May9
Spy photographers have spotted what appears to be a prototype for an upcoming Porsche "baby" Cayenne near Germany's famed Nurburgring. It has long been rumored that Porsche is developing a smaller SUV based on the Audi Q5 platform, and this could be the first hard evidence that such a program is underway. As previously reported, the tentative name for this new model is Roxster.
Overall, the spied Porsche SUV does appear to have smaller dimensions than the current Cayenne, indicating it could be based on the smaller Audi architecture.
If this is indeed a Porsche SUV based on the Q5, Porsche designers have done a very good job of differentiating the Porsche model from the Audi. The Porsche has a much higher roofline than the Q5 but it also has a sharper slope in its D-pillars. The Porsche also has unique front and rear styling — with the latter taking obvious design cues from the 911's rear fenders.
The Porsche looks to have a lower ride height than the Q5, giving away its more sporting intentions.
No word on what is powering the baby Cayenne, but Audi's 3.2L V6 is a likely powertrain.
Whatever the case, this probably won't be the last time spy photographers catch the vehicle in the wild so we expect more details to emerge in the coming months.
May 9, 2008
May 8, 2008
I hope the high price of gas makes it tank (pun intended).
So now Porsche wants to compete with Toyot Rav4's? They sure are aiming high. How to dilute a premium brand image… by Porsche.
Every company eventually creates their own Phaeton.
Oh c'mon, they can't build Cayennes fast enough and the Q7 is Audi's biggest seller. It's not like they're going to stop building sports cars. And if it tanks- so what? Apparently Porsche is not hurting for cash these days.
howsmydriving, very funny
What a piece.
Now look kids. people who buys porsches dont give a shit about fuel prices.
Johnnyc is spot on. This thing will be everywhere, and will be the gift of choice for every rich girl's sweet sixteen.
Worst name ever.
BlackX, I think majority of Porsches are leased not owned (first time around), and Boxsters are for Porsche bottom feeders. Gas price matters in this segment.
Does Porsche have anything in the cheap hatchback or rental U-Haul market segments yet? Why are they leaving only the two segments open?
At least put the flat 6 in it to make it interesting.
Wow… and to think that the Cayenne was the worst possible idea Porsche could come up with.
Porsche Roxsters my coxster.
what a bunch of shyte…
Don't do this Porsche…I had forgotten you were a compay, which means you care more about the money than how to get it could affect your image. I mean, Porsche already proved that they can make great sporties ( Boxster, Carrera, Cayman…), they already proved they can make super sporties (Carrera GT, GT2…), they already proved that they can make a great at-Off-Road Porsche (Cayenne) … Now what, are they trying to prove they can make a…uhmmmm, vehicle that take you from point A to point B …without taking you fast, nor super fast, not even through bumby roads… THEN WHAT??? Just looking cool? And I'm not even sure about that.
Please listen to a proud poor men's Porsche owner!!
Roxster? If its a smaller Cayenne, Should'nt this be called the Jalapeno?
roxster is the dumbest shit ive ever heard, for everyone who thinks German alphanumeric badges are dumb and unoriginal… heres a vote in their favor.
No one cars what we think on this board. We're the same bunch that hates the styling of the Corolla and Camry, and look where that got us.
Porsche isn't stupid. They see the X3 and EX35 selling like crazy and they want in. It'll sell like crazy. Some secretaries at work looked over my shoulder while I was on this very page and said "Oooh that's niiiiice!!!!" Case in point.
i dont know if anyone else realised,
look at the title of the article "sped: Porsche…"
sped
Deanster, what happened? You sobered up?
This one will probably use only sourced engines from Audi/VW… That is LAME!
Yes it is…
Never mind the car Deanster, when they were looking over your shoulder did you catch a glimpse of any tit?
I think the Cayenne should have been around this size when it was first developed. Could have kept the Porsche light and performance image much better, with out everyone complaining (as much) about how it dilutes the brand.
Xyunya: YEah, every now and then I calm down and try to add some objectivity to the thread. All that jazz (jizz?) about cockmasters, sisterfisting, fucking alley-trannies, it's all to get a good laugh. HRR, 400, if you're listening, I'm just fucking with you. I don't know you from a hole in the wall - if we ran into each other at a bar I'd gladly buy you a round.
Johnny: the secretaries are all in their 40's, with some saggy funbags. One of them is OK, but the rest……pass…..HOw's BC doing? The weather is good these days?
I dislike SUV, and thought the Cayenne has done more harm than good. But SUV drivers are downsizing to smaller SUV in general and I believe this holds true for luxury brands even. This is a logical move for Porsche.
What on earth is Porsche doing? I can no longer respect them despite them producing monsters like the GT3 and GT2 as well as the Carrera GT. But when you start making saloons and Off Roaders…. This is an abomination. However, they still are gonna make tons of money off of this, as they do with the rest of their products