Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007

siko · 08-21-2006, 08:15 AM

Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007

Stuttgart's highly profitable and extreme divisive SUV will not be making itself available during the 2007 model year. Porsche claims that the redesign, which debuts in Detroit and will be available in late 2007, is the major reason for the stoppage. However, the Cayenne's sales have been sliding south for close to two years and an overabundance of product may be giving the company pause.

An attempt was made earlier this year to entice would-be Cayenne owners with the so-called "Titanium Edition", which included many of the more popular options sought out by owners. This, along with the prerequisite metal trim, all came at a reduced price.

Judging by recent spy photos, don't expect a dramatic departure from the Cayenne's current slab-sided, Turbo-inspired looks when it does hit the road late next year.

Source: autoblog.com

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... This seems somewhat improbable ?!?!

Imhotep Evil · 08-21-2006, 08:21 AM

I find this BS.

Raj · 08-21-2006, 09:13 AM

So they're going to stop making it for a while before the new one comes out? That does seem odd.

However didn't BMW stop production of the E36 M3 before releasing the M3 Evolution? So it might not be that unusual?

Imhotep Evil · 08-21-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Raj

So they're going to stop making it for a while before the new one comes out? That does seem odd.

However didn't BMW stop production of the E36 M3 before releasing the M3 Evolution? So it might not be that unusual?

e36 M3 = small potatoes, Cayenne = big seller.

Harry Plopper · 08-21-2006, 03:21 PM

Porsche will not offer Cayenne MY 2007, but will continue to sell MY 2006 instead. But insead MY 2008 (facelifted Cayenne) will be offered early in year 2007.

Ahmed · 08-22-2006, 02:52 PM

why wont they just keep the same model and call it a 2007?

Osnabrueck · 08-22-2006, 03:08 PM

This is much ado about nothing. When a model approaches the end of its product cycle they become "selldown" vehicles, and inventories typically climb high.

If inventories are exceedingly high, production will cease because there's more than enough vehicles to satisfy demand until a new model arrives.

If there's any news here, it's that demand for the Cayenne has dropped. Since the Cayenne is faddish yuppie jewelry and subject to angst over gas prices I don't see why any of us should be surprised. I'd also predict softened demand for the new Cayenne when it's released.

Maserati · 08-22-2006, 03:31 PM

Ahmed: cars are already produced if I got it right .. BTW clean ur mailbox bro

08-21-2006, 08:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007 Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007 Stuttgart's highly profitable and extreme divisive SUV will not be making itself available during the 2007 model year. Porsche claims that the redesign, which debuts in Detroit and will be available in late 2007, is the major reason for the stoppage. However, the Cayenne's sales have been sliding south for close to two years and an overabundance of product may be giving the company pause. An attempt was made earlier this year to entice would-be Cayenne owners with the so-called "Titanium Edition", which included many of the more popular options sought out by owners. This, along with the prerequisite metal trim, all came at a reduced price. Judging by recent spy photos, don't expect a dramatic departure from the Cayenne's current slab-sided, Turbo-inspired looks when it does hit the road late next year. Source: autoblog.com ---- ... This seems somewhat improbable ?!?!

08-21-2006, 08:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Imhotep Evil Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,898 Thanks: 256 Thanked 154 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007 I find this BS.

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Raj Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 337 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007 So they're going to stop making it for a while before the new one comes out? That does seem odd. However didn't BMW stop production of the E36 M3 before releasing the M3 Evolution? So it might not be that unusual?

08-21-2006, 03:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Harry Plopper Oinky Wizard Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,775 My Mood: Thanks: 76 Thanked 921 Times in 479 Posts	Re: Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007 Porsche will not offer Cayenne MY 2007, but will continue to sell MY 2006 instead. But insead MY 2008 (facelifted Cayenne) will be offered early in year 2007.

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Ahmed Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 396 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007 why wont they just keep the same model and call it a 2007?

08-22-2006, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 233 Thanked 203 Times in 128 Posts	Re: Porsche Cayenne dropped for 2007 This is much ado about nothing. When a model approaches the end of its product cycle they become "selldown" vehicles, and inventories typically climb high. If inventories are exceedingly high, production will cease because there's more than enough vehicles to satisfy demand until a new model arrives. If there's any news here, it's that demand for the Cayenne has dropped. Since the Cayenne is faddish yuppie jewelry and subject to angst over gas prices I don't see why any of us should be surprised. I'd also predict softened demand for the new Cayenne when it's released.

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