Should You Buy a PORSCHE CAYENNE MK2? (Test Drive & Review 4.2 Turbo Diesel V8) 

I'll take too many buttons over an even more dangerous touch-screen.

Great video and very informative! The 4.2S Diesel responds very well to remapping, with 720lb/ft easily achievable and well within limits. This will give the petrol turbo a run for its money and return much better mpg. Servicing parts, if using quality aftermarket parts (remember that Porsche do not make their own service parts, just rebrand other manufacturer's supplied parts) are not overly expensive. The elephant in the room with 958 Cayenne's in general is slipping transfer boxes. The Porsche recommended transfer box fluid is not up to scratch for the change intervals recommended and the location of the breather pipe on earlier models allows the ingress of water. Change your transfer fluid every 2 years using Ravenol DTF-1 transfer fluid (don't over torque the drain and fill bolts). An easy DIY job. The other potential issue is blocked firewall and sunroof drains causing ingress of water under front carpets and spare wheel aperture. Ensure that these are kept unblocked and remove those stupid star shaped rubber drainage bungs (under front wheel arch liners). The 4.2 S diesel is very underrated and much better than the 'run of the mill' 3.0 litre diesel imo. As far as mods go, if your Cayenne 958 does not have Carplay or Android Auto there is an aftermarket mod available, which addresses this shortfall, whilst retaining your PCM unit. Don't get hung up on using Porsche Approved tyres. I have Michelin Cross Climates fitted to mine, which are excellent, all year non Porsche approved tyres, Finally, if your Cayenne needs replacement parts, many are shared with the VW Touareg and can be obtained significantly cheaper from VW / Audi Group parts suppliers such as TPS.

Parking on double yellows outside Harvey Nichols - as long as they've got their hazards lights on it's fine !!

I have had mine for 10 years with a remap and have done 120000km and have done everything from a bit of off roading and taking it around the Kyalami Racing Circuit as I live in South Africa and absolutely nothing has gone wrong becides the read right door sometimes not wanting to open from the outside.

Mate, you are the best for used cars reviews. Cheers

Another great review was actually thinking of buying one of these ... keep the reviews coming...👍🏼

I had the first version, loved it, did take it offroad and omg, you will never get stuck! Will probably get another one some day... 😎

Couldn't see myself buying one of these but your video makes a Cayenne sound an interesting and left field proposition. Surprised at the prices expected them to be far more as its a Porsche! I particularly like your videos of interesting cars like this that may be a few years old but can be had for similar money to a new/nearly new boring hatchback - keep em coming!

This was great! Thank you! The countryside you were driving around was beautiful too!

Nice review Matt. It’s a lot of motor. That V8 sounds surprisingly good. Looks great in white too 👌I’m very tempted. Keeping and eye on your stock Matt, for a post Lockdown trip up!

Excellent honest review once again Matt.

Well done lad, another most informative and insightful piece on an suv that I would love to own in the near future!:)

The GTS is my pick. It's all the Cayenne you will ever need.

Sally is over the moon to hear your compliments.

I was hoping you would give us a demo of those expensive sounding parking sensors, I'm curious now. Excellent vid.

Hi Matt! I've answered your question below my comment LEXUS RX ALL THE WAY

Thanks uploader, lots of questions answered for me there. Cheers.

Great video as always. Love the warts and all,straight taking review, love the car as well. Thanks for sharing.

After driving the v8 diesel I couldn't believe the amount of pull it has. Fantastic machine.

Perfect review like always 👌🏻. Last year I sold RR 2007 for Cayenne S 4.8 petrol 2011. I thought in these days solid petrol would be perfect - big mistake!!! All Porsche petrol cars even 3.0 petrol from 2014-2015 all petrol engine became “sized” and on mine one I had full service history 70k on clock. I noticed clocking noise - engine was checked with camera -cylinder 1 was sized, and all these petrol engines became sided one day 🤷🏼. How to avoid- Porsche made mistake with long term service period, here in Europe 28000km. Oil service should be done on turbo 8000km and natural aspired 10000km. Once it’s oil old/used it does make scratches in cylinder’s until it’s engine sides.Repair cost around 5-6000£. But I want it this Cayenne so it’s a life with all it brings. Once I start engine all it’s forgotten and it’s fantastic car.

Your videos are always packed with useful information and entertaining, keep them coming 👍👍👍

Recently found your youtube channel and I think its great! Cheers from Sweden

Great review. Has convinced me to buy a 2016 model. Thanks!

"They sound.... They, just sound expensive..." 😆

I always watch your videos when car shopping, I think your advice is awesome.

Great video as always some amazing cars on the channel at the minute really enjoying it

Great vid thanks for uploading

Another great review Matt👍

Great review Matt, Porsche should put you on the payroll! Not a car I can afford but your review makes it v.desirable. that driver position looks great

Always good honest, and amusing reviews. Keep up the good work. No Honda Jazz reviewed yet?

Yet another great video, thanks for the content Matt! Keep it up!!

Great review, loved it. I actually prefer the styling of the older outgoing model, but hey, it's in the eye of the beholder I guess. The interior looks good but the button fest puts me off. I would likely crash whilst trying to find the control I needed and I hate the dial cluster. Most Porsches have them and it looks dated to me. I remember when I was in Peterborough of all places to pick up my new (2nd hand) car, there was a Mk 1 Cayenne on the forecourt for only a couple of grand more, but it was a petrol and I googled it and the running costs were astronomical, otherwise I would have been very, very tempted. Thanks again for a quality video.

Another fantastic video! Thank you - keep it up :)

Awesome review thanks!

A good assessment of a upmarket suv, things that you need to know not just what you want to hear.

Great video yet again 👏

Brilliant review.

Lovely fair review as usual, absolutely smashing 👍

Great car! Awesome review Matt

Great video... Really enjoyed watching it

"More grab handles than the Nemesis Inferno." hahaha Your comparatives get better every video.

Love it! My 9 year old son is always telling me about Cayenne's he has seen whilst out and about and how mu h he likes them and how we should change my A6 Avant for a Cayenne. I think he likes them! 😬

You do know that Sally Gunnell is a gold medal Olympian 😂 she was good.

Great review 😉. Lovely vehicle that V8 diesel sounds mega. Agreed the Mk 2 looks more inline with the brand. I think your commentary is superb and always entertaining ...keto up the great work. Gary 🙏

I had to Google what the Nemesis Inferno was. Great video. Thanks for the great work you do on the channel!

Great video, the Cayenne S is an amazing SUV! My friend has a 2016 Cayenne S and it is bulletproof!

Nice car, great review 👍

watched your review .. brilliant as always.. then Brought one ..2014 3.0d with 36k full psh.. absolute mint and i have to say probably the best car I have ever had. You right about the handlining, I'm amazed that something so big can go around corners the way it does and my god the quality ..I've had BMW's Mercs, Range Rovers etc .. but Porsche are simply on another level..

I had to interrupt this video to go find a video with the parking sensor sound in - I agree, it is lovely 😊😄 Great review! Though I’m a die hard BMW man I have to admit this car is nice!

So, have lusted after the MKII Cayenne ever since it was released but unfortunately, it was always way over my budget. However, roll on 2020 and I have finally managed to grab myself one, it is a single owner, 2014 GTS variant, with the 4.8ltr, naturally aspirated V8, in my view, the sweet spot of the range. I won't go on about it too much, but suffices to say, it is bar far the best car I have ever owned and an all-around fantastic driving experience. For the balance of performance, practicality, handling, quality and prestige it offers, and the relatively good value, I think it's probably the best pre-owned car one can buy. As a side note - I am located here in Dubai...the roads are amazing and fuel is relatively cheap. The sticker price of my particular vehicle, with options was $117,000USD and I picked it up two months ago, from a specialist Porsche dealership, with 95,000km on the clock for a smidgen over $29,000. So far, so good, I have had no issues at all - if you have ever considered getting one, trust me...just do it.

Another great, real world review

I’ve had mine since new …Fantastic beast , oodles of torque and surprises most on the road …sounds imperious and not at all like a diesel … and all you have said is bang on ……..and yes ….we do need a fast SUV ..and this is the one .. ….just have a warranty as the transfer box design is rubbish and it will give trouble … pricey repair too .. But ..I d recommend them ….

Wow...his sense of humor and vernacular is super cute lol😍!

All the best to you mate thank you for that advice. This jeep it does suit you mate 😊

I love this channel it deserves soo much more subscribers

Trust Matt to notice the quality of the rear view mirror. This is what happens when your a Range Rover owner!. Great review

Great video! Looking for a 40th birthday present & so many reviews I just couldn’t decide between this or the Maserati Levante. Every review with Levante had poor ratings on the interior & reliability. The superior interior & reliability ratings for the Cayenne seemed more consistent.

I had the mark 1. Best car I’ve had. Looking to trade out of my XJ into one of these this year. PAN ROOF and Upgraded steering wheel is a must

Thank you! Quality content, awesome Porsche, hope for a personal December High Peak Auto Hi Lite reel. Bringing you a contender, because so much fun, the Ssang Yong pick up truck 😃

Great Review thanks...

Love my Porsche GTS 2015. I got 1,050klm out of fuel tank of premium on my last road trip. And the high soeed adventures are right up there with my younger days road tripping on motor bikes. Now for a Cayman to add to the stable.

Great review

Great review, thought provoking who’d have thought a better option than a Rangey

Good review, all that would worry me is the maintenance costs but it is a nice car!

Plain and simple.....No! Thanks for another great review Matt !

The V6 D is reliable and cheap to maintain if you source the parts in VW catalogues. Guess some owners do skip on preventive maintenance due to abusive porsche official prices. DIY or independent workshop works fine.

How it warms the cockles of my heart to hear the word gopping on the interwebs.

Haven’t had breakfast yet (Sydney) but look forward to watching this!

As a child walking to school I'd always look inside interesting cars. The more buttons the more I was impressed. This car would have me captivated.

Who went on AutoTrader right after the video?

I have this car - and it drives like a dream and looks fabulous

I'm thinking of the Juke or a cheap BMW Mini for work and a running around. Good video as always

I always like Porsche design. They really stand out.

Just found this review,,brilliant,,video and car👍👍

I love my 3.0 diesel, chiped to 300hp and 600Nm. I suppose 4.2 acceleration is super cool and after chip it will be absolutely awesome 😅

I've always loved this shape it still looks modern. I had no idea it had this engine I only knew about the 3 litre diesel. I've never looked into the diesels in there I know Audi have the 4.2 diesel but in this it's a lot more powerful. Knowing about the engine I would actually love one

Thanks for another great video. even though most of the cars you review are ones I'll probably never own, I enjoy watching them. The Mo Farah Cayenne? So it comes with a non-option CV19 then?

Really informative for us this one. Wife and I love these. Unfortunately our budget is only 12k

I know its not popular but i love these, i just love Porsche cars , apart from the Panamera too long and too fussy, the rest i love them all , just a class car no matter the model..................Carrera for me or a Mecan , nice honest review again,

Brilliant video she's a lovely wagon 👍👌

if I lived where there were those lovely winding narrow English roads, it may be worth considering

Another great review , interesting car and fantastic value for money but not sure about the red instrument dials or the sat nav in amongst them.

I went to buy that exact model....and after a little homework realised the same engine was in the Touareg....so went for that....I was really more interested in just having a V8 Diesel...after having V8 petrol in almost all the cars I've ever owned....The engine was Amazing....when it wasn't in Limp Mode....first name terms with the VW mechanic is not a great experience....lots of trouble...never again....went back to Lexus....maybe the Porsche would have been better.....who knows....But that Engine is Truly Incredible.....590 FtLb @1750 rpm is all you need to know.

@highpeakautos I'll chime in on the first generation since I sold my 2005 Cayenne Turbo 2 days ago, and them in process of getting an x5 50i. If you're going to own a first-gen cayenne, particularly the turbo, you've really got to love that specific car. If it's a special occasion car, you might find it worth the upkeep and you may be able to keep too many miles off of it so that it doesn't become a maintenance headache. But as daily driver, after running it a couple years, I found much to be desired. At the end of the day, it's a classic car. The infotainment center is very old and dated, the interior design is quite dated, the ride just isn't as compliant to some of the newer more sophisticated magnetic rides available in higher end vehicles. And you are constantly chasing a vacuum leak somewhere in the engine bay. I think the Gen 2's are a whole lot better and less prone to problems, if I did it again I would go for the Gen 2.

My business partner has one of these and I have the same Range as you. As much as I love his car when I'm in it, (and the torque from that Cayenne S Diesel engine) the Range just seems far more special. They just look more elegant and imposing when they drive past you in the street and they just look much classier and, well ..."special".

Hi Matt another great review. I'm seriously considering one for my next car. It's the only one at the moment that tempts me away from my Lexus. Keep the good work up.😁

Great video , it’s a great car and not as common as the RR ,thanks

Good review all comments fair and qualified, I run the same car, same model, same year. I am a big time Range Rover fan, I owned three, prior to my Cayenne, but I have to say I think in all honesty, the Cayenne is superior, in most respects, except possibly the looks department, I am still hoping to feel the love, I,m sure it will come. I live in rural England, with narrow lanes , steep hills and of course plenty of mud for months on end. It becomes quite apparent this is a powerful, sure footed 4x4 with sports car performance. Currently, I'm feeling this is one of the best cars I have driven.

Great review and I love the comments about alternator prices. ‘Control Ken Bruce’ - is that so you can win at popmaster?

Here in sydney Australia , I’ve the updated /facelift ver ,2015 on ,in diesel 3.0 . It’s all he say and a bit more in the ver 2 . The next gen even better .... reliable . Handsome, and fun .ya fun ... the build quality Is brilliant .... I like the range sport , but the cayenne 2015 is spot on and some ... review on the macan please young man ... thanks

Was on the verge of buying one just before the first lockdown in March but the thought of dealing with all them buttons reminded me of how it could be like to calm Tyson down if he was in a bad mood!! Many Thanks, keep up the good work. 👍👍👍

I was never a fan of the Cayenne, but you may have convinced me to take a look.

This engine makes it such a beast while still being somewhat reasonable on fuel, crazy ! Amazing review as per usual !

I had the Mark 1 a 2009 Definitely getting the mark 2 sooner rather than later Much much better than a range Rover sport

I got 4.8 V8, naturally aspirated. Those engines in Cayenne S and GTS are absolutely fantastic. Especially the sound and the linear way they deliver power! Definitely recommend such an engine, but be aware you will average 17l/100km

Sounds good, great video as always. Did check an older one after watching a review on an older one. Not ULEZ compliant unfortunately, is this newer diesel?

Never thought about owning one of these but you seem to get a lot of car for the money. Another great review 👍🏻

Bought a fully loaded 50K/single owner 2011 Turbo earlier this year (Lockdown madness?) and I love it. I’ve always fancied them and now having owned one for a while, consider it a near perfect car - really comfortable, big enough for anything I could ever throw at it and super fun to drive. It fell in line with your usual tip of allocating a couple of grand to get everything in order, and is now proving to be reliable. I also retrofitted a CarPlay module into the PCM, so it’s pretty well future proofed. I’m retired and don’t do a lot of mileage, so fuel consumption isn’t really an issue. Can’t recommend they enough - a real treat to own and drive.

what a lovely looking car, great video as usual Matt!