A recent video depicting a Porsche navigating a severely pothole-ridden road in India has quickly gained traction online, igniting discussions about the suitability of luxury vehicles in the country and the state of Indian road infrastructure.
The video, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by auto enthusiast Rattan Dhillon, showcases the expensive car’s challenges as it attempts to traverse the damaged road. The clip highlights the vehicle struggling to maneuver through potholes filled with water, slowing to a crawl on the muddy surface while other vehicles pass with greater ease. At one point, the driver attempts to utilize a footpath adjacent to an under-construction flyover to alleviate the strain.
The video’s caption stated, “Bro literally paid ₹36 lakh in road tax just to drive this car on roads like this,” resonating with many viewers. The post rapidly amassed over two lakh views, with commenters expressing a range of reactions. Some mocked the driver’s choice of vehicle given the conditions, while others shared their own experiences with challenging Indian roads.
One commenter quipped, “Well lucky for him. All the focus is on driving. On a decent road he and friends would have indulged in car stunts and reel making with loud ear blasting music.”, while another humorously remarked, “People buying PS5 to play Ludo on it.”
Another user added, “Bro that’s how everyone feels in India who has purchased a costly car at some point or the other.” A car enthusiast shared their concern, stating that such videos are disheartening to watch. “We should certainly not drive such immaculate engineering marvels on such roads. One can have endless supply of money but watching such scenes is painful for a car enthusiasts. I do believe we are improving in infra but driving is definitely not pleasure most of the times on such roads.”
