spudgun:+1 RC.
I think it’s such a shame. It really baffels me, what’s wrong with individuality? Especially coming from a brand like Porsche?
I don't know, maybe you should ask their Cayenne/Macan only customers?
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (May 2019), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)
Boyko23:I don't get where is the problem. Every big company has some kind of CI in order to guarantee an equal level of "quality" everywhere in the world.
Some kind of CI wouldn't be a problem, like for example the company logo and some exterior design elements.
There are actually CI manuals which even indicate how the restrooms have to look, so...
Bottom line is: It gets boring when every single dealership looks the same and they often do. What works for Apple is a different story for Porsche and sportscar manufacturers. When buying a 200k car, you don't want to have the feeling you're at McDonald's.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (May 2019), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)
RC:Boyko23:I don't get where is the problem. Every big company has some kind of CI in order to guarantee an equal level of "quality" everywhere in the world.
Some kind of CI wouldn't be a problem, like for example the company logo and some exterior design elements.
There are actually CI manuals which even indicate how the restrooms have to look, so...
Bottom line is: It gets boring when every single dealership looks the same and they often do. What works for Apple is a different story for Porsche and sportscar manufacturers. When buying a 200k car, you don't want to have the feeling you're at McDonald's.
Porsche should think more like Doronin from Aman. The training of the personnel and interaction with the customers is the focus, not the exterior logos, etc.
Mar 18, 2019 1:15:40 PM
Confidently, this press release came out today:
Welcoming and experiential: Porsche is launching a new corporate architecture for its Porsche Centres worldwide.
⇒ Carlos - Porsche 991 Carrera GTS
Mar 18, 2019 2:05:48 PM
Dealers will love this... Not. More money to spend.
Probably related to the launch of the EVs soon...
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (May 2019), Mercedes E63 S AMG Edition 1 (2018), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Range Rover Evoque Si4 Black Edition (2019)
Mar 18, 2019 2:07:00 PM
Thanks for posting the link, Carlos Interesting to know that they will use Porsche Zentrum Dortmund as a pilot for the transformation / individualisation in Germany. PZ Dortmund has a quite unique architecture to start with...
Daily Driver 991 Carrera T (June 2018), Canyon Carver 981 Spyder, Track Machine 997 GT3
Mar 18, 2019 3:58:52 PM
Mar 18, 2019 6:21:29 PM
Yes, Duckie - it’s a walk from the airport Come to think of it, the design reminds actually a little bit of an aircraft hangar.
Daily Driver 991 Carrera T (June 2018), Canyon Carver 981 Spyder, Track Machine 997 GT3
Mar 18, 2019 6:48:12 PM
Mar 19, 2019 6:20:38 AM
Mar 19, 2019 10:04:39 AM
Saw an almost identical yellow car at Sebring last weekend. Very exciting and attractive. The front and rear bumper treatments did not bother me at all, as they are not noticeable when you’re standing and looking at the car from a normal angle. To me the most noticeable improvement is the way the back rear glass seems to extend further down the back of the car, making it look more cohesive and modern. I was not able to see the interior, but from the pictures it is appealing to me. And with the power and handling Improvements, the 992 should be a very fine car. Congratulations on your purchase!
Driving review of the 4S by Autocar.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-carrera-4s-2019-uk-review
https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/22475/porsche-has-big-plans-for-992-911-gt-models
“Porsche’s CEO Oliver Blume says GT models and limited run special editions will be the focus of the 992 range”
Limited run special editions? Oh dear
2017 991.2 Carrera 4 GTS | GT Silver Metallic - The GT3 Killah!
2013 Audi S3 | Glacier White
Seriously guys, in your views is there anything Porsche can do right? You don’t like the 992, you don’t like the Cayenne, you don’t like the new coupe, you don’t like the Taycan, you don’t like the Macan, you don’t like cost, you don’t like the design, now you don’t like the direction of the GT program. Guess what you really like is to bash Porsche.
Not going to get into a debate. I’ll just say that for me Porsche continues to offer a wide range of very fine performance focused vehicles to suit my changing lifestyles. And after spending two days at Sebring, and watching Porsche GT cars perform and win at the very highest racing level, I am more than enthusiastic about the future of Porsche GT racing and street performance cars.
Wonderbar:Seriously guys, in your views is there anything Porsche can do right? You don’t like the 992, you don’t like the Cayenne, you don’t like the new coupe, you don’t like the Taycan, you don’t like the Macan, you don’t like cost, you don’t like the design, now you don’t like the direction of the GT program. Guess what you really like is to bash Porsche.
Ok, just to support the right side of the force - I do like the 992, the Macan and the Cayenne Coupe and regard a Panamera Turbo S eHybrid as one of the most wonderful cars that nobody actually needs. The dark side of the force however are the sounds of the 718 Caymans / Boxsters, horrible.
Mar 22, 2019 10:16:49 PM
Wonderbar:Not going to get into a debate. I’ll just say that for me Porsche continues to offer a wide range of very fine performance focused vehicles to suit my changing lifestyles. And after spending two days at Sebring, and watching Porsche GT cars perform and win at the very highest racing level, I am more than enthusiastic about the future of Porsche GT racing and street performance cars.
Looking forward to all the GT and RS and special limited edition models!
Mar 22, 2019 10:34:19 PM
Mar 23, 2019 12:51:17 AM
Mar 23, 2019 6:28:10 AM
Wonderbar:Not going to get into a debate. I’ll just say that for me Porsche continues to offer a wide range of very fine performance focused vehicles to suit my changing lifestyles. And after spending two days at Sebring, and watching Porsche GT cars perform and win at the very highest racing level, I am more than enthusiastic about the future of Porsche GT racing and street performance cars.
They do offer a range of interesting cars, however it is just a model or 2 per family...
the facelift Macan is not very pretty compared to the original model. and this thing lacks a monster engine in it but they will not do it just to not eat sales above...
the Cayenne range lacks the GTS which is coming soon, it will be interesting against the overpriced turbo or anaemic V6...
the Cayenne Turbo-s will be interesting but again super over-priced...
Cayenne coupe is interesting but Lava Orange to challenge Lambo is a joke.
Panamera line is nicer than before, GTSs are the sweet spots.
718 is a disaster, they will even kick the production completely out of Stuttgart, flop! GT4/Spyder will be interesting and they will sell tons of them to counterpart all other version of the boring flat 4.
992 - well so far not enough version, huge price bump and waiting on GTs but what I can hear is ''heavier'' and this is not a good start.
GT Lover, Porsche fan
991.2 GT3 manual, 991 GT3 2014(sold)
Cayenne GTS 2014