Brand guide

Porsche lineup.

Porsche is the rare brand where everything, from the 911 to the family Cayenne to the electric Macan, is the driver's choice of its class. Build quality is superb, resale value leads the luxury field, and the configurator is famously endless: almost every Porsche is optioned to order. Expect the sticker to climb well past base price once options land.

Every new Porsche carries a 4 year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Complimentary scheduled maintenance is not included, so budget for service, though Porsches hold value well enough to offset much of it.

Sports cars.

Porsche 911

Iconic Sports Car
From ~$122K17-21 mpg2-4 seats388-701 hp

Sixty years of the same silhouette because they keep getting it right. The current 911 adds hybrid tech at the top of the range and remains the benchmark every sports car is judged against.

CarreraThe entry 911: 388 hp twin-turbo flat-six, and nothing about it feels like a base model.
Carrera TThe purist pick: lightweight touches and a standard 6-speed manual.
Carrera S473 hp: the classic sweet spot of pace and daily usability.
Carrera GTS T-Hybrid532 hp from the new performance hybrid flat-six: the tech showcase of the range.
Turbo SThe 701 hp hybrid flagship: 2.4 seconds to 60, still docile in traffic.
GT3 / GT3 Touring502 hp naturally aspirated to 9,000 rpm, manual available. The track-day icon, Touring deletes the wing.

Porsche 718

Mid-Engine Sports Car
From ~$74K19-24 mpg2 seats300-493 hp

Last call: gas 718 production has ended and remaining Cayman coupes and Boxster roadsters are sell-what's-on-the-lot cars, with electric successors on the way. Many argue the mid-engine 718 is the best-balanced Porsche of all.

CaymanThe 300 hp coupe: the most affordable Porsche sports car, and a future classic as the last gas entry model.
BoxsterThe roadster twin: same balance, open air, perfect for desert winters.
Cayman S / Boxster S350 hp versions with more shove and bigger brakes.
GTS 4.0394 hp naturally aspirated flat-six with a manual: the enthusiast favorite.
GT4 RS / Spyder RS493 hp screamers with the GT3 engine: instant collectibles.

Sedans.

Porsche Panamera

Luxury Performance Sedan
From ~$104K18-23 mpg4-5 seats348-771 hp

The four-door Porsche: S-Class comfort with 911 genes, and a plug-in hybrid ladder that tops out at 771 hp.

Panamera / Panamera 4348 hp V6, rear or all-wheel drive: the graceful entry.
4 E-Hybrid536 hp plug-in with real electric-only commuting range.
4S E-Hybrid544 hp: quicker still, same plug-in flexibility.
GTS493 hp V8, no hybrid weight: the driver's Panamera.
Turbo E-Hybrid670 hp with active ride suspension that leans into corners.
Turbo S E-HybridThe 771 hp flagship: supercar numbers in a luxury sedan.

SUVs.

Porsche Macan

Compact Performance SUV
From ~$64K19-23 mpg (up to ~315 mi electric)5 seats261-630 hp

The best-driving compact SUV, now in two forms: the final gas Macans selling alongside the all-new Macan Electric, which is faster, roomier, and charges at 800 volts.

Macan (gas)261 hp turbo four: the last of the gas Macans, the value entry while inventory lasts.
Macan ElectricThe 355 hp rear-drive EV entry with the strongest range.
Macan 4 Electric402 hp dual-motor AWD: the volume electric spec.
Macan 4S Electric509 hp: seriously quick with everyday manners.
Macan Turbo Electric630 hp flagship: 3.1 seconds to 60 in a compact SUV.

Porsche Cayenne

Midsize Performance SUV
From ~$81K17-22 mpg5 seats348-729 hpTows 7,700 lbs

The SUV that saved Porsche and still leads the class for driving feel, with a hybrid ladder up to 729 hp and a fully electric Cayenne joining the family.

Cayenne348 hp V6: the entry point, available as the sleeker Coupe too.
E-Hybrid463 hp plug-in with usable electric commuting range.
S468 hp V8: the sound and shove most buyers are really after.
S E-Hybrid512 hp plug-in: V8-grade pace with a charge port.
GTS493 hp V8 with sport chassis: the enthusiast pick.
Turbo E-Hybrid729 hp: one of the fastest SUVs on earth.
Cayenne Electric (arriving)The all-new EV Cayenne joins the gas lineup rather than replacing it.

Electric.

Porsche Taycan

Electric Performance Sedan
From ~$101Kup to ~318 mi range4-5 seats402-1,019 hp

The EV that proved electric could feel like a Porsche: heavily updated with more range, faster charging, and a Turbo GT flagship past 1,000 hp. The Cross Turismo wagon body is folded in here.

TaycanUp to 402 hp rear-drive: the entry, with the biggest range gains of the update.
4S536 hp dual-motor: the balanced volume spec.
GTS690 hp with sharper chassis tuning: the driver's Taycan.
Turbo871 hp on launch control: brutal, refined, repeatable.
Turbo S938 hp: 2.3 seconds to 60.
Turbo GT1,019 hp track special: the fastest production Porsche sedan ever.

Coming soon.

Cayenne Electric

Arriving late 2026

The Cayenne goes electric without giving up the gas versions: the Cayenne S Electric opens at $126,300, and the Turbo Electric packs over 1,000 hp. Orders are open now.

718 Boxster & Cayman EV

Expected 2027

The next-generation 718 launches electric first, with gas versions confirmed to continue alongside. Mid-engined balance, reinvented.

Future model details come from manufacturer announcements and press reports; timing, specs, and availability can change.

Questions.

What is the cheapest new Porsche?

The Macan, typically starting in the mid-$60Ks for the final gas version, with remaining 718 Caymans in the mid-$70Ks. Be aware that Porsches are almost always optioned well above base: on Broker Black, every listing shows the real monthly payment on the actual car with your local taxes and fees included.

Are Porsches expensive to maintain?

Service costs are real: no complimentary maintenance, and dealer visits run $500 to $1,000 or more per year on many models. The offset is best-in-class reliability among German performance brands and resale value that leads the entire luxury market, so total cost of ownership is often better than the service bills suggest.

Do Porsches hold their value?

Better than any other luxury brand. The 911 in particular routinely tops residual-value rankings, and limited models like the GT3 can sell used for more than sticker. That strength also means discounts on new Porsches are rare: the payment math matters more than the negotiation.

What happened to the 718 Cayman and Boxster?

Gas 718 production has ended, so the Caymans and Boxsters on dealer lots are the last of them, with electric successors on the way. If you want a gas mid-engine Porsche, this is genuinely the final window, and clean examples are unlikely to depreciate much.

Is a certified pre-owned Porsche worth it?

Yes, with a caveat. Porsche CPO adds up to 2 years / unlimited miles of coverage after factory warranty ends, which is among the best CPO terms anywhere. The caveat: because Porsches depreciate slowly, CPO savings versus new are smaller than at BMW or Mercedes, so compare both paths on payment.