russbert
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Reged: 07/02/02
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Well, finally here's a news article for you Pepper fans:
British car mag Auto Express snagged spy shots of the updated Porsche Cayenne that's coming later this year. While the bodywork remains generally unchanged, a new front fascia and a mildly revised rear are in the cards for Stuttgart's SUV.
In front, new headlights take up residence above a revised bumper that now features round integrated foglights (as opposed to the square supplemental lights on the current car). The front overhang is lower, too, increasing pedestrian safety while simultaneously improving the overall look.
In back, the most noticable change is the new, more rounded taillamp shape. This particular change is welcomed, as it helps alleviate some of the blandness that afflicts the current car's rear end. They could have (or maybe should have) gone even further, but for that, it looks like we'll have to wait for the next redo. What appears to be a new rear bumper better integrates the exhaust outlets and finally, a new roof spoiler has been added to the mix.
The official unveiling later this year will show us how the new Cayenne stacks up against its cousins, the VW Touareg and Audi Q7, in the looks department. These changes, though subtle, should help quite a bit.
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Joel
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I hope that I am not excommunicated for this, but I am actually considering a Cayenne as a compliment to my Carrera. I can't seen subjecting my 996 to New England winters.
The new Cayenne looks a little better, will probably not get the weight reduction it needs, should get refreshed engines (to compete with VW), and may benefit from a better interior. I was a Cayenne-hater, but I think it would be a good winter vehicle (think ski trips). At this point, the big downside appears to be the gas mileage.
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Joel
"Some ideas are so ridiculous that only an intellectual could believe them."
- George Orwell
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spider
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Reged: 06/29/02
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Man... that's one ugly looking animal. If I had to drive that thing I'd wear a paper bag over my head, so no one would know it was me driving it.
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spider
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Quote:
I can't seen subjecting my 996 to New England winters.
Joel, did you move to New England?
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Joel
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Actually, I am planning on moving to Virginia but given my family and friends I will end up driving to New England many times per year. My mother's place on Cape Cod is about the last street to be plowed after a snowstorm. Therefore, I am looking for a vehicle with some snow-going capability. I had considered an allroad, but with their weight and mileage, I may as well also consider a Cayenne.
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Joel
"Some ideas are so ridiculous that only an intellectual could believe them."
- George Orwell
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