The Final of the Porsche National Polo Open 2014 was a much
anticipated and action packed day which witnessed the unveiling of the
all-new Porsche Macan in Pakistan through a surprise presentation before
the match, featuring the sporty SUV driven onto the polo ground
accompanied by an entourage of award winning polo ponies and other
celebrated models of Porsche luxury automobiles - indeed a first public
reveal of the car in the entire Middle East Region. The final match of
the tournament came after a series of Porsche led events throughout the
two week tournament including their socially responsible PKDS driving
school for children, the Porsche Polo Diaries Fashion Show and the Royal
Ascot themed brunch. The Final match itself was closely contested
between Team Colony-Newage and Team Pakistan Army, with a goal by
Captain Matias Vial Perez in the waning seconds of the last chukker
edging Team Colony-Newage to a 10-9 exhilarating victory over Team
Pakistan Army in the Final match of the Porsche National Polo Open.
Chief Guest, Philanthropist, Educationist and Politician Imran Khan was
joined by Porsche Pakistan CEO Abuzar Bokhari and President of the
Lahore Polo Club, Abdul Haye Mehta to give awards to both teams,
participating umpires, the seasons' most valuable and improved players
as well as the best performing polo pony of the polo season.
Specifically
on the unveiling of the Porsche Macan at the tournament, CEO Porsche
Pakistan, Abuzar Bokhari said: “With the Macan, Porsche offers athletic
all-wheel-drive vehicles across an unprecedented range. The new model is
set to revolutionise the sporty SUV segment with an injection of pure
Porsche DNA. The all-new Macan is the latest representation of Porsche’s
unwavering commitment to pushing back the boundaries of possibility
whilst remaining true to a heritage of automotive excellence. My team
and I are proud to launch the Macan in Pakistan in line with its global
premiere.”
Poised to set new standards in driving dynamics and enjoyment, both
on and off the road, the new Macan boasts the typical sporty handling
characteristics that have become synonymous with the Porsche brand. Many
of the design and performance elements have been inspired by the
brand’s sports cars, including the iconic 911 and the revolutionary 918
Spyder, making it clear that the compact SUV heralds the first of its
kind. The launch of the Porsche Macan at the tournament and indeed
globally, marks Porsche’s pioneering move into a new segment, following
in the footsteps of the brand‘s most successful model in the
luxury SUV range, the Cayenne and is represented by the motto “Life,
intensified”, a phrase which exemplifies what Macan represents.
Featuring
exceptional acceleration, vast engine power, extreme agility and
optimum steering precision, the Macan is set to rewrite the rulebook on
outstanding sporting comfort and everyday usability. The sporty DNA of
the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is immediately recognisable in
the design. The compact SUV is unrivalled in its flat and broad profile
on the road. The wrap-around bonnet and gently sloping roof line
accentuate the overall impression of sporty elegance and powerful
dynamics. Two derivatives are available at Porsche Centre Lahore for
order: Macan S and Macan Turbo.
The Macan S is equipped
with a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine, delivering 340 hp and also features
an active all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled,
map-controlled multi-plate clutch. This all-wheel drive is fitted on all
Macan models. From the outset the Macan boasts the recently developed
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), which transfers power as required and
almost free of interruption in tractive force. This enables the vehicle
to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, when equipped with the
optional Sport Chrono package, and reaches a top speed of 254 km/h.
As
the top derivative, the Macan Turbo is set to be the most powerful
petrol-powered vehicle in the compact SUV segment. The 3.6-litre V6
biturbo engine, which is being used in a Porsche model for the very
first time, achieves an unrivalled 400 hp and catapults the vehicle from
0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds (with Sport Chrono package), reaching
a top speed of 266 km/h.
The name Macan comes from the
Indonesian word for tiger, a spirit the car truly embodies. Boasting
pure Porsche power and assertiveness, the Macan is a nimble yet
tenacious off-roader. The latest stage of evolution of the all-wheel
drive – known as Porsche Traction Management – has produced one of the
world's most powerful drive systems.
A glance at the
performance specifications reveal that the Macan has been designed with
agility in mind. Further unmistakable hallmarks of the vehicle include
its proportions, design and the mixed tyres with different dimensions at
the front and rear axle, enhancing the look and functionality. The
driver and passenger seats also boast the low position typical of sports
cars.
The range of equipment fitted on the Macan as
standard is extensive and includes the all-wheel drive, PDK,
multi-function sport steering wheel with shift paddles, high-performance
audio system and an electrically operated tailgate. The Macan features
the air suspension system as the only vehicle in its segment and it
comes as standard.
The all-new Macan range is now
available for order in Pakistan with first units being delivered in the
third quarter of this year. Further information including details
pertaining to local prices are available on request at the Porsche
Centre Lahore located at 24-D, Bahar Shah Road, Al-Faisal Town, Lahore
Cantonment. For more details, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/Porsche.pk or call 042 111 777 911.