neunelf:
I think a stylish Macan Turbo that handles well would be much more in line with Porsche's identity then a Cayenne Diesel with ugly tail lights.
Every Porsche should be as fast as comparable high end models of Audi (S/RS), BMW (M) and Co and they should handle better then any other model in their class.
To me the problem arises when Porsche competes with run of the mill models as this means that a badge like (BMW) M actually becomes more exclusive then the Porsche badge.
You have a good point but to financially justify the development of these new models, Porsche have to go down low with ordinary entry level models e.g. weak engines for the vehicle size like diesel V6 and petrol V6 in Cayenne and Panamera, copies of VW Touareg hybrid systems and in the new Macan most probably versions of 4C TDI and TFSI.
If I wanted a V6 3.0lt turbodiesel why would I buy Porsche and spend more? For the name? BMW, VW and Mercedes do excellent cars in this category. You don't buy a 3.0 lt turbodiesel SUV for its theoretical lap time, anyway.
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