2008 Porsche Cayenne Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$43,400 to $93,700

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The Porsche Cayenne receives a bump in power for 2008, as well as some minor styling upgrades that make the sporty SUV more aerodynamic and more fuel-efficient.

The 2008 Cayenne is available with a choice of three engines. The base 3.6-liter V6 gets a goose of 43 horsepower, to 290 horsepower, which drives the vehicle from 0 to 60 more than a second faster than the engine it replaces, while the new 4.8-liter V8 (available on the S trim package) receives a boost of 45 horsepower, to 385 horsepower. At the top of the heap is a twin-turbocharged V8, which produces a whopping 500 horsepower, up 50 horsepower from the previous year.

Porsche achieved these boosts in power via direct injection (on all three engines) and variable valve timing (on the V8 engines). The direct injection, by the way, also helps make the engines more fuel-efficient.

Exterior changes are subtle and include a revised front end, which helps improve aerodynamics, as well as new headlights and taillights and a new rear spoiler. All-wheel drive is standard across the line.

The 2008 Cayenne also gets more powerful brakes, and such new features as the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control system, which helps keep the vehicle level during hard cornering. And with all that additional power under the hood, you might be using that new leveling system more than you think.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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User reviews for 2008 Porsche Cayenne

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by Juan L
Dec 24, 2024
Excellent condition for the year great color looks great I liked it. Great value on inventory Dec 24, 2024
by Les E
Aug 22, 2023
Absolutely Awesome car to Drive. Hardly any problems in 4 years of ownership, bought at 57,000.km.has 75.000.km now, not great on gas but it is a 4.8 l V8 and goes like a sports car. Nothing compares to driving a Porsche, they make Amazing Cars. It has Every option except Bluetooth which was a separate option that year, I got a great deal.on.it 4 yrs ago and would buy again in a heartbeat. Really nothing compares to driving a Porsche its a small SUV sportscar, great on slick roads with snows will walk thru anything.Aug 22, 2023
by Kristin J
Aug 21, 2023
it wqs beat up pretty good, The salesman says well it;s a 2008 No excuse for a car of that caliber. I wouldnt give it away for free.Aug 21, 2023

2008 Porsche Cayenne Pricing

Original MSRP
$43,400 to $93,700
Price range
$10,007 to $11,131
Average price on CG
$10,796
YoY price change
$11,131 to $10,796

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in cargo area · XM satellite radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 350 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: aluminium · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: carbon · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: Servotronic · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): engine · Window trim: black

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 6.5 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: puddle lamps

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear

Seats

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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted steel

Windows

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

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in cargo area · XM satellite radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 350 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: carbon · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: carbon

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: Servotronic · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: transmission controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.55 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Skid plate(s): engine · Window trim: black

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 6.5 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Windows

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

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · 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

Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in cargo area · XM satellite radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 350 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: carbon fiber · Steering wheel trim: carbon

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front and rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: second row · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 5 total · Power steering: Servotronic · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70 · Limited slip differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front and rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted steel

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: ready

Windows

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

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · 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

Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in cargo area · XM satellite radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 250 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.5 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: carbon · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Headliner trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: carbon

Convenience Features

Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.27 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic

Exterior Features

Bumper underguard(s): front and rear · Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Skid plate(s): engine · Window trim: black

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 6.5 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: panoramic

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear

Seats

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

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: hands free

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted steel

Windows

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

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