Porsche Issues Stop Sale Order on Cayenne Diesel
Porsche has announced a voluntary stop sale of its Cayenne Diesel SUVs.
The announcement comes a day after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a statement confirming that Volkswagen’s 3.0-liter V6 diesel engines were also equipped with a defeat device that allowed them to cheat on EPA diesel emissions tests. As a result, Porsche has voluntarily discontinued sales of model year 2014 through 2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel vehicles until further notice.
The company added that it is “working intensively to resolve this matter as soon as possible,” and noted current customers can continue driving and operating their vehicles normally.
SEE ALSO: Volkswagen 3.0L V6 Diesel Also Equipped with Defeat Device
It’s the latest consequence stemming from Volkswagen’s September admittance that it cheated on EPA diesel emissions tests. At first, only the 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine was affected, but now EPA and other agencies are examining various diesel engines and have discovered that more vehicles and engines could be cheating.
Volkswagen also announced today that it has discovered “inconsistencies” with CO2 levels on approximately 800,000 other vehicles worldwide, potentially expanding the total number of vehicles that are currently emitting significantly higher levels of carbon dioxide than intended.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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