Highlights
- Very low mileage first generation Cayenne
- Smart and well kept V8 SUV
- Appealing understated colour scheme
- Long MOT to April 2025
- Good history file
- Ultra Rare "Cayenne S"
The Appeal
Like the 911 amongst sports cars, the Cayenne transformed the SUV market. There had been luxury offroaders before, but none mixed the performance and agility of a Porsche with the luxury of a Range Rover.
The first generation cars were therefore a revelation. Equipped with sonorous 4.5L V8s delivering the 60mph dash in sports car fashion, the Cayenne remains popular with those who like Porsches but have families, luggage and perhaps a pet or two.
This low mileage Cayenne S wears its 18 years very lightly indeed. Finished in an understated combination of dark grey metallic over black leather, it is highly preserved and a testament to the quality of those Porsche materials.
It has been carefully maintained too, a run of service work that includes a recent full service a few days ago before listing. Add in a long MOT to April 2025 and you have a capable and very smart addition to any enthusiast’s driveway.
All eyes were on Porsche at the 2002 Paris Motor Show when it launched its first step into a brave new world – one that has seen it build all manner of cars from small off-roaders to electric saloon cars since. But back in 2002, the idea of one of the world’s best-known sports car makers building anything but a coupe or roadster was unfeasible.
Porsche had never been there before, and it wasn’t aligned with the brand’s heritage. Enter the Cayenne – the first Porsche SUV, the first with a V8 engine since the 928 and the first with off-road capability since the company built tractors in the 1950s. It was initially offered only with those V8 engines, normally aspirated and turbocharged, to ensure that it lived up to Porsche’s performance promise. This one – now regarded as one of the most important Porsches of all-time - is a really smart example of the high-spec 4.5 V8 S derivative presented in impeccable order
All eyes were on Porsche at the 2002 Paris Motor Show when it launched its first step into a brave new world – one that has seen it build all manner of cars from small off-roaders to electric saloon cars since. But back in 2002, the idea of one of the world’s best-known sports car makers building anything but a coupe or roadster was unfeasible.
Porsche had never been there before, and it wasn’t aligned with the brand’s heritage. Enter the Cayenne – the first Porsche SUV, the first with a V8 engine since the 928 and the first with off-road capability since the company built tractors in the 1950s. It was initially offered only with those V8 engines, normally aspirated and turbocharged, to ensure that it lived up to Porsche’s performance promise. This one – now regarded as one of the most important Porsches of all-time - is a really smart example of the high-spec 4.5 V8 S derivative presented in impeccable order
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 4th July 2006
- Four registered keepers
- Handbook set in good condition
- 2 keys with working fobs
- 11 service stamps with latest on May 2017 at 45,337 miles
- Further invoice for service work from 3rd May 2024
- MOT to 28th April 2025 with minor advisories and 52,720 miles showing on test
The Condition
- Smart and understated metallic grey paintwork in good order
- A couple of bonnet stone chips but otherwise very few signs of use or age to paint
- Bodywork similarly straight with no noticeable dents, dings or deterioration
- Underside is well presented with no structural advisories on recent MOT test
- Factory standard 19in alloy wheels in good condition with Michelin tyres
- Unmarked glasswork and clear lenses to front and rear lights
- Black leather high specification interior is factory original and unmodified
- Leather seats very well kept with with barely any wear visible to drivers chair
- Front seats electrically operated and heated
- Cabin switchgear presents well with no visible wear to fittings or switches
- Retains its Porsche infotainment head unit including navigation
- Tool kit, first aid kit and tyre pump included
- Carpets tidy and clean through cabin and boot areas
- Factory standard 19in alloy wheels in good condition with four matching Michelin tires with excellent tread all round
- Interior Options:
- Black leather with barely any wear
- Immaculate order PCM infotainment system in full working order
- Cruise control
- Sat nav
- Split rear tailgate
- Climate control
- Heated seats
- Heated Leather Steering Wheel
- Sports pedals
- Drive mode controller
- Cooled Chilled Glove box to keep the Champaign chilled for the long journeys or hot Summer days
- Excellent carpets, door cards and headlining
- This one boasts the super expensive extra that has leather hand stitched dash, hand stitched door cards, not to mention the seats and other leather items - all unmarked leather interior.
- This expensive optional extra adds a extra specialness to this car as it is literally dripping in leather. The dash leather detailing and door cards at factory and that super special feel in the interior.
The Mechanics
- 4,511cc V8 Porsche engine delivering 330bhp
- 0-60mph in 6.9secs
- 6spd automatic gearbox with DSG Tiptronic style functionality
- Well maintained car with recent full service in May 2024
- No advised running or driving issues to report
- Advisories for front discs and pads on recent MOT
- No other mechanical or running gear advisories on MOT test
