Sponsored Porsche Put A Sports Car In An SUV

Here’s Five Places We Want To Drive It

If there’s a list somewhere ranking the coolest things of all time, sports cars are definitely near the top. They’re works of art. They go fast. Spies drive them.

That’s probably why for many of us, the fantasy of someday driving the fastest, coolest sports car starts early. And whether it’s in a debate with other kids on the wood chips at recess or in a group text with friends, it is inevitable that the word Porsche will be said with awe — representing the epitome of legendary performance, design, and status.

But then we grow up, and life happens. Even as hard work turns affordability from a daydream to an objective — reality can set-up roadblocks. With a partner, kids, and responsibilities, the idea of a Porsche two-passenger sports car may not be a practical solution for the moments when you need to pick up your youngest from trombone lessons and then swing by the grocery store. Sports car ownership once again gets relegated to someday.

Enter the Porsche Cayenne.

The Cayenne is something of a vehicle segment all its own: Porsche’s answer for high-performance, luxury sport-utility vehicles that can both carpool and handle a track. With the Cayenne, the brand’s racing heritage works seamlessly in concert with contemporary versatility in a 5-passenger, track-ready SUV, with all the driver indulgences you’d expect from a Porsche. And while an SUV may not have been in your box of toys growing up, the capability of the Cayenne allows you and your whole crew to do more and go further than you’d expect from a family-friendly daily-driver, and has us daydreaming about the first places we’d love to take a new Cayenne.

1. The After School Car Line

Carting around a group of kids and their stuff is routine for any parent, and being able to sling instruments, hockey gear, friends, backpacks, and more friends is a requirement for any SUV that’s going to stay in the driveway. With 27.2 cubic feet of cargo space, the Cayenne is ready to carpool with ease and keep the whole cabin of munchkins comfortable with 4-zone automatic climate control and ventilated seats. And if football practice is running long and you’re stuck waiting in the stadium parking lot longer than you thought, the Cayenne supports streaming videos on-demand on the 12.3-inch center touchscreen display. Coach can take their time.

2. A Chic Restaurant for Date Night

This is a Porsche though, so an upscale evening on the town (without the kids) would certainly be next up on our list. Surrounded by bespoke, premium materials like Eucalyptus wood accents and a 21-speaker Burmester® 3D surround sound system set the tone for an evening drive perfectly, and massaging leather seats make any commute downtown relaxing even in touch-and-go traffic. The Surround View camera system and ParkAssist make tight street parking a cinch, and with Porsche Connect mobile app you’d be able to start the climate to precondition your Cayenne as soon as the check drops at the table.

3. Camping in a State Park

Though Porsche may not conjure images of the great outdoors, the Cayenne is a pro at handling family road trips and offroad trail driving. Powered by its remarkable 3.0L V6 mono-turbocharged hybrid engine and robust 7,700-pound towing capacity, the Cayenne effortlessly can tow an array of camping gear, coolers, and bicycles. And with a ground clearance of 8.3 inches and 368 lb-ft of torque, it’s perfectly capable at tackling rugged terrain and steeper grades.

Of course, you have to get to the campsite, and the Cayenne has exceptional road trip tools to help families stay entertained and sane throughout the drive. Interior features like in-car Wi-Fi connectivity allow everyone to stay connected, the 4-zone climate control offers personalized comfort to each family member, and everyone gets a screen — two backseat monitors for streaming and even a personal 10.9” touchscreen for whoever is riding shotgun.

4. Amateur Day At The Track

This one’s for your inner kid. The Cayenne is a high-performance machine, and going to an amateur day at a local track is the perfect way to exercise the vehicle. With even the 3.0L mono-turbo V6, the entry level powertrain, you’ll experience a 0–60mph time in just 5.7s. The precise handling of the Cayenne provides exhilarating agility on the track, and with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) set to Sport Plus, even sport driving novices will notice how well the Cayenne can challenge curves. And just in case you have to stand on the brakes, the six-piston aluminum front brake system on the Cayenne can lend a great deal of confidence for first-timers. We’re confident that once you experience track driving, you’ll want to go back. The real thing is even cooler than the toys.