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AndyBG
May 31st, 2008, 14:11
Aparently, Porsche have plans to enter the ''Golf segment'' in 2012 with this Golf based model...
Bingocaller
May 31st, 2008, 16:04
Looking forward to when the new Porsche "Transporter" or "Caddy" comes out!
This is just plain stupid IMO! Devaluating the brand!
I can't see the game plan here. What next? A Lamborghini Polo replacement?
Ellden
May 31st, 2008, 18:01
Jeez... people are starting to get way too green in their heads!
Downsizing is one thing but a small hatchback?! :hihi:
The Pretender
May 31st, 2008, 18:12
Old news.
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/porsche_golf_in_works.jpg
As weird as this may sound, it seems Porsche is working on a Porsche badged Volkswagen Golf for 2012. Now, we know that the Volkswagen Golf is a huge success, but a Porsche version of the car seems like a totally absurd idea; unless of course Porsche is postioning itself to become more mainstream and compete with BMW.
The picture above is on the cover of the new AutoBild magazine. The caption next to it read (in German) ”kompakte geheim-projekte bis 2012. der porsche-golf.” That translates to “compact secret projects until 2012. the Porsche-Golf.”
Last week, Porsche officially submitted an offer to acquire shares of Volkswagen, which will give it total control of Germany’s largest auto maker. If the bid goes through, it’s obvious Porsche and Volkswagen will share even a larger number of their platforms, but a Porsche-Golf will definitely take away the factor that sets Porsche apart from other German luxury auto makers.
Source : egmcartech.com + Autobild
http://www.egmcartech.com/2007/05/09/porsche-working-on-a-porsche-golf-for-2012
jarod.
The Pretender
May 31st, 2008, 18:15
It would be better if it will be Scirocco based.
http://autozeitung.de/online/bildDB/55903_700.jpg
Jarod.
Rage
May 31st, 2008, 21:14
yuck.
Another percieved insult to the Porsche hardcore.
AndyBG
June 1st, 2008, 00:51
yuck.
Another percieved insult to the Porsche hardcore.
Those days are over. We will see more and more of new and very different Porsches...
chewym
June 1st, 2008, 08:12
And people will pay 40,000 for a 230 horsepower Golf as long as it comes with the Porsche badge. And that before 10-15,000 dollars worth of options:vgrumpy:
The Pretender
June 1st, 2008, 08:17
And people will pay 40,000 for a 230 horsepower Golf as long as it comes with the Porsche badge.:vgrumpy:
It will probably more like a 300+ hp 3.6 VR6 engined Scirocco with a Porsche badge on it IMHO.
I don't see Porsche using a VW 2.0TSI engine in it.
Jarod.
PeterJohn
June 1st, 2008, 10:28
I don't mind. Mercedes builds all sorts of stuff, and still manage to charge big bundles of cash for their luxury cars.
http://www.hac-wezup.nl/gallerie/werktuigen/trakker%20verkleind.jpg
How do you feel about this one? It's a Porsche, and it's a Diesel.
The Pretender
June 1st, 2008, 12:12
It's coming back Porsche with Diesel engine.
Jarod.
AndyBG
June 1st, 2008, 15:15
I don't mind. Mercedes builds all sorts of stuff, and still manage to charge big bundles of cash for their luxury cars.
Exact point..., Porsche is going MBs way...
Bingocaller
June 2nd, 2008, 13:53
Now I wouldnt compare Merc to Porsche! Porsches brand is based on sportcars - Mercs on luxury cars.
Rage
June 2nd, 2008, 17:23
Those days are over. We will see more and more of new and very different Porsches...
Just seeking your opinion...Do you think this is good or bad?
AndyBG
June 3rd, 2008, 00:20
As a great Porsche fan, I 'm not happy about this... I would prefer strong Porsche with only sports cars, but that is impossible, so I guess this is realty...
No, I don't like Porsche ''Golf''...
masimo
June 3rd, 2008, 03:19
LOL. They are desperately trying to ruin the prestige of the brand. :lovl: They will end up just like Jaguar. But it looks aerodynamic so it would be very quick with the 1.4TDI :lovl:
AndyBG
June 4th, 2008, 01:15
They will certanly NOT end-up like Jag'..., but different, very different Porsche AG is coming... And that is something no one can stop.
christofrs4
June 4th, 2008, 20:34
i think this is a joke, if porsche do this they will completely discredit tehmselves and the appeal of owning a porshce will be lost, in my opinion its patrially bin lost with teh cayenne, beatiful car but it has increased teh numeb ror porsches on our roads and a hatchback well i think it may be a case of havinga porsche wil be nothing new as interesting as syaing i have a bmw lol
christofrs4
June 4th, 2008, 20:35
lol ive found the porsche caddy lol http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080530.011/volkswagen-caddy-carrera-cup-edition-20tdi-r-se
AndyBG
June 4th, 2008, 23:48
:D We had that here allready...
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15600
christofrs4
June 5th, 2008, 13:34
lol, next thing u know there will be a porsche "vw" fox gt3 lol
anyhoo i do have a volkswagen r35 turbo.............. shame its a 3 ton van lol not quite a hot hatch
Audiphile
June 6th, 2008, 17:22
Now I wouldnt compare Merc to Porsche! Porsches brand is based on sportcars - Mercs on luxury cars.
There is something more sinister to read into this than the fact that it is Porsche based "Rabbit/Golf". You are taking your eyes off the main premise here. If Porsche is toying with expanding its line-up to become a complete sports and luxury premium brand, then Audi is seriously in trouble. Porsche won't allow competition from Audi if its sights are set on competing 100% as an Audi-type company. This is what you should read into this more than anything else. Who cares that is is a rebadged Porsche "Golf GTI" or what it does to Porsche's sports heritage. That is no longer the main concern for the Porsche family and its Porsche management.
The Pretender
June 7th, 2008, 23:06
http://www.auto-zeitung.de/online/bildDB/69935_450.jpg
Jarod.