Porsche Cars North America Inc., a part of German auto maker Porsche AG (POAHF.PK), said Friday that its U.S. vehicle sales in February increased 31 percent to 2,805 units from 2,149 units in the prior year.
Sales of Cayenne, its mid-size luxury crossover, were strong, growing an impressive 79 percent to 1,173 units from a year earlier.
The company noted that demand for the new Boxster also continues to be significant, which contributed to sales of 391 units, a tenfold increase from a year ago.
"Demand for our products remained robust in February, continuing the momentum from our 2012 sales record," said Detlev von Platen, CEO, Porsche Cars North America.
"Rising interest in the Cayenne Diesel as well as the first sales of the new flagship Cayenne Turbo S boosted Cayenne. Even with the strong demand for Cayenne, nearly 45 percent of our sales in February were two-door sports cars, which were bolstered by the new Boxster and deliveries of the new 911 Carrera 4 models."
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