Porsche Cayenne 9PA
First generation · 2003–2010 · 8 model years · 15 trims
Photo: Porsche Cayenne front 20080312 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: PORSCHE CAYENNE FIRST GENERATION China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Porsche Cayenne (Westerland) side by Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: TechArt Magnum Heckansicht by Stefan Oberreuter, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: TeachArt Magnum Interior (5127128870) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Porsche Cayenne front 20080312 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: PORSCHE CAYENNE FIRST GENERATION China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche Cayenne (Westerland) side by Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TechArt Magnum Heckansicht by Stefan Oberreuter, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TeachArt Magnum Interior (5127128870) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | |||||||
| Base 6MT · SUV | 3.6L V6 NA (DFI) | 290 | 273 lb-ft | 6-Speed Manual | AWD | 14/20 | $45,500 |
| Base 6AT · SUV | 3.6L V6 NA (DFI) | 290 | 273 lb-ft | 6-Speed Tiptronic S | AWD | 14/20 | $48,500 |
| S · SUV | 4.8L V8 NA (DFI, VarioCam Plus) | 385 | 369 lb-ft | 6-Speed Tiptronic S (with 2.7:1 reduction gear) | AWD | 13/19 | $60,700 |
| GTS 6MT · SUV | 3.6L V6 NA (DFI) | 290 | 273 lb-ft | 6-Speed Manual | AWD | 14/20 | $72,400 |
| GTS Tiptronic · SUV | 4.8L V8 NA (DFI, VarioCam Plus) | 385 | 369 lb-ft | 6-Speed Tiptronic S (with 2.7:1 reduction gear) | AWD | 13/19 | $75,400 |
| Turbo · SUV | 4.8L V8 NA (DFI, VarioCam Plus) | 385 | 369 lb-ft | 6-Speed Tiptronic S (with 2.7:1 reduction gear) | AWD | 13/19 | $99,900 |
| Turbo S · SUV | 4.8L V8 NA (DFI, VarioCam Plus) | 385 | 369 lb-ft | 6-Speed Tiptronic S (with 2.7:1 reduction gear) | AWD | 13/19 | $126,300 |
| 2009 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.6L V6 | 290 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 14/20 (16) | $44,600 |
| Tiptronic · SUV | 3.6L V6 | 290 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 14/20 (16) | $47,600 |
| S · SUV | 4.8L V8 | 385 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 13/19 (15) | $59,400 |
| GTS · SUV | 4.8L V8 | 405 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 13/18 (15) | $70,900 |
| GTS Tiptronic · SUV | 4.8L V8 | 405 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 13/18 (15) | $73,900 |
| Turbo · SUV | 4.8L twin-turbo V8 | 500 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 12/19 (14) | $97,700 |
| Turbo S · SUV | 4.8L twin-turbo V8 | 550 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 12/19 (14) | $123,600 |
| 2008 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.6L V6 | 290 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 14/20 (16) | $43,400 |
| Tiptronic · SUV | 3.6L V6 | 290 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 14/20 (16) | $46,400 |
| S · SUV | 4.8L V8 | 385 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 13/19 (15) | $57,900 |
| GTS · SUV | 4.8L V8 | 405 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 13/18 (15) | $69,300 |
| GTS Tiptronic · SUV | 4.8L V8 | 405 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 13/18 (15) | $72,300 |
| Turbo · SUV | 4.8L twin-turbo V8 | 500 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 12/19 (14) | $93,700 |
| 2007 | |||||||
| Base 6MT · SUV | 3.6L V6 | 290 | — | Manual 6-speed | AWD | 14/20 (16) | — |
| Base AT · SUV | 3.6L V6 | 290 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 14/20 (16) | — |
| S AT · SUV | 4.8L V8 | 385 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 13/19 (15) | — |
| Turbo AT · SUV | 4.8L twin-turbo V8 | 500 | — | Automatic 6-speed | AWD | 12/19 (14) | — |
| 2006 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.2L V6 | 247 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 14/18 (15) | $43,015 |
| Tiptronic · SUV | 3.2L V6 | 247 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 14/18 (15) | $43,015 |
| S · SUV | 4.5L V8 | 340 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $58,015 |
| Turbo · SUV | 4.5L twin-turbo V8 | 450 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $91,015 |
| Turbo S · SUV | 4.5L twin-turbo V8 | 521 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $112,415 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| Base · SUV | 3.2L V6 | 247 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 14/18 (15) | $41,915 |
| Tiptronic · SUV | 3.2L V6 | 247 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 14/18 (15) | $44,915 |
| S · SUV | 4.5L V8 | 340 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $57,115 |
| Turbo · SUV | 4.5L twin-turbo V8 | 450 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $90,115 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Tiptronic · SUV | 3.2L V6 | 247 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 14/18 (15) | $43,665 |
| S · SUV | 4.5L V8 | 340 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $56,665 |
| Turbo · SUV | 4.5L twin-turbo V8 | 450 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $89,665 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| S Tiptronic · SUV | 4.5L V8 | 340 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $56,665 |
| Turbo Tiptronic · SUV | 4.5L twin-turbo V8 | 450 | — | Automatic 5-speed | AWD | 12/17 (14) | $89,665 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2009 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2008 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 2 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.