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I feel like this would be a great option for us, however the pricing is likely to be painful. Whilst entry level prices probably won't be so bad to stomach, the need to add on so much optional extras to bring a Porsche up to the basic entry level most other cars have is a bit too painful. It wouldn't be so bad if buying the car outright but uncertain future values mean this would have to be a PCP/Lease for me to have some security net.
Hopefully they do well,however I'd also welcome a huge tank in prices the way that the Taycan has as that would make them much more appealing as a used option.
Hopefully they do well,however I'd also welcome a huge tank in prices the way that the Taycan has as that would make them much more appealing as a used option.
jay2000 said:
Anyone got one coming? I heard that it will be released this thursday.
Yup, worldwide reveal on the 25th. Porsche has been allowing a bunch of people to drive the mules here in the US for a couple of weeks. Supposedly, the mules are pretty damn close to the final product, so we will have to see. But the range testing that was done shows that its more efficient than the Taycan, so it bodes well. Its on the latest VAG platform and shared across a bunch of models. Porsche no doubt will make major modifications to it though (just like last time).Looking forward to it, but I am afraid that the prices are up on the ICE model, so might be out of my price range at the moment.
I'd put down an 'expression of interest' for one at the same time I picked up my Taycan. My Taycan was so unreliable that I asked for the Macan deposit back in the end.
Still really interested in seeing how it turns out, but I don't think I'd want one of the first ones off of the line this time.
Still really interested in seeing how it turns out, but I don't think I'd want one of the first ones off of the line this time.
Nomme de Plum said:
Looks pretty good. More evolution than revolution design wise. Inside is quite understated but looks functional.
470kW should be adequate.
Yes, I suspect they've nailed the design - Macan was very successful for them so they didn't want to upset the applecart!470kW should be adequate.
WLTP ranges are pretty impressive for an SUV, 382 miles for the 4 and 368 for the Turbo, so solid 300 miles most of the year round. With a 100kWh battery, that suggests a good 3m/kWh average consumption so clearly the work on aerodynamics has paid off.
I think these will fly off the shelf.
Edible Roadkill said:
I like the look of these, wonder what the price will be on SS offerings through employee schemes.
I only watched a bit of the live reveal. Did they mention price at all and when they will be available in the U.K. market?
The PH article on General Gassing says from £69k for the base model. No mention I could see if release date though.I only watched a bit of the live reveal. Did they mention price at all and when they will be available in the U.K. market?
plfrench said:
Edible Roadkill said:
I like the look of these, wonder what the price will be on SS offerings through employee schemes.
I only watched a bit of the live reveal. Did they mention price at all and when they will be available in the U.K. market?
The PH article on General Gassing says from £69k for the base model. No mention I could see if release date though.I only watched a bit of the live reveal. Did they mention price at all and when they will be available in the U.K. market?
https://configurator.porsche.com/en-GB/model-start...
£70k start price and then having to add £2k if you want cruise control and lane keep assist is just madness to me.
I’m impressed by the relatively low entry price, which I certainly think makes the Taycan horrendous value when comparing stats and pricing. I just wish they’d included more spec as standard and had a higher entry price, though we all know that’s not the way Porsche works.
I’m impressed by the relatively low entry price, which I certainly think makes the Taycan horrendous value when comparing stats and pricing. I just wish they’d included more spec as standard and had a higher entry price, though we all know that’s not the way Porsche works.
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