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Porsche Cayenne

There was a time when people thought of a Porsche, they automatically pictured a sports coupe racing down the highway. The Porsche Cayenne changed all that. The Porsche SUV marked a dramatic change in what a luxury hybrid could look like and how it could perform. The Cayenne has been around since 2003 and during that time, it has had the opportunity to evolve to meet the needs of the customer base for which it was designed. The latest model has integrated a number of changes designed to make the Cayenne more fuel efficient, easier to handle, and more passenger friendly. One big change made to the Porsche Cayenne for the latest model year is the body design. The lowered nose design makes the Cayenne look smaller than previous models, though the actual dimensions are a bit larger than the previous iteration of the Cayenne. The newest model is also 397 pounds lighter; a direct result of this is that the newer model gets better gas mileage than the previous model. Lightweight body panels are the main reason for the weight reduction, and the suspension is tuned to make the best use of the weight reduction in terms of handling.   

Customers now have a number of different engine types to choose from depending on whether the goal is more horsepower or better fuel efficiency. The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid features a gasoline-electric V6 engine that boosts fuel economy by a few miles per gallon. The Cayenne also features a number of ways to customize your vehicles, from trim to seating material, audio systems, navigation units, and more. The base model features 18-inch aluminum wheels, power tailgate, eight-way power front seats, Blue-tooth, and a 10-speaker sound system, among other features. Rear sports seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 14-speaker Bose audio system are among the options that can make for a truly luxurious ride. Safety is a key concern with every Porsche vehicle, and the Porsche Cayenne features several invaluable options. Enhanced brake assist helps you to stop in all kinds of weather conditions. A full airbag system, including driver knee airbags, ensures that bodily harm can be minimized to the extent possible in the event of a crash. A rear-view camera and blind spot detection system are optional features that the safety conscious will want to consider.

While not as fast or flashy as its smaller, sportier cousins, the Porsche Cayenne provides a luxury SUV experience almost unmatched in its class category. The Cayenne is an excellent candidate for taking the family on that cross-country road trip this year. If you are in the market for a Cayenne, The Auto Gallery Porsche has many from which you can choose. Used models before a certain year will lack some of the features of the newer models, but since its inception the Cayenne has lived up to its promise as a stylish, family-friendly SUV that still handles like a sports car.