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Here’s some news that’ll make your wallet weep. Well, if you were planning on buying a Porsche, that is. Porsche is cranking up prices again. And by “again,” we mean for the third time in less than a year.
The latest round of increases hits in January 2026, and yes, those lingering trade tariffs are still the villain in this story.
US dealers got the heads-up on December 10, with Porsche confirming that most models will see bumps ranging from 1.2 to 2.9 percent. Want to dodge the increase? Take delivery before January 5, 2026, or prepare to pay more for that dream machine.
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The culprit? Tariffs that refuse to die. Porsche CFO Jochen Breckner said Porsche expects tariffs to cost it about $813 million this year, even after the tariff rate was revised to 15% for EU vehicle imports. Unlike BMW and Mercedes, Porsche doesn’t manufacture vehicles in the U.S, leaving them totally exposed to Uncle Sam’s tax collector.
The frustrating part? This is becoming routine. Porsche already hiked prices in March when the 2026 model year launched, then again in July citing “market conditions.” That second round added thousands to some high-end trims. Now we’re staring down round three, and there’s nothing to suggest this pattern won’t continue.
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The situation has sparked an interesting debate among car enthusiasts and casual observers alike. Some see this as a classic “eat the rich” moment — after all, if you can afford a six-figure sports car, what’s another few thousand? These folks argue that Porsche buyers complaining about price increases is peak privilege, especially when many Americans are struggling with everyday costs like groceries and rent.
But others push back on that narrative, pointing out that Porsche’s lineup isn’t exactly Bugatti territory. The Macan starts in the $60,000 range, putting it closer to a loaded pickup truck than a true ultra-luxury vehicle. Many Porsche buyers are successful professionals who saved for years to afford their dream car, not billionaires casually adding another toy to the garage. For these customers, repeated price hikes genuinely sting; they’re watching their carefully planned budgets get blown up by factors completely outside their control.
The truth probably lives somewhere in the middle. Yes, Porsche ownership remains a privilege most can’t afford. But there’s something frustrating about a company passing along $813 million in tariff costs directly to customers while luxury car sales continue climbing. It raises questions about whether automakers are simply using tariffs as a convenient cover for margin expansion.