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Porsche has set a new sales record with over 237, 000 vehicles sold globally in 2016, a figure which exceeded its 2015 record . With a plan to launch the completely redeveloped second generation of the Panamera in the USA and China in the coming weeks, Porsche has also concluded plans for the world premiere of the shooting-brake version – the Panamera Sport Turismo – at the Geneva Motor Show in March .
According to a statement issued in Dubai, the Stuttgart-based sportscar manufacturer delivered a total of 237,778 vehicles around the world, some 6 per cent more than the previous record. The statement listed the key drivers of growth as Europe, the USA and China. It noted that while the Macan and the new 718 Boxster had a particularly positive effect on the result, the excellent response to the new Panamera provides an additional boost.
“Our strong product range has enabled us to once again exceed the high levels from the previous year”, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG, Oliver Blume, said. “Porsche is synonymous with emotion and quality. The positive trend in the global markets confirms how enthusiastic our customers are.”
He however added that exclusivity is more important to Porsche than sales targets.
Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing, Detlev von Platen, also offered further reasons for this clear growth, saying “The strength of the brand and the exceptionally motivated dealership network, which we have continued to expand.”
There were 12,848 deliveries of the 718 Boxster, exceeding last year’s result by 9 per cent.
Meanwhile, the legend of the Porsche 911 continues: With a total of 32,409 models delivered, sales of the 911 once again grew by 2 per cent, helping it to maintain its special position in the market for exclusive sportscars. The Macan reinforced its position as the best-selling Porsche with 95,642 vehicles delivered, representing an increase of 19 per cent.
In the sales regions, Europe surpassed last year’s excellent result by 5 per cent, delivering 78,975 vehicles. Germany remained stable at 29,247 vehicles delivered (+1 per cent). Porsche has also continued its success story in the USA, where last year the company delivered 54,280 models, 5 per cent more than in 2015. After the great success of the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Porsche reinforced its presence in the key American market by opening a second site in Los Angeles in November 2016. China is once again the strongest individual market, with a total of 65,246 vehicles delivered – an increase of 12 per cent. Porsche is responding to the good level of demand by further expanding its dealerships and it plans to open a Porsche Experience Center in Shanghai in 2017.
