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Porsche Sets U.S. Sales Record in 2014, sales jump 11%

Porsche Cars North America Inc. set a new sales record in 2014, boosted by the popularity of the Panamera and Macan.

The Atlanta-based exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche cars and SUVs sold 47,007 vehicles last year -- up 11.1 percent over 42,323 in 2013.

"For the third consecutive year, PCNA set a new annual retail sales record by a double digit margin," said PCNA Chief Operating Officer Joe Lawrence, in a statement. "We will use this momentum to continue success in 2015."

By comparison, 42,323 Porsches were sold in 2013 and the 2014 sales represent an 11.1 per cent increase. The main contributing factor for the increase in U.S. Porsche sales was the introduction of the ‘entry-level’ Porsche Macan crossover.

Sales in 2014 by vehicle:

-Boxster/Cayman-- 7,292, down 8.3%
-911/918-- 10,529, up 0.8%
-Cayenne-- 16,205, down 12.4%
-Panamera-- 5,740, up 5.9%
-Macan-- 7,241, N/M