Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2012/January 2013 | Page 64

MOTORING
ISLAND LIFE MOTORING REVIEW

Porsche Cay
Porsche – the very name conjures up images

Electrically adjustable and heated front

magnificent Porsche Cayenne 3.0-litre V6

seats; an electric tilt and slide sunroof;

own and drive.

turbo-diesel. With a top speed of 135mph

floor mats akin to quality carpets; BOSE

– alas not allowed even on mainland roads

surround sound system; telephone module

manufacturing breathtaking, high-powered

- and with a generous 39.2mpg combined,

and the unrivalled Porsche Communication

sports cars for many years, Porsche moved

it provides a driving experience you simply

Management on a screen that provides more

effortlessly into the 4x4 market with their

yearn for.

information than you could wish for, even at

Having been at the forefront of

equally stunning Cayenne range that simply
ooze luxury, style and quality.

The Cayenne purrs perfection, both inside

Christmas!

the superbly equipped cabin, and on an

The list is endless, and inevitably not only

exterior that includes 20-in Sport design

enhances the driving experience, but can also

on the Island, a quick trip across the Solent

alloys. No wonder it becomes the ultimate

ease the tension if you happen to get caught

takes you to Porsche Portsmouth, a state of

head-turner! Sitting on luxurious leather

up in one of those traffic jams that seem to

the art complex at Lakeside Business Park,

seats, you are met by an easy-to-understand

last forever. And talking of traffic hold-ups, the

Western Road, Portsmouth, little more than a

and easily-accessible dials and control

start/stop function adds to the efficiency.

10-minute drive from the fast cat or hover.

buttons that add to the driving pleasure.

Although there is no Porsche franchise here

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That is where I was able to test drive the

of the type of dream machine we all want to

TEST DRIVEN
BY PETER WHITE

www.visitislandlife.com

The Cayenne range is truly exceptional, and