2006 Porsche Cayenne Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$43,015 to $112,415

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The Porsche Cayenne was available in a wide range of trim packages for 2006, with four engine options. The base Cayenne was powered by a 3.2-liter V6 that produced 250 horsepower. Stepping up a notch, a 340-horsepower, 4.5-liter V8 was dropped under the hood of the Cayenne S and the Cayenne S Titanium Edition. A turbocharged 4.5-liter V8, producing 450 horsepower, provided power for the appropriately named Cayenne Turbo, while the top-of-the-line Cayenne Turbo S, new for 2006, pumped up the power even more with a turbocharged 4.5-liter V8 that produced a whopping 520 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission was standard on the base Cayenne, while a six-speed automatic was optional. For all other models, the six-speed automatic was the only transmission available. All models featured all-wheel-drive, as well as power windows, 12-way adjustable power front seats, a multi-function steering wheel with controls for the audio system, heated windshield wiper nozzles, leather seats (heated in the front), cruise control, a central locking system with remote, front and side airbags, and an AM/FM radio with a CD player. The S Titanium Edition added a sunroof, while the Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S added a Parking Assist system, heat-insulating laminated glass, and a 14-speaker Bose sound system, among other features. Off-road, the Cayenne offered an 8.5-inch ground clearance with the steel suspension and air suspension at normal level, and a 10.7-inch ground clearance on models equipped with the air-suspension system at off-road ride height. Drivers praised the Cayenne's acceleration, tight handling, roominess, and comfortable seating. In addition, drivers liked the Cayenne's six-speed manual transmission. However, the six-speed automatic was a bit controversial, especially with reviewers, who noted that it tended to accelerate the vehicle even when the foot was held constant on the gas pedal. The six-speed also could be a bit jumpy on downshifts, reviewers noted.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Douglas F
Oct 21, 2022
complete all around vehicle...This is a great deal..100%...My mechanic says i should a porsche.Oct 21, 2022
by Scott M
Sep 23, 2022
Great handling and performance. Not very good on gas! Sep 23, 2022
by Brandon P
May 31, 2022
This is a solid and well maintained clean vehicle. May 31, 2022

2006 Porsche Cayenne Pricing

Original MSRP
$43,015 to $112,415
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: carbon and leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: carbon

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: hands-free multi-function remote · Power steering: variable power-assisted steering · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.56 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: electrochromatic · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather and wood · Dash trim: carbon and leather · Door trim: leather and wood · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power steering: variable power-assisted steering · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.10 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: outside

Suspension

Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: hands-free multi-function remote · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: outside

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: carbon

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: electrochromatic · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: split-bench

Roof

Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: outside

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: cellular phone

Tires

Type: performance

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

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