2007 Porsche Cayman: Road Test
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- MSRP: $49,400 -$58,900
- Invoice: $43,075 -$51,392
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Our road test for the 2007 Porsche Cayman includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Porsche Cayman from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Porsche Cayman, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Porsche Cayman help you decide if a 2007 Porsche Cayman is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.1 |
Only S model with manual transmission made available for test so far. It has smooth, ready power for any situation. Transmission has smooth shift, clutch action.
FUEL ECONOMY
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.6 |
Test S models averaged 20.5-22.8 mpg. All Caymans require premium-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.5 |
Firm, controlled. Cayman traverses bumps, cracks, patchy pavement with little undue harshness. No opportunity to test models with 17- or 19-inch tires.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8.6 |
Responsive and invigorating. Steering natural, precise. Outstanding balance in corners with tenacious grip. Brakes strong, confidence inspiring.
QUIETNESS
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.5 |
Engine's location behind seats means more mechanical rukus than in front-engine designs, but race-car engine note delights. Road noise well-managed, considering wide, low-profile tires. Wind rush unobjectionable.
CONTROLS
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.7 |
Racy design puts tachometer appropriately dead ahead. It houses digital road-speed readout to supplement analog speedometer. Control layout logical, but audio, climate systems goverened by too many undersized, look-alike buttons. Navigation system brings more small, fussy buttons; even worse, it absorbs and complicates audio adjustments. Rich-feeling, carefully assembled cabin materials enhance sophisticated ambience, but Porsche charges extra for amenities some rivals include as standard, including full leather upholstery and power seats.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.9 |
Low-slung cockpit roomy enough for six-footers. Seats exceptionally supportive during aggressive cornering. Among the best sports cars for outward visibility. Entry/exit demands some flexibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 0 | .6 |
(No rear seating.)
CARGO ROOM
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2.2 |
Careful packing takes good advantage of cargo bays front and rear for more luggage-carrying possibilities than in many two-seaters. Note that Cayman does without a spare tire, supplying instead an emergency inflation kit. Little in-cabin storage space.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.4 |
Some less-expensive sports cars challenge Cayman on a fun-per-dollar basis, and some like-priced competitors deliver more outright power. Few, however, match this Recommended pick's range of strengths: road manners and mechanical sophistication to satisfy the most discriminating driver, a good dose of everyday usability, and the cachet of the Porsche name. Prices quickly escalate with options, so seek a modestly equipped model for best dollar value.
Total Score
| S w/nav. sys., man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 50 | 51.1 |
Total Score: 50
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