Article: Porsche planning smaller Panamera

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Porsche is planning a smaller version of its Panamera limousine, which would mark the brand's entry into the mainstream market. The junior Panamera is part of Porsche's ambitious plans to sell 200,000 vehicles by 2018.

The downsized road car is set to be a five-door fastback like its bigger brother and will compete head-on in Germany's lucrative premium segment against the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class.

 

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Why? Actually why is there a panamera in the first place?

 

[Fulcrum29]

Why? Actually why is there a panamera in the first place?

One reason:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/11/fast-forward-panamera-already-best-selling-porsche-in-u-s/

The primary reason was to expand the “approachable market” by presenting them an alternative to the Mercedes, BMW and Audi family car selections. It worked.

 

[ToxicBunny]

If the thing is affordable, I would consider it.

I'm already considering a Cockster at some point in the not too distant future.

 

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One reason:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/11/fast-forward-panamera-already-best-selling-porsche-in-u-s/

The primary reason was to expand the “approachable market” by presenting them an alternative to the Mercedes, BMW and Audi family car selections. It worked.

Americans...

 

[Nod]

I do see a few Panamera's here in Germany. It sells well for those men that have a family, but also wants to drive a Porsche.

 

[dlk001]

Why? Actually why is there a panamera in the first place?

I think its same reason Porsche went for Cayenne and later Diesel cars. They don't want to be left behind competitors.

Aston Martin also went for the Rapide...