[sstomcat]

>>>> When Porsche announced that they were developing the Cayenne (several years before it's production), both MB and BMW worked feverishly to put out their super SUVs first. It was sort of like fighting to temporarily claim a newly discovered throne, knowing that the real king was on his way. Every SUV before that time could be characterized as sluggish and unstable. Of course, this no longer applies, since the new ML63 is in the same power class as the Cayenne TT. Now the real battle for the throne begins.


Not sure if I agree with you. MB came out with their 55 when the cayenne was probably on the drawing board. I drive a 2000 Ml-55 and I dont feel it to be sluggish and yes I never forget that I'm after all driving a 2+ ton SUV ....