Hey guys....come on...
Let's put a clean perspective on this. The Cayenne obviously has a great 4x4 system...all four tires turning with some form of traction control and perhaps even some locker action....so we know is has the go-forward thing down solid. I'm sure it even has a 4-low as well and a few other swift gadgets.
The other aspect to being a capable offroad vehicle comes from clearance and the general lay-out of the design. The approach/departure angle is hardly there and the clearance isn't all that spectacular. Remember that Arrowhead video I made....well....I sincerely doubt it would make it up that very first hill....especially with those tires!
Now...jack it up a few inches and put on some large-wide all-terrains...now you've got something!!!!
As has been said: Porsche realized that a HUGE amount of their owners already have SUV's in the garage, so IF they make an SUV....their loyal customers would buy them.
It's almost as if they used their great name and reputation and cashed in on it....
What a novel concept!!!!!!!!!!
Tell ya what I'm gonna do: tomorrow I'll call a few local Porsche dealers and invite any of their customers to join our club!
But let's not forget, the Cayenne is probably going to be a higher rated vehicle then the H2: it's MUCH easier to get into and out of, is faster, better handling, better mpg, parks easier and has less 'blind-spots'. I bet it's very luxurious and is built to exacting standards too.
God Bless America and our freedom choice, let's embrace the Cayenne as yet another vehicle to join us on the roads.
Save the negative energy for those rancid Disco's!!!
kidding
we love ya Chris....even if you're planning on getting a D90.