looks like a dirty rocco and a rabbid rabbit mated. then killed their baby resulting in this.
#1
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 below 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.”
#2
looks like a dirty rocco and a rabbid rabbit mated. then killed their baby resulting in this.
#3
Looks like a chopped-top Cayenne.It would be nice if it was like a 350hp R32.
--Chuck--
Modified by speedbump2 at 11:42 AM 6-4-2008
#4
You mean, weirder than a Porsche-badged Volkswagen Toureg?
Quote, originally posted by 2035cc16v » As weird as this may sound, it seems Porsche is working on a Porsche badged Volkswagen Golf
#5
I've heard that Porsche has wanted to do an 'entry level' B segment car for years. If they do mid 30's, it could work.
#6
I can see this being an EPIC FAIL. However, if done right for ground to antenna, it could do some damage to the 1 series goat-mobile.Baaaaaaaad.....
#7
Interesting idea... but I'll believe it when I see it.
Ron a.k.a. Arsigi
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#8
Remember this?
Or these?
Modified by andyA6 at 9:52 AM 6-4-2008
#9
Up next; Porsche 1 ton pickup truck for contractors. After that; Porsche full size, extended vans for airport parking shuttles.
#12
i actually really like it!if it happens it would be interesting to see where they position it in terms of the the GTi/S3 at that point in time and what is happening with the 1 series.
paying anything to roll the dice just one more time
#13
Quote, originally posted by 2035cc16v » As much as I lament the continuing saga of cheapening and mis-directing the Porsche brand, I think that is a REALLY NICE looking car!
Also as much as I hate the idea of a Porsche luxo-SUV, I recognize it is things like that that help keep Porsche in business so...
#14
Quote, originally posted by 2035cc16v » Looks kinda cool.
The only question is how far downmarket can you go without diluting the brand.
#16
Quote, originally posted by Sledge » The only question is how far downmarket can you go without diluting the brand.
#17
Yes. This idea, it is horrible./Samir
#18
Porsche needs to concentrate on getting back their iconic image, not entry level sports cars for 20 somethings. They need a car to lust over.
#19
Certainly looks cool. How can they make the price tempting but still out of reach of the common man?
- Nick
#20
found the article you reference...http://www.autospies.com/news/...14972/
it was from May 2007, old news. wouldn't we have heard something more since then if it is to be released in a few years?
paying anything to roll the dice just one more time
#21
Der neu UGLY-ROCCO mit ein neu Porsche schnoz.Better than VW's abortionistic attempt at a Scirocco. I don't mind it because it's not got any 'Scirocco' DNA...(or lack of it.)
So, if published reports of the New VW XXXXXXXX at $40,000 USD are true....this may be the worlds most expensive hatchback.
Modified by sciroccohal at 10:42 AM 6-4-2008
#22
In search of Mopar A-body 4 speed parts/ SRT-4 drivetrain/ 1966+ Corvair posi diff
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#23
Quote, originally posted by sciroccohal » So, if published reports of the New VW XXXXXXXX at $40,000 USD are true....this may be the worlds most expensive hatchback. 5 series hatch makes it's debut in 2010, so it wouldn't be.
paying anything to roll the dice just one more time
#24
Quote, originally posted by jnm1point8t » if it happens it would be interesting to see where they position it in terms of the the GTi/S3 at that point in time and what is happening with the 1 series. Might bring base Golfs/GTIs down to a more reasonable price. Didn't the original mkI GTI cost something like $15,000 new in the 1970's? Nowadays, your lucky to get a base model Golf for that price.
#25
Porsche Panamera bodies are also made by VW and have VW technology.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_Panamera
Modified by WakeHead at 12:55 PM 6-4-2008
#26
Front end reminds me of the Muira concept.
What's going on with this?
Modified by das ist at 9:35 AM 6-4-2008
#27
i dont like the idea of Porsche becoming mainstream
#28
Quote, originally posted by Lwize »
You can't be serious...remember the 914 won it's class at LeMans (beating the 911s I might add) and finished 6th overall (only behind 2 917s, a 908 and 2 Ferrari 512s).Unless you meant that they shouldn't go any lower than offering a 914-like car (aka Boxster).
Modified by JMURiz at 9:47 AM 6-4-2008
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#31
The Cayman/Boxster are as cheap as Porsche's should evAr get. They need to keep the brand lust-worthy and not so easily attainable, it's what makes a Porsche a Porsche.
#32
Quote, originally posted by JMURiz » Unless you meant that they shouldn't go any lower than offering a 914-like car (aka Boxster). I just put it up as an example of an old VW-Porsche at the bottom of the line.
#33
wow Nathan is that your VW stuffed with a Porschethat's one sweet looking ride
#34
Quote, originally posted by andyA6 » Remember this?
Or these?
Modified by andyA6 at 9:52 AM 6-4-2008explain wut deez r?
#35
Quote, originally posted by Lwize »
Ha ha! was going to post a similar picture!
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