Porsche Sales Up 86 Percent Thanks To Cayenne, Panamera

Porsche purists who derided the brand's introduction of the Cayenne SUV and Panamera sedan should be thankful for the existence of the two cars – without them, the brand may not have survived through the past decade.

Instead, the Cayenne led Porsche to an 86.4% increase in sales, with Cayenne sales up 151%. Panamera sales were up 94%, while the 911 was up by 20%.

Porsche was quick to note that last year was a particularly dismal time for the automaker, but the company's impressive rebound is a positive sign for high-end car makers, proving that the right product can still get people to part with their money, even in times of economic uncertainty.

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