The Porsche Cayenne was an early entry into the world of high-performance on-road SUVs, but over the last two decades, we've seen plenty of Cayenne owners enjoying life off the beaten path as well. Porsche decided to remind us of the SUV's off-road chops, but instead of featuring a new model in a place like Moab, we're treated to first-generation Cayennes road-tripping through the stunning scenery that is Patagonia.
Shared by Chile and Argentina, Patagonia encompasses the southern reaches of South America and it's got a little bit of everything. Venture east and you'll find deserts, while to the west you have rainforests, fjords, and of course the Andes mountains. Stefan Bogner of Curves magazine worked with Porsche on a 2,200-mile trip through the region, starting in Chile at the coastal city of Puerto Montt. Two Porsche Cayennes made the trip, a 2009 and 2010 model each packing the base 3.6-liter V6 engine and over 80,000 miles on the odometer.
