SEPANG: Porsche Malaysia recently hosted 20 remarkable women for a half-day driving programme, immersing them in the world of sport driving and learning advanced vehicle handling skills.
The specially-curated driving experience was designed to build confidence while mastering real-world driving challenges.
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, organised the exclusive driving experience at the Driving Experience Centre in Sepang.
The programme placed participants behind the wheel of Porsche’s all-electric Taycan and Macan for a day of hands-on learning.
Under the guidance of professional instructors, participants navigated real-world driving scenarios, mastering advanced skills such as vehicle control, precision handling, and quick decision-making.
"At Porsche Malaysia, we believe in accelerating both skills and mindsets forward, with confidence and control," shared Sime Darby Auto Performance CEO Christopher Hunter.
Using the all-electric Taycan 4S, participants took on the ‘Kick Plate’ exercise, where they were challenged to regain control of their vehicle during sudden loss of traction.
This exercise taught the drivers to stay calm and instinctively correct their vehicle’s trajectory.
A hydraulic plate moved laterally beneath the car, inducing a skid that simulated real-world scenarios such as driving over an oil spill or encountering a slippery road.
The Taycan’s advanced air suspension with two-valve technology including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) ensured optimum stability and driving precision, allowing participants to regain control swiftly and effectively.
Working alongside the car’s Porsche Stability Management (PSM), which automatically engages to enhance vehicle stability, the Taycan was sure-footed and confidence-inspiring throughout the driving exercise.
With the Taycan, participants tackled the Skid Circle, where they learned to correct oversteer on a wet surface.
The combination of a wet surface and controlled water jets simulated low-traction conditions, teaching participants how to maintain control when the rear of the car loses grip.
With its refined chassis and traction control systems derived from the world of motorsport, the Taycan was smooth and predictable, enabling participants to master vehicle dynamics with confidence.
On the Handling Circuit, participants refined their steering techniques and braking control in the new, all-electric Macan 4.
Built to replicate real-world Malaysian road conditions—including sudden elevation changes and high-speed sweeping bends—participants learnt how to manage speed and braking points on the road.
The rear-biased weight distribution and dual-valve shock absorbers on the Macan 4 provided superior agility, ensuring a dynamic yet composed driving experience.
In the Dynamic Handling, a Slalom course was set-up to test participants’ agility: here, the Macan was more than up for the task.
Weaving through a series of tight cones, participants refined their defensive driving techniques, learning to react quickly in challenging situations.
The Macan’s direct and responsive steering—15% sharper than the previous model—allowed drivers to experience a more intuitive driving experience.
Its low centre of gravity and precise handling also inspired confidence even in sudden evasive manoeuvres.
Designed specifically for the Macan, the optionally available adaptive air suspension enhances driving dynamics with a levelling system and height adjustment, including PASM.
Built on single-chamber dual-valve technology, it offers a wider damping detection range, ensuring a seamless balance between comfort and performance.
