Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.

Porsche sells more Cayennes than all their other models combined.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-02-13 | 10:08 AM
  #1  
Seize's Avatar
Seize
Thread Starter
Loves Snickerdoodles!
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 19,736
Likes: 68
From: San Diego, California
Default Porsche sells more Cayennes than all their other models combined.



Porsche sell more Cayennes than all their other models put together - and make a huge profit on each sale

Porsche have just released sales and financial figures for the first quarter of 2013, and it's pretty much good news across the board.

Sales of every model are up on the same quarter in 2012, with the exception of the Panamera which has dropped from 7,524 sales in Jan-Mar 2012 to 5,669 in the same period this year. This could be explained by the arrival of an updated model, or because Porsche teased us with the Sports Touring concept which is a beauty to the standard Panamera's beast.

Elsewhere the 911 saw a 19% rise in sales from 6,095 to 7,230, the Boxster/Cayman saw a 157% rise from 1,732 to 4,452 and the Cayenne saw a 29% increase from 15,502 to 19,658.

Combined sales of the 911, Boxster, Cayman and Panamera are 17,351 - compared to the Cayenne's 19,658. The Cayenne isn't even built at Stuttgart, instead it's made on the same production line as the Audi Q7 and Volkswagen Touareg in Slovakia.

Now you can see why Bentley and Maserati are thinking about building an SUV.



In the January to March period Porsche's revenue was €3,275 million whilst operating profit was €573 million. Divide operating profit by the sales of 37,009 to work out that Porsche makes a staggering €15,482.72 profit on each vehicle. Divide turnover by 37,009 sales to work out each car sold for an average €88,491.

In comparison VW Group make an average profit on each car of €987, with an average sale price of €19,606.

Porsche AG might be a relative minnow in the vast VW Group but they punch above their weight when contributing to the company coffers.

And things are only going to improve for Porsche with the introduction of the Macan SUV, 918 Spider supercar and revised Panamera.

We just hope the baby Boxster and Panamera Sports Touring aren't too far away.

The figures are shown in full below.

*source
http://www.speedmonkey.co.uk/2013/05...an-all.html#!/
Old 05-02-13 | 10:21 AM
  #2  
PhilipMSPT's Avatar
PhilipMSPT
Cycle Savant
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 21,527
Likes: 7
From: In rehab...
Default

Functionality does sell.

Coupes are nice but niche.

The Panamera can only sell so much when stickers hover near $100k.

Porsche needs to make a baby Panamera. Like a 3-Series or IS-Line fighter. They have the S5 to utilize as a baseline. That should sell like hotcakes.
Old 05-02-13 | 10:27 AM
  #3  
mmarshall's Avatar
mmarshall
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 91,624
Likes: 89
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Default

Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
The Panamera can only sell so much when stickers hover near $100k.
Upper-level Cayennes go for that...and more. The difference is that Cayennes are more useful as daily-drivers, while the Panamera, like its Aston Martin Rapide competitor, is clearly a low-volume niche vehicle.

Last edited by mmarshall; 05-02-13 at 10:32 AM.
Old 05-02-13 | 11:24 AM
  #4  
Outrage's Avatar
Outrage
Lead Lap
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 723
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
Default

Toys rarely outsell non-toys.
Old 05-02-13 | 12:29 PM
  #5  
TangoRed's Avatar
TangoRed
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 24
From: Washington
Default

Originally Posted by mmarshall
Upper-level Cayennes go for that...and more. The difference is that Cayennes are more useful as daily-drivers, while the Panamera, like its Aston Martin Rapide competitor, is clearly a low-volume niche vehicle.
Point taken, but the Panamera is MUCH more usable as a DD than a Rapide. It has a spacious back seat, average visibility, and drives like a normal luxury sedan.

The Rapide is cramped in the interior and has a dearth of storage space.
Old 05-02-13 | 12:56 PM
  #6  
I8ABMR's Avatar
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 22,608
Likes: 102
From: Waiting for next track day
Default

The cayanne is the ultimate vehicle if you have a family. ( most who can afford one do). Its fast, reliable, nice looking, and has some serious badge recognition. I would love to drive one but they are small on the inside for me
Old 05-02-13 | 02:09 PM
  #7  
TripleL's Avatar
TripleL
No Substitute
CL Folding 1M
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,715
Likes: 11
From: RI
Default

I'm a huge fan of the Cayenne since its 2011 redesign. Good to see sales are still growing in this generation's 3rd production year.
Old 05-02-13 | 03:12 PM
  #8  
Rash's Avatar
Rash
hmm
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 12,126
Likes: 2
From: dxb
Default

I'm inlove with the latest Cayenne GTS, very beautiful. Nicest looking SUV. I see it at least 3-5 cars daily.
Old 05-02-13 | 03:37 PM
  #9  
bitkahuna's Avatar
bitkahuna
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 75,500
Likes: 2,559
From: Present
Default

Makes perfect sense. Why get a panamera or most any performance sedan when a cayenne is so much more useful and offers 80-120% capability.
Old 05-02-13 | 03:53 PM
  #10  
Hoovey689's Avatar
Hoovey689
Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 42,323
Likes: 129
From: California
Default

Nothing wrong with Porsche having a cash cow. The money helps keep cars like the 911, 918 etc alive

Just wait till the mini Cayenne (Cajun?) debuts. Going to sell in droves
Old 05-02-13 | 04:20 PM
  #11  
naptownlex's Avatar
naptownlex
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
Default

The Cayenne GTS looks amazing IMHO. Although the Cayenne Diesel looks awesome for a DD with 29 Highway!
Old 05-02-13 | 04:53 PM
  #12  
UZJ100GXR's Avatar
UZJ100GXR
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 707
Likes: 0
From: AK
Default

I love the interior.
Old 05-02-13 | 05:58 PM
  #13  
LexusNN's Avatar
LexusNN
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,649
Likes: 23
From: VA
Default

Wow! I had no idea
Old 05-02-13 | 06:02 PM
  #14  
1sWt2GS's Avatar
1sWt2GS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 26
From: soCAL
Default

its a family car as opposed to the other cars they have which are sport cars and "exotics"
Old 05-02-13 | 08:02 PM
  #15  
xsh0tya's Avatar
xsh0tya
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 1
From: ON, Canada
Default

Considering Cayennes start at $49,600 and Escalades start at $63,170 and the X5 starts at $47,500 and X6 starts at $59,800 and the Range Rover Sport is at 61-63k. It is priced well to sell. Granted these are base prices and top models cost much more but you get the point.


Quick Reply: Porsche sells more Cayennes than all their other models combined.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:20 AM.