Porsche Macan makes UK debut in Harrods

The Porsche Macan has made its London and UK debut – in the window display of the world-famous Harrods department store.

The new compact SUV will be on display in Harrods’ window until 5 February 2014, before formally arriving in UK Porsche dealerships two months later.

Porsche says it chose Harrods not just because of the "cosmopolitan clientele" that frequent the Knightsbridge store, but also because the area is well known among enthusiasts hoping to spot some tasty supercars.

We’re not entirely sure how the Macan – which shares family ties with the Audi Q5 – fits in with that. But, then, it isn’t the only Porsche in the window.

Sitting alongside it are a Panamera S E-Hybrid and, more pertinently, the 560hp 911 Turbo S. There’s also a scale model (woohoo) of the new Porsche 918 Spyder hypercar.

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Porsche is offering fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with the cars between 10am and 8pm every day, with further "evening receptions" also planned to introduce the Macan properly to prospective customers.

Ragnar Schulte, marketing director of Porsche Cars Great Britain:

"We are delighted to be able to show the new Porsche Macan here at Harrods in London throughout January. It is a great opportunity to see the car since it will not be arriving at the official Porsche Centres until the beginning of April."

Guy Cheston, Harrods media sales director:

"Harrods’ iconic exhibition windows are one of the most sought-after and visited retail display areas in the world, and we’re thrilled to showcase the latest Porsche models to our discerning, international clientele."

You can read more about the new Porsche Macan in MSN Cars’ report on a special preview event held at the end of last year.

Our Porsche Macan first drive review is scheduled for early February – so stay tuned.

By CJ Hubbard, contributor, MSN Cars