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The Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman, introduced in 1996 and 2005 respectively, are two entry-level sports cars from the Stuttgart-based brand. After four generations, the Boxster and Cayman will be discontinued in the European market due to cybersecurity regulations coming into force in July 2024.
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The issue stems from the electronic architecture used in the Boxster and Cayman not complying with upcoming regulations from the European Union. Modifying the cars to meet the new standards would cost Porsche about half the budget for an entirely new product, which is financially unviable.
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In 2023, Porsche delivered 320,221 cars globally, of which 20,518 were the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, accounting for only 6.4% of sales. In contrast, 87,355 units of the Macan were sold, making up 27.3% of the total sales. Therefore, the decision to halt the distribution of the Cayman and Boxster doesn’t carry the same weight as the potential discontinuation of the Macan in Europe.
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However, the high-performance variants, the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS and Porsche Boxster Spyder RS, will still be available for sale in Europe. Additionally, both models will continue to be sold in other markets.
The next-generation Boxster/Cayman will feature an all-electric powertrain, based on the Porsche Mission R concept unveiled at the IAA Mobility 2021. These vehicles are currently being tested in various markets under different driving conditions.
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Similar to the Macan ICE and Macan EV, both the electric (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) versions of the Boxster/Cayman will be sold concurrently for an unspecified period.
In Vietnam, the Porsche Boxster and Cayman are both officially distributed. The 718 Cayman sports coupe is offered in three versions, with prices starting from VND 3.85 billion to VND 4.77 billion. The convertible 718 Boxster is priced from VND 3.96 billion to VND 4.88 billion.
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