ICE Boxster/Cayman finished
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Sad day for petrol heads
It’s a moot point Robin, but like all the traditional vehicle manufacturers Porsche made the decision during different times. It takes a long time to develop a new car and once committed it’s almost impossible to reverse the decision. Knowing what they know now would they have taken the hybrid route? Who knows, but we are where we are and we’ll have to see what turns-up when the EVs arrive … eventually!
You can be sure that they’ll be quick off the mark even if the top speed could be a bit restricted, and the ride and handling will be very well sorted if the Taycan is anything to go by.
Rumour has it that the Boxster will arrive before the Cayman.
Jeff
You can be sure that they’ll be quick off the mark even if the top speed could be a bit restricted, and the ride and handling will be very well sorted if the Taycan is anything to go by.Rumour has it that the Boxster will arrive before the Cayman.
Jeff
The 718’s too dated a platform to consider an update, and redesigning the EV chassis for a hybrid would take an enormous engineering effort, let alone the costs involved, for what is an entry level Porsche sports car niche product. We’re not talking the “halo” 911 product here Robin.
I’m sure that Porsche view this as dipping their toe into the electric sports car market, which is where they’re going to have to be in 10-years time if they want to sell into the EU, UK, China, etc. Who knows what will happen in Trumpland?
Jeff
I’m sure that Porsche view this as dipping their toe into the electric sports car market, which is where they’re going to have to be in 10-years time if they want to sell into the EU, UK, China, etc. Who knows what will happen in Trumpland?
Jeff
Well, I guess we have seem it coming for long enough. Whatever Porsche do, a replacement is not likely to hit UK showrooms before mid to end 2027 - a two year hiatus. That, combined with the uncertainty of what we will actually get then, or if we get a replacement at all, is really going to test brand loyalty. We know the values of the 718 ICE cars, but we just hope that those values are carried over into the new EC cars, but there is already significant doubt as to whther Porsche can pull this one off. Many customers will choose to go elsewhere.
What's the value you place on the Porsche badge. Is it enough to keep you hanging on to your existing car and trusting that something good will happen? What could Porsche do to maintain your confidence?
What's the value you place on the Porsche badge. Is it enough to keep you hanging on to your existing car and trusting that something good will happen? What could Porsche do to maintain your confidence?
My take on it all is that the [Boxster?] EV is slated for MY2027, so September 2026? Which means we’re likely to see the first cars arrive here in spring 2027 … if it all happens! Whatever, it’s a long time without a replacement product, which as you say John potentially will be a problem for Porsche to maintain brand loyalty, although currently there aren’t many equivalent sports cars that spring to mind. Maybe suddenly there’ll be a huge demand for Lotus Emiras!
When the EVs do arrive eventually, if there’s significant market resistance could we see some heavy discounting by Porsche to gain market share?
Interesting times ahead!
Jeff
When the EVs do arrive eventually, if there’s significant market resistance could we see some heavy discounting by Porsche to gain market share?
Interesting times ahead!Jeff
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