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For 2008, the base Cayenne model gets a revamped direct-injection version of its V-6 that makes 290 horsepower--43 hp more than last year's engine.

The six-cylinder 2008 Porsche Cayenne is still by no means fast. It can reach 60 mph in around 8 seconds with the automatic, which still places it behind many minivans; but it has much-improved passing ability, whether with the standard six-speed manual transmission or the more popular choice, a six-speed automatic with Tiptronic steering-wheel shifting.

Both V-8s also get power improvements for 2008; a 4.8-liter V-8 in the middle 2008 Porsche Cayenne S model makes 385 horsepower, and the Turbo S model's twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V-8 makes 500 horsepower and an equally impressive 516 pound-feet of torque. The top Turbo S can accelerate to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds.

With either of the V-8 engines, the 2008 Porsche Cayenne feels much friskier and can take advantage of an exceedingly well-tuned chassis. The Cayenne has very crisp steering response, even if it's a bit artificial-feeling, and it takes long sweeping corners with incredible poise and solidity. Only when you take a particularly tight, sharp corner do you remember that it's a vehicle with a curb weight approaching 5,000 pounds.

Despite the impressive handling ability, the ride in the 2008 Porsche Cayenne is quite absorbent, albeit firm. Front seating is spacious, with sturdy, well-proportioned seats that have especially good back support and promote a nice, upright driving position. The instrument panel is styled much like those in Porsche's sportscars, which is to say that drab, dark plastics dominate. Many will appreciate its simplicity, though; it completely avoids both the clutter of other luxury SUVs and confusing solutions like iDrive.

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