The Porsche Cayenne was a game changer for the German brand – it’s first SUV and its fort V8 since the 928 Grand Tourer introduced in 1978.
Thanks to its importance, it is tipped by many to be the next big thing in Porsche terms – a car that redefined the brand and made it VW Group’s most profitable business unit as the market for premium SUVs exploded in the 2000s. It’s hard to believe it’s now over 20 years since it was launched.
Good early examples are becoming few and far between, but this two-owner car is a low mileage example in a great colour and specification, and seemingly in very good order – a great way into owning the seminal Porsche SUV and a guaranteed future classic.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Less than 42k from new
Service book
UK V5C
MOT Jan 2024
Two owners from new
Book pack, Porsche wallet and all original manuals
Porsche European Navigation CD
MOT history shows minimal mileage of around 2-3,000 miles per year from new
THE INTERIOR
Pale Grey leather
Heated, electrically adjustable front seats
All seats, door cards and carpets in great condition
No bolster wear on seat
Alloy effect pedals and trim details
No notable wear to steering wheel or Tiptronic buttons
Working climate control
Electric sunroof in good working order
Flawless headlining
Porsche Communications Centre (PCIM) in good working order with sat nav
Exceptionally clean and smart inside
Minor wear to steering wheel audio buttons
Load-through ski flap
THE EXTERIOR
Slate Grey Metallic
Very good overall order
18-inch factory alloys in good order
Appears superb underneath
Some very slight scuffs on both rear arches
Very slight marks on front bumper
Two small marks on one rear door
Presents very smartly overall with no major damage or wear
All original trim and badges in good order
THE MECHANICS
4.5-litre V8
Six-speed Tiptronic transmission with steering wheel controls
Electronic four-wheel-drive
Multiple terrain modes
No known faults
Starts and runs well and performed with no evident issues at the time of our photography.
SUMMARY
This is a very nice and original example of the first-generation Cayenne, which in S trim comes with high levels of standard equipment and an upmarket interior, presented in excellent overall order.
It’s a great-looking Cayenne in a really good colour and is a genuine low mileage example, have average just over 2,000 miles a year from new – astonishing for a family-sized SUV with the badge of a performance driving icon. There aren’t many on the market with this kind of pedigree.
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