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Originally Posted by testing02hwr
I always think the "well what about Porsche" argument is interesting. In order to match the starting MSRP of the 992.2 GTS (the only current announced model with the new hybrid system), you would have to look at the 2 MOST expensive BMW models: XM or i7 m70. No one is going to cross shop these as they are in completely different realms. If you could afford a high spec 911, you aren't using the M5 as your weekend car.
992.2 GTS MSRP $166,895
XM MSRP $159,000
i7 m70 MSRP $168,500
I think there is a reason everyone BUT Porsche is putting normal non-enthusiast hybrid systems into their cars. Their buyers are not going to stomach a 50% increase in price just to make EU lawmakers happy. Porsche buyers will buy ANYTHING. I might be mistaken but the next Cayman/Boxter will be EV only and I wouldn't be surprised if all their SUVs go EV too next gen. Porsche can make the Turbo S the only ICE model to meet regulations and people will STILL say "look at Porsche!!"
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Porsche is more expensive than BMW not because of their car’s content, but because of the image and exclusivity. I see nothing in Porsche’s solution that costs much money, in fact I bet at volume scale it’s certainly cheaper since it uses a MUCH smaller battery.
BMW certainly has the Engineering capability to do something similar, they just don’t have the will to unleash their Engineers. Sad.