2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S review 

4 cylinder or not, the size of this car and the over all concept and design of it is awesome.

You may be a small channel but I went through 200 videos trying to find a good review on this Cayman 718 and nobody had angles like you did, nobody does cinematography like you

The car is a corner-devouring, jet-engine propelled beast of a machine. Porsche has produced one phenomenal machine that incorporates the best from its stable of cars. The aggressive sounding, throaty exhaust let you (and those around you know) there is something under the sleek design, and that something propels you from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds (Car & Driver instrumentation testing). It achieves a top speed of 186 mph (Automobile Magazine-Autobahn speed test), and it is easily put to the test on a highway or snaking back road. This power is EASILY accessible, unlike the predecessor, that required you to ring its neck or beat the horse to death to achieve top acceleration in each gear. Honest Porsche dealers will tell you this is THE car to buy in the current Porsche line up, and that it will outperform most of the 911s. If you opt to hop into this rocket, you need to seriously consider purchasing the S variant, PDK, PASM, the lowered chassis, 20" turbo wheels, sport chrono, and sport exhaust. This will run you close to $100,000 US and includes a 6% tax. This car was selected as the 2017 World Performance Car of the Year over the Audi R8 and the McLaren 570S. I have driven Corvettes, all the muscles, Aston Martin, Ferrari, the RCF, and of course, Porsche. This may be the best mid-engine car in the world at this juncture in time. Oh, the sound thing. It sounds awesome, and the sound will vary based on if you are in normal, sport or sport plus--it just does not sound like the predecessor, and few if any other cars in the world sounded like that. Is the flat four a step in the right direction? The performance from this car is amazing, and its handling has been taken to a new level with the integration of the 911 turbo 10% plus steering and the Carrera brakes. You can certainly spend more on Porsche's, but this is one remarkable machine for the money.

You did a very good job on the review. Better in ever aspect then the big channels with the exception of a track test. Well done.

One of the best car-review I have ever watched. Before I never heard about DriveMag. Well done. Especially the quality of the camera.

This car looks fantastic in that shade of blue.

Great review straight to the point with enough witty banter to keep it interesting. Consider me a fan and a new subscriber. Thank you.

Excellent review. This reviewer has excellent English, better than many native speaker reviewers. And he doesn't try and let his ego steel the show.

yep! great review - really like your down to earth approach. looking forward to following you! thanks For the future I'd like a review of the new Audi RS3 sedan and you get to pick the color ;-)

There is nothing wrong with making a car better fuel efficient yet more faster than before. Shrinking down the engine by turbocharging is just one way of creating a magical machine like this. In the future, I believe that hybrid system will take over most cars like this. With a small battery, it is suffice enough for the car to crank out more power faster.

damn great angles on the car thank you for not just showing us the driver and actually show us the car. porsche should pay you for this video lol

Amazing spec. The gray blue and black sports design wheels are a perfect match in my book. (I like boring cars though hehe) Wish I could afford this soon enough, before Porsche will stick an electric engine on everything. Great review by the way ;) edit: my bad, those are actually the "20-Inch Carrera Sport Wheels"

I like that this is a candid and honest review of the Cayman.

Very nice presentation! I don´t mind the error. It is mentioned with "Corrections"!! Keep on the good work. P.S. Subscribed :)

0:25 - 0:30 = winning shots of the Cayman!

Greetings from the US. Great review! Where did you film this? The mountains are beautiful. Are those the Carpathians?

Very well done review. Look forwards to more of your videos in the future.

A beautiful review! Nice work!

Honest and down to earth review!

Mmmm idk. I feel like this is kinda biased. I had a serious debate between a 718 Cayman S (all performance options) and a 981 Cayman GTS. The naturally aspirated engine just sounded godly compared to the mule in the Cayman S. As fast as the speedo tells me (which isn't that big of a deal unless you are competitively engaged in tracking or Motorsport), there was literally no incentive to go fast. I'd didn't feel fast. It didn't give me any emotions of being fast. The GTS on the other hand gave me a howl when I'm reviving high and going fast. Idk why people would say the 718 is "bad" because it isn't. But I also do not see why anyone would even say it's better than the 981 caymans. If half a second really matters that much to you then idk what to say (just those few words was more than a second...do u really care that much? Let's hope our women aren't this way eh?) . Needless to say I went with the 981 GTS, I had the debate for so long, until the dealer finally let me test drive the GTS, and it instantly blew the 718 away, took it home on the day of after half a year of constantly test driving 718 and 911 base.

Great review ! Can’t wait to pick mine up.

They jaw droppers in person..made me stare for a good minute..seeing one the other day..looks special

I owm one of these. They are AMAZING. Best car I've ever purchased. Best suspension, seats and dannng it gets you places fast

Great review man!

Perfect, love 4s and want this for me next car 👍

I understand why they'd want to offer a turbo flat-4 instead of their heavier thirstier flat-6...but they should have offered it, even just as a special order. They make more than enough profit per car sold to keep it in the loop. Every bit of your senses should be stroked during the best driving experience of your life; touches, sounds, smells... Porsche's flat-6 completed that perfectly. This flat-4, although better than others, is a definite compromise. Most Porsche buyers probably won't mind since the Porsche brand name is more than ever a status symbol, but for some, they still manufacture some of the world's best driver's cars. That naturally aspirated flat-6 needs to find its way back into the current Cayman.

This one looks better but old one sounds much better.

awesome review +1

What a great review.

"I'd buy the self shifter...you dont want to hear the engine " . Sounds like you were Porsche's target buyer for thus car.

These are not the standard seats! that´s the sport seats +.

Beautiful review. Thanks.

This is one beautiful video!

awesome review! subscribed! name of outro music please?

Is the 4 cylinder lighter than the 6 cylinder

Changing exughast could stop popping and that would sound so nice.

man the car and the scenery of the roads is just beautiful. This is Germany, correct?

Good review - thanks. Yeah, you can't beat the n/a flat six of the earlier generations. A 986 3.2L S with a sports exhaust still has the best sound and with the top down [Boxster] you can't beat the experience and feeling. They're so cheap now - I would say you just have to find one and drive it before investing in anything 718...

my 5-year goal

I really wish mine came with those cloth center sport plus seats but I bought it used and the previous owner spec'ed the 14-way leather. No Sport Chrono either but I do have PASM thank goodness.

great reviewer. 10/10

Looks fantastic! 👏🏽

Nice review...What are the specs on those tires?

You said twin turbo while it is a single variable geometry turbo

I tried the PDK, but bought a manual. I felt so removed from the driving experience having a computer do everything for me. For me the PDK just removes too much of the tactile, and visceral enjoyment of controlling the engine RPMs and power yourself. I also felt at slower speeds around town the PDK was shifting too much. Yes, you could throw it in manual mode, but it's still not the same. It's too automated.

Very very good !

I currently have a 2016 981. I got 40k miles and want to trade it in, but i dont have enough for a 911. I love the new 718 design! Why why the flat 4 why?!!?!?! It looks beatiful, even though the sound isnt there :(

What part of Romania is this filmed in? where are these roads? Especially the ones at the beginnin.

Very nice review.

Not bad, keep it up ! ^_^

Best thing I've ever bought

you lost me at choosing paddle over manual

Needs a manual

that spec is perfect.

How much boost pressure is going into that little motor?

It’s not a twin turbo, single turbo 4 cylinder.

Nice editing

I bought a red 2017 Corvette 1LT manual transmission with performance exhaust, black wheels, red calipers, red seats, carbon badge package. Why? Because base Porsche Cayman ride was too stiff for me, no targa top (I didn't want the convertible's expense and replacement in a few years), not as much acceleration for the same $55k price, too low ground clearance for everyday use on public roads and shopping centers. I have no plans to track it.

What exterior color is that ?

"it's the best sounding subaru" 😂😂😂😂😂

Good job !!

Porsche 718 Cayman S or Bmw M2?

Is the PDK even in this car light years ahead of manuals? Is it foolish now days to want the manual option?

Is this recorded on Sljeme? Medvednica"

Hahaha! Porsche did really got tons of middle fingers since they pulled out that 4 pots machine😅

Song @0:22 ?

Emblem says 718….not 718 S…what’s up?

I don't see how what is essentially the same car, became "more usable".

which country is this

You did not even Test the “S” model , The boot badges should say “718 S” on it

Hello everyone! who knows the name of this colour?

what colour it is?

The rear lights mist up.....Porsche say that’s ok and normal !

Not a twin turbo

who likes like back end?

The cayman looks and feels great but the sound sucks.. I prefer 6 with turbos over 4 with turbos

"There is no longer any engine that you really really want to listen to. This new 4 pot, it sounds OK. Whoever says its sounds bad is just hateful. But it's not that good and you don't really want to hear it constantly, with the top down." I'm confused.

please please please someone tell me what the outro music is i'll send you $20 through paypal!

Single turbo

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3:24

The exhaust note is a disaster. Also mid engine cars are a nightmare on wet roads even with stability control.

Gt4cayman

Yea sure, its a better car. But now it sounds like a turbocharged vacuum cleaner.

limited lag is still lag

I feel the previous model was better ... better looking, nice chrome steering wheel and 6 cylinder .... the air vents also look a tad cheaper than the old model

If the 4 was so good why did they come back with the 6 in the 2020 GTS? Think about it - that 4 sounds really bad.

Esti roman nu englez :))

Engine sound is always one of the most important aspects of a true sports car. I am afraid this car sounds bad! Nothing compare to its predecessor. It may be faster and more comfortable but in my opinion the 981 was fast enough and comfortable enough already. Besides who buys a sports car for low co2 emissions. You buy a sports car because it's fun! Sound is a huge part of experience!

My son has a 18 cayman check it out @ kamrin jarrells

Sounds like my tractor.

If the new engine sound - and character - doesn't bother you, go buy a cheaper car because you are COMPLETELY missing the real appeal in a Porsche. Best regards A Porsche Cayman S owner form Denmark

How is pulling a flappy paddle "rewarding"? Like changing the tv channel is rewarding. And yes it sounds like a bag of hateful shit. Put this dude back in prison. And who the hell buys a sports car for fuel efficiency?

meh my wrx sounds better lol

718 Subaru

My gameboy from 1994 has a better sound

Sorry man, I HATE that sound. Sounds like a fart in the bath.

Automatic Porsche = boring. Only a manual will do. You might as well get a Prius if you are going to drive an automatic.

Too bad it sounds like shit