Engine: 3.2-liter ohc 24-valve narrow-angle V6 with variable valve timing

Engine Options: 247-hp 3.2-liter ohc single cylinder head V6; 340-hp 4.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8; 450-hp 4.5-liter dohc 32-valve twin-turbocharged V8

Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic manual shift

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: antilock brakes; Porsche Traction Management; Porsche Stability Management anti-skid electronics; seatbelt pretensioners and force-limiters; dual-stage front airbags; front occupant side airbags; curtain-style head protection airbags

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Leipzig, Germany

Model Tested: Porsche Cayenne Tiptronic ($44,100)

Standard Equipment: all-wheel drive with two-speed transfer case; leather seating with 12-way power adjustment; charcoal and microparticle cabin filtration; heated retractable exterior mirrors; multi-function trip computer; 72-watt 12-speaker stereo with CD; power windows with one-touch operation; insulated laminated privacy glass; cruise control; central locking with remote; Homelink remote garage door and lighting operation

Options as Tested: Porsche Communications Management system with GPS navigation and integrated telephone/audio controls ($3,070); driver memory package ($360); heated front seats and steering wheel ($520); power glass sunroof ($1,100); high-gloss light wood package ($990); Olive wood steering wheel ($290); 19-inch Cayenne Design wheels ($2,390); six-CD changer ($650); Prosecco metallic paint ($495)

Destination Charge: 765

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 247 @ 6000

Torque: 229 @ 2500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/19

Wheelbase: 112.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 188.2/75.9/66.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 64.6/65.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 39 feet

Seating Capacity: five people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.68 /NA/40.63 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.85/NA/35.98 inches

Trunk Volume: 62.5 cubic feet

Payload: 1800

Suspension, f: independent, aluminum double wishbone

Ground Clearance: 8.5 inches

Curb Weight: 4785 pounds

Towing Capacity: 7716 pounds

Tires: P275/45R19

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 26.4 Gallons