INTERVIEW PORSCHIST

Where does your love for Porsche come from?

Porsche has always appealed to me, mainly because of the design. The beautiful line that you find in all Porsche models is very characteristic and I cannot find it in any other car brand. Status is still very important in India. I also chose a Porsche because I can identify with it. The Macan Turbo is the ideal car for me: comfortable and with a beautiful line. I bought it in 2022. I bought a black one and my brother bought a white one. Although Porsche is a manufacturer of sports cars, speed is not that important to me. There is a speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour on the motorways here, but you usually can’t drive faster than 90 kilometres per hour in India.

Why is that?

The traffic is chaotic and busy. The roads themselves are getting better and better, but it remains India. In the cities it is almost impossible to drive. There are too many people living there and too many vehicles on the road resulting in endless traffic jams. I rarely drive my Porsche here in Amritsar. Outside the city, yes. For a trip from Amritsar to Chandigarh, I like to take the Macan.

Where did you buy your Macan?

There is a dealer in Chandigarh. Since I also have a production site in Chandigarh, I am there regularly. It was most practical for me to buy the car there.

What is your idea about the electric car?

The idea itself is good, but the infrastructure in India is not yet ready for electric vehicles. In Amritsar, there are only two charging stations. There are more in Delhi and Mumbai, but you won't find any outside the big cities. A Taycan is therefore not an option for me for the time being. Maybe in the future. ♦

Thank you for this conversation.