Porsche Cayman

In published reviews,
critics awarded this
vehicle an average
overall score of:

91
Priced From $51,095
MPG 24.0
Styles Reviewed
CoupeCoupe

Motor Trend

09/02/09
2009-09-02
96
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

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Ron Kiino Ron Kiino 7.6 out of 10 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

“The thing about the Cayman is-gosh, I hope Porsche doesn’t hate me for saying this — I think it’s just about better than any 911. It is one of the best-handling cars I’ve ever driven.”

Car Magazine

01/26/09
2009-01-26
95
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Staff Review Car Magazine 6.5 out of 10 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

The Cayman S has always been a brilliant car, and it’s just got better. If the credit crunch is hitting you, meaning you can’t afford that 911, we can think of no better substitute than a Cayman S.

Motor Trend

01/12/09
2009-01-12
95
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

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Kim Reynolds Kim Reynolds 6.8 out of 10 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

Lithe on the road, fluidly seductive in appearance, and positively alive in your hands: The Porsche Cayman S is very simply the best sports car in the world.

New Car Test Drive

07/30/09
2009-07-30
95
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
G.R. Whale G.R. Whale Score Pending 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

The 2009 Cayman leaves other sports cars chasing intangibles. We wouldn’t be out a limb calling it the best-handling Porsche ever built and one of the world’s best.

Car and Driver

11/11/09
2009-11-11
94
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Jon Yanca Jon Yanca Score Pending 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

Although the 911 is often considered the quintessential sports car, the Cayman still carries two golf bags in its hatch and gives up little to the 911 aside from a pair of useless back seats. Mid-life crisis or not, the Cayman remains near the top of our wish list.

Kelley Blue Book

08/16/08
2008-08-16
92
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Staff Review Kelley Blue Book 8.2 out of 10 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

If you pine for the dynamic thrill of a 911 — and with arguably even more styling flair — the 2009 Porsche Cayman could be the car of your dreams.

AutoSavant.com

02/09/10
2010-02-09
91
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Kevin Miller Kevin Miller Score Pending 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

At full throttle on your favorite road or track, with the chassis communicating to you in that nearly telepathic way, the Porsche Cayman seems worth every penny of that MSRP.

Auto123.com

11/27/09
2009-11-27
91
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Bertrand Godin Bertrand Godin 6.8 out of 10 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

The arrival of the Cayman has allowed the mythical Porsche cars to become more accessible. The introduction of the PDK transmission makes the driving experience as accessible as the price.

Car and Driver

11/27/08
2008-11-27
90
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Staff Review Car and Driver 6.8 out of 10 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

This is the 3rd 10Best appearance for the Cayman. The hallmark of a true sports car is how well it involves its driver in the driving — it’s the essence of the car-and-driver connection, and few sports cars do it better.

Auto123.com

12/14/09
2009-12-14
90
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Marc Bouchard Marc Bouchard Score Pending 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

You can’t really be disappointed by a Porsche, certainly not the driving part. True, some features and aspects are questionable, especially in everyday use, but the killjoy is never found behind the wheel of these German sports cars. Overall, the 2009 Porsche Cayman S is as good as it gets.

Edmunds.com

12/12/08
2008-12-12
89
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Daniel Pund Daniel Pund 7.3 out of 10 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

What a buyer gets with the 2009 Porsche Cayman S is the most focused, pretty, nimble, purely enjoyable Porsche on the road today.

Motive Magazine

12/03/08
2008-12-03
88
100

Overall score awarded to vehicle by this critic. [?]

Reviewed By Critic Credibility [?] Style Reviewed
Stu Fowle Stu Fowle Score Pending 2009 Porsche Cayman Coupe

The 2009 Porsche Cayman S’s latest updates keep it competitive but it remains one of the most well-balanced, thoroughly entertaining sports cars on the market.

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