2015 Porsche Cayman review
Porsche Cayman highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Two awesome transmission options
- New high-performance GT4 trim
- Top-notch handling
Cons
- Higher trims might feel out of reach
- Some competitors offer rear seats
- Base model is missing highly desirable options
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined
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Luxury sports car with exceptional handling
The 2015 Porsche Cayman is one of the most desirable sports coupes on the market if your priorities are focused on driving dynamics. The Cayman is one of the most exciting sports cars out there, ensuring you are extremely engaged behind the wheel. It offers a number of engine options, ranging from the base 2.7L six-cylinder with 275 horsepower to the fire-breathing 3.8L six-cylinder producing 385 horsepower in the performance-oriented Cayman GT4. The Cayman offers a variety of trim levels and options to ensure you can find the right fit for your needs in a sports coupe.
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What is new for the 2015 Porsche Cayman?
- The Cayman is available in a new trim called the GTS.
- Cayman trims have been upgraded with Leather & Suede Seats, Adjustable Suspension, and 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment this year.
- Rear View Camera features are now available as options on select trims.
5 reasons to buy the 2015 Porsche Cayman
1. Mid-engine layout
The Cayman is one of the only sports coupes of this type that offers a mid-engine layout, meaning the engine is mounted directly behind the driver. This provides extremely balanced handling characteristics. As an added perk, the six-cylinder engines spinning directly behind you provide a soundtrack that will make you want to leave the radio turned off. This layout also provides a surprising amount of storage space, with the rear trunk offering 9.7 cu-ft of storage and the bonus frunk providing an additional 5.3 cu-ft.
2. High-performance engines
Porsche provides a variety of engine options in the Cayman, allowing you to decide which potency is right for your needs. While the base 2015 Cayman provides plenty of power from its 2.7L six-cylinder, the S and GTS trims bring a larger 3.4L flat-six engine which produces 325 hp and 340 hp in each trim, respectively. If the larger 3.4L isn’t enough, the range-topping GT4 offers a 3.8L flat-six, which produces 385 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque. Porsche estimates that the GT4 can reach 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds, providing plenty of power on tap.
3. Great options for transmissions
If you prefer to row your own gears, the Cayman is one of the few remaining sports coupes offering a manual as standard. If that's not your style, but Porsche’s fantastic dual-clutch automatic transmission is an option on all Caymans except the track-oriented GT4 trim. This seven-speed transmission offers lightning-fast gear changes and is extremely responsive. Although it does shift automatically, you still have control via steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles if you want it.
4. Performance Options
The Cayman offers additional performance options if you're looking for a more focused machine. Some of those options include Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes®, which can survive harsh conditions and are larger in diameter to provide better performance. The available Sports Chrono Package adds enhancements to the chassis, engine, and transmission to provide a more responsive experience. When equipped with the PDK Transmission®, the Sports Chrono Package also adds launch control to help you achieve the best acceleration possible.
5. Porsche Torque Vectoring®
Porsche’s optional Porsche Torque Vectoring system provides additional stability and performance by varying the distribution of torque to the rear wheels. This system is paired with a mechanically locking rear differential. The system works by applying moderate brake pressure to the inside rear wheel to enable sportier steering action as the car enters corners. As a result, you feel like you have more steering precision, as well as additional traction.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Porsche Cayman an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Porsche Cayman 23rd out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.
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S 2WD 2D Coupe
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Adjustable Suspension
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Leather Interior
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.4L
Horsepower
325
Torque (ft-lbs)
273
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
97.4"
Overall length
172.4"
Width
70.9"
Height
51"
Front tires
P235/40ZR19
Rear tires
P265/40ZR19
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 6
2015 Porsche Cayman FAQ
The 2015 Porsche Cayman is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- GTS : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Base : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Porsche Cayman received a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Porsche Cayman as 22 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
The 2015 Porsche Cayman has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2015 Porsche Cayman, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2015 Porsche Cayman Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2015 Porsche Cayman:
- GTS
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Adjustable Suspension
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Rear View Camera
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