Porsche’s second-generation Panamera will receive a shooting brake version, and it will also be sold in the United States of America.
While the former was already known through spyshots, the latter was confirmed by Klaus Zellmer, Porsche Cars North America CEO.
Nonetheless, it is important to note that Porsche will not launch the Shooting Brake version of the Panamera in the USA at the same time as the rest of the world.
Instead, as Porsche USA’s chief suggested, the German brand will wait a while until it launches the new body style of the second-generation Panamera. Most likely, the new Panamera Wagon or Shooting Brake will come to North America in 2018.
Klaus Zellmer stated that the brand is confident about the way this car will be received in the USA, in spite of the fact that hatchbacks or wagons are not that popular in the country. The Porsche official revealed the information regarding the Panamera Shooting Brake in an interview with Automotive News.
The Panamera will receive a second generation at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The first body style will come to market in 2017, and the wagon will follow it in the same year. However, US customers will first be able to buy the Panamera sedan, while those interested in the Shooting Brake will have to wait some time.
With the addition of a second body style in the Panamera range, Porsche will enhance sales and earnings without the dilution of the brand. Moreover, the company will have the chance to answer older customer requests. The Shooting Brake version of the Panamera will bring enhanced luggage room and improved head space for the rear passengers.
The second-generation Porsche Panamera is built on the MSB platform. It will share its technical architecture with the future Bentley range and will feature reduced weight and enhanced fuel economy. Furthermore, Porsche has improved the Panamera’s concept so that the vehicle will be ready for electrified powertrains. One should not exclude the possibility of Porsche building a full-electric Panamera.
Nonetheless, it is important to note that Porsche will not launch the Shooting Brake version of the Panamera in the USA at the same time as the rest of the world.
Instead, as Porsche USA’s chief suggested, the German brand will wait a while until it launches the new body style of the second-generation Panamera. Most likely, the new Panamera Wagon or Shooting Brake will come to North America in 2018.
Klaus Zellmer stated that the brand is confident about the way this car will be received in the USA, in spite of the fact that hatchbacks or wagons are not that popular in the country. The Porsche official revealed the information regarding the Panamera Shooting Brake in an interview with Automotive News.
The Panamera will receive a second generation at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The first body style will come to market in 2017, and the wagon will follow it in the same year. However, US customers will first be able to buy the Panamera sedan, while those interested in the Shooting Brake will have to wait some time.
With the addition of a second body style in the Panamera range, Porsche will enhance sales and earnings without the dilution of the brand. Moreover, the company will have the chance to answer older customer requests. The Shooting Brake version of the Panamera will bring enhanced luggage room and improved head space for the rear passengers.
The second-generation Porsche Panamera is built on the MSB platform. It will share its technical architecture with the future Bentley range and will feature reduced weight and enhanced fuel economy. Furthermore, Porsche has improved the Panamera’s concept so that the vehicle will be ready for electrified powertrains. One should not exclude the possibility of Porsche building a full-electric Panamera.