If I had to come up with the ultimate definition of a “hard sell,” I’m guessing it was the day that someone stood before the bigwigs at Porsche and suggested they build an SUV. Of course you know the rest of the story: the Cayenne skyrocketed to success and still remains the company’s best-selling model in Canada. For 2011, the Cayenne morphs into a new generation, with sexier styling (especially at the rump), new grille, more interior space, and of most interest to drivers, a substantial drop in weight. Wait for it - this would make Jenny Craig’s jaw drop. Earlier this year, Porsche announced that favourable exchange rates would allow price reductions in both the vehicles and in their options. 77,500.) Of course, it’s easy to take all models much higher, as Porsche is extremely fond of offering a mind-boggling assortment of packages and stand-alone options, and often at prices that are just as breathtaking.
The secret to the Cayenne’s smashing sales success lies in two factors. First, it’s an SUV for those who want the Porsche badge and cachet enough to pay for it, but need something larger than a sports car. Secondly, it’s just a really nice vehicle. And if you argue that its niceness shouldn’t be enough to get buyers into an expensive Cayenne when some less-costly other SUVs work just as well, then go back and see factor number one. Both the S and Turbo use a 4.8-litre V8, fortified with twin puffers in the Turbo. In the S it meters out 400 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, which peaks at a respectable 3,500 r.p.m. In the Turbo, it’s 500 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. For all its power on paper, the naturally-aspirated V8 feels more like a healthy V6 when it’s driven moderately, and only really displays its animal nature when the system is toggled into Sport mode. The forced-air engine, on the other hand, is a tiger whenever your foot’s near the long pedal. There’s no turbo lag, just pure power anywhere along the throttle, matched with a delightful growl from the four exhaust tips out the back. That said, the regular V8 had a smoother tip-in and was far easier to modulate when making one’s way through downtown traffic.
The Volkswagen has recently entered the Indian car industry with a big bang. The company has paved the way for sustainable market operations with huge investment and a slew of exciting launches. India and Volkswagen seem to share a common platform of an impressive successive story, expecting a common and bright future ahead. The Volkswagen entered the Indian market with the introduction of its production plant in Pune, Maharashtra. This entry was driven by the increasing demand of mobility in the country. The first Volkswagen car to roll out on Indian roads was Volkswagen Passat in 2007. This car became the true image of automotive progress, quality and Volkswagen brand in the country. The image of this car is reflected by the characteristics like car size, drive technologies, advanced safety features, and galvanized car body. Furthermore, the company introduced the Volkswagen Touareg and Volkswagen Jetta in the Indian car market. Both the cars carved their own niche in the car market. The Jetta is recently rolled out on Indian roads but have created a benchmark in the sedan segment with its brilliant styling, unmatched safety, high performance, and extra-ordinary comfort. The company sells its entire range of car model in India with a unique selling proposition of unmatched quality. In addition, the company also plans to increase its dealer network and establish more numbers of production plants in the country, aiming to take customer satisfaction to the highest level.
Volkswagen has unveiled the completely redeveloped Volkswagen Touareg as a world premiere at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most technically innovative "VW" since the brand has been in existence. This Volkswagen Touareg is reinterpreting the fascinating multipurpose SUV idea in a contemporary way - thanks to a range of engines that are nearly 20 percent more fuel efficient and a large variety of new assistance and safety systems. The VW Touareg will also be the first and only off-roader in Europe by a German car maker to be available in a hybrid version too. It sets standards among fully off-road capable SUVs with petrol engines that have a fuel consumption value of just 8.2 litres fuel per 100 kilometres. The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid can be driven up to 50 km/h in purely electric mode - emissions-free. Among the diesel engines, the Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI with 7.4 litre combined fuel consumption now posts the best value in the segment of genuine SUVs.
