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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Porsche
The Cayenne is the SUV that made Porsche financially unstoppable and, on the used market, it remains one of the most rewarding ways into a genuine Porsche driving experience with five seats and real everyday usability.
Model profile
The first-generation 9PA (955/957, 2003–2010) established the format with V6, 4.5/4.8 V8 S, and forced-induction Turbo and Turbo S models. The second-generation 92A (958, 2011–2018) lost weight, adopted the ZF eight-speed Tiptronic and introduced the S Hybrid and, in Europe, the 3.0 V6 diesel.
Powertrain and equipment
US Cayennes centre on petrol V6 and V8 units: the base 3.2/3.6 V6, the 4.5/4.8 V8 in the S, and twin-turbo 4.8 V8s in the Turbo (around 500–520 hp).
Historically a five-door SUV; the current generation adds the lower-roof Cayenne Coupé. Trims run base, S, GTS and Turbo, plus hybrid variants.
Vehicle selection
Availability is excellent nationwide, with 958-generation cars now offering strong value and 9YA cars appearing off lease.
The Cayenne suits a buyer who wants Porsche handling and badge in a practical, tow-capable SUV, and who is happy to maintain it properly.
Vehicle data
| Length (958) | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 4,846 mm |
|---|---|
| Length (9YA) | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 4,918 mm |
| Width | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 1,939 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 2,895 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 2,000–2,200 kg |
| Seats | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): 5 |
| Engine | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): 4.8 L V8 (petrol) / later 3.6 TT V6 |
|---|---|
| Power (S) | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 400–420 hp |
| Torque | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): 8-speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP) |
| Drive | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): all-wheel drive |
| Turbo engine | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): 4.8 L twin-turbo V8, ~500–520 hp |
| Fuel tank | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 85–90 L |
| Towing capacity | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): up to approx. 3,500 kg |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h (S) | Typical figure (958 Cayenne S): approx. 5.4 s |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Generation matters. The 955/957 V8 cars are known for coolant-pipe failures (plastic pipes in the V of the engine), propeller/cardan shaft bearing wear, and, on some early units, cylinder bore scoring — buy one only with strong history and ideally the coolant pipes already updated.
Germany and Europe
US cars have amber front markers, a US-market rear lighting layout and mph-primary dials.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Expected work is adding or converting a rear fog lamp, setting headlights to ECE aim, confirming the amber markers are acceptable, and verifying the odometer in kilometres against the history.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Porsche Cayenne is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the specific transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase so the calculation reflects the selected vehicle.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The 958 (2011–2018) is generally the safest bet, provided the transfer case and cooling have been maintained.
On 958 cars the electronically controlled transfer case can overheat and fail; a service record and a test for warnings are essential.
Not if the coolant pipes have been updated and history is strong; otherwise budget for that work.
Yes, up to around 3,500 kg when equipped; the rating is confirmed at approval.
The 9YA Coupé looks sportier with slightly less headroom; the standard SUV is more practical.
Many good cars sit between 40,000 and 120,000 miles; documentation outweighs the number.
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