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Porsche plans to raise prices on top models by up to 20% and cut 9,000 jobs in shift away from volume sales

From the Newshound archive · first published 7 October 2026 · last updated 8 October 2026.

Porsche plans to introduce a new headline model every year through 2030, as part of a strategy targeting a 20% price rise on flagship vehicles.
Porsche plans to introduce a new headline model every year through 2030, as part of a strategy targeting a 20% price rise on flagship vehicles.

Porsche has unveiled a sweeping new strategy to slash its reliance on sales volume and pivot towards ultra-exclusive, high-margin vehicles, with average prices on its top models set to exceed €330,000 by 2030 — up from around €270,000 today. The carmaker announced the plan, dubbed 'Sportwagenschmiede '35', at its Capital Markets Day, targeting an operating margin of 10% to 15% over the medium term after its margin collapsed to just 1.1% in 2025. Up to 9,000 jobs are to be cut as part of a cost-saving overhaul alongside the pricing push.

Porsche's operating margin cratered to 1.1% in 2025, forcing the dramatic 'value over volume' pivot to rebuild profitability.

The brand plans to launch at least one new defining sports car every year until 2030, with greater personalisation driving up revenue per vehicle.

British buyers will face price hikes of up to £50,000 on top-end models as Porsche sharpens its exclusivity play.

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