Porsche Cayenne 2002–2006 car dimensions: 4782 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1699 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,160 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin offers leather seats with 12-way power adjustment up front and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench. Base models use manual air conditioning while S and Turbo grades get dual-zone automatic climate control as standard, with four-zone available as an option. Cruise control is standard across the range. ParkAssist parking sensors are standard on Turbo models and optional on others. A reversing camera became available as an option from 2005. PCM navigation with a colour display is standard on Turbo and optional elsewhere, controlled by knobs rather than touch. No advanced driver aids like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep are offered.
Boot space measures 540 litres with the rear seats in place. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats flat expands capacity to 1770 litres. The tailgate glass opens separately for easier loading of smaller items.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg with a suitable hitch, while unbraked is 750 kg. Payload sits around 775 kg depending on specification and equipment. Air suspension is standard on Turbo models and optional on others, providing self-levelling under load which aids stability when towing or carrying heavy cargo.
Off-road packages add features like a locking rear differential and disconnectable anti-roll bars for better capability on rough ground or when hauling.
The cabin offers leather upholstery and standard 12-way power front seats with electric lumbar height and depth adjustment for supportive long-distance comfort and strong lateral hold. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on higher models with four-zone available as an option. An optional panoramic roof system of laminated safety glass covers a large area for an open-air feel from all seats, while optional thermally and noise-insulated laminated glass reduces heat and exterior sound. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are available, becoming standard along with heated rear seats on the Turbo.
Premium unleaded gasoline. 26.4-gallon fuel tank
Oil and filter service every 10,000-20,000 miles or 1-2 years depending on model and conditions
Minor maintenance at 20,000-mile intervals. major at 40,000 miles
Standard dual front airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags
Standard ABS, Porsche Stability Management (PSM), and Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
The Cayenne runs on premium unleaded gasoline from a 26.4-gallon tank. Fuel economy varies by engine, with V6 models more efficient than the V8 S and Turbo variants in mixed driving.
Factory service calls for oil and filter changes at intervals that differ by engine, typically 10,000 miles for the V6 and up to 20,000 miles for V8s, or annually. Minor services occur around every 20,000 miles and major services every 40,000 miles, covering filters, fluids, belts, and inspections. Brake fluid changes every two years.
Safety equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, thorax side airbags in the front seats, and roof-mounted curtain airbags covering both rows. ABS, electronic stability control via PSM, and the PTM all-wheel-drive system with traction aids are standard. Seat belts have pretensioners and force limiters on outboard positions.
Keeping the car involves following the timed and mileage-based schedule for oil, filters, and fluids to maintain the complex drivetrain and air suspension where fitted. Regular checks of coolant pipes, transfer case, and differentials help longevity on these early models.
Length 4782 mm, Width 1928 mm, Height 1699 mm, Wheelbase 2855 mm (Cayenne 2002–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, Porsche Cayenne 2005 brochure, 2005 owner's manual, autoevolution/ultimatecarpage.