2014 Porsche Cayenne

We recommend the Cayenne S trim as it offers everything you would want from a luxury premium car with oodles of performance and driving fun. With the best value in the lineup, the S offers a V8 engine along with more standard tech and features including Leather upholstery, Heated mirrors, a leather steering wheel, front bucket seats, and a 10 speaker premium audio system. Retailing at around $30,000, a reconditioned 2014 Porsche Cayenne S's strong value and performance will be a great entry point into the luxury midsize SUV segment.

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The 2014 Porsche Cayenne for sale has seven trim options, namely Base, Platinum, Diesel, S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S. The Cayenne S Hybrid is an eco-friendly version of this Porsche. The average price for the Used 2014 Porsche Cayenne base model with a manual transmission is under $25,000 while the range-topping Turbo S with an average mileage retails under $60,000. Opting for the optional 8-speed automatic transmission will add $3000 to the base price. The most-efficient model in the range, Cayenne Diesel goes for around $28,000. The Cayenne S offers the best value in the lineup, retailing in the used car market within a price range of $30,000 to $40,000. It adds a strong V8 engine, an all-wheel-drive traction control system, an auxiliary input, and a moonroof for a minor price bump. For a sports car-like performance, pop on to the GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S models.

On the inside, you have a whopping 12 different options for the seat colors and materials, while there are 10 different exterior color options for you to choose from. Moving on to the engine options, the Cayenne comes with 3 engine options, right from gasoline to diesel engines. Let's check out some of the remarkable features on board in the 2014 Porsche Cayenne.

 Standard Features:

The 2014 Cayenne has fewer standard features than some similarly priced rivals such as BMW X5. The Cayenne has a 10-speaker stereo system, a 7-inch touch-screen display screen, Bluetooth, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The standard safety features include six airbags, a full suite of electronic stability aids, and complimentary roadside assistance throughout the duration of the warranty. Available safety features include a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, and lane change assist.

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The base Porsche Cayenne with an automatic transmission gets decent EPA fuel economy estimates of 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. With the six-speed manual, the base model returns 15/22 mpg. The 245-hp Cayenne Diesel is the most-efficient powertrain, rated at 20/29 mpg city/highway. The 400-hp V-8-powered Cayenne S and GTS get 16/22 mpg and 15/21 mpg respectively. The 380-hp Cayenne S Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 20/24 mpg. 

The Porsche Cayenne has a fuel tank of 26.4 gallons capacity which manages to cover a distance of 396 miles in the city and 580.5 miles while cruising on the highway. In comparison, all the cars are closely stacked against each other except for Porsche, but it is the Audi Q7 that delivers the best fuel economy numbers in the competition. The Audi Q7 delivers 22 mpg combined, which is the highest in the class, while the Porsche Cayenne delivers the least combined fuel economy of 18 mpg. The Acura MDX and BMW X5 deliver similar fuel economy numbers.

Flamboyance is the right word to define the interior of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne. The interior is quite spectacular with a plethora of color options to choose from. Porsche also offers dual-tone interior color options to enhance the commuting experience. Even the base trim gets upscale leather bolstered upholstery, and the seats are utterly comfortable indeed. Also, it is 8-way power-adjustable which helps adjust the seating position as per your comfort.

Coming to the interior dimensions, the 2014  Cayenne has a seating capacity of five passengers in two rows. It has one of the highest headroom in the front row space measuring 39.6 inches and offers a front shoulder room of 58.9 inches. However, the other interior dimensions remain unknown. In terms of cargo capacity, the Cayenne has 26.4 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, which is average in its class. The Cayenne provides a competitive maximum cargo space of 62.9 cubic feet and a standard power liftgate.

All the cars in the segment offer similar interior dimensions for the passengers. However, in terms of quality and fit and finish, both Porsche and BMW just feel a bit superior compared to all the other cars in the competition. Both Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne share the same size when it comes to cargo capacity measuring 26.4 inches. On the other hand, Acura has the smallest cargo space at only 19.5 cubic feet.

Some of the standout interior features are as follows:

• Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
• Analog Display
• Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
• Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
• Metal-Look Interior Accents

How intuitive is the 2014 Porsche Cayenne’s infotainment system?

The 2014 Porsche Cayenne comes equipped with some outstanding infotainment features, and it is on par with other cars. The system comes with a host of features and is quite intuitive to use. You get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and the quality of the display is top-notch. The Cayenne also gets a 10-speaker premium audio system as standard, but Porsche allows you to upgrade to a premium 14-speaker Bose audio system by paying extra. It also offers a Bose Audio package for an additional $2,160.

Other standard infotainment features include:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Navigation system 
• USB ports
• 16-speaker Burmester surround-sound audio system (optional)
• Dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system (optional)
• 10-Speakers Setup
• Speed-Sensitive Volume Control

Speaking of the exterior styling, this 2014 Porsche Cayenne is part of a second-generation model redesigned in 2011. The Cayenne very well holds on to the true character and personality of the Porsche and looks like a sports car disguised as an SUV. The headlights look bold and sleek, and it is integrated with dual bi-xenon headlamps that look really arresting. The styling cue and the crease lines are very clean and streamlined. You can just tell that it is very aero efficient even at your first glance.

To distinguish the Cayenne models, Porsche has painted the brakes in different colors with unique badging. Black calipers denote the base V6 and Diesel models, silver for the Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, and red for the high-performance GTS and Turbo models. The high-end ceramic brake option sports a yellow-painted setup. The Turbo models have a larger trapezoidal grille at the front and four exhaust outlets at the rear.

The Porsche Cayenne looks long but not as long as its contemporaries, and it stands at 191 inches long, 76 inches wide, and 67 inches tall. The second-generation Cayenne's dimensions are bigger than the previous model, about 3 inches longer. It has a modest wheelbase of 114 inches and hangs 9 inches above the ground, which is the highest ground clearance in its segment. With the optional air suspension setup, you can further reduce or increase Cayenne's ground clearance. On the upside, the Porsche Cayenne turns out to be one of the lightest cars in its segment. As a result, it delivers mind-blowing driving dynamics.

In comparison, the Audi Q7 is the heaviest car in the segment with a curb weight of a tremendous 4,938 lb lbs. It is also the longest and the tallest SUV on the lot, while the Porsche Cayenne appears to be the smallest car in the segment. The Cayenne SUV is also the second lightest car of the bunch, which in turn gives a breathtaking power to weight ratio in its class. Some stand out features of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne is listed below:

• Front And Rear Fog Lamps
• Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
• LED Brakelights
• Deep Tinted Glass
• 18-inch alloy wheels

The 2014 Porsche Cayenne hasn’t been subjected to the crash tests by the NHTSA or IIHS, but we all know that it is one of the safest cars out there. On the plus side, it comes with a long list of advanced safety features available across the range. As standard, it comes equipped with features like electronic brake distribution, traction control, electronic stability control, and around six airbags. Some other standout safety features are:

• Enhanced brake assist 
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Airbags
• Parking sensors 
• Rearview camera 
• Blind-spot warning system 

2014 Porsche Cayenne vs BMW X5

The BMW X5 has been a worthy rival of the Porsche Cayenne for quite some time now and it has its feet planted firmly due to its strong characteristics. The X5 gets a rather unusual powertrain setup driven by a 3.0-liter turbocharged I-6 that makes more torque and similar power to the Cayenne. In terms of interior, the X5 is more spacious and gets a bigger boot space while lacking the extra premium touch from the Cayenne. In terms of handling and driving dynamics though, the Cayenne pulls ahead steadily.

2014 Porsche Cayenne vs Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 poses a decent competitor to the Porsche Cayenne but it has certain limitations as compared to the latter. The Q7 is more fuel-efficient than the Cayenne but makes less power than the latter. The Cayenne can do a fair bit of off-roading without compromising much on the comfort aspect whereas, the Q7 might look all tough and have the brilliant Quattro system driving its wheels but its long wheelbase limits its off-roading prowess to quite an extent. On the inside, the Q7 feels as spacious as the Cayenne but lacks the sporty appeal.

2014 Porsche Cayenne vs Volkswagen Touareg

The Volkswagen Touareg challenges the Porsche Cayenne with a strong set of characteristics. It might look like an ordinary utility vehicle in front of the Cayenne but hides a potent V6 under its hood that makes good amounts of power and torque. On the inside, the Touareg gets a simpler layout than the Cayenne but doesn’t compromise on the comfort and space. It also gets a bigger boot than the Cayenne, making it more practical than the latter. However, it does lack the car-like driving dynamics of the Cayenne.

The 2014 Porsche Cayenne is an all-rounded package and one of the best SUVs out there. Although it gets no major changes for 2014, it still is one of the most power-packed and magnificent cars in its segment. On the contrary, it has some negatives as well. That said, it offers a subpar fuel economy, and some may find the performance of the V6 to be underwhelming. Apart from that, it is such a desirable car from Porsche and it has set a benchmark in the luxury SUV segment. If you are looking for an SUV with spirited performance and frolic to drive, then the Porsche Cayenne could be the right car for you.