an aerodynamic benefit” as “the coefficient of drag has been lowered substantially offering potential fuel economy benefits.”
ForbesAutos is pleased to find that “Porsche stayed away from any form of multifunction knob-controlled system as seen on virtually every new luxury vehicle from foreign manufacturers,” such as BMW’s iDrive. Also winning praise are the “large, simple toggles for climate, suspension, and transfer-case settings,” which ConsumerGuide appreciates.
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne lineup offers four engines: one V-6 and three V-8s. Edmunds notes that the base Porsche 2008 Cayenne features “a 3.6-liter V6 that makes 290 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque,” while “the Cayenne S packs a 4.8-liter V8 with 385 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque,” and the Cayenne GTS has the same engine, but it “produces 405 hp.” Edmunds also writes that the Porsche Cayenne Turbo “has a twin-turbocharged version of the V8 that makes a mighty 500 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque.”
Car and Driver is pleasantly surprised to find that, on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, “the 0-to-60-mph run takes 4.8 seconds.” Even on the base Cayenne, The Detroit News determines that it “can hit 60 mph in 7.5 seconds starting from a stop,” which is impressive for a vehicle that weighs more than 5,000 pounds.
Prestige Imports in Denver is a short drive from any point in the Denver metropolitan area. The Denver Porsche dealer is open Monday through Saturday. Additional information about Prestige Imports and its inventory of Porsche automobiles is available at the company’s website at www.prestigeimports.net or at www.prestigeimportsblog.net.
About Prestige Imports
Prestige Imports is an established Audi and Porsche dealership located in Lakewood, Colorado in the Denver area. The dealership provides a professional and courteous environment for purchasing and servicing Audi and Porsche automobiles. As one of the largest dealerships of its kind in the United States, Prestige Imports maintains a large selection of new and pre-owned vehicles. Prospective customers are invited to contact the dealer’s knowledgeable staff of Audi Brand Specialists or Certified Porsche Brand Specialists with any questions or to arrange a test drive.
Contact
Name: Don Adis
Email: donadis@prestigeimports.net
Phone: (303) 238-8101
Prestige Imports
9201 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
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