{"id":54313,"date":"2026-07-14T10:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/54313\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:25:25","slug":"vw-cuts-could-spell-end-of-jetta-crossover-coupes-and-porsche-taycan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/54313\/","title":{"rendered":"VW Cuts Could Spell End Of Jetta, Crossover Coupes, And Porsche Taycan"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n At least ten models are rumored to be on the chopping block including ICE-powered versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman <\/p>\n

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The Volkswagen Group could kill at least ten models to save money.<\/p>\n

A number of crossover coupes could die including the Q5 Sportback.<\/p>\n

Porsche might drop the Taycan as well as plans for ICE-powered 718s.<\/p>\n

Volkswagen is going on a killing spree<\/a> as part of a larger effort to cut costs and become more competitive. While the company has been tight-lipped about what models will get the axe, a new report claims a handful of slow-sellers could be dropped.<\/p>\n

Starting with Volkswagen, Bild<\/a> suggests the Jetta and Taos won\u2019t live to see another generation. The death of the Jetta wouldn\u2019t be terribly surprising as sedans have fallen by the wayside as consumers have embraced crossovers. This shift has already resulted in the brand killing the Passat in America.<\/p>\n

More: VW Group Is Killing Half Its Cars By 2030, And Some Big Names Are At Risk<\/a><\/p>\n

In the second quarter, Volkswagen<\/a> only sold 15,949 Jettas in the United States. That\u2019s an increase of 9.7%, but it pales in comparison to the 132,440 Civics, 131,403 Corollas, 79,839 Elantras, and 73,579 K4s sold in the first six months of the year.<\/p>\n

While crossovers are generally hot, the Taos<\/a> is not. That might come as a bit of a surprise considering it\u2019s the brand\u2019s entry-level crossover in America, but second quarter sales only totaled 7,794 units. That was a 43.9% drop from a year ago, and even then, sales weren\u2019t very impressive.<\/p>\n


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The report also claims the Fabia<\/a> is living on borrowed time. That\u2019s interesting as the model is relatively popular and found 119,139 buyers last year. This put it well ahead of the Scala and Superb.<\/p>\n

The Cupra Raval<\/a> is also rumored to be a one and done, which is surprising as the model just debuted a few months ago. However, the Volkswagen Group has an assortment of similar EVs from other brands.<\/p>\n

On the luxury side of the equation, Audi could kill off a number of crossover coupes. In particular, the Q5 Sportback<\/a> and Q6 E-tron Sportback could have a date with the undertaker. The four-ring brand doesn\u2019t break down sales by variant, but it\u2019s believed the coupes are far less popular than their more traditional counterparts.<\/p>\n


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Similar cuts are rumored at Porsche, where the gas-powered Cayenne Coupe could soon become a distant memory. Speaking of petrol-power, Porsche could flip-flop once again and kill plans for ICE versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman.<\/p>\n

The models were intended to be electric-only, but the company got cold feet and announced there would be a handful of gas variants<\/a>. However, those might not live to see the light of day.<\/p>\n

Lastly, the Taycan<\/a> could also be toast. Sales dropped 22% last year to 16,339 units and the company blamed a \u201cslowdown in the adoption of electromobility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bild suggests axing these models could save the automaker as much as \u20ac6.5 ($7.4) billion by 2031. However, the list is said to be preliminary and we wouldn\u2019t be surprised if additional models \u2013 such as the Audi e-tron GT \u2013 also get the axe. That being said, Volkswagen\u2019s Product Communications Director Stefan Voswinkel wouldn\u2019t confirm anything and told Motor1<\/a>, \u201cWe do not comment on speculation regarding future models or decisions regarding the product cycle plan.\u201d<\/p>\n


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