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Porsche Confirms Smaller 'Cajun' SUV To Slot Below Cayenne

 
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Rumors of a "baby Cayenne" have been circling the web for years now, but Porsche today finally put an end to the rumors--by confirming the new compact SUV is in fact under development, bearing the working name "Cajun."

Porsche's hopes for the new SUV are toward further increases in sales volumes, with a lower entry price potentially attracting younger buyers. Design goals for the vehicle include "light weight, ease of handling and agility," according to the official release. The Cajun is expected to share a platform with the Audi Q5, though it will be styled with an eye toward sportier themes and priced roughly five to ten percent higher than the Audi.

Those that have been keeping tabs on the progress of the baby Cayenne may remember several denials that such a vehicle was under consideration, the latest coming just this May.

With designer Walter da Silva now at the reins of the project, we can expect the new Cajun to be perhaps the most attractive vehicle in its segment. The Cajun is expected to make its retail debut in 2014.

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  1. By NoNameDenton Posted: 11/29/2010 5:23pm PST

    This may be a worse idea then a sub 1 series BMW
     
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  2. By WizardsLore Posted: 11/30/2010 4:41pm PST

    NND - i would a gree from a marque perspective but form a sales perspective it is the proverbial home run. This car will sell by the truckload and i for one will line up for it. the Cayenne is too big and since the Cayenne V6 version is sitting on $100k here in Australia i would say a $65k porsche is jus tmy ticket thank you very much
     
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