Porsche executive responds to end of production of internal combustion engine 718 Cayman Boxster
It is said that all Porsche Caymans and Boxsters will become fully electric vehicles in the future, and there has been much discussion about how long the gasoline-engine Caymans and Boxsters currently on sale will continue to exist.
So far,ICE 718 Cayman Boxster production was said to end in October 2025However, now that a Porsche director has spoken out about it, it seems to have been confirmed.
The information comes from an interview with Porsche board member Albrecht Reimold published in the German media outlet Automobilwoche.
ICE 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster production to end in 2025
He said that the ICE 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster will "be discontinued by the end of 2025, and the EV models will be announced around the same time in 2025 or around that time."
Since it's now said to be "sometime in 2025," it's possible that the "October 2025" date that was previously leaked as internal dealer information is correct, or it's unclear whether it will be a little earlier or later, such as "sometime in 2025."
In the same interview, Albrecht Reimold also said, "For us as a luxury car manufacturer, sales volume is not the only benchmark."
Certainly, in the case of Porsche, there are many cars that are released with various meanings, and I understand that they are not just concerned with the sales volume of each car, but when it comes to the Cayman / Boxster model, it seems that they are a little concerned about the sales volume, but what do you think?
ICE Macan production will end at the end of 2026
As for the ICE Macan, the platform has reached the end of its cycle, and production is expected to end at the end of 2026.
Overall demand for EVs is said to be declining, but Porsche is focusing on a fully electric version of the Macan to further its sustainability plans.
And here again, Albrecht Reimold said, "We don't intend to define the success of the EV Macan by a single number," so, yes, success can be measured by various definitions, of course.
By the way, production of the ICE versions of the 718 and Macan for the European market has already been halted.Due to cybersecurity regulations).
If you want a gasoline-powered 718 Cayman or 718 Boxster, I don't know what's available at the moment, but if there are still some available before production ends, you might want to buy one now.
There's still some time left, but the ICE Macan is here too!
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I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).
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