' 2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS ' Test Drive & Review - TheGetawayer 

Excellent review Guido!

Hi, I have had the 2009 GTS for 5 full years now, and I must say that the car lived up to every possible expectation. That's why I'm planning to change mine for the next generation with the same expectations +10% ). The big irrecoverable loss of what I have vs. what I can ever have in the future is the manual gearshift. And you well sounded the main inconvenience: the car decides for you which gear it wants, and oftentimes you just don't like it. Also the need to rev it up from 0 is an issue. However, I just don't feel like going for a diesel or a small engine because of what the 4.8 does when the car is on the move, and the sound... I'd love to have an X5M as a second car, but as I have to choose one, I'll go for the GTS!

Guido, great review. I have to admit that despite being an avid fan of the GTS, I got mine in October; if I had to be critical about one aspect of the car it's the brakes and I don't have the ceramic option. They definitely remind you about the weight of the car when you push them. Other than that the sound is just intoxicating and I often just switch off the Bose system to take it in. That for me is what brings emotion to the drive as well as the magical handling.

Guido, this video is not only great, but you really have taken your time to give a wonderful review! Great job!

Great review as always. The quality of your films are really good and the sound is also nice.

Excellent review! I always enjoy your videos. I just wanted to share that I recently returned from a trip to Germany with my friend. We were primarily in Bavaria and the Stuttgart area. I decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of driving a Porsche in Germany! We rented a 911 from Avis for a day (If you're curious, 280 Eur daily fee + 95 Eur flat refueling fee + 1 Eur/km for anything over 200km). I was expecting a base Carrera, and was quite surprised when the employee pulled out of the garage in a Carrera 4S with sport exhaust! We left Munich and drove on twisty B-roads to Hohenschwangau to see Neuschwanstein, then on the Autobahn towards Stuttgart, where we managed to reach 284km/h indicated. What a beautiful country, and what a spectacular car! I will certainly miss both. Though it seems I will be returning next year when my uncle orders his Cayenne! I've been trying to sell him on the V6 diesel, though I suspect he will probably get the gas V6 or V8. Unfortunately, no V8 diesel here. He'd find the GTS too extroverted, and the Turbo is just bonkers expensive. Given your comments on the power delivery of the V8, do you think it's worth the premium over the base V6? I haven't really talked to him about his preferences, but maybe the Hybrid is a possibility. Thank you for your thoughtful reviews and keep up the good work!

thx for the good review. after comparing the gts and the diesel s, my mind says "your're right!", but my soul says "buy this gts...buy it!". why? only one reason: the sound oft the v8 and the feeling when you drive it.

I prefer my 4.8 liter Cayenne GTS by far over my Cayenne S Diesel and even my Macan Turbo. Nothing will ever match that final year 2014 naturally aspirated 4.8!!!

Excellent review. I was really excited when i saw this review, because of you, being such a porsche fan, (i'm too) and i never knew what to expect from this SUV. I was very happy with your conclusion also. The best review of the Porsche Cayenne that I saw.

Thanks! Great review mate! 🏁

Would love to have this as a winter car in MI, especially in this bonkers color! Once again, great review!

Greetings from one of your biggest fans here in the States! Great video all the way around. Nicely filmed, well edited and truly informative as always. Oh yeah... Thanks for the "shout out"... I really appreciated it..:) Steve

As always excellent Review Guido! Regards from Heidelberg

very nice roads, like the scenery, love Cayenne, AWESOME

Excellent review and editing!

Der Sound ♥ Gänsehaut :D

Nice review, thanks

Awesome video once again!

Very good review, Guido! Hope to see you test drive the new Macan in the near future.

Hello Guido, the SLK55 was delivered to me in December. I have less than 1k miles on it, so I have to take it easy still, but so far I love it. Your SLK55 review made the difference for me. It's not as sporting as a Boxster maybe, but the luxury, the sound, the power make it just fine for the city! Keep up the great work and greetings from Dallas!

thanks Master Guido! love de exhaust sound

This guy!!! cracks me up... Awesome

I liked the review. Very well done.

Dear uploader, please do a review on the new panamera gts! We have a panamera 4, and tested the new facelift panamera gts, which was awsome, pretty sure a review from you regarding the new gts (if possible) would just be that deciding factor for my dad.. Peace!

Guido you are the BEST!

i love my Cayenne i went on a road trip NOT in the cayenne i was in a focus rs mk2 with 500bhp but there were four Porsche cars on the trip over the evo triangle in wales where a lot of cars are tested and the 2 911's a gt3 and a gt4 all left the road at one time or another on wet roads and i vowed then i wouldn't get a Porsche because of that rear wheel and rear engine instability, But ive ended up eating my hat by test driving the Cayenne Turbo the car is so well balanced especially with the active suspension it doesn't feel like a 2ton car at all, i had a range rover vogue with the 8 speed box and you really felt like you were in a heavy car and had a couple of 4 wheel slides (not big ones) but i knew if id pushed it any harder it could easily get out of control, thank you for a great review

Great review ! Great tips ! When will you review the Macan?

Cant wait to see you test driving that new Targa.Im sure the waiting will be worth it.

Thanks for the review perfect

Big and heavy SUVs like this one do best with the diesel engines with a lot of torque and low fuel consumption. Even in US with lower gas prices it's becoming tougher with huge gas cost for these SUVs.

I know I am a little late to the party here, but I just bought a 2014 Cayenne GTS. Great review, and have let you know how much I miss Germany, where I became a PORSCHE fanatic. I lived there 5 years, and met many great German people. I will use it to tow my 914/6 vintage race car. Subscribed.

Hi Guido, first of all, my compliments for yet another great review. About the Cayenne GTS in this video, you state that this atmospheric V8 petrol engine is an engine with sports car characteristics. I think you are right in saying this, but i also think this Cayenne GTS is the only Cayenne model (disregarded the Turbo model, this is somewhat best of both worlds) that really fits the Porsche philosophy, meaning that it should be driven high in revs, trough sharp corners on its lowered and stiffened suspension, not caring about fuel economy and the tight but not super comfortable sport seats. On the other side, when you look to the Cayenne as a SUV, and especially in relationship to it's competitors and daily usability, both V6 and V8 diesel models are the better choice, and that's why these models are in my opinion sold much more than the petrol models (although here in Western-Europe). I'm only 22 years old but I'm very lucky to have already had the chance to have driven a lot of Porsche models, and when I would ever be able to afford one, I would go for the V8 diesel straight away, just because this engine fits this car the best in everyday use and is very good aswell when it comes to performance (but if i had this money to spend on a Porsche, I would never buy a Cayenne anyway). But to me it just looks like the GTS is the only Cayenne fitting the Porsche brand philosophy and that they just have to offer it, no matter how few there will be sold. And if you really want the Cayenne without compromise, you will have to go for the Cayenne Turbo (S), but in my opinion, the price is just absurd for a SUV as you compare to how much of 911 you can get for this price. By the way, those PCCB's were cold I suppose? I have heard more often they just start to get good in braking performance when they are slightly warmed up? Anyway i think it's a bit ridiculous to order this option on a Cayenne, because in the practical use of this car, steel discs won't be pushed to their limits in 99,99% of the situations this car is driven in...

Amazing video like always!!! Im looking in to buy a cayenne diesel in the states. Do you think in comparison to the bmw x5 that it is better?

Hello. Have you tested Cayenne Diesel S already? I cant find your review on that car.

Good day, I am looking at 2014 gts's and i also noticed the lag on the acceleration under 3500rpm... One thing that i dont understand is that why do some cayennes have the small automatic gear lever(like the one in this video) and others- same year models have big chunky gear lever? thanks

Very interesting verdict! Never expected to find v6 turbo diesel more exciting than petrol V8...

Great review Guido! Quick question. I can't decide between purchasing a 2014 Cayenne GTS (with just 3,000 miles) or a Macan Turbo. Which do you prefer? I have driven a Macan Turbo, but haven't yet driven the Cayenne GTS.

what about turbo or turbo S?

Excellent review as always Guido. In terms of steering feel and sport-handling, I'd be curious to see how this stacks up against the BMW X5 with the V8 option (or vice-versa rather). Any thoughts on this? TheGetawayer

Great review! Do the 2014 new Cayenne and other new models have keyless entry and push button ignition? This is why I decided to buy a Porsche many times but not do so.

I agree, I'm leaning towards the Hybrid for bit more performance, or Diesel for bit more mileage. Only thing I wish they did was to include the nice GTS air intake grille on all cayenne's, since some of the air intake grills look like a strange pucker - like an overbite, while the GTS looks more like gnarly teeth. :-)

Excellent review! Please review the panamera gts too!

i like his honest opinion

Love this color

I pick up my Porsche GTS in 2 days - i think i've watched every single possible review on the internet about this car, and vids like your's actually helped me know more than the dealership sales rep did (not sure if thats a good or bad thing)....anyhow I see your only real negative is the fuel consumption - living in dubai means fuel cost doesn't ever come into a conversation. It'll cost me maximum 25 euros to completely fill up the car. But you're right, although its fast, its not that fast. It doesnt even enter into the top 10 fastest SUVs, however the Porsche turbo and turbo take spots 1 and 2 on that list. But it is a great 'drivers' car - and the interior when fully loaded is out of this world. Looking forward to getting the keys. Good review, and honest. Cheers

Great review! To buy a Cayenne S, do you think the wait for the 2015 model is worth it? I hear that they are replacing the V8 with a turbocharged V6 that churns out more horsepower. It's the gasoline one that I am looking at. And one more thing, do you think if I wait for the 2015 models, the New-Gen Q7 will also be worth considering alongside a Cayenne? What's your advice for me?

great sport, family, offroad car!

Love the cayenne!!! Really is an amazing driving car. The absolute worst though is that lack of low end torque in the V8. It's so painful when your foot is down and you wait and wait until about 3K RPM and then the power comes. Other than that the GTS sounds amazing. I'm not sure why Porsche didn't go with the ZF 8 Speed instead of this Aisin model. At least on the non GTS models it does seem very slow and non intuitive. Oh well maybe the facelift will have PDK finally! Awesome review as usual.

Completely agree that the na v8 needs more torque. I hope the address this in the upcoming 2015.

please ca you test the grand new porsche cayenne turbo s nest time becaus i love it so much and i will appreciate it if you do it for me and other viewrs.

Funny you mention Steve. I work at Porsche of Arlington (a rosenthal dealer) and I did the PDI on the Cayman he reviewed.

Hi Gatewayer Greetings from Australia. I am a big fan of all your tou tube videos. I am in the process of ordering a Cayanne GTS. Would appreciate your input regarding colour and interior? i made my mind about every thing else. Not sure if i should go with Jet black metalic and Carmine red GTS interior or Carrera White metalic with 18 seats Garnet red and balck interior. I am going for the new black sport classic 21 wheels. Thanks

Damn , how I love this car

You've got a new subscriber! Like your reviewes, keep them coming! (^^)/

I love it...:D

If money's no considering I would say this is for sure the Cayenne to get.

I want the turbo s in white with red interior

Imagine if Porsche could ever design out several hundred kilos...going on a diet would be a major coo in so many ways for any Cayenne! Great video! JP Van BC Canada

Guido.... A 2015 S or a 2015 GTS?

Super Video. Geiler Motorklang. Würde diesen absolut dem Diesel vorziehen. Wo bist du gefahren ? Schwarzwald ?

Great review! I quite like the GTS but in my opinion it is too agressive for a suv. the monster 4.2 Diesel is the engine to choose in my opinion, truck torque and very good performances that you would expect from a car with this badge!

I totally agree about the powertrain. In a big SUV like this, you need an engine that has the power down low. You don't want to be ringing out the engine to redline every time to get the torque needed. Get the diesel, for sure. Here in the States we only have the 3.0 V6 Diesel as option, but 406 lb-ft is enough torque to push the Cayenne around.

Good review Guido! I like the looks, but that color is not very appealing to me. I always loved the Cayenne's though, even though I've only driven the previous generation. Good information about the lack of torque down low. Not having low end torque in a big SUV like this would be annoying to me too, so I'd probably go for the regular S or Turbo, even though I like the exhaust sound of this GTS the best. Sadly, here in America we only get the 240 hp Diesel model. If we got the Diesel S, that would probably be my choice. I hope to review a Cayenne in the future to experience this newer generation of the Cayenne for myself! Really nice review!

Die ersten Szenen sind bereits schon wow ! Hätte ehrlich gesagt eine andere Meinung am Ende erwartet, eher mehr negativ :P Aber so wie Du es beschrieben hast, würde ich auch zustimmen ! :) Finde es auch richtig klasse, was für ein feedback Du hier bekommst und allein deswegen sollte Dir der Spaß daran erhalten bleiben :) Danke nochmals für den tollen Tag und sorry, dass meins noch immer nicht oben ist - komme einfach zu nichts zur Zeit :( Hab gestern den 991 GT3 in Grau gesehen, direkt rangefahren und paar Bilder geschossen - leider kam der Besitzer nicht, sonst hätte ich nach einer onride gefragt :) Gruß !

How about the Panamera with the new 300PS diesel !!

Also, as bad ass as the GTS sounds. Give me a Cayenne Turbo all day long, that torque is hard to argue with.

X5M would be my pick for a fast SUV. What do you think of the BMW's M SUV?

Just to specify: the sport seats are too narrow and no chance to adjust the sides?

Met a Physician who drove a G550 and he said that it was a gas guzzler and matience was a pain in the ass... I told him I was torn between the G63 and the Porsche Cayenne and he quickly put the Cayenne over as the best SUV he'd ever driven, even better than the Range Rover.

I'm not a SUV guy, if I ever had the money to buy a premium SUV I'd go for the Range Rover, as much impressive the Cayenne hability to corner fast, I prefer the Range Rover, it's like a Bentley that can go off-road. Sporty SUV don't make sense to me...if you want to corner fast, buy a 911 for the same money if you want 4 seats, buy a Panamera, easy math. As for the Ceramic brakes, if you don't go often to Track Days, it's a silly option, just for the city ride from point A to point B, Carbon Ceramic brakes only work well when they're extremly hot, so...no point at all! Good review buddy! Looking forward for the next one.

Nette Idee, kann mir aber kaum vorstellen das N/A Motoren bei einem Cayenne gefragt sind.

I agree with your ending POV, diesel would be the way to go and I was looking at one here in the US last weekend. The Porsche feels very comfortable and well made but, it's styling and performance is not what I would like in a SUV but, this is personal preference, when buying this type of SUV, I would go with a Land Rover, G-Wagon, maybe a X5 or even/definitely a Chevy Suburban, like i said, it's personal preference and the Cayenne is to car like for me and I just don't get it, when comparing it to the other SUVs I previously mentioned.....which are more SUV / Off Road capable but, then again some people could only have one car and they could have both.....a car and SUV in one Cayenne in which it is neither perfect in either category but, it does the job for some people and on the other hand....I prefer multiple vehicles....the right tool for every JOB! Great review as always!

That colour really suits the car. Certainly, a sporty SUV by looks and exhaust note.

Man that green is so nice but hard to find! I personally prefer this to the turbo and turbo s even though they are more powerful. This cayenne is the raw one, naturally aspirated engine mmmphh!

Guido, da du ja den S Diesel so lobst, wirst du den in naher Zukunft auch mal fahren?

whats it like over bumps and rubbish roads?

Der Cayenne "starb" für mich an dem Tag, als ich ihn als Werkstattwagen hatte (als S), während mein Elfer in der Inspektion war: Ca. 80 km "slightly spirited" gefahren, 35 Liter getankt. Und ja, er war vollgetankt bei Übernahme! Ich habe tatsächlich ab dem 25. Liter unter dem Auto nachgeschaut, ob es irgendwo wieder rausläuft. NEIN DANKE!!! Sprit kann man schöner verballern…

Bei 3:25 vergeht fast ne Sekunde vom Zug am Paddel bis zum Schaltvorgang lag das am Comfort-Mode??

I'd also go for the Diesel. If I really wanted performance, I'd just go for a base Macan S.

unfortunately Diesel prices are set to soar high in near future due to expiring provisions in 2020 which allowed to keep the price affordable. Diesel could reach $5/gallon

Can u connect Bluetooth properly

Damn, that is by far the loudest SUV I have ever heard! I was never a fan of the Cayenne though, looks kind of like a frog. But Guido, I think you should be endorsed by Porsche. You are really bringing them a lot of press!

I love your voice

I like the car but in my opinion those wheels are too plain... The sound of the exhaust is sick and adictive! as good as a M156 amg :-) . Could You review an X6M, Infiniti FX50S and the almighty Jeep SRT8? Love Your reviews man! This is a quality test. You should check out a really decent reviewer called MarekDrives on YT, he's a journalist from Poland if Im not wrong :-) . He tested the SRT8

Great channel name. Always thinking you're the person waiting outside the bank that's being robbed

the problem of ceramic brakes is that as long as they are cold, their braking power is quite low. Using conventional brakes on public roads would make more sense to my mind :D . They have to be warmed up first,(Formula 1) Maybe thats the reason why you dont like them on this car :)

Porsche needs to build a LUV model Large Utility Vehicles bigger than the Cayenne with a 7 seat size & capabilities

Excellent review Guido! I fully agree that one of the Diesel engines suit the character of Cayenne better than a naturally aspirated V8.

His eyes 😂😂😂

30L/km?? And I thought my pickup was bad...

You should be the face of Porsche lol. And head of r&d

It is turbo.. not naturally aspirated!!

WHAT? A European complaining about the Cayenne's lack of bottom end torque? That's very American of you :-)

Even though it is a oxymoron on wheels with the color of a German taxi that had a bad lunch. I would still love to scare pedestrians with its noise;)

It will never feel fast bro. It has better handling.

Cayenne diesel is a v6 not a V8

LOL, I thought I was going to see where in Germany you test drove your cars! So I was guessing Weihnachtsbaum, Germany! :) NOT

0 to 60 in 5.7 with the v8 vs the new v6 twin turbo 0 to 60 in 4.8 with access to more torque at lower rpm's. I'll take the new GTS.

"...just feels like a sports car engine..." It's a naturally aspirated engine. That means you work it hard to get the performance. Shouldn't you know this when deciding upon which version to review? This is the GTS. Drive it like a GTS then.

use your LEFT foot for braking my goodness get on and learn ti