The Porsche Panamera is a mid to full-sized luxury car (E-segment or F-segment for LWB in Europe) manufactured and marketed by Porsche. The Panamera name, as with the Carrera name, is derived from the Carrera Panamericana race.
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Fail, what are you talking about? As if Porsche could have predicted the economic slow down that has dented sales of luxury cars? Obviously Porsche was aware of China's increasing prosperity, unveiling the car there is just a more beneficial decision right now when Europe isn't doing very well. It's not that they think that Beijing is better than Geneva, but given the current economic situation it's better to seize the moment of strengthening their presence in China by launching a very important car there.
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^ I'm quite certain that Porsche's key markets are the European Union and North America. No little credit crunch is going to change the fact that the majority of Porsche's buyers are wealthy Westerners.
Maybe they didn't want all the negative commentary at the Porsche stand in languages they'd understand?
And just wait until Gong-Geeyong Motors copies the Panamera's design and markets the car at a 10th of the price to Chinese middle-class management in search of that little bit of extra legroom. Let's see how favourable Porsche's sentiment toward the Chinese automotive market is then?
Maybe they didn't want all the negative commentary at the Porsche stand in languages they'd understand?
And just wait until Gong-Geeyong Motors copies the Panamera's design and markets the car at a 10th of the price to Chinese middle-class management in search of that little bit of extra legroom. Let's see how favourable Porsche's sentiment toward the Chinese automotive market is then?
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Not for long my friend. The Cayenne has been selling like waffles in places like Russia, the middle east and Latin America. You'd be surprised by how well Porsche has established themselves in those areas thanks to the Cayenne. With the population over a billion and an increasing GDP there are major potentials of earning money in China, especially when there is a clear increase in demand for luxury goods. This also applies to India which is on the rader for many companies.
Although Porsche has their roots and ties in the Western world, money is money and they are like any other company willing to cater to those who are willing to spread their wallets wide open. Here are some figures that highlight how Porsche are successful in emerging markets:
2006 sales figures
Russia
Cayenne: 1,699 (or 89% of Total)
911: 133
Boxster/Cayman: 68
Middle-East:
Cayenne: 3,467 (or 65% of total)
911: 1,240
Boxster/Cayman: 623
Latin America
Cayenne: 1,280 (or 64% of total)
911: 440
Boxster/Cayman: 290
China:
Cayenne: 2,510 (or 81% of total)
911: 400
Boxster/Cayman: 195
East / South Europe
Cayenne: 1,583 (or 53% of total)
911: 998
Boxster/Cayman: 421
Seriously they should premiere it in Dubai,they already have looong waiting list for that
They just arrived (photo taken 2 days ago)
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Might not be necessary as Porsche has already held private viewings around the world for potential customers. And will be holding more private as we get near market launch and Switzerland will probably be on the list.
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The space shuttle theory is true. Apparently the car is a strict four seater with the center console stretching from the front to all the way back. Apparently the interior space is colossal with the rear seats having the ability to recline, slide, heat and cool. The mechanism for the expandable wing is out of control, you guys need to watch the video. People will kill themselves when they see the wing deployed. There seem to be a lot of innovation and I'm sensing that the car will have quite a big impact on the segment of four door sedans. MB, RR and Bentley will be paying close attention to it as they are most likely working on top end four door coupes themselves.
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i noticed in one of the interior shots that it has a flat bottom steering wheel
LoL, the new Scirrocco also have flat bottom wheel
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Porsche
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, is a German automobile manufacturer
specializing in high-performance sports cars, SUVs, and sedans,
headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Owned by
Volkswagen AG, it was founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche.
In its early days, Porsche was contracted by the German government
to create a vehicle for the masses, which later became the Volkswagen
Beetle. In the late 1940s, Ferdinand's son Ferry Porsche began
building his car, which would result in the Porsche 356.
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