Volkswagen Group May Axe Jetta, Taos, and Porsche Taycan in Major Cost-Cutting Move
Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to eliminate at least ten models from its lineup as part of a sweeping cost reduction strategy. While the automaker hasn't confirmed specific targets, a new report from German publication Bild suggests several slow-selling vehicles could be on the chopping block, including the Volkswagen Jetta and Taos, multiple Audi crossover coupes, and the Porsche Taycan.
S. Through the first half of this year, Volkswagen sold just 15,949 Jettas in America, a fraction of the 132,440 Honda Civics and 131,403 Toyota Corollas moved in the same period. 9% drop from last year. Over at Audi, the Q5 Sportback and Q6 E-tron Sportback are also reportedly at risk, as their coupe-like designs haven't resonated with buyers compared to traditional models.
Porsche may face the deepest cuts. The gas-powered Cayenne Coupe could disappear, and plans for internal-combustion versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman might be scrapped entirely. The Taycan, Porsche's flagship EV, saw sales fall 22% last year to 16,339 units, with the company citing a broader slowdown in electric vehicle adoption.
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Source: Carscoops
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