The 248bhp Porsche Macan R4 SUV launched in India at Rs 76.84 lakhs

Porsche has just announced its new SUV in India, the Macan R4. Priced at Rs 76.84 lakh (ex-showroom Maharashtra), Porsche India is said to have started bookings of the new car at a booking amount of Rs 10 lakh.Apart from the R4, Porsche sells the SUV in three other variants, Macan S diesel, Macan Turbo and Macan Turbo Performance Package. With its price, Macan R4 is the cheapest variant.The R4 features a 2-litre, 4 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that can produce 248bhp along with 370Nm of torque. According to Porsche, it can go from 0-100kmph in 6.7 seconds with top speeds reaching 229kmph. The transmission is handled by a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK auto box with a four wheel drive system. It comes with Porsche’s air suspension with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) making it more agile.The SUV features a 3-zone climate control, an 8-way electrically-adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, a powered tailgate and a multi-function sports steering wheel with paddle-shifters. Other prominent features include daytime running LEDs, 18-inch alloy wheels and personalisation options like air suspension, bi-xenon or LED headlamps, a panoramic sunroof and heated seats.The Macan R4 will take on the Jaguar F-Pace which was recently launched in India at Rs 68.40. Of course it is priced higher, but that extra money makes the Porsche a beast. The Macan R4 will be a direct import from Germany and will be sold through its showrooms in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Kochi and Kolkata.