German luxury-sports car maker Porsche has introduced the latest model of their top-of-the-line SUV Cayenne at the newly opened Porsche Centre at Chennai, India. The latest model of this superbly engineered vehicle turbo-charged with a hybrid-drivetrain.
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READ THIS FURTHER TO UNVEIL THE SECRETSChennai's top-notch can now drive the super luxury-cum-sports cars from the German luxury car-maker Porsche. It is here with its five models — Boxster S, Cayman S, 911, Panamera and Cayenne. All the models have multi-variants and the company has 37 variants.
The latest version of Porsche Cayenne SUV (sports utility vehicle) comes with a turbo-equipped diesel engine. People at Porsche say this product is for those who loved to have the Porsche experience.
Lighter
The selection of materials for optimum weight combined with changes in the overall concept of the Porsche Cayenne - such as a new active and extra-light all-wheel drive transmission - has resulted in the overall weight of the Porsche Cayenne S, for example, being reduced by 180kg. This weight reduction clearly has a very positive effect not only on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, but also on performance, agility, and handling. Consequently, the breadth of new features and new technologies throughout the Porsche Cayenne ensures that it offers greater driving quality both on- and off-road, together with enhanced safety and passenger comfort.
Fresh on the the outside with some great Interiors
Overall, the new Cayenne is 48 mm longer than its predecessor. But despite its larger exterior dimensions, the design language of the new generation Porsche Cayenne represents a more compact and dynamic style. The fresh design of the new model integrates the Cayenne into the Porsche range and the sporting character of the Porsche Cayenne is clearly obvious, just as the highlights in the shape and design of the car so typical of Porsche are also clearly defined.
Extra space inside and greater everyday usability is ensured by a 40mm longer wheelbase. The most significant feature within the brand new, high-quality interior is the rising centre console that extends to surround the gearshift selector and which gives the interior the typical Porsche 'cockpit' character.
In the rear, the seat bench can move forwards and back by 160mm and the backrest angle has three different position settings.
Even more efficient
The new Porsche Cayenne has been developed according to the principles of Porsche Intelligent Performance: more power on less fuel, greater efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. This philosophy is manifest in the introduction of a new Tiptronic S eight-speed automatic transmission featuring a wider spread of gear ratios, an Auto Start Stop function, optimised thermal management on the engine and transmission cooling system, on-board network recuperation, and intelligent lightweight construction.
Lesser fuel consumption and emissions
No less than three of the five versions of the new Porsche Cayenne consume less than ten litres of fuel per 100 km in the New European Driving Cycle, and two models emit fewer than 200 grams of CO2 per km.
The highlight of the new line-up is the technically sophisticated parallel full hybrid drive-train which combines the sporting performance of an eight-cylinder with the economy of a six-cylinder and a unique 'sailing mode' for even lower fuel consumption.
Future plans and sales
Cayenne accounts for major portion of Porsche's sales in the country, while the remaining variants contributed about 35 per cent. The car that was introduced in the Chennai market on Thursday was priced between Rs.59 lakh and Rs.2.50 crore. It was considered as one of the ‘top-of-the-line products' of the Porsche family. If one wants to buy a Porsche car, he has to wait for 500 days because each car is custom-made. Porsche imports the products for the Indian market from Germany.
Cayenne accounts for major portion of Porsche's sales in the country, while the remaining variants contributed about 35 per cent. The car that was introduced in the Chennai market on Thursday was priced between Rs.59 lakh and Rs.2.50 crore. It was considered as one of the ‘top-of-the-line products' of the Porsche family. If one wants to buy a Porsche car, he has to wait for 500 days because each car is custom-made. Porsche imports the products for the Indian market from Germany.
Porsche entered the Indian market in 2003 by setting up its first dealership outlet in New Delhi. Later, it expanded into other markets. It has now entered the Chennai market. It aims to sell 500 cars in India this year. The car-maker sold just 130 cars in 2010 in India. However, till February this year, it has got booking for 217 units. It also plans to introduce hybrid super car within the next few months.
On Porsche's new Panamera hybrid model would be introduced in the next few months. It had been showcased in the Geneva Motor show and would be introduced globally in the next few months. It would be introduced with a three-litre petrol engine option in India.
The company has planned to have eight centres in India and by the end of the year the company would be opening new retail outlets in Kochi, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Pune.
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