Porsche exec denies small SUV development, two-door Panamera
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Despite what recent spy photos might suggest, Klaus Berning insists that Porsche isn't working on a baby Cayenne. The Porsche marketing executive spoke with Auto Motor und Sport on a variety of topics, from the production of the Panamera sedan to the expansion of Porsche's worldwide dealer network.
Berning told the German pub that Porsche's board hasn't discussed a smaller SUV to slot in below the Cayenne, nor is it considering a successor to the two-door 928 based off the Panamera's FR platform. According to Berning, Porsche's resources are tapped out with the launch of its new sedan, and that development and production of another model would be too much for the automaker to handle at present. Interestingly, Berning admits that the Panamera has the potential to cannibalize Cayenne sales, so despite Porsche predicting yearly sales of the sedan to reach 20,000 units, the automaker expects that overall sales will remain around 100,000 units.
Additionally, Porsche expects to employ another 2,100 workers in the coming years, both in the manufacturing and dealer sectors. The automaker is looking to expand its reach into Russian and China, two of the world's fastest growing markets.
Gallery: Porsche Baby Cayenne - spy shots
[Sources: Auto Motor und Sport via The Local]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Cole Mitguard 9:52AM (5/19/2008)
Well, its standard procedure to deny a new product while its in development, but for the sake of Porsche fans everywhere I hope that they arent building a small suv. The thing in the the pictures looks horrible, and it makes me sick to look at. As for the two door panamera... well its better than the idea of a four door version, haha.
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Greg 11:16AM (5/19/2008)
A rumor I had heard awhile ago was that the Cayenne was going to be significantly downsized. Perhaps the spyshots aren't a new model below the Cayenne but the next-gen Cayenne itself.
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jon 12:11PM (5/19/2008)
theres no question they will be makinga small SUV. it coincides with the development of the VW Tiguan, just as the Cayenne's development coincided with the creation of the Toureg
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Flea 12:48PM (5/19/2008)
so..if they make a two door panamera, what will be the point of it? a Turbo with more rear legroom?
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TKOsoccer03 1:24PM (5/19/2008)
This obviously isn't a Cayenne, so how can they deny the original allegations? Clearly, this is Porsche, and clearly, it is not a Porsche that is currently in production.
Nothing here makes any sense..
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Patrick 5:11AM (5/21/2008)
If you want to see some more picture of the Porsche Cayenne Baby please check http://porsche.gemzies.com/photo/
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