Manufacturers venturing into unchartered markets and being met with criticism seems to be an age-old tradition at this point (looking at you, Ferrari Luce). But potentially one of the biggest gambles was taken by Porsche in 2002, when it announced the first-generation Cayenne. In a desperate attempt to save the company, Porsche decided to tailor it to the growing demand for SUVs in the American market.
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