The 2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS Manual Was a Crazy V8 SUV Sports Car 

For those wondering, this car ended up selling for $25,500 on Cars and Bids.

I always appreciate how Doug says "when you're on the racetrack" in these videos about 'sporty' SUVs, just to really make a point of how ridiculous the whole concept is.

My dad’s got one of these in Nordic Gold, I believe it’s 1 of 3 in existence. Drives the piss out of it, it’s approaching 200k miles. Full catback B&B exhaust, color matched wheels, carbon fiber bits… things very cool.

The old Porsche Cayenne GTS’s are just the dark horse of Performance SUVs, especially the manual ones

The indicator „quirk“ is just the Parking light. It is mandatory for every car in Germany. You can turn both on with the light switch, or just one side by leaving the indicator on

Hands down best SUV ever built, due to 6-speed manual + strong V8. Awesome

I vividly remember looking at a listing of one of these in fantastic shape about 5 years ago. It was listed at a dealer for $11,995 with 67k miles. Man that would have been the time to buy one.

0:00 Intro/Cars & Bids (shortest in a long time) 1:41 Quirks & Features 19:27 The Drive 24:03 The Doug Score

I love this Generation of The Cayenne, especially the GTS!

I remember when my dad had one of these but with an automatic back in 2012/13, I sooo loved that thing, it was amazing, and I remember getting my driver's license just months before he sold it, he barely let me drive it at first, but when I got to do it, the thing just drove like a beast. It was quick, gas mileage was terrible and parts weren't cheap (my dad used it as a daily driver), but every time I heared that V8, I knew I was having fun. Too bad he sold it and ever since then, he only had quite boring bmw's, mercedes' and volvo's :(

I have a 2006 Cayenne S Titanium Edition (which I bought on Cars and Bids!), and I can tell you that as someone who almost never uses heated seats or only uses them for the first 5 minutes because even the lowest setting is too warm, the "1" setting on the Cayenne is perfect.

Having the car you're selling reviewed by Doug with a link to your auction is literally the ultimate advertisement

Doug you missed some really fun quirks: - Air compressor for blowing tyres located under the seat (the actual compressor pump is in the trunk but you can put that hose thing into the passenger's front seat) -Cigarette lighters/charging places underneath the glovebox where passenger's feet would be -My GTS has a hidden compartment between the rear seats which expanded a quite long fabric that would go through the trunk. Figured that was a Ski pocket where you can put your ski gear in the trunk and they extend between the seats but the fabric would wrap it so no snow gets inside the seats

Very surprised to see Doug screw up the "mountain" and "road" selector. Yes, those pictures are misleading but that switch is to put it in low range. Press it down again and it locks the transfer case. Its just a fancy 4 low and transfer case locker button lol

My mom has had an auto 2010 cayenne gts since 2011 and I’ve always loved it. Drove it a ton over the years and it’s just an awesome car. Its currently at 160,000 miles and it’s still going strong!

I have a 2009 Cayenne GTS, although it's the automatic 6-speed, and have taken it to the track and up in the mountains on logging roads - remarkably capable in both cases. The 2009 tech is a bit dated, but I still love the car. You missed the quirks about the 12v power plugs in the passenger foot well, double visors for driver and passenger, the mirror assist for parallel parking (passenger mirror drops to show the curb), heated steering wheel (perhaps that's an option?), and buttons on back of steering wheel to control lights on steering wheel buttons. Don't forget it can tow 7700 pounds, and sport mode also opens valves in the exhaust for a sportier sound.

Made my day! A Cayenne being a Naturally Aspirated V8 paired to a Manual Transmission😳 Thanks Doug

I'm on my 3rd Cayenne. Gen 1 Cayenne S, Gen 2 Cayenne Turbo and now Gen 3 Turbo. I've loved them all!! It is surprising to me that when we go snowmobiling or even drag the trailer to the track, how often that I'm stopped and asked "you're pulling that (22' V-nose trailer) with this?" And the other was when a guy in Ford pickup rolled down his window at a traffic light and asked is the trailer empty?? Of course it wasn't.... I had both of the first two on the track and they were both awesome!! I can't wait to get my gen 3 turbo on the track this summer. Both of my son's have older (gen 1) GTS and one of them is a manual. The Best SUV ever!!!

I love how he mentions every clever detail and I be like: ,,This my 2005 Škoda Fabia has too, this also has, this too and this too"😂😂

Enthusiast appreciating SUVs... I hope the trend continues and they stop paying attention to the cars I like and so they become cheaper damm it

Hey Doug, if you come to Italy I’ll let you drive an even more quirky Cayenne S Trannsyberia

I have been waiting for this car to be reviewed for such a long time! We owned several Cayennes of this generation and I still love them

The 2nd gen Cayenne also came available with a manual in the base model.

Everybody: Let's check out the Chicago Auto show. Doug: Check out the hottest SUV from 2009!

I bought a '14 CGTS late last year and I can confirm it's an amazing suv....it handles like nothing else. Mine is PDCC equipped and I was keeping up with C8 vettes and bmw m4 through Tail of the Dragon, which is unreal for a 5k lb SUV! A proper ballerina. My previous car was a Maserati GranTurismo, and the GTS out accelerates, out-handles, and out performs that car in every measurable way while also being able to tow 7800 lbs, go off road, and carry 5 people in luxury and comfort. It's an amazing vehicle and so far has been rock solid at almost 80k miles. This gen of Cayenne didn't come with the manual but the 8 speed tiptronic is super, super quick. If you've ever driven a Macan, the shifts are as quick as the DCT in that. They are rev matched in sport mode, but obviously it's not quite as smooth as DCT. But it's very rapid, and the added benefit is an extra gear and the ability to tow huge amounts. I would love to drive one of these manuals one day super super cool truck!!!

Doug, I love your eccentric style. Don't let them change you. Im tired of everyone in this world feeling like they have to be 'normal' all the time.

My 2012 Mazda 3 also have 5 stages of heating for the seats, so i got Porsche DNA in my Mazda. For real, the manual Cayenne GTS is my favorite SUV of all time. I was a kid when it came out and always thought it was cool to offer it with this transmission. Thank you very much for this review!

Would be cool if Doug would place pictures of what those blank switches would actually be every time he reviews a car that has them

The 7 blank spaces near the climate control are blank because the original dealer didn't order the options that would have filled those buttons. Yes, there were even more options! (I used to work for Porsche)

The Cayenne and the Volvo XC90 were the best looking SUVs of their time, the first gens has aged very well.

Doug is the kind of guy to troll players in GTA Online when in passive mode.

Hello! I used to watch your videos 3 years ago. Today is the first day I saw your videos since then and I am so amazed you have stuck with video making this long! I will start watching again more often and thanksgiving for uploading a lit

Doug the type of guy to use scissors to open a bag of chips

The single side parking light trick has been around a long time: my '67 Porsche does it too.

I was waiting for you to post something like this. Thanks Doug

Another great show, thanks Doug.

I've never really particularly liked the look of the early Cayenne models. I've never hated them but I think this one in this spec looks really good. Like I'd really like to own one good.

I remember first seeing the turbo S on the interstate... It was moving effortlessly in and out of traffic and lanes. It was a rocketship! I was in a car and couldn't catch up to it until it hit traffic, but once it found a way out, it took off again! It's an SUV that thinks it's a motorcycle.

Doug the type of guy to review a car currently being auctioned and give it a bid boost 👏😆

I've got an 08 3.6 V6 Manual - couldn't agree more - "surprisingly good". So nice to drive particularly on crappy roads in the frigid North ❄️

Doug, the button on the wiper stalk that controls the little screen has been standard on all VW products for quite some time. At least from the mid 90s to the early 2010s. Quite intuitive when you use it for a little bit. The parking lights are actually a legal requirement in Europe, there are certain situations where you are supposed to turn them on, and in order to not drain the battery as much it is like that on many European cars, leave the blinker on turns on the parking light on that side.

8:35 Driving a 2011 Audi A5 now and I absolutely love having 6 levels of heated seat controls on our often -40C or lower Saskatchewan winter temps

Great find! Well done.

Great video, thank you Doug! The clock thing was funny.

I've got the 2009 base model that's the wife's daily driver and absolutely love it. Now considering getting another 2009 GTS for myself.

doug the kind of guy to be my favourite youtuber ☺️

I love your Vedios I have been following you for three years Best awesome Vedios Doug!!! 👍 Keep it up!!

I have a 2014 GTS and it's a 4.8 V8 and I'm very happy with it, I would kill for this car! So much fun..

I had this vehicle. Drop that thing down Doug, always parked mine in the lowest setting. Always looked cooler that way.

Favorite body style and favorite sounding cayenne!

i love how some of the quirks exist in my 99' vw golf, just discovered that turn signal light when the cars offmaybe 2 months ago

I knew you would get your hands on one eventually Doug after our talks way back!

Having driven a Chevy S10 for a number of years, I can confirm that I never once accidentally set the parking brake while going for the clutch. (I never thought my late 90s pickup truck had something in common with a Porsche that is 10 years newer, but there you go...)

16:00 my dad's BMW also have this feature! we never use it in fear that we will drain the battery but I thought it was a common feature for all cars which comes as a shock since Doug pointed this unique feature 😂 Also the rear window opening-- that's practical af, sad that they never did it again

@Doug Demuro: Thank you man, this brings back a lot of joyous reminiscence in my life.

very interesting to see the parking light integrated into the turn single stalk! I have a 2016 Mercedes and it's a whole nother separate knob on the dashboard

Doug, there is minimal turbo lag in a 955/957 generation Cayenne (sounds like you need to drive one, you can visit me and review/drive mine!!!). This isnt late 80's early 90's turbo lag here (I have had many turbos over the years and still do). Maybe not like a 2022 turbo application, but you dont need to ring it out to 4000 rpm and then it smacks you in the back. I get the ~0.6-0.8 bar at ~ 2600 rpm. The relatively big engine displacement and not overly big turbos are the reasons. Peak torque is at 2250 rpm, so maybe even quicker spool up than I am noticing via the tac.

These aged really well the difference between the Cayenne and other suvs that followed at the time is the Cayenne could literally do everything and was shockingly reliable

I love mine thanks for the review👏🏾

Very cool ride Doug.

Thanks Doug. I actually have this car and didnt know all these quirks. Especially the glass in the back. ill be trying it out as soon as i finish watching this video. Cant wait to see what else to learn.

80's Jeep CJ-7s also had four pedals. Not a problem. With the V8 and manual they were dangerous, and fun, as hell, but the pedals weren't a problem.

As an owner of 1 of the 285 Transsyberias made, even though they initially targeted 600, there are about 6 manual transmission Transsyberias out there. Two or three auctioned off this year. Love my TSSY & my 2009 Cayenne GTS!! Great video!!!!

One thing that might be nice is to put into the video description a slight teaser of vehicles coming up that you're going to review. In general though, I appreciate the reviews. I know that classic (muscle) cars don't get as many views, but I'd like to see a few thrown in here and there.

4:27 and that is why premium brands are worth what they're worth Almost 13years old and still looks amazing!

Porsche: I have FIVE heated seat settings! Audi: Hold my beer.

Im waiting for a 2005 or 2006 Escalade ESV or GMC Yukon Denali XL. Pretty amazing cars for their time, this nav screen reminds me of the one in my 06 Denali. I cornered Doug this summer and said he's waiting for the right one! Clean ones will be future classics no doubt

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

Doug gave me my dream review I've been looking for 🔥

I wish Cayenne would still offer manual in their current model This brings back good memories being driven to school in one of those between 2010-2013

Doug is the best guy. Love his vids

Had one of these come through the auction i used to work at the car is truly awesome

Dude I have the same 4 pedal setup in my 07 CTS-V I genuinely have 0 clue as to why they would swap it from a more convenient and conventional hand parking brake 😭

A high mileage old German performance car with a salvage title, sounds like a great headache free buy. 😂

I waited for a review of the manual forever!!

FINALLY DOUG.!.!.!.!. About DAMN time you review a 957 GTS

Doug is the type of guy that gained more and more self confidence throughout the years

The parking light feature is mandatory in Europe every car has this

I had a 2013 Cayenne GTS and it was tremendously fun and athletic, and the sound was the best part of it

my 1978 911SC does the same thing with the turn signals. Amazing they kept that.

I'd love one of these 😍

Would love to see a review on a Volkswagen Touareg W12 if you somehow can find a decent example of one somewhere

I have a 2013 GTS, i absolutely love it!

I had an 04 turbo and 08 gts, my favorite suvs I’ve ever owned!!

My dad gave me his old Cayenne S v8 and I have to say man... They are AWESOME! The V8 roars when you floor it and until 250-260k miles (at our shop atm). PERFECT car in terms of maintenance and I definitely had fun pushing it. Amazing car I would 100% recommend one even used because seriously mine did phenomenal. Even my dads current Cayenne is amazing. I also think personally this is one of the best looking SUV's. I feel is they just made LED headlights and Taillights you could get away with it even today. Also add apple car play loll. I use a Bluetooth device, but the bose speakers are great even in today's standards!

Manual too? Damn

I had one. purchased used and after 2 grand of tuning up and getting back into good shape it turned out to be a pretty reliable car except dumb things would happen like my headlight had a problem staying plugged in for some reason and my shifter one day jammed on me and I couldn't get into gear... older car quirks I guess. but other than that it was a pretty fun death defying type of exciting car. Im surprised I lived past owning one. it sure is a serious thrill be warned lol

12:39 infotainment is great. Nice graphics and very responsive. In 2008 good infotainment was common especially with porsche, audi, merc,bmw and more. 2008-9 isn't old. 18:40 well new ones have great offroad capabilities too. This cayenne was also based on platforms. Great car.

My dad started working at VW when the Touareg and Cayenne etc were being designed and he still laughs at people who bought the Cayenne because back then it was a worse Touareg for double the money, just with a different Badge. Even interally at VW they knew that the car was worse than the equivalent Touareg, but customers didnt care, they wanted the Porsche Badge

15:30 Mercedes had this feature too (maybe they still do). The main light dial had positions for left and right parking lights for this purpose.

i thought i knew everything about porsche but i never knew this existed. my grandma had an ‘08 cayenne S so the nostalgia of that generation mixed with the bizarreness of a 5,000lb awd v8 luxury suv with a 6 speed just made this my new dream car

Sold mine almost in this exact spec back in October. A compromised but fun family beast

I found out the hard way the turn signal “feature” on my 997 when I couldn’t figure out why my lights wouldn’t turn off when pulling into my driveway. Had to do some googling

Used to have one of these for like 5 years. Never once knew the rear glass could be opened

As a Former 955 Cayenne Turbo owner: the Blanks by the AC controls are for cars equipped with rear ac controls. Also you missed the air compressor under the passenger seat. Comes with an air hose and you can fill up your tires. Loved the video though:)

I have a 2009 Cayenne GTS with roughly the same mileage and clean title in Canada. Such a good SUV with a timeless design. Interestingly enough with that car you don't need that garage clicker thats on the sun visor. The car has one built in for up to 3 doors with buttons on the head console beside sunroof control.

You should review a Volvo 240 :)

I own a 2008 black on black version of this vehicle and love it more than I can accurately describe. I have used it off road and when I take it to the track all the pro drivers jizz themselves when they get to drive it. Mainly it's just a joy to drive and it's awesome for a road trips since I have room to bring all my toys with me.

My grandparents own one of these in red. It’s a wild car to be in for sure.

FINALLY!! Doug did a review of the first gen cayenne. Not first design though, (955) this is a 957. Been wanting for him to do one of a first gen turbo