Porsche Cayenne First generation
Porsche Cayenne (First generation) was built from 2002 to 2009, as a 5-door crossover SUV. Powertrain: Petrol: 3.2 L EA390 VR6; 3.6 L EA390 VR6; 4.5 L M4800 V8 (S); 4.5 L M4850 TT V8 (Turbo/Turbo S); 4.8 L M4801 V8 (S/GTS); 4.8 L M4851 TT V8….
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The original Porsche Cayenne entered the global market to a mixed reception, but proved itself to have excellent performance for an SUV with comparably good handling and powerful engines. The lineup initially consisted of the V8-powered Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Later in the model cycle, VR6 and diesel-powered versions joined the lineup. In the eight model years of the E1 generation, a total of 276,652 units were produced. The name Cayenne was coined by Manfred Gotta. The base model Cayenne is powered by a 3.2-litre VR6 engine producing 250 PS. The intake manifold is unique to Porsche, but otherwise the engine is largely the same as the Volkswagen unit. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is 9.
Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 (2010)
In May 2009, a limited-edition version based on the Cayenne GTS was introduced, designed by Porsche Design Studio and including a Porsche Design chronograph Type P'6612. Production was limited to 1,000 units worldwide.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other SUV / crossover models in this database (66 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 1,941 mm, and narrower than 55% of the 47 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,680 mm, and taller than 55% of the 42 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 2,893 mm, and shorter than 62% of the 50 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)15 mpg = 15.7 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2009, median of 6 listed variants (13 to 16 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km23.5515.7 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km2355consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Porsche Cayenne (First generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Porsche Cayenne (First generation) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2027); Australia (2027). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Porsche Cayenne (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 3.2 L EA390 VR6; 3.6 L EA390 VR6; 4.5 L M4800 V8 (S); 4.5 L M4850 TT V8 (Turbo/Turbo S); 4.8 L M4801 V8 (S/GTS); 4.8 L M4851 TT V8 (Turbo/Turbo S); Diesel: 3.0 L CNR/CRC/CVV turbodiesel V6.
How much fuel does the Porsche Cayenne (First generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) for model year 2009, the median of 6 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2009)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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