Daily Rate

$225

Weekly Rate

$1,349

Free Miles

100 Daily

Additional Miles

$0.50

Transmission

Automatic  

Model Year

2010-2011

Engine

4.8 Liter V-8  

Horsepower

385  

Passengers

5  

Doors

4  

M.S.R.P.

$75,005  

Available Colors

Black

Options

New *2011* Navigation System, All Wheel Drive, Bi-Xenon Headlights, Comfort Seats with Memory, Front Seat Heater including Steering Wheel, XM Satellite Radio, Moonroof, , Bose Surround Sound System, Bluetooth Phone Interface, All wheel drive. *2010* Navigation System, 19" Cayenne Design Wheels, Front and Rear Park Assist, All Wheel Drive, , Bi-Xenon Headlights, Comfort Seats with Memory, Front Seat Heater including Steering Wheel, XM Satellite Radio, Moonroof, , Bose Surround Sound System, Bluetooth Phone Interface, All wheel drive.  

The 2009 Porsche Cayenne is one of a handful of performance-oriented luxury SUVs. The BMW X5 and X6, the Infiniti FX, the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport are all compelling entries, each offering a distinctive take on this peculiar segment. Nonetheless, while the Cayenne can get very expensive if you sample liberally from the options list, we think it's clearly the top choice in this group. Porsche enthusiasts might still roll their eyes at the Cayenne, but if they were ever to find themselves shopping for an SUV, we're sure the Cayenne would be at the top of their list. The 2009 Porsche Cayenne is a midsize crossover SUV available in Cayenne, Cayenne S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo S trim levels, each with its own engine. Standard on the base V6-powered Cayenne are 17-inch alloy wheels, all-season tires, front and rear foglamps, heated side mirrors, a power tailgate, five 12-volt outlets, cruise control, 12-way power front seats with power lumbar, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, a trip computer, a refrigerated glove compartment and a 12-speaker stereo with a CD/MP3 player and steering-wheel audio controls. The Cayenne S adds 18-inch wheels, a V8 engine, driver memory functions and dual-zone automatic climate control. All 2009 Porsche Cayennes are equipped with all-wheel drive. The automatic-only Cayenne S gets a 4.8-liter V8 with 385 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. In our testing, a Cayenne S completed the 0-60-mph sprint in 7.1 seconds. Antilock disc brakes are standard on the 2009 Porsche Cayenne, as are front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Stability control is standard as well, and the system now features a rollover sensor. Active bi-xenon headlights and front and rear park assist are standard on the Turbo models and available on all other trims. Ceramic composite brakes are optional on all V8 Cayennes. With a 911-style instrument cluster and left-side ignition switch, the Cayenne's interior is pure Porsche. For 2009, the Cayenne gets a new touchscreen for navigation, stereo and phone controls. Materials quality is superb -- every major surface feels worthy of a vehicle with such a large price tag, right down to the richly carpeted footwells. As you add things like extended leather and an Alcantara headliner, that quality improves even more. Fit and finish, especially with the optional wood or metallic accent packages, is excellent, and the various front seat designs are all supportive yet comfortable. Rear seat comfort is mediocre, however, and maximum cargo capacity, at 62.5 cubic feet, is on the small side for a midsize luxury SUV.