Porsche Macan launched in India at Rs. 1 Crore

The Macan SUV from Porsche has been one of most anticipated luxury SUV in India. Earlier it was believed that the vehicle maybe launched in June, but after much speculations, Porsche has finally launched the Macan SUV in the Indian market. The Porsche Macan has been launched in two variants namely - Macan Turbo and Macan S. The SUV is offered at a lucrative starting price tag of about Rs. 1.0 Crore (Ex-showroom Delhi).

The car-maker first showcased the four-cylinder version of Macan SUV amidst Beijing International Motor Show. The four pot variant of Macan was expected to be first launched in Chinese auto market followed by other markets. After '968' variant, this is the first vehicle from Porsche to be powered by a four-cylinder engine. Macan’s new variant comes with different badging, wheels and tail pipes which vary it from S and Turbo trims.

The Turbo version of Porsche Macan is powered by 3.6-litre, V6 six cylinder engine that generates about 400 Hp of power with about 550 Nm of torque. Another version, the S variant in diesel is powered by 3.0 Liter engine that capable of generating about 260 hp of power with 580 Nm of torque. The Turbo version is capable of attaining a top speed of about 266 kmph, moreover, the vehicle clocks about 0 - 100 kmph time at an impressive 4.8 seconds. The S diesel version is capable of attaining speeds of up-to 230 kmph and clocks about 0 – 100kmph in just about 6.3 seconds. Both the engines are paired to a 7-Speed Porsche PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission.

At the 2014 Beijing Automobile Exhibition Porsche also launched the Boxter and Cayman in GTS guise. Both the vehicles have been fitted with modified engines tuned to yield enhanced power and torque output. Boxter GTS is equipped with a 3.4 litre mill that is good for 325 Bhp at 6,700 RPM and 370 Nm. Cayman GTS on the other hand is loaded with a 335 bhp motor that develops a peak torque of 380 Nm. Both the vehicles are mated to a seven-speed PDK transmission. Porsche is also offering Boxter and Cayman GTS versions with Porsche Active Safety management and Sports Chrono Package.