Porsche SUV
SUV Reviewer
Yes, there is a Porsche SUV family, albeit it a family of one. Not many consumers or critics were quite sure what to think when the Porsche version of an SUV hit the market. Some eyebrows raised, some giggles floated forth, and some critics were excessively harsh. The nearly perfect reputation of the elite car manufacturer was put to the test when they decided to join the SUV race. Many thought that they risk was essentially too high. If a sport ute was not all that the reputation was made out to be there was a long drop from resting comfortably on top.
What many people failed to realize is than a Porsche SUV is no more risky than an Audi or VW producing the same concept. The German companies are all interconnected, and are all based on the same concepts and platforms. While Porsche operates as a completely independent manufacturer of top quality vehicles, the interconnection of the platform base is hard to miss.
In the 1930s an aggressive business man and top designer went to work creating the Porsche line. Bearing the same last name as the brand, Ferdinand Porsche was quite successful. The continuation of the development of various vehicles stayed completely within the tradition of the company. Yet, with the introduction of the first and only Porsche SUV many worried that the company was not going to be able to fill the proper shoes.
Of course, the Cayenne rose to the proper standards and became entirely the high class, near perfection quality that the name suggests. The lines of the Porsche SUV do resemble the styling that is completely recognizable, which was a feat in itself. The base price starts at a little over $40000 and continues to climb the ladder of expense up to six figures. Yet, the standard has been proven worthy in many ways. The Porsche SUV offers a range of engines. A V6, a 500 horsepower twin turbo charged engine, and even a hybrid are found in the mix.
While it is considered to be a midsize Porsche SUV there are some SUV diehards that still claim it does not qualify. Cargo space is not very extensive and even after two generations there is not a third row seat. The high load design of the floor makes it less like an SUV and more like a powerhouse that grew into a larger car. Yet, once consumers and critics hopped behind the wheel the story changed dramatically.
The Porsche SUV drives like a Porsche. It has the power, the cornering, the agile and nimble handling, and of course the speed. Even braking has a way of being Porsche worthy. Models are still coming through the production lines and the envy of the SUV world is still sitting comfortably on top. Consumers who are looking for a high class and complete luxury SUV should consider the Porsche SUV to be the top choice among those who know excessively good handling when they feel it.
What many people failed to realize is than a Porsche SUV is no more risky than an Audi or VW producing the same concept. The German companies are all interconnected, and are all based on the same concepts and platforms. While Porsche operates as a completely independent manufacturer of top quality vehicles, the interconnection of the platform base is hard to miss.
In the 1930s an aggressive business man and top designer went to work creating the Porsche line. Bearing the same last name as the brand, Ferdinand Porsche was quite successful. The continuation of the development of various vehicles stayed completely within the tradition of the company. Yet, with the introduction of the first and only Porsche SUV many worried that the company was not going to be able to fill the proper shoes.
Of course, the Cayenne rose to the proper standards and became entirely the high class, near perfection quality that the name suggests. The lines of the Porsche SUV do resemble the styling that is completely recognizable, which was a feat in itself. The base price starts at a little over $40000 and continues to climb the ladder of expense up to six figures. Yet, the standard has been proven worthy in many ways. The Porsche SUV offers a range of engines. A V6, a 500 horsepower twin turbo charged engine, and even a hybrid are found in the mix.
While it is considered to be a midsize Porsche SUV there are some SUV diehards that still claim it does not qualify. Cargo space is not very extensive and even after two generations there is not a third row seat. The high load design of the floor makes it less like an SUV and more like a powerhouse that grew into a larger car. Yet, once consumers and critics hopped behind the wheel the story changed dramatically.
The Porsche SUV drives like a Porsche. It has the power, the cornering, the agile and nimble handling, and of course the speed. Even braking has a way of being Porsche worthy. Models are still coming through the production lines and the envy of the SUV world is still sitting comfortably on top. Consumers who are looking for a high class and complete luxury SUV should consider the Porsche SUV to be the top choice among those who know excessively good handling when they feel it.
