Porsche Cayenne 2010–2014 car dimensions: 4846 mm long, 1939 mm wide and 1705 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,070 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin has dual-zone automatic climate control as standard, with four-zone available as an option. Cruise control is standard. A 7-inch colour touchscreen comes with the standard CDR audio system. PCM with navigation is optional and also uses a touchscreen. Front and rear parking sensors are standard on the Turbo and optional on other models. A reversing camera is optional and requires PCM plus parking sensors. Lane Change Assist for blind-spot warning is optional. Adaptive cruise control with Porsche Active Safe, which adds collision warning and brake preparation, is optional. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are not offered.
Boot space is 670 litres with the rear seats up. The 40/20/40 split-folding rear bench slides and reclines, and folds to give up to 1780 litres. A retractable cover is fitted. Hybrid models have slightly less space.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg on most models when fitted with the optional towbar. some manual-gearbox versions are limited to 2700 kg. Unbraked capacity is 750 kg. Maximum payload is around 770 kg depending on model and equipment. All models are prepared for a trailer towbar, with removable or electrically retractable options available.
The cooling system is designed for prolonged heavy-duty use including heavy towing. Air suspension is optional on most models and standard on the Turbo.
The cabin offers partial leather seats as standard with 8-way power front adjustment and memory on higher models. Adaptive sport seats add contoured bolsters and extra lumbar for support. Rear seats slide and recline with 40/20/40 split. Dual-zone climate is standard, four-zone optional. Optional panoramic roof opens the view while heat-noise glass cuts sound. Heated front and rear seats plus steering wheel warm the space quickly. Materials feel solid and sporty with good front room.
Premium unleaded fuel required on petrol models
Service every 2 years or 30,000 km
Standard ABS, PSM stability control, front side and curtain airbags
No NHTSA or IIHS crash rating published for this generation
Petrol models need premium unleaded. Base V6 returns around 14 city and 20 highway mpg. Diesel versions reach higher figures near 20 city and 29 highway. Hybrid sits in between. Tank holds about 26 gallons on most variants.
Official intervals call for service every two years or 30,000 km. Oil and filter change form the core of each visit. Brake fluid swap every two years keeps the system fresh. Long-life parts cut the number of shop trips.
Safety kit starts with dual front airbags, side airbags and full-length curtains. PSM stability control with rollover sensor is standard along with ABS and brake assist. Optional bi-xenon lights and park sensors add awareness. No official star rating appears for the 2010-2014 models.
Ownership stays straightforward with regular dealer visits. Galvanized body resists rust. Air suspension and PASM options need occasional checks but hold up well. Keep fluids topped and tires rotated to maintain the solid feel.
Length 4846 mm, Width 1939 mm, Height 1705 mm, Wheelbase 2895 mm (Cayenne 2010–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Porsche official technical specifications PDFs, 2011 Cayenne Specifications, 2013/2014 brochures) and catalogues.