Porsche launches its compact SUV Macan starting at Rs 1 crore

NEW DELHI: German luxury car maker Porsche today launched its compact sports utility vehicle Macan in India priced at Rs 1 crore and Rs 1.11 crore (ex-showroom Delhi). The new SUV will be available in two variants — the Macan Turbo and the Macan S Diesel. While the Macan Turbo, powered by 3.6-litre engine, is priced at Rs 1.11 crore, the Macan S Diesel with a 3.0-litre engine is tagged at Rs 1 crore. Porsche India Director Anil Reddi said: “With the introduction of the Macan, Porsche offers a real sports car in the dynamically growing compact SUV segment for the first time.” The Macan marks Porsche’s move into a new segment, following in the footsteps of the brand’s most successful model in the luxury SUV range, the Cayenne, the company said.