even though this guy has no energy and ads no personality into his videos, i think he does a great job at reviewing the cars. he gives goods and bads about the cars. where as some other roadfly reviewers give commercials about the cars. he is by far the best reviewer at roadfly
Much improved. The interior design is very tight and clean, as well as the updated exterior. Good critique of the car too. I like how you actually highlighted the flaws.
Oh! this is great, Rappaport guy is still around. Somehow he does not wear me out while listening his reviews. I just noticed cyborgninja's comment and I agree with him. Good review.
And that's why Porsche has the highest profitability of any car manufacturer (it's a known fact), because if you want ANY options you are going to pay dearly :S
the steering wheel is the optional one, the basic one has the shift panels as well as phone answer and decline button with volume and other controls on it.
Nice review Ross. I just don't like those buttons on the wheel for changing gear on the multi-function steering wheel. Think the sports wheel without the controls is the way to go even though the paddles may be rarely used for most people.
I love our 2011 Cayenne S! But the 2 most important things it's missing is Air conditioning seats, and the most important is backup camera! Especially when you live in the city like me!
I have the same car as you, and luckily the previous owner opted for just about every option, heated wheel, camera and air conditioned front seats. With all the options it was $98k, so it was good to have someone else pay that :-).
Excellent review. I agree, Porsche did a wonderful job on performance but didn't spend enough time focusing on the usability of technology, which is required for a vehicle with this price tag.
I actually like this steering wheel over the standard ones found on the Carrera models. It actually features shifting paddles, not the stupid push/pull buttons. It is also more pleasing and expensive looking too. Yeah sure it is expensive as hell...but it is a Porsche, and it will do both grocery shopping, road trips, back road fun along with best in class fuel economy in one complete package. Name any other car that could do the same.
So Ross... I see that you're married... Congrats! lOl. Try out another jacket bro. Its getting too old and in this episode it blended with the car. As always though, amazing review. You're the reason I subscribed to Roadfly.
I enjoyed the review! Also don't pay attention to that Lovethecity guy he seems to make stuff up... you should see the stuff he posts on saabkyle04 and GrandprixGTP02's vids. If something is not a Mercedes, BMW, or Volvo he deems it "not safe".
@AhmedAltima08 The paddle shift steering wheel shown is a NO-COST OPTION on the Cayenne. It normally comes with a MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL with a ton of buttons.
I just bought a 2011 Cayenne S with 85k miles and it still feels like a new car. I've done a lot of research and they seem to be dead reliable except for a few things. The transfer cases seem to fail more than average (but is debatably fixed with a $150 flush) and the coolant pipes occasionally come loose. Everything else is pretty rock solid on the 958 cayennes. There's many of the older models with well over 400K miles still going strong (even a 630K mile Cayenne Turbo S.)
@roadflytv Well, that is sort of irrelevant to what I am saying. The crumple zones on a Porsche can only take up to a certain speed of crash to stop the vehicle, while a car such a Mercedes-Benz or a Volvo has crumple zones that can withstand a head on with a semi truck. ( That actually happened with a Volvo XC60 on the New Jersey Turnpike, and she walked away with small scratches and bruises. )
im not a huge fan of the cayenne base model but id have to admit if i had the money and wanted a SUV i'd get a cayenne turbo or a range rover autobiography
@Mik5OO the big fords, the expedition el top spec is about 55, including a back up camera sync and buttons on the steering wheel, and with far more luggage space. i dont see the point of buying a porsche suv that only can hold as many people as a car. the point of the suv is space and i believe when it comes to suv's you need at least 7 seats, and plenty of space such as an expedition or suburban
Porsche and Mercedes have always disagreed about what "safety" means, with Mercedes aiming for better passive safety and Porsche aiming for better handling and better brakes as a way of promoting "active" safety. If you believe in what Mercedes does, you will always be able to criticise Porsche.
really good review but i miss a little more emotion in this one. the content is great but its not as lively as 5th gear for example. still for buyers this would be much better
Overall I like it, but I really don't like Porsche removed low range gear from new Cayenne :-( Porsche claims that 1st gear of 8 speed is "practically" low range. Ratio of 1st gear is more than 20% so it can't really compensate for not having 1:2 transfer case. Looks like new Cayenne focuses a lot more on road performance just like Infiniti FX and BMW X6 with trade-off of losing its off road capabilities. But no big deal. Nobody would take Cayenne to serious offroading anyway.
@cold02rex Infinitiy > Porsche? are you KIDDING? When you go tell your peers that you drive an Infiniti, some of them may go, "What is that?' When you go tell your peers that you drive a Porsche, they all go, "oh, a Porsche!"
@LoveTheCity123 the 911 was the one thats tricky to drive... but thats because the heavy engine is on the cars ass so the handling can get dicey.. but to say all Porsche cars are unsafe at high speeds is just ridiculous.
he does seem small, but i tried to figure out his height by comparing it to the height of the car. the porsche cayenne's height is about 67 inch or 5 feet 7 inches. at 1:59 you can see that he is taller than the car by a few inches, so i'd say he is about 5' 9" which is average. for some reason he looks so small and i know. i have way too much time..
@whiteandnerdytuba OK, forget the ford, it's completely outclassed by the Porsche (while it is more spacious, if you need practicality and space you wont get a Porsche, you'd get a Renault espace, or whatever equivalent of that you get in the US). You buy the Cayenne because you want reasonable off road capabilities, a big, tough car and most importantly you want a fast, near sports car performance
I cant believe you spend so much time going on about a backup camera! My Cayenne only cost 60k and it came with one! Its an optional extra - when you buy a Porsche almost everything extra is $'s. But you have to know that going in - its the same with my 911. Going on about a backup camera on an expensive car - I would have hoped you would have done a little research - 5 mins on porsche.com shows you how much the camera is. There are a few things that I dont like about the Cayenne (not camera)
@roadflytv Don't worry Charlie...you're just dealing with a troll. I have seen him posting on every other car video boasting the same BS story about getting "t-boned....hit head-on etc." in a Benz or Volvo....although his story seems to change ever so slightly every time he posts it. Go figure ....hmmm :D
even though this guy has no energy and ads no personality into his videos, i think he does a great job at reviewing the cars. he gives goods and bads about the cars. where as some other roadfly reviewers give commercials about the cars. he is by far the best reviewer at roadfly
I like how you guys actually REVIEW the car instead of just giving the performance data as some others do. Nice job Roadfly!
Much improved. The interior design is very tight and clean, as well as the updated exterior. Good critique of the car too. I like how you actually highlighted the flaws.
I'm happy to see Ross Rapoport. In the past I was very harsh on him, but overtime he grew on me.
His reviews are always very informative!
Ross, you're a lot better than you think you are. Well done from an appreciative Aussie.
Why complain about an optional wheel? at least its an option. The multifunction wheel w/ heater is optioned more often on the S.
He's the best reviewer from roadfly. Emma sometime don't know what she's talking about and make some stupid comments.
Oh! this is great, Rappaport guy is still around. Somehow he does not wear me out while listening his reviews. I just noticed cyborgninja's comment and I agree with him. Good review.
I´ve never seen such a good Sheldon Cooper double ("Big Bang Theory")
My parents drive it, its soooo much fun i can tell!
@venom5809 yeah all those German car brands seem to do that, they like to charge extra for stuff that comes standard in the Japanese brands and such.
And that's why Porsche has the highest profitability of any car manufacturer (it's a known fact), because if you want ANY options you are going to pay dearly :S
the steering wheel is the optional one, the basic one has the shift panels as well as phone answer and decline button with volume and other controls on it.
Ross-you're a fantastic reviewer! Keep it up man!
Nice review Ross. I just don't like those buttons on the wheel for changing gear on the multi-function steering wheel. Think the sports wheel without the controls is the way to go even though the paddles may be rarely used for most people.
Great Job Ross. Excellent reviews. Very helpful in making my purchase decision this month.
ross does pretty god reviews...
Loooove the dash with all the buttons and The screen some day I'm gonna buy it
Hi guys, I really like your vids, great reviews, but it is a bit tame, a bit to neat sometimes.. Anyway, keep on reviewing please!
I love our 2011 Cayenne S! But the 2 most important things it's missing is Air conditioning seats, and the most important is backup camera! Especially when you live in the city like me!
I have the same car as you, and luckily the previous owner opted for just about every option, heated wheel, camera and air conditioned front seats. With all the options it was $98k, so it was good to have someone else pay that :-).
Great review but I think you should also do some comparison of other SUVs.
Excellent review. I agree, Porsche did a wonderful job on performance but didn't spend enough time focusing on the usability of technology, which is required for a vehicle with this price tag.
Awesome review,thank you roadfly !
I actually like this steering wheel over the standard ones found on the Carrera models. It actually features shifting paddles, not the stupid push/pull buttons. It is also more pleasing and expensive looking too.
Yeah sure it is expensive as hell...but it is a Porsche, and it will do both grocery shopping, road trips, back road fun along with best in class fuel economy in one complete package. Name any other car that could do the same.
Ross, great job. keep it up!
You do a nice job Ross, it's not top gear UK or 5th gear, but still good
very nice review
So Ross... I see that you're married... Congrats! lOl.
Try out another jacket bro. Its getting too old and in this episode it blended with the car. As always though, amazing review. You're the reason I subscribed to Roadfly.
I would like to know what color is the exterior and interior on the cayenne tested on this video....thnks
I enjoyed the review! Also don't pay attention to that Lovethecity guy he seems to make stuff up... you should see the stuff he posts on saabkyle04 and GrandprixGTP02's vids. If something is not a Mercedes, BMW, or Volvo he deems it "not safe".
$49500 is the bas MSRP for Cayenne with a V6 engine; Cayenne S starts around $65000.
Great review, keep it up !
Great review
@AhmedAltima08 The paddle shift steering wheel shown is a NO-COST OPTION on the Cayenne. It normally comes with a MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL with a ton of buttons.
Simply gorgeous...
So are you…:)
@ScooterGuy29 js the mulitfunction steering wheel is standard, this one with paddle shifters is an option
Is a Cayenne reliable?
Can I buy a 2012 Cayenne with 130 k miles and keep it for another 5/6 years without major problem?
I just bought a 2011 Cayenne S with 85k miles and it still feels like a new car. I've done a lot of research and they seem to be dead reliable except for a few things. The transfer cases seem to fail more than average (but is debatably fixed with a $150 flush) and the coolant pipes occasionally come loose. Everything else is pretty rock solid on the 958 cayennes. There's many of the older models with well over 400K miles still going strong (even a 630K mile Cayenne Turbo S.)
@roadflytv Well, that is sort of irrelevant to what I am saying. The crumple zones on a Porsche can only take up to a certain speed of crash to stop the vehicle, while a car such a Mercedes-Benz or a Volvo has crumple zones that can withstand a head on with a semi truck. ( That actually happened with a Volvo XC60 on the New Jersey Turnpike, and she walked away with small scratches and bruises. )
Ross does a good job, but Emme is the best! ;)
2:44 the driverside LED lights were not working, not good when costing so many green-backs.
ross is the boss!
i like the 07-09 models the best
Good review
Nice description.
Very good commentator.
What a steal. I just have to sell my kidneys...
hey, are you related to adam rapoport from GQ Rules?
Well presented
@gandini99 meteor gray metallic for the exterior, and standard black for the interior
30 grands in options?
im not a huge fan of the cayenne base model but id have to admit if i had the money and wanted a SUV i'd get a cayenne turbo or a range rover autobiography
I kinda like the Range rover sport more..but it still a sexy ass car imo
Im talking about the look not the reliability ;)
@Mik5OO the big fords, the expedition el top spec is about 55, including a back up camera sync and buttons on the steering wheel, and with far more luggage space. i dont see the point of buying a porsche suv that only can hold as many people as a car. the point of the suv is space and i believe when it comes to suv's you need at least 7 seats, and plenty of space such as an expedition or suburban
love the info
Good job Ross! I dislike the vehicle though.
Porsche and Mercedes have always disagreed about what "safety" means, with Mercedes aiming for better passive safety and Porsche aiming for better handling and better brakes as a way of promoting "active" safety. If you believe in what Mercedes does, you will always be able to criticise Porsche.
really good review but i miss a little more emotion in this one. the content is great but its not as lively as 5th gear for example. still for buyers this would be much better
@uneed2see it is called Trench Coat : )
@roadflytv Dear Charlie,
I wish you could do all the reviews for the cars. :)
Overall I like it, but I really don't like Porsche removed low range gear from new Cayenne :-( Porsche claims that 1st gear of 8 speed is "practically" low range. Ratio of 1st gear is more than 20% so it can't really compensate for not having 1:2 transfer case. Looks like new Cayenne focuses a lot more on road performance just like Infiniti FX and BMW X6 with trade-off of losing its off road capabilities. But no big deal. Nobody would take Cayenne to serious offroading anyway.
he is lightweight!
i like ur jacket
30 grands of options?! and it doesn't have steering wheel buttons?!
...which shares the same chassis with the Cayenne, albeit lowered and lengthened.
i thought all porsches had boxers does it really have a v8
@SonyBoy365 me too but itll grow on me just like the new bmw x3 and the jaguar xj
the view from the side kind of reminded me of a hyundai or a kia
either this guy is small or this vehicle is big
@TypeR1013 that's the best SUV you can find, with or without a family, so how can you say that they didn't do a good job? I totally disagree with you.
@cold02rex Infinitiy > Porsche? are you KIDDING?
When you go tell your peers that you drive an Infiniti, some of them may go, "What is that?'
When you go tell your peers that you drive a Porsche, they all go, "oh, a Porsche!"
@LoveTheCity123 the 911 was the one thats tricky to drive... but thats because the heavy engine is on the cars ass so the handling can get dicey.. but to say all Porsche cars are unsafe at high speeds is just ridiculous.
I'd like to see how the Range Rover Sport compares to this.
he does seem small, but i tried to figure out his height by comparing it to the height of the car. the porsche cayenne's height is about 67 inch or 5 feet 7 inches. at 1:59 you can see that he is taller than the car by a few inches, so i'd say he is about 5' 9" which is average. for some reason he looks so small
and i know. i have way too much time..
I think the previous generation looks nicer.
@mrchen1211 Maby it will be a little faster than the Turbo but it's cheaper and no German...
i prefer the pink head presenter she is better i fell like watching james may do a car review
Shouldn't he be in the back in a car seat?
I don't think Cayenne is full size SUV. I believe it is mid size SUV.
@whiteandnerdytuba OK, forget the ford, it's completely outclassed by the Porsche (while it is more spacious, if you need practicality and space you wont get a Porsche, you'd get a Renault espace, or whatever equivalent of that you get in the US). You buy the Cayenne because you want reasonable off road capabilities, a big, tough car and most importantly you want a fast, near sports car performance
I'd rather see Jessi in ALL the videos
@Mik5OO only for german suvs
@cococly I honestly dont drive cars for status above personal priorities and individual gratification. Im not very.... how you say.... suburbanite.
I cant believe you spend so much time going on about a backup camera! My Cayenne only cost 60k and it came with one!
Its an optional extra - when you buy a Porsche almost everything extra is $'s. But you have to know that going in - its the same with my 911. Going on about a backup camera on an expensive car - I would have hoped you would have done a little research - 5 mins on porsche.com shows you how much the camera is.
There are a few things that I dont like about the Cayenne (not camera)
Why not just a Touareg? Same truck, lower price
It takes him a great deal of effort to push a button???
Interior upgrades in Porsche are due to Audi taking over and influencing design.
man just let it go every minute there are no buttons on the steering wheel
He is schmall..Just kidding, love your reviews
I agree, give me the basics for $100,000.
@Supcharged The person is like 150cm
omg r u driving a tank, theres so much space, how tiny r u
65k that's actually quite cheap
@LoveTheCity123
Your 1st comment made me lol, thanks
me gusta ambas cosas, el chico y el porsche haha :)
@cold02rex
same
@roadflytv Don't worry Charlie...you're just dealing with a troll.
I have seen him posting on every other car video boasting the same BS story about getting "t-boned....hit head-on etc." in a Benz or Volvo....although his story seems to change ever so slightly every time he posts it. Go figure ....hmmm :D
@bonespg1971 Porsche is way more reliable than any Land Rover.
paid more than USD 200,000 for it a couple days ago... you American's are lucky to get cars so cheap..
@farhooddd ...then read a magazine
Porsche panamera.