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Porsche achieved sales growth in 2022

After a successful 2021 with 300,000 vehicles sold worldwide, 2022 also started and ended successfully for Porsche with 3 percent growth compared to 2021 (309,884 cars sold). Obviously, the global crisis and the overall situation in the world did not affect the demand for new cars, because other car manufacturers also recorded an increase in sales last year.

“The many challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, disrupted supply chains and the ongoing semiconductor crisis have shaped the past year and tested us. So I am even more proud of the entire Porsche team. In this difficult environment, we have been able to fulfill the dream of owning a Porsche for more customers than ever before before,” said Detlev von Platen, member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG.

When it comes to different parts of the world, the biggest market last year was China with 93,286 cars, 2% less than in 2021. North America with 79,260 deliveries was the second largest market, the same as last year. In Europe, Porsche delivered 62,685 vehicles, which is 7% more than the previous year. In Germany, 29,512 customers received their vehicles, an increase of 3 percent.

The highest demand last year was for the Porsche Cayenne with 95,604 units delivered. Macan is in second place with 86,724 units delivered. The Porsche 911 proved to be very popular last year as well, with 40,410 cars delivered.

Sales results for other models: Panamera 34,142 cars delivered, Taycan 34,801 cars (-16 percent), 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman 18,203 cars.

Source: Porsche

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BMW X5 v Porsche Cayenne v Range Rover in off-road challenges

New expensive cars in off-road challenges are always interesting, but the guys from Carwow decided that the older models, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover, show that they are still capable of excitement and are not for the scrapyard.

The BMW X5 is powered by a 4.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 286 hp (210 kW) and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The Porsche Cayenne is powered by a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 335 hp (246 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. This is the first generation of this model, which has a 6-speed automatic transmission and AWD.

The Range Rover is the third luxury SUV in this challenge, and it is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine with 175 hp (129 kW) and 288 lb-ft (390 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Of course there were some rules. The winner of each race won three points, the runner-up two, and the third-place winner one point. If the car does not complete the challenge then it gets no points, while in the end the car with the most points wins. In the end, the Porsche Cayenne showed the most (14 points), the second place went to the BMW X5 (11 points) and the Range Rover was, shall we say, less successful (10 points).

How it all went, watch in the video:

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BMW X5 v Porsche Cayenne v Range Rover in off-road challenges

Source: Carwow via YouTube

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Porsche Cayenne Convertible prototype

Ever since the introduction of the Porsche Cayenne, the Stuttgart-based company has seriously considered refreshing the market with different versions of this model, and one of the options was a convertible version. However, Porsche doubted the attractiveness and profitability of this version, so the car never went into production.

Now, celebrating 20 years since the arrival of the Porsche Cayenne on the market, Porsche has recalled the unique Package Function Model. It is a prototype made on the basis of the standard Cayenne, but 20 cm longer. The vehicle is not drivable, as it does not have the body reinforcements that are necessary for a convertible.

“An SUV as a convertible is a challenge both aesthetically and formally. An SUV always has a large and heavy body. You combine this with a small top half and then cut off the roof – you get very strange shapes emerging from that,” says Michael Mauer.

The most interesting is the design of the folding soft roof, which was supposed to replace the rigid one. It is planned that the roof can be opened in both directions thanks to the luggage compartment lid that is attached to the front and back. The design is similar to that of the 911 Targa, but as it never passed computer simulation, it was never built. Therefore, the roof must be installed manually. The design of the side windows has been changed, which now give the cabriolet a more elegant look. The two doors are 20 centimeters longer than those on the standard Cayenne. The rear part of the car did not receive a final design solution. There are still many open design and mechanical solutions that are not final, such as low or high positioned tail lights.

Porsche is currently working on the new Cayenne and Cayenne Coupe models, which could appear very soon. The convertible remains just an idea.

Source: Porsche