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2013 Porsche cayenne Diesel
Rugged VeRsatility of an suV, spiRit of a poRsche
By lESlIE MASSEy SPrIngSWHEElS.CoM PHoToS CourTESy oF PorSCHE
Vehicle Specifications: BASE PRICE: $57,575 PRICE AS TESTED: $80,035 TYPE: Five-passenger SuV TRANSMISSION: Eight-speed shiftable automatic ENGINE: Front engine, all-wheel drive, turbocharged V6, diesel POWER: Horsepower 240 / Torque 406 lb-ft MILEAGE: 20 mpg city / 30 mpg highway
Thanks to advanced engineering combined with its size, comfort and luxury, the Cayenne is already Porsche’s best-selling car; and with the introduction of the 2013 Cayenne Diesel, great fuel economy adds another big selling point. Moreover, having the Porsche name transmits strong expectations for high performance. Fittingly, the Cayenne more than earns its place in the Porsche line-up in every category. While sitting at Porsche of Colorado Springs, as soon as I had the car-shaped key fob in the left-hand ignition and smoothly turned it, there was no doubt this car is special. The exceptional Cayenne Diesel provides a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 generating 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. EPA-estimated fuel economy is tremendous for its class at 20 m.p.g. city and 30 m.p.g. highway (23 combined). Filling up the big 26.4-gallon tank can get you over 700-miles before needing to refuel. An eight-speed tiptronic automatic
gearbox is smooth and purposeful delivering a responsive ride with exceptional handling. Manual shifting is also possible using the gearshift or the paddle controls on the steering wheel.
Exterior styling maintains the dignified Porsche appearance with a sleek shape and sharp profile. Forceful rear roof pillars and smooth contours of the front end are eye-catching. The “power-
domed” hood along with the tapered rear windshield and flared wheel arches further emphasizes the unmistakable Porsche character. An upscale cockpit is luxurious and ConTInuED on PAgE 2
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765 Miles on 1 Tank of Fuel... 2013 Turbo Diesel Cayenne Starting at
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