2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tested: Yeah, It’s a Diesel Porsche—Get Over It

You just have to love diesels. No, not you specifically—we're talking about the people who would buy this Cayenne. They will have to love diesels. Why else get it? (Other than an all-consuming desire to piss off Porsche purists.) It's $6900 more expensive than the gas V-6. Yes, it's more efficient than a gas Cayenne, but if you're concerned about fuel economy, here's a suggestion: Don't buy a 5000-pound SUV. The Cayenne diesel's 406 lb-ft of torque might scintillate those with trailers to tow, but its Turbo sibling has 516 and the Turbo S 553, and the Cayenne's tow rating is 7716 pounds regardless of engine. Nope, if you're going to order a Cayenne diesel, you'd better be prepared to profess your love for sparkless ignition. READ MORE ›› from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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