Porsche Roxster Compact SUV (Rumors, news & spy pics)

[Toldi911]

I think porsche must be very carefull with this model.

Porsche is a luxury brand and this small Cayenne and the planned small Boxster are damaging the brand.

 

[rollo]

Some would argue that the Cayenne already "damaged" the brand. But if the new 911 and Boxster are any indication, the brand is still alive and well! Apparently they can broaden the portfolio without compromising the classic Porsche "DNA".

 

[Deckhook]

I think porsche must be very carefull with this model.

Porsche is a luxury brand and this small Cayenne and the planned small Boxster are damaging the brand.

Funny I never seen the Boxster or Cayenne as models which have damaged the brand, if anything they saved the brand from going under. I welcome the inclusion of a smaller SUV and hope at so point they produce an A6/5/E rival.

Now if any of these models had turned the 911 into a different car than it has always been then I would have been the first to get on a soup box and complain but the truth is the DNA of that car is intact.

 

[Levi68]

Unlike BMW and BMW M, Porsche's image is not damaged. I would also welcome a lighter a more sporty A6/E Class/5 Series rival, but as a proper sedan, and not ugly hatch limo like the Panamera, A7 SB and A5 SB.

 

[Human]

Funny I never seen the Boxster or Cayenne as models which have damaged the brand, if anything they saved the brand from going under. I welcome the inclusion of a smaller SUV and hope at so point they produce an A6/5/E rival.

Now if any of these models had turned the 911 into a different car than it has always been then I would have been the first to get on a soup box and complain but the truth is the DNA of that car is intact.

I cannot agree more, just glad you left the Panamera out of it. For it's the Panny and as much as I truly like it that has polarized opinions in the Porsche brotherhood.

 

[Deckhook]

^ I've driven them a few times now and on each occasion you can clearly see the Porsche DNA present and technically the Panny is brilliant in much the same way as any Porsche product but the styling lets it down much more than anything else. So if anything is polarising the faithful I'm betting it's this above any other element about the car.

 

[K-A]

To me, the first gen Cayenne is an absolute stylistic disaster, absolutely appalling looking. If anything should damage the brand, it should be that. The Panny to me is what a Porsche Sedan should be: Unconventional, a new twist on the segment, and trying to force the Porsche aesthetic DNA down the throat of a Sedan (as awkward as it may look at times). It's very polarizing, but I think it fits the bill. Technically, it's really a marvel.

The new Cayenne is okay, incredibly safe, however barely looks more premium than a Kia SUV, when in standard trim. This to me is actually a good thing, considering Porsche have yet to really "nail" a design other than the 911 (again, taking into consideration my opinion of the first gen Cayenne, and acknowledgement of the polarization of the Panamera), and of course upcoming Boxster/Cayman (less so the original versions), as the new Cayenne looks palatable at least, yet doesn't hold much visual Porsche DNA at all, and looks very friendly. I do think they can walk a fine line of that and looking pretty badass when highly equipped and beefed out.

As for these two new offerings. I wish they wouldn't happen. Man would I love for Porsche to remain one of the last standing "focused" and "sacred" brands, doing what they do now, being coveted, rich, and having incredibly high profit margins. Problem is, Corporations always tend to lose focus, get gluttonous, and lose themselves in their Capitalist growth obsessions. Porsche got to where they are by doing what they do.... now they want to do something different.

That said, I can't help but be excited by the possibilities of an E/5 competitor. The small SUV is upsetting, and I really hope they don't call it "Roxster".

 

[Levi68]

The small SUV is upsetting, and I really hope they don't call it "Roxster".

It will be called Macan.


If to be an extremist, even the AWD 911 are already upsetting IMO.

 

[Deckhook]

^ Well if you are taking it to the extreme then when they switched from air to water cooling was the most upsetting.

Lets get serious for a moment, Porsche is a business like any other and as such they need to make products which people want to buy, if that's an SUV, smaller roadster, mid-sized saloon or even a hothatch then so be it as long as they continue to make their technically brilliant sportscars then I'm happy.

 

[mod9]

@K-A

I agree with you on every point EXCEPT on the Panamera. My two favourite car brands are Porsche and BMW but I just can't tolerate the Panamera design, it really is hideous! I don't think it is a necessary design for that segment as I think Porsche could've done better. Having written that, however, I also concede that first designs are usually ugly and so I expect a much more improved Panamera the next time around.

 

[Human]

To me, the first gen Cayenne is an absolute stylistic disaster, absolutely appalling looking. If anything should damage the brand, it should be that. The Panny to me is what a Porsche Sedan should be: Unconventional, a new twist on the segment, and trying to force the Porsche aesthetic DNA down the throat of a Sedan (as awkward as it may look at times). It's very polarizing, but I think it fits the bill. Technically, it's really a marvel.

The new Cayenne is okay, incredibly safe, however barely looks more premium than a Kia SUV, when in standard trim. This to me is actually a good thing, considering Porsche have yet to really "nail" a design other than the 911 (again, taking into consideration my opinion of the first gen Cayenne, and acknowledgement of the polarization of the Panamera), and of course upcoming Boxster/Cayman (less so the original versions), as the new Cayenne looks palatable at least, yet doesn't hold much visual Porsche DNA at all, and looks very friendly. I do think they can walk a fine line of that and looking pretty badass when highly equipped and beefed out.

As for these two new offerings. I wish they wouldn't happen. Man would I love for Porsche to remain one of the last standing "focused" and "sacred" brands, doing what they do now, being coveted, rich, and having incredibly high profit margins. Problem is, Corporations always tend to lose focus, get gluttonous, and lose themselves in their Capitalist growth obsessions. Porsche got to where they are by doing what they do.... now they want to do something different.

That said, I can't help but be excited by the possibilities of an E/5 competitor. The small SUV is upsetting, and I really hope they don't call it "Roxster".

Also BMW and Porsche for me as favourite car brands and indeed K-A, as much as I REALLY like the Cayenne in standard trim it looks too plain and non-premium.


Regarding the Panamera, me being me I like the styling from every angle, same goes for the 5er GT

 

[Levi68]

I can't think of any Audi, BMW, Merecedes of Porsche that look good in standard trim, except the S/RS, M, AMG and top Porsche models.

 

[speed_kills]

No, that is only possible on Alfa Romeo's. I standard trim Mito looks amazing.

 

[Deckhook]

I can't think of any Audi, BMW, Merecedes of Porsche that look good in standard trim, except the S/RS, M, AMG and top Porsche models.

I wonder who wrote this then?

I like the standard A3 better han S-Line A3 from the pics. Can't wait to be there to see everything live.

Just joking with you mate , I actually think with the exception of some models in the BMW lineup all the above brands look good in stock trim as long as the trim size is increased.

 

[Levi68]

I wonder who wrote this then?



Just joking with you mate , I actually think with the exception of some models in the BMW lineup all the above brands look good in stock trim as long as the trim size is increased.

You got me. LOL. I do not mean the sports package, because even without them they can look good, but not in standard trim. They need the largest rims, some other chrom/alu or gloss trims depending on the car and such. On BMW's for example bi-xenon with LED rings is a must. Or a Mercedes with sport grill is also a must. Audi just needs the largest rims possible.

 

[K-A]

As far as "Standard" VS "Optioned" goes, what I mean is that some cars look incredibly either drab (open canvas) or hideous in standard trim, but then okay or even good when ornamented up. A lot of cars don't look "great" or to their full potential when in standard trim, but IMO most good designs from the Germans will look palatable in standard trim, and still look easily identifiable over a much cheaper car.