Porsche India Registers 40% Sales Growth in First Six Months of 2024
In the first half of 2024 (January to June), Porsche India sold 489 units, which is an impressive 40% increase over the same period the previous year.
By Sanorita
Porsche India sold a total of 489 units in the first six months of 2024 (January to June), representing a remarkable 40% growth over the same time last year. The Cayenne and Macan contributed to the SUV surge, with 306 units sold. The 911 sports coupe also added to the highest-ever H1 sales, selling 93 units. Porsche's rivaling German brands, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, also disclosed their H1 2024 sales figures for India earlier this month. The former delivered 7,098 cars between January to June, registering a 21% increase, while the latter sold 9,262 vehicles, which was a 9% growth.
Manolito Vujicic, Brand Director, Porsche India said 'The desire to own a Porsche in India continues to grow and we are elated to see that the first half of 2024 has been our best ever.'
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He added 'This reflects what has been a solid, continuous growth of sales right across each model line for Porsche in India over the past few years It bodes well for the remainder of 2024 with a brace of more exciting new models set to launch in conjunction with further expansion of the Porsche network across the country.'
According to the company's official press release, the deliveries of the Cayenne GTS, 911 sports coupe, and Panamera GTS will commence in the fourth quarter of the year. Additionally, the shipments of the electric Macan and Taycan facelift, which launched this year, are set to start in early 2025.
Porsche Panamera GTS Launched in India
Porsche recently introduced the new Panamera GTS in India, with a starting price of Rs 2.34 crore, higher than the standard Panamera, which went on sale here last November at Rs 1.7 crore. The new GTS produces 493bhp, which is 20bhp more than the former GTS, using a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine instead of the V6 found in the base Panamera. It has a top speed of 302km/h and a 0-100 acceleration time of 3.8 seconds.
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The sporting nature of the GTS is supported by the updated Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). It is now 10mm lower than the standard Panamera and features stronger anti-roll bars for a lower basic spring rate.
