Parts & computer chip shortage affects Porsche Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The global parts and semiconductor storage and its ill effect on the automotive industry is no secret. However, it doesn't seem like a problem until it affects us personally. The same happened with Porsche Malaysia, which is now experiencing the heat of the storage issue.

Porsche Malaysia cannot deliver its Taycan EV without making its customers wait for more than a year! Yes, Porsche Malaysia has announced a minimum waiting period of 13 months for the new Taycan. Unfortunately, while the reason is clear as water, no immediate solution is available.

Only a while back, the Taycan EV seemed to have gained traction among the super-rich Malaysian that were initially hesitant to buy a car with a battery. However, the first batch of cars doing well in the country has made buyers interested in the futuristic Porsche. The improved charging station infrastructure has nothing to do with interest gain, as one won't expect the super-rich to wait at a public charging station while their Taycan is recharged. Instead, the car has become more of a statement-maker, the 'lit-thing' that everyone desires.

Those willing to wait over a year for the Taycan can place an order with Sime Darby Auto Performance, the only authorised importer of Porsche in Malaysia. They provide great after-sales service and a factory warranty. Also, in case of a recall or a product issue
Only the units sold by Sime Darby Auto Performance would be eligible for a free check and replacement.

A quick recap…

Porsche Malaysia offers the Taycan EV in three variant options - the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo for RM 555,000, the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo for RM 617,000, and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo for RM 798,000.

The entry-level Taycan 4 Cross Turismo gets a 93.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and delivers a range of 437 km, 0-100 kmph sprint in 5.1 seconds, and 220 kmph of top speed. Its power and torque output is rated at 380 PS and 500 Nm.

The 4S Cross Turismo features the same battery pack as above. It offers 436 km of range, completes the century sprint in 4.1 seconds and attains a top speed of 240 km. The power output stands at 490 PS and torque at 650 Nm.

The range-topping Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo battery pack makes 625 PS and 850 Nm of peak torque. It touches the 100 kmph in just 3.3 seconds after touching 250 kmph. Its NEDC-rated range stands at 425 km.

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