Space Lord

What does everyone think about a Porsche S.U.V? This is a computer mock up of the Cayenne by the way
The Cayenne will be launched in 2002. Me? I like the look and idea but it's a big risk for Porsche to take.
Comments?

AlbertM

Having the turbo nose makes it look out of proportion, headlights are to big for starters...

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HSE2

Yet another one you would have to see in the flesh.
Porsche through their market research found that many of their owners also owned Range rover, Lexus ,X5 type cars, so the thinking was that if Porsche were to provide an option many buyers would jump ship and stick with with the performance manufacturer. The developemnt of this car was done with the help of VW, with them having a similar Xcross type machine but with a different look to cut down on developmental costs.

Space Lord

The thing is that they (porsche) have only really ever made sportscars. Period. I think the only reason they have made this one is to jump on the whole SUV bandwagon in the U.S. which also happens to be their biggest market. Will we see a Ferrari SUV? Hell no! Not now or ever and thats the point i'm making here. Ferrari only make sportscars and thats what they are known for.
By doing the Cayenne they are doing damage to their brand image.

HSE2

Porsche gave this consideration alot of thought, as did Jag. This will only hurt their image if it fails to deliver on the porsche hertiage. If it doesn't go like a shower of shite or hadle like a porsche car does.
It will be marketed as the best on road suv you can buy. If it delivers on this then it shouldn't be a mistake

These were the terms of the design brief. No compromises to the Porsche ideals.

Your point about Porsche only every making sports cars is valid but they have had alot of help from parent VW. They aslo set some very impressive bench marks. And remember they have been building 4wd sysytems for a long time

For Porsche to stay afloat they had to get into other markets. The 911 wasn't going to do the job by itself, hense the boxer and now the SUV. No question it is aimed at the Ameriacn market but to ignore what is happening in this market will cost you. Case of if you can't beat them join them!

MrPlow2

i don't know... i really don't know... the idea hasn't grown on me at all. i know porsche would have to diversify, but i would rather see porsche sedans than porsche 4WDs. i mean, a 4 door 911 would look MAGNIFICENT if executed properly.

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HSE2

I know what you mean, there is something about it that just isn't right isn't there.

From what I have read on the subject they gave it an awful lot of thought and paid attention to their buyers, so I guess they know what they are doing.

On the other hand Jag were looking at doing the same time prior to Ford buying Landrover. Jag owners voted a resounding no to the idea.

I guess BMW and Merc are the leaders. They both make sports cars yet no one has said the move to SUV as hurt the brand.
Ok mybe the Merc example isn't a good one.
While perhaps these two aren't in the same class as porsche in a pure sense they are still right up ther in the sports car class, with the M3, M5 E55 CLK 55 and so on.

The GT3 has to be the best car in the world for mine. I just don't see this move as being a move that will hurt that car, and the 911 is the face people see as Porsche

MrPlow2

true, but merc and bmw are manufacturers of luxury cars and this includes some grand tourers with a sporty feel and some propper sports cars. porsche is a sports car manufacturer, and that's all they have ever done! the customers may like it, but i don't... marques like porsche, lamborghini, ferrari, maserati, aston martin, lotus, etc. should stick to the one thing they have been doing for a loooooong time, and that's making sports cars!

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RPO83

If VW and especially Audi play an important part in this product it will turn out to be a very well sorted car. But I think it won't have a great deal of magic about it simply because it will not be a 'true' porsche.

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MrPlow2

agreed! that's exactly what i was thinking. it's simply not a true porsche...

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