Porsche’s 75 years of existence have seen the sports carmaker setting up its first assembly facility in Malaysia. The Porsche Cayenne CKD had the honour of becoming the first of the brand to be locally assembled in the country. So, to celebrate a milestone year, Porsche Malaysia organised a mixer drive to Sekinchan for journalists and personalities and sent them for a drive in the Cayenne CKD.
Featuring one of the most comprehensive upgrades in Porsche’s history, the new Cayenne adds upgrades to chassis systems, innovative high-tech features, as well as a highly digitalized display and control concept. In Malaysia, the locally assembled Cayenne is further enhanced with an elevated standard equipment package, adding Adaptive Cruise Control, Sport Chrono Package, soft-close doors, and preparation for rear seat entertainment to its unique standard specification.
The new Porsche Driver Experience – a new and intuitive display and control concept in the Cayenne – enhances the safety and comfort of occupants, while also optimising the driving experience. Before participants set off, each location was mapped on Cayenne‘s standard 12.3-inch central Porsche Communication Management (PCM) display.
The drive started in the wee hours of the morning with the Cayenne peeling away from the bustle of the city via the highway. Highways made way for snaking hillside B-roads that bisect lush scenes of greenery.
The new adaptive air suspension with 2-chamber, 2-valve technology made its presence felt, keeping the vehicle poised with utmost driving precision and performance, while still maintaining a high degree of comfort for the driver and passengers.
Beside a paddy field, participants were then treated to a stopover, where Porsche Malaysia prepared a new Cayenne with a roof tent from Porsche Tequipment, pairing the outdoor display with other adventure essentials. Relishing the cool breeze, whispering leaves and a beautiful sight, the site was just one example of how families could create unforgettable shared adventures with the new Cayenne.
Past the mid-point stop, and the convoy nears its destination on this road trip at Sekinchan. Safety and assistance systems make driving through the city a breeze in the Cayenne, and the group soon arrives at a very special location for lunch.
Whilst the group enjoyed great food and conversation, Porsche’s representation of heritage and forward-thinking – the original “sports car for five“ – settles at a perfect spot for an unforgettable moment.
The Porsche Cayenne is thoroughly refined for more luxury and performance, featuring a highly digitalised display and control concept, new chassis technology and an enhanced local specification. Further details about the locally assembled Porsche Cayenne can be found here.
