2012 Porsche Cayenne for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.0 to 13.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.0 to 13.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Porsche Cayenne for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Porsche Cayenne specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged hybrid | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.9 L/100 km | 14.0 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km | 13.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.05 | $21.53 | $22.75 | $23.80 | $23.98 |
2012 Porsche Cayenne: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 4.8 L | 3.6 L | 4.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,410 | $4,306 | $4,550 | $4,760 | $4,796 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Porsche Cayenne
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (18), unknown or other (7) and engine (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V656000 | 2022-08-30 | exterior lighting:headlights | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam... |
| 16V169000 | 2016-03-23 | service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge. |
| 15V016000 | 2015-01-20 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak. |
| 12V329000 | 2012-07-12 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE. |
| 12V065000 | 2012-02-21 | exterior lighting:headlights | PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 BECAUSE THE HEADLAMPS MAY COME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE FENDER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Porsche Cayenne; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. This page helps you judge the 2012 Porsche Cayenne before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, unknown or other and engine; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
The engine is the 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged hybrid, with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. As a hybrid, it does best in stop-and-go traffic, where the electric motor does more of the work. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
Combined fuel use is 11.0 L/100 km: about 33 litres for 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $17.05 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Best uses
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Cayenne on your commute, then decide. A week with the Cayenne answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$3,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $170.50 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.05 in fuel.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Questions first?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Porsche Cayenne from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Porsche Cayenne for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Porsche Cayenne
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Porsche Cayenne?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Porsche Cayenne before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3410.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.