From Automotive News
Sales of Porsche's Cayenne SUV are down 21 percent through November vs. 2005. One reason is the growing number of Cayenne owners who are trading in the vehicle for something different. Most stick with the Porsche brand, and some switch to a 911 or a Cayman. But a rising percentage buy Mercedes models, mainly the new M-class and GL-class models. Here's a look at the brands that Cayenne owners turn to when trading in their beefy Porsche.
2ND HALF '06* 1ST HALF '06
Porsche 29.90% 32.30%
Mercedes-Benz 21.20% 13.40%
Audi 9.90% 8.90%
BMW 5.90% 6.80%
Lexus 5.10% 7.20%
Cadillac 4.60% 1.70%
Honda 2.80% 1.20%
Toyota 2.70% 2.50%
Land Rover 2.70% 10.70%
Chevrolet 1.60% 3.50%
Others 13.60% 11.80%
*Through Nov. 19
Source: Power Information Network
2ND HALF '06* 1ST HALF '06
Porsche 29.90% 32.30%
Mercedes-Benz 21.20% 13.40%
Audi 9.90% 8.90%
BMW 5.90% 6.80%
Lexus 5.10% 7.20%
Cadillac 4.60% 1.70%
Honda 2.80% 1.20%
Toyota 2.70% 2.50%
Land Rover 2.70% 10.70%
Chevrolet 1.60% 3.50%
Others 13.60% 11.80%
*Through Nov. 19
Source: Power Information Network
