The New 2014 Porsche
Cayman: Bigger, Badder, and More Stylish
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| 2014 Cayman |
If you have been waiting for the next iteration of the
Porsche Cayman, you don’t have to wait any longer because it’s here. The 2014
Porsche Cayman has been completely redesigned with a noticeably edgier
appearance, and it has plenty to offer to make it well worth the additional
money that they are charging for it.
The Overall Design
Both the Boxster and the Cayman were designed at the
Stuttgart plant in Germany, and there are some similarities between the two
vehicles. The best way to describe the car is by saying that it now has sharper
edges and more defined curves. It looks more muscular and defined from the
outside, and it has more muscle on the inside.
The Engine Within
The base model comes standard with a 2.71 liter V6 that
achieves 265 horsepower. The Cayman S bumps the power up to a very respectable
315 horsepower and it uses a 3.4l flat V6 to achieve the kind of acceleration
that will force a smile to your lips. Slam your foot on the gas pedal and you
will launch from 0 to 60 MPG in 4.4 seconds.
All of this unbridled power comes with excellent fuel
economy as well and you can achieve 30 MPG on the highway with the base model,
or 28 MPG with the upgraded Cayman S, either way it’s an impressive figure for
a sports car.
Handling
The 2014 Cayman S is an extremely responsive sports car,
that corners with precision. It comes standard with a six-gear transmission
that is buttery smooth, and this is certainly going to be a time when you enjoy
having a little more interaction with your vehicle.
Improved Interior
One of the main criticisms of the Cayman has always been
that the interior really didn’t feel like a luxury car, Porsche has rectified
that issue with a much more luxurious interior that still manages to be
practical. The stylish accents, broader seats, and higher quality material all
make for a more comfortable ride, and a more impressive view.
Although Porsche hasn’t added much additional space to the
cabin it feels quite a bit roomier than the previous model. The basic three
gauge setup that has been standard with the Porsche sports cars still remains,
but the right gauge has been upgraded to a TFT display that can be altered to
show different information to suit your needs.
Practical and Safe
The Cayman is a desirable car because it fills the role of
the practical sports car quite well. While the 911 is pushing the limits on
power, and it isn’t concerned with any practicality, the Cayman manages to be
powerful, precise, and practical all at the same time. Even though it doesn’t
have a full-fledged trunk, there are two different compartments, a rear
compartment and a front compartment that both provide ample room for storage.
Between the two you shouldn’t have a problem fitting a weeks’ worth of
groceries, but you may run into a problem with exceptionally large bags that
would fit into a trunk, since that space is divided into two different
locations.
The Cayman also manages to be very safe, with a durable
shell that stands up to crash tests superbly. There is an array of airbags to
protect both the driver and passenger in the event of an accident.
Overall the Cayman is a great sports car is you are looking
for something in the middle ground. You get to enjoy the power of a sports car,
while still driving something that can carry all the groceries that you had to
get from the store, and at 30 MPG you aren’t going to feel guilty about driving
this car around regularly. Couple that with the starting price range in the mid
50’s and you have a great entry-level sports car that will leave you feeling great
about your purchase each time you rev up that powerful engine and launch
yourself down the road past your envious neighbors.
