-New Porsche Macan debuts during Nairobi showroom opening -Porsche enters Kenyan market with opening of new flagship showroom NAIROBI:: With the official opening, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart is now represented in the country of Kenya. Under the management of Multiple Group, a business corporation with over 30 years automotive experience, Porsche Centre Nairobi launched its state-of-the-art flagship showroom and After Sales facility in the Kenyan capital. Located at the Sameer Business Park along Mombasa Road, the new facility raises the bar for customer service and brings Porsche’s heritage of automotive excellence to customers in Kenya for the first time. Spread over 12,000 square feet of premium space, Porsche Centre Nairobi offers Sales and After Sales services, whilst increasing brand awareness within the country. Commenting on the new facility, Rajinder Baryan, Chairman and Managing Director of Multiple Group, said: “It is with pride that we welcome customers and enthusiasts to the first Porsche destination in Kenya. This world-class facility is a tangible example of our commitment to establishing Porsche as a leader in Kenya’s luxury automotive sector. Porsche Centre Nairobi is a fitting response to the present and future needs of our customers, who can now look forward to a new benchmark in service standards, and the unique ownership experience that is manifested in Porsche brand values.” Meticulously built and fitted, at a cost in excess of two million dollars, the new facility will house up to seven display vehicles in a showroom which boasts some of the finest architectural designs and features. Featuring a unique fitting lounge, a customer café and a state-of-the-art service workshop, Porsche Centre Nairobi has all the required resources to deliver renowned Porsche customer service. The landmark showroom launch celebrations are further enhanced with the introduction of the Porsche Macan, the world’s first sports car in the compact SUV segment. A Porsche through and through, the powerful new Macan sets new performance benchmarks in terms of driving dynamics and enjoyment – both on paved streets and off-road terrain. During the official reveal of the brand’s latest model in Nairobi, Adrian Wayne, Regional Sales Manager of Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, stated: “Along with establishing the first Porsche Centre in Kenya, we are also unveiling the all-new Porsche Macan, a real sports car with excellent everyday usability and of outstanding quality. It boasts the typical superior handling characteristics that have become synonymous with the Porsche brand and I have no doubt that this car will be another success for the company.” Many of the Macan’s 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. 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. The new Porsche Macan’s arrival in Kenya will see the model launched in two derivatives: the 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, reaching a top speed of 254 km/h. As the top model in the Macan model line, 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. Delivering pioneering performance and agility along with everyday usability, the new Macan models are now available at Porsche Centre Nairobi with a basic retail price of: Macan S KES 9,373,000 Macan Turbo KES 9,866,000.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:53:01 +0000
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