Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -20 City / 22 -24 HWY
Horsepower
300 -500
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Claudia A
Really good performance on the road.
It is very comfy. It does not have major problems. But is so good to drive it. You have a feeling that you will never forget. It has only some services with engine but it was not so costly. But when you drive a Porsche is the best experience what you can ever have and you would not change that car for anything else.
accountCircle Maria L
A gorgeous car: Porsche cayenne.
It is a great car, very good features, I did not encounter problems with it until now. It is super comfortable, the seats are amazing for the back, it takes a lot of fuel though, so every week I add up around $60. The full tank takes around $75, but overall I m happy with it!
accountCircle Julie S
The cayenne is a family car for people who would never drive a minivan.
I love my cayenne. It is the first SUV I ever owned, and it is high enough that I can see better, but not so huge or bulky that it is hard to move around. It is very fast, accelerating quickly, with some great features, like sports mode, heated and cooled leather seats, and a full sunroof.
accountCircle Rich M
My Porsche cayenne is my dream car, I love the tan interior.
I have had my vehicle for about a year now and a I have no serious issues. The only issue is the brakes are loud and they squeak even thought they do not need to be replaced. I looked it up and this seems to be a issue a lot of other people are having as well. Outside of that the car is wonderful!
accountCircle Leslie K
Fun car to drive, fast, safe, good on gas, good on snow.
Great performance expensive serving. Never had any problems have 165000 miles on it. But the dealership charges way too much to service. Suggest you go to local auto shop. It's fast, good on gas and easy to drive. It's great on long road trips too. Very comfy. Lots of legroom
accountCircle Wiley B
Porsche Cayenne: Be Aware
Problems: The cayenne has a very high tow capacity, but when towing, be careful/watch for the transfer case and differential shudder from needing an oil change. Most dealerships don't change the oil in them. Otherwise: it's an amazing car and I have no complaints!
accountCircle Alexander M
Porsche: the navigational system takes all.
The features are fantastic, the color is beautiful. Everything is comfy, luxurious, and above all else - accessible and easy to use. My favorite features the Porsche has is its navigational systems, ability to both listen to the radio and play music from a third-party device, and its speed. It is just glorious.
accountCircle Justin H
2012 Porsche cayenne s hybrid.
Drives amazing! The negative: always worrying about a big Porsche maintenance bill. Make sure you buy your own diagnostics reader ($30-60 on amazon). Look up codes before you take it in to be serviced, lots can be handled on your own free or for very little.

Porsche Cayenne Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
300 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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S
400 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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S Hybrid
380 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Turbo
500 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Porsche Cayenne Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Maria L on January 27, 2021
A gorgeous car: Porsche cayenne.
It is a great car, very good features, I did not encounter problems with it until now. It is super comfortable, the seats are amazing for the back, it takes a lot of fuel though, so every week I add up around $60. The full tank takes around $75, but overall I m happy with it!
accountCircle Claudia A on October 28, 2020
Really good performance on the road.
It is very comfy. It does not have major problems. But is so good to drive it. You have a feeling that you will never forget. It has only some services with engine but it was not so costly. But when you drive a Porsche is the best experience what you can ever have and you would not change that car for anything else.

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #4 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 Porsche Cayenne oil capacity?

Answer: The 2012 Porsche Cayenne uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 9 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts from grinding...

What's the 2012 porsche cayenne oil type?

Answer: The type of oil that is used in the 2012 Porsche Cayenne iS5W-30 or Porsche's own type of P/N 000 043 301 16 or P/N 000 043 303 17 for the 3.6 L V6 and 0W-40 for the 4.8 L V8 engine. The capacity for the...

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Safety & Reliability

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