Porsche Hot Hatch ???

Daniel · 13 Feb 2008

Rumors of Porsche's Golf-sized hatch first emerged back in May of this year but since then the car's existence has been overshadowed by talk of a new mini-SUV model. Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking firmly said no to the idea of a smaller SUV, no doubt due to the impact looming carbon-dioxide emissions rulings will have on the sports carmaker. On the other hand, these same emissions ruling may see Porsche develop a new entry-level hatchback model with emissions levels closer to the proposed 130g/km standard.

New reports from Germany's AutoZeitung say Porsche is developing such a model to compete with cars like BMW's new 1-series range and the Audi S3, and that it'll enter production soon after the Panamera four-door sedan is launched in 2009. Mounted up front will be a 295hp version of one of the boxer engines used in the Boxster/Cayman with drive likely sent to all four wheels via a newly developed compact AWD system.

PORSCHECompact.jpgPorsche's ever increasing stake in Volkswagen Group has given it access to VW's parts bin including its compact car platforms and clean engine technologies. Porsche's future models are expected to share much more in common with VW as evidenced by the co-operation on the Touareg/Cayenne/Q7 project.

Our 3D artist has put together an image of what a possible Porsche hatch could look like. It's completely speculative, of course, but still a tantalizing look at what might be around the corner.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/hatchbacks/is-porsche-developing-the-ultimate-hot-hatch/

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Maxie · 13 Feb 2008

Hey, dilution of the Porsche brand... long may it continue....

:shock: :?

~ Maxie :nooo:

Tiptop Topcat · 13 Feb 2008

I know Porsche are quite good at hiding their production cars until close to launch, but a totally new model by 2009. I'm not convinced :nooo:

Fuchs · 13 Feb 2008

Its probably a "consultancy" job they are doing for another company.

But saying that - it could be a replacement for my rapidly ageing Golf..... :cloud9:

Robertb · 13 Feb 2008

I actually quite like the idea of that...

Seagull · 13 Feb 2008

Front designed by the latest spotty youth in Porsche's design dept or creche. Rear penned by Alfa. :frustrated:

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