Porsche Cayenne: first official photos. Oh dear.

[Remko]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/images/3961-t1_small.jpg http://www.pistonheads.com/news/images/3961-s2_small.jpg
The official photos are rather big, so I just linked the thumbnails - you can see the fullsize pics at Pistonheads.com. (http://www.pistonheads.com/porsche/default.asp?storyId=3961)

Maybe its styling has to grow on me and all that, but right now I can only hope for Porsche that it drives like a dream... because IMO no one is going to buy it for the way it looks. =[ More interesting maybe is the new 4,5 liter V8 Porsche developed for it, with 340 hp and 310 lbft of torque. Another article on the Cayenne is here. (http://www.cardesignnews.com/news/2002/020309porsche-cayenne/index.html)

edit: I forgot to mention that there's also gonna be a 450 hp Twin-turbo model, torque: 457 lb-ft ...

[jtace]

ugggh.. &( I guess they're going after the family sedan market now huh? :D

[Commander]

Cripe, that looks like a Pontiac Aztek with the nose of a Porsche 911 for crying out loud! It's not for me, that's for sure.

[Justin Martin]

Don't even get me started on the Cayenne... :Puke:

[Aw614]

I know its based on the VW Tourag, but I pefer the Porsche design over the VW. Its just a station wagon that is higher just like an X5. I don't really like it.
Heres another article (http://www.vwvortex.com/news/03_02/03_05/index.shtml)

http://www.vwvortex.com/news/03_02/03_05/pct_front1.jpg

[Kemperz]

I think one word describes this car, ugly. It just looks stupid, they threw a Porsche front on an ugly station wagon. Jeez, good job guys. I mean seriously what were they thinking?? :slap:

It's very dreary.. I've been whinging for a long time about the new direction of Porsche styling.. The last great Porsche's were the 993 Series of 911 from 1994-1997, and the current Boxster which is pretty cool, and modestly affordable considering it's a Porsche..

I would never by a Cayenne, I could never be seen in a car as awful as that.. I would however go for an X5, preferably the 4.4 litre version, with that lovely V8 engine.. It just begs to be given a hurry along.

[S.P Industries]

Must destroy porsche cayenne

:guns: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/images/3961-s2_small.jpg

I think this car :soap: big time.

:Puke: :Puke:

[Vette Boss]

That's rather nasty. I don't wtf those germs were thinking when they made that thing.:nono: This is the only Porsche I don't like.

[Remko]

http://www.carsfromitaly.com/fiat/sei_new.gif

Saw this car (Fiat Seicento Sporting) on the streets here earlier this week, somehow reminded me of a mini Cayenne. Well, maybe that's just me. ^_^

[Dylan]

i think it is just you, sure its an ugly car but it looks nothing like the porsche (just as ugly though)

[VQ]

That car looks okay cept the rear side windscreen looks lower then the front of the car. But otherwise Looks good: plus side its a porsche and therefore a chick magnet, lol but everyone else hates it and porsche will lose money I'll get the VW version and badge it with the porsche stuff and panels.

Speaking of Fiat cars.. Has anyone seen the Multipla.. YUK!!

That has got to be the most repulsive car design I've ever seen.. And the interior is crazy.. Too over the top..

[Ashwin91]

Yes,Chris,

I have seen the Multipla its deffinately an awful design.Although it does look repulsive,It is a practical car(van?,lol) &( .Anyhow both ugly,lol.Oh yes,and i do agree that the last best Porsche design was the 993.I don't like the current design:o .anyhow..thats my opinion.

Yours,
Ashwin

[Aw614]

I'd take the VW Tourag over the Porsche. The interior looks nice also.
http://www.vwvortex.com/news/04_02/04_26/02.jpg
http://www.vwvortex.com/news/04_02/04_26/04.jpg

Ashwin91: The Renault Scénic, and the Opel/Holden Zafira are proof that practicality need not look ugly..

The Scénic is quite a neat little mini MPV, and the Zafira's exterior looks good from any angle.. Though the interior is ultra conservative and very bland.

The Scénic though is more attractive than the average box on wheels, and, not a bad drive either.. You'd never run out of storage spaces in the Scénic.. They're hidden everywhere.. In the rear floor, under the rear seats, there is a drinks cooler in the centre console, plus a whole heap of other handy storage spaces..


The Mercedes Benz Vaneo is not a bad little car either, from what I've seen of it.. But I believe that it comes at a premium price compared to the others..

[Ashwin91]

Hey Chris,

Thank for the info i did not know about the those cars-^ :D .

The Mercedes Benz Vaneo,Hmmm.i have not seen it:( .Possible link?

Thanks,
Ashwin

Link: http://www.mercedes-benz.com/

Try the beautifully designed Mercedes-Benz world-wide site. (Click the link for World Wide English, or, Weltweit Deutsche if you speak German)

Look for Mercedes Benz Vaneo. You'll see the link to the Vaneo web-special on the Main page, on the right hand side. Or, choose Compact Vans -> Vaneo.

It's basically a longer, smarter, Estate version of the A-Class.. Fairly smart, and practical. Has a maximum cargo capacity of 3000litres. It's brimming with quirky character..

Here is another link to look at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars/cl/default.htm

View the web-special at the above link also.. Very effective use of Macromedia Flash technology, and, very good use of music, appropriate in theme to the product they are advertising..