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2009 Porsche Cayenne |
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Price Range $44,600 to $123,600 |
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5 Seats |
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Safety
Porsche wouldn’t put all that energy and technology into only a portion of the Cayenne. Safety features abound in this SUV, including front- and side-impact airbags for the front seats. It also has standard side curtain airbags in both rows. Porsche’s airbags are charged with an organic propellant that makes them lighter, more compact and easier to recycle.
In case you need to have a child ride in the front seat, there’s a key-operated switch that turns the front airbag off. I love this feature because I don’t always trust the sensors that are supposed to turn the airbags off. A hard switch is much more reassuring.
The Cayenne is also equipped with antilock brakes with brake assist, traction control and an electronic stability system, which can be disabled for drivers who don’t want any help in that department. However, the electronic stability system remains active in the background, ready to intervene in critical scenarios. Just like a parent.
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: There’s room for a rear-facing infant-safety seat in the second row.
In School: The bolstered backseat makes it difficult to install convertible car seats and booster seats.
Teens: They’ll love this car, but I suggest you never let them drive it. Ever.
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