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Originally Posted by GenXer
I think Porsche is missing a great opportunity to produce a reasonably price, well equipped ICE compact 4 door sports sedan for the $65K-$70K with mild hybrid, with AWD etc.
They can't compete with Tesla $40K-$50K range and they should never skimp on the fit and finish either.
$80K is still a lot for a base RWD electric car with low range. They're putting their eggs in the SUV basket in the Macan. It sells well because a lot of people just want AWD station wagon with a Porsche badge.
But, there are missing gaps between a Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan.
There is a larger marker for people wanting near luxury high performance sedan in the $60K to $70K and putting a Porsche brand would seal the deal. (Myself included)
I can't justify having a $70K weekend toy and I don't want another SUV.
So, my choice would be to look at a Mercedes and a BMW and even an Audi.
Where's the equivalent C300, 330i, and A4-A5 ?
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I would have loved this. Years ago there were rumors of a smaller Porsche sedan called the Pajun, but it was scrapped for the Taycan and because Macan sales dominated. I would love for them to take an Audi S5 Sportback and turn it into a Porsche like how they've taken the Q5 and made the excellent Macan. A smaller, lighter sedan version of a Macan (preferably with a manual) would have easily been a sale for me. Sadly, SUV sales and EV's have pretty much ruined all chances for that, and like you said, they have put their eggs in that basket.
Next will be the Macan EV which will eventually be replacing the ICE Macan. They really need to work on range for that car, as SUV's are used more as long-distance trip vehicles.