Page 79 - Vogue - India (January 2020)

DRIVEN TO DELIGHT

At a stylish soirée in New Delhi last month, Porsche unveiled the latest addition to its Cayenne family—
the Cayenne Coupé—with a thrilling fashion show, in collaboration with Indian designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil

On a chilly day in New Delhi last month, automobile giant Porsche THE PORSCHE CAYENNE COUPÉ
launched its new Cayenne Coupé, with a special Porsche inspired The Cayenne range gets a snazzy update in the Cayenne Coupé,
fashion collection from Indian couturiers Shantanu & Nikhil. The which comes in two models—Cayenne Coupé and Cayenne Turbo
designer duo, known to experiment with conceptual fashion, stuck Coupé—and features an exciting new body shape, two different roof
to their design philosophy for this collection. Believing that the concepts and an impressive performance. Speaking at the launch
Cayenne Coupé blends into a world of contrasts, much like their event, Pavan Shetty, director, Porsche India, said, “A truly worthy
ensembles do, the designers shared, “You see a lot of glory, but addition, the Cayenne Coupé offers the option of an extra sporty
there’s guts, too. There is a hint of vintage in the structure, but it’s variant within our SUV range. It also reinforces the evolutionary
also contemporary. These are the features that both the brands approach Porsche takes to developing its sports cars for the new
bring to the table.” And so, the fashion extravaganza saw models era. Inheriting the same technical capabilities implemented in the
bedecked in golden and pale chestnut gowns and floral printed third generation Cayenne, the Cayenne Coupé is more progressive,
jackets sashaying down the ramp, with showstopper, Bollywood actor athletic and emotional in its own right.”
Jacqueline Fernandez, setting the ramp afire in a stunning red gown, Barring the SUV’s front end, all body parts on the new model
which was cleverly colour coordinated with the Coupé. “I identify have been redesigned and redeveloped entirely, with the sharpened
with the Coupé because on the one hand, there is ease and on the proportions and dramatically sloping roof lending the car an added
other, strength and endurance,” Fernandez revealed. sporty edge. Enhancing the sporty aesthetic are the reformed rear
doors and wings that broaden the shoulders of the Coupé by 18mm,
lending it a muscular impression. The interiors, too, reveal a sporty
look and feel, with eight-way electrically adjustable seats that flaunt
integrated headrests to offer superior comfort and support. What’s
more, the Coupé comes with a 2.16 m2 panoramic fixed glass roof as
standard and a 0.92 m2 glazed area. There’s also a rear number plate
that is integrated into the bumper, making the car appear much
closer to the ground, and integrated roller blinds that guard against
sun exposure and cold. As if that wasn’t enough, the Cayenne
Coupé also boasts powerful performance on the road—the SUV can
go from 0km/hr to 100km/hr in just 3.9 seconds.
It’s time to rediscover the joy of driving, so strap yourself into the
Cayenne Coupé and set off!

Available at all Porsche centres in India