Porsche Macan R4 launched in India at Rs. 76.84 lakh

Porsche India has launched the Macan R4 at a price of Rs. 76.84 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). It is the new entry-level version of the Macan range in India.

The Macan R4 is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that generates 249 BHP and 370 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels. With this powertrain, the car is capable of completing the 0-100 km/h sprint in a company claimed time of 6.7 seconds. The R4's top speed is rated at 229 km/h.

The SUV has been given features like Porsche Traction Management (PTM), Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR). This system analyzes the car's driving characteristics in real time to modulate the power transmission in varied situations. The Macan R4 also features the electronically controlled Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The company claims that PASM has been programmed to automatically reduce body movement depending on the road condition and driving style.

Standard features on the Macan R4 include 18-inch wheels, powered tailgate, Alcantara middle seat panels and a lane departure warning system. The driver seat offers 8-way electric adjustment.

The R4 will be the fourth variant in the Macan line-up in India, after the 242 BHP Macan S diesel, the 396 BHP Macan Turbo petrol and the 434 BHP Macan Turbo petrol with Performance Package. Except the R4, all other Macan variants are priced higher than Rs. 1 Crore.

With the Macan R4, Porsche is targeting to compete with the recently unveiled Jaguar F-Pace, which has a starting price of Rs. 72.6 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).