Porsche has launched two cars in India, the new Macan midsize SUV, and the Taycan electric Cross Turismo/sports sedan. The Macan is its best-selling SUV in India and the new variant has received updates on the exterior as well as the interior.
The Macan range now includes the Macan, Macan S, and Macan GTS with a 195 kW (265 PS) turbocharged, four-cylinder engine part of the entry-level model leading up to the Macan S which is powered by a 2.9-liter V6 Which develops 280 kW (380 PS) with a 0-100 km/h time of 4.6 seconds.
The fastest version of the Macan is the GTS which also has a 2.9-liter V6 but with a power of 324 kW (440 PS) and a top speed of 272 km/h. Standard with the new Macan is a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission (PDK) with all-wheel drive. The exterior of the new Macan has also been revamped with a new look, while it also gets LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS). The Macan range starts at Rs 83.21 lakh but now has more standard equipment than the previous version.
Other big launches are Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo. The Taycan is the first electric Porsche with a range of 456 km from its 93.4 kWh battery. As standard, the Taycan is a sedan with a sporty look while the interiors get no less than four screens including two touch units and one for the driver and one for the passenger.
Standard features include air suspension, Bose audio system, and more. The more accessible Taycan has been launched with a 79.2kWh battery pack. The electric car can also be charged up to 80 percent in just 20 minutes while standard fast charging will do so in 1.5 hours. The Cross Turismo is a more SUV-like variant with higher ground clearance and SUV-like styling. The performance is very fast including the Turbo S model which does 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds. Prices start at Rs.15,028,000.
