The Porsche Cayenne
Published: 2nd June 2004
Porsche Cayenne
Superior active and passive safety
The new Cayenne offers superior active and passive safety, again in typical Porsche fashion. Acting as the ideal partner for the drivetrain, chassis and suspension, 17ins brakes front and rear with internally vented 330mm (13.00ins) discs ensure powerful, smooth and fade-free stopping power. The discs come with six-piston monobloc aluminium fixed callipers at the front and four-piston aluminium fixed callipers at the rear.
Whether involved in a head-on, glancing, side-on or rear-end collision, whether in a roll-over or hitting a pole, the Cayenne complies with all legal safety requirements the world over. The longitudinal and transverse structure of the front end, for example, ensures intelligent distribution of impact forces in a collision. Deformation energy is taken up by three load levels, one above another, with forces being distributed along the stiff chassis legs at floor level, the sill and tunnel area, and the door structure. Ultra-modern multi-phase steel offering high strength and stability has been used on the under-seat floorpan crossbars and the rear floor crossbar. The B-pillars, finally, are made of TRIP steel on the inside, as are the reinforcements on the A- and B-pillars serving to enhance safety still further in a rollover.
Combination of thorax and curtain airbags
Passive safety considerations can be found throughout the interior of the Cayenne. Fullsize airbags for driver and front passenger are activated in each case by a two-stage gas generator reducing loads acting on the occupants in the event of a collision. Two sensors fitted in the bumper area serve to detect collisions from the front. The side impact system comprises a thorax airbag integrated into the front seat backrest and a curtain airbag fitted in the roof frame. Used by Porsche for the first time, the curtain airbag extends from the roof when inflated, covering the side window area and protecting occupants both front and rear.
A further feature is the fitment of three-point seat belts on all five seats, all of which – with the exception of the centre seat at the rear – come with a belt latch tensioner. The front seats also have belt force limiters to reduce further any loads acting on the occupants.
Porsche all the way also inside the Cayenne
Typical Porsche style can also be foundon the inside and is borne out by unmistakable features such as the ignition lock to the left of the steering wheel, the circular instruments with a central multifunction display and the three-spoke steering wheel dominated by Porsche’s coat of arms in colour. Other standard features are the alarm system, central locking with remote control, an on-board computer, tinted heat-insulating glass, air conditioning, electric window lifts and electrically adjustable front seats. All the seats are leather covered, as is the steering wheel rim, door closing handles, grab handles in the centre console, and the gearshift lever surround. Lasy but certainly not least, a CD/radio with a double-tuner and 12 loudspeakers are also standard.
Porsche Cayenne
Our Porsche Cayenne Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Cayenne range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £37,590 - £76,760
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Models in the range: 5
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 28th Nov 2008
