Porsche was thought to have been close to signing off on the baby Panamera, known as the Pajun, in late 2012, but the company has gone quiet on the project since. However, Muller has confirmed that the Panamera junior is still being seriously considered for production.
“Speaking very frankly, I can say this is one of many ideas we have, to build a car below Panamera,” Muller told Autocar.
The Pajun is no slam dunk for showrooms, though. The launch of the all-new Macan SUV has consumed a lot of Porsche’s resources, with the company still recovering from that financial outlay.
“But it would be a difficult decision, because Porsche has just taken a huge step getting into the Macan market — not just developing the car but doubling the factory capacity, including the body shop and paint shop,” Muller added. “It has been a huge effort for the whole company.”
If given the green light, it is believed that the Pajun would ride on Volkswagen’s lasted MSB platform, which will also underpin future Bentley models. The Pajun would rival vehicles like the BMW 5-Series, offering buyers a range of both gas and diesel six-cylinder engines.
If ultimately approved for production, the Pajun could land in dealer showrooms as soon as 2017.
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