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Porsche model guide

What Porsche models are there?

Porsche’s car range includes mainly sports cars. The lineup kicks off with the Boxster two-seat convertible. Most versions come with a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mounted behind the driver that gives excellent performance, either with a snappy six-speed manual gearbox or lightning-fast optional PDK automatic. Range-topping GTS models get a beefier 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine for even more performance.

Next up is the Cayman two-seat coupe – this can be thought of as the hard-top counterpart to the convertible Boxster. As a result, the interior design and excellent on-road performance will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s sat in its sister car. Again, amateur racing drivers will especially love the 4.0-litre engine option, which brings great acceleration and an even better soundtrack.

Sitting above the two-seat Porsche sports cars is the iconic 911. This is most likely the model you first think of when asked to picture ‘a Porsche’ and has been a mainstay of the brand’s lineup for well over half a century. A distinctive feature of the 911 is the decision to mount the engine at the back, behind the rear axle. This gives superb grip when accelerating, along with making enough space in the cabin for rear seats – although they’re so small, they’re really only suitable for use on very short journeys.

If you like the idea of a Porsche, but can’t quite convince the family that two seats will be enough, the Panamera might be the answer. This luxurious model is available as both a four-door saloon and a spacious Sport Turismo estate, and both have loads of room for four or five adults to get comfortable. Despite its more sensible positioning, the Panamera still flings itself into turns with the deftness of a much lighter sports car, and has more than enough power to give you a thrill when you floor it.

Which Porsche models are SUVs?

The smallest model in Porsche’s premium SUV lineup is the Macan, which is roughly the same size as an Audi Q5 or BMW X3. It might look like an SUV on the outside but, on the road, the Macan feels much more Porsche-like, with flat, grippy handling and strong performance from its turbocharged petrol engines. The plush and spacious cabin is plenty large enough for five adults and their luggage.

The range-topping Porsche SUV is the Cayenne. This was one of the first true luxury SUVs to go on sale in the early 2000s and remains one of the most accomplished choices in the segment. It’s fast, comfortable, well made and handles extremely well on road with astonishingly little body roll for such a tall, heavy vehicle. Being larger than the Macan means passengers get even more room to stretch out and store cargo. If you can sacrifice a little practicality, there’s also a swoopier Cayenne Coupe version.