The Porsche Cayenne is the sportiest, best-performing SUV, a performance machine that will fit a family of five, haul a small washing machine, tow a large boat and get you through the woods when there's no road. It's a 5000-pound speed-sled that can handle rugged trails and it is exactly what you'd expect from the Porsche of SUVs. We think the GTS is the best value for enthusiasts, but the choices are widely varied. For most folks, the Cayenne S is probably the best choice.

2009 Porsche Cayenne - JD Power 2009

Launched in 2003, the Porsche Cayenne sport utility vehicle (SUV) was a marked departure from the automaker's generations of sports cars that preceded it. The 5-passenger SUV boasted both on- and off-road prowess, and a choice between 6- and 8-cylinder powerplants. While it shared many common components with the Volkswagen Touareg (including the chassis), the Cayenne was designed, tuned and manufactured exclusively by Porsche. Regardless of the admonishment by Porsche purists, the Cayenne was a sales success for the automaker (eventually out-selling the venerable 911). In 2008, the second-generation Cayenne arrived. While it wasn't an all-new design, it carried significant upgrades including a revised body design and reworked engines. For 2009, Porsche has again made changes to the Cayenne with the introduction of the Turbo S model, an upgraded infotainment center, and new performance options.

2009 Porsche 911 Coupe - JD Power 2009

The 911 Carrera is the most celebrated Porsche model in history, tracing its lineage back to the mid-1960s. Bred on the racetrack, the Porsche 911 has participated in, and won, the majority of the world's most esteemed races, rallies and hill climbs. An all-new model in 2004, Porsche has upgraded many of the 911 models for the 2009 model year with more potent engines, new double-clutch transmission, and a next-generation AWD system. Freshened front and rear fascias distinguish the updated bodywork, while an upgraded infotainment system makes its debut across the lineup.

2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe - JD Power 2009

After the success of the convertible Porsche Boxster model, first launched in 1997, the German automaker went back to the drafting books to re-engineer the chassis with a fixed steel roof. The result, introduced in 2006, was called the Porsche Cayman. The closed-roof coupe offered half the chassis flex of the open-top Boxster while sharing the identical powerplant, drivetrain, suspension and brakes, according to Porsche. As a complete package, the 2-seat Cayman offered race-worthy performance to rival the car's iconic big brother, the 911 Carrera. For the 2009 model year, Porsche has significantly upgraded both models of the Cayman with an exterior facelift including new LED running lights and tail lamps, two new engines, new dual-clutch transmission, and a host of other improvements that once again raise the bar on its performance level.

2009 Porsche Boxster - JD Power 2009

The Porsche Boxster was first introduced as a 1997 model. A 2-passenger roadster with a soft convertible roof, the name Boxster referred to its horizontally-opposed flat-six boxer engine layout shared with the venerable Porsche 911. Sharing many components with the 911 at the time, the Porsche designated Type 986 Boxster offered excellent handling and braking thanks to its mid-engine design. In 2005, Porsche significantly updated the Boxster with thorough changes to the engine, interior and exterior. Still sharing more than 50 percent of its components with the 911, Porsche claimed the updated Boxster was 80 percent new. This necessitated a new internal designation, the Type 987. For the 2009 model year, Porsche has significantly upgraded both models of the Boxster (base and performance S) once again. They receive an exterior facelift including new LED running lights and tail lamps, two new engines, new dual-clutch transmission, and a host of other improvements that once again raise the bar on its performance level.

2009 Porsche 911 Convertible - JD Power 2009

The Porsche 911 lineup is comprised of more than a dozen different models in 2009. While the basic chassis remains the same, the engine, transmission, driveline, body style and equipment are all modified to build the various models. The standard Carrera models offer 345 hp, while the Carrera S models offer a larger engine with 385 hp and several performance upgrades. The Carrera 4 adds AWD, and the Cabriolet badge is reserved for convertible models. All Targa models are built with a power-operated, full-length sliding open roof with a fixed B-pillar. By mixing and matching these features, the enthusiast can build more than 10 different models. Standard equipment includes power windows, power moonroof, and partial leather seats, and many other custom options and accessories are available

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo

There is perhaps no car that clearly illustrates the benefits of the concept of continuous improvement than the Porsche 911, and in particular, the Turbo. Nearly 50 years after the debut of the original 911 and 35 years on from the first Turbo, the 2010 edition is the fastest and most powerful street 911 yet.