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Porsche Considering Diesel Vehicles for USA

Porsche is considering selling diesel versions of its Cayenne SUV and the Panamera sedan in the United States, according to a report in Automotive News Europe.

The brand may also unveil Panamera variants with a diesel engine and a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain at the Geneva auto show in March, the trade weekly said.

The models would help Porsche to meet demand for fuel-efficient cars that is growing fast even among luxury car buyers. "We are discussing internally if we should introduce the Cayenne diesel in the U.S. this year. Also a Panamera diesel is an option," said Bernhard Maier, the brand's sales and marketing chief.

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