Birth of the Porsche Macan at the Porsche Leipzig assembly line

The Porsche Macan has its home in Leipzig, located in East Germany, where the Cayenne and Panamera are also produced. Between 2011 and 2013 the sports car manufacturer invested more than €500 million ($760 million) and recruited an additional 1,500 employees to expand its plant, which included building an ultra-modern paint shop and a dedicated body shop.

With the latest expansion of the factory for the new Panamera, the site grew again to more than 4,000 employees. The Leipzig region is now one of the world's most attractive and innovative automotive locations. Porsche Leipzig is not only a business, but also a treat for car enthusiasts with a racing circuit and off-road course.

More than 47,000 people visited the Customer Centre last year to collect their vehicles, as participants in adventure programmes, or as part of events. The 5,200m² Customer Centre is visible from far away - the 'diamond', a 32m high tower in the form of a gemstone standing on its tip is the architectural signature of the Porsche factory in Leipzig.

Since the Macan was launched in 2014, it has been a phenomenal success for Porsche. It is one of the best-selling models for the brand in 2015 with 80,216 units sold, opening the door to new customers. This fact also applies to the Asia Pacific region, as the Macan contributes substantially to Porsche's success here.