Porsche Cayenne GTS US Pricing

Porsche Cayenne GTS to be introduced to the Americans

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By Zack Newmark
January 30, 2008 1:27 AM
Filed Under: Chicago Auto Show, Corporate/Financial, German, Porsche

Porsche is finally bringing the Cayenne GTS to American soil, and we have the pricing information to go with it.  Making its U.S. debut at the 100th Chicago auto show in February, the GTS will be revealed to Americans with a $69,300 price tag.

Porsche is marketing the Cayenne GTS as an on-road and off-road mean machine.  With 405 horses coming from its 4.8 liter V8, it is hard to call this SUV underpowered.  Automatic Tiptronic S is available as an option, with a six-speed manual transmission coming standard.  21-inch alloy rims come standard, as does air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management.  Separating the GTS from the rest of the Cayenne model line is the lower body and wheel arches made specifically for the 21-inch alloys.  Alcantara keeps the interior looking and feeling Porsche, while keeping the driver and passengers comfortable.

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS is officially on sale beginning in February.

Source: Porsche

Press Release (Click to expand)

GTS to Offer the Best on-Road Characteristics of Any Cayenne Porsche


ATLANTA--Jan. 29, 2008--Porsche will add some spice to the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling the Cayenne GTS to the American public. Already known for exceptional on and off-road prowess, the GTS has been formulated, tested and tweaked to offer the best on-road characteristics of any Cayenne Porsche has ever produced.


The Cayenne GTS features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 engine. Based on the same V8 found in the Cayenne S, this more robust powerplant can be coupled either with an automatic Tiptronic S or, for the first time in a Cayenne V8, a six-speed manual transmission for those who want to take full advantage of this new power and suspension package. The GTS gets its cornering prowess from standard 21-inch alloy rims equipped with 295/35 R21 tires and air suspension that features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).


The Cayenne GTS front end is reminiscent of the Cayenne Turbo while the body has a lower stance and a striking new wheel-arch design that complements the new 21-inch rims. The interior boasts redesigned front and rear seats that offer a sportier look and feel with Alcantara to hold both driver and passenger in place during spirited driving.


The 2008 Cayenne GTS goes on sale in February and pricing for this new model is US $69,300.


Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive importers of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 212 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.

Comments

Blaconque
January 30, 2008 1:48 AM
actually ...this is realy special ... but i hope it is a sportic off road also but ... who is gonna drive this expensive car out of streets!!

bakrione
January 30, 2008 4:49 AM
we do :D and the G55 as well, truly amazing machines on soft sands of the deserts..

smokeonit1
January 30, 2008 3:23 AM
$69,3k for a cayenne GTS??? isn't there something missing???

smokeonit1
January 30, 2008 3:27 AM
ok, it's the right price....

since the euro price is ?76k i was just wondering why the US price is so "low"...

?76k=$113k no comment.... $#%#$#@$!@$##

MB.65
January 30, 2008 3:29 AM
Certainly appreciate the fact that one can get the turbo bodykit for 20K less; really seems a bargain compared to it in many aspects. Don't like the Alcantra seats though, and Porsche should work on is interiors; they look too plasticky. And if the main consumers for this type of car are moms who drive their kids to school and go shopping, I doubt that they'll want or even know how to use the manual with clutch and all.

benz_man
January 30, 2008 7:27 PM
Yeah, the interiors are questionable.

smokeonit1
January 30, 2008 3:30 AM
and $69,3k=?47k (+shipping and tax, ?1000 and 19% VAT), ?57k after adding tax and shipping... leaves ?12k for a nice vacation.... EU prices have gotten out of hand!!! we have to pay to subsidize US purchases... what a good feeling that is...

smokeonit1
January 30, 2008 3:31 AM
and i just noticed that the thread software can't handle the euro sign! makes a question mark out of it....!!! please fix this!!!

dcars62
January 30, 2008 4:27 AM
It gets terrible gas mileage. They shouldn't send it over here, its bad for the environment.

cayenne
January 30, 2008 4:28 AM
Great!!!!!!!Maybe i will buy it now!very very nice car!!!!with the red and GTS i lkiesss "GTS" kakakak ve ry very sport!

Penner
January 30, 2008 3:45 PM
Ja, die Steuern sind hierzulande einfach zu hoch...

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