So although the mechanical componentry — including strut front and multi-link rear suspension — is shared,
the Macan gets unique elasto - kinematics thanks to specific bushes, springs and damping rates.
Initially,
the Macan gets a 3.0 - liter V6 that makes 340 bhp and 460 Nm of torque.
Spacious and luxurious
the Macan gets 20 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.
The tarmac runs out and
the Macan gets even better, responding to left - foot braking with rotation in the dirt.
In the powertrain department, the Porsche
Macan gets 2 Petrol engine options - 248 bhp Petrol, 400 bhp Petrol engines.
For dashboard electronics,
the Macan gets the latest version of the Porsche Communication Management system (PCM), also hosted on the center touchscreen.
Loaded to its maximum payload capacity, the Porsche
Macan gets about halfway through the test and pushes right through the cones.
Under the skin
the Macan gets the same underpinnings as the Audi Q5 and will get a similar range of engines; basically 2.0 litre and 3.0 litre petrols and diesels.
The entry - level 2018 Porsche
Macan gets a 2.0 - liter 4 - cylinder engine with 252 hp and 273 lb.ft of torque.
As the Porsche
Macan gets closer to its international debut, yet another Porsche CUV prototype has been spotted in the wild.
Not exact matches
When I am in LA for more than just a few days I love to also
get out of the city and this time well equipped with the
Macan I really fell for the national parks in the LA area.
Porsche's cheapest
Macan competes with the petrol Stelvio, starting from # 45,915, and for that you
get a 249bhp four - cylinder petrol engine.
Planned on
getting a
Macan S but a GTS at auction was too good to pass up.
With 400 hp from its 3.6 - liter V - 6 and optional launch control, the Turbo
gets to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds; the 340 - hp
Macan S is about a half - second behind.
Opt for the driver - focused
Macan GTS and things
get better still.
Shoppers may see larger coupe - inspired luxury SUVs, like the midsize BMW X6 (starts at $ 61,595) or Mercedes - Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe ($ 66,025) as closer competitors, considering the cost to
get into one is closer to what it will likely take to buy a
Macan.
The
Macan could be powered by a 2.0 - liter turbocharged I - 4 making up to 250 hp, with the
Macan S
getting the 2014 Panamera's 3.6 - liter V - 6 making around 310 hp.
New interior color options are also available, including the
Macan which
gets a Black / Luxor Beige leather interior option.
Two that have
got closest are the Porsche
Macan GTS and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, and as the more exciting to drive of the pair it's the Alfa that qualifies for a place on this 4x4 performance car list.
We
got to the top of Pikes Peak in 14 minutes, 5 seconds, a far cry from the 9:46 Zwart did last year in a 911; he thinks the
Macan GTS could run in the mid-12s with a more seasoned driver behind its steering wheel.
The six - cylinder
Macan S drops to 32.1 mpg and 207g / km and if you opt for the
Macan GTS, also six of cylinder and turbocharged of aspiration, you
get identical figures.
Step up to the petrol
Macan S and things
get more interesting.
Get the nose turned - in and the body settled, and as you wind the turbo up the Q5 takes on an attitude not all that dissimilar to Porsche's
Macan as its rear takes the load and pushes you out of the corner.
It's not a driver's dream by a long shot, but it makes the Mercedes GLC Class feel a little sensible, runs BMW's X3 close for body control and responses and
gets closer to Jaguar's F - Pace and Porsche's lower level
Macan than either manufacturer would like it do.
If you would like to learn more about the 2017 Porsche
Macan trim differences or test drive any of these models, please
get in touch with one of our Loeber Motors sales team members today!
But the
Macan is surprisingly affordable when you consider all that you
get with even the base model.
The
Macan S
gets a bump in power, thanks to its 3.0 - liter V6 engine.
The current entry - level
Macan starts at $ 48,500, but you might need to shell out approximately $ 68,900 to
get the GTS.
The
Macan is not weighed down with too many electronic nannies, but the parking sensors can
get a bit frantic.
So if you invest in a 2018 Porsche
Macan, you'll not only be
getting a quality vehicle, but the advantages of a trusted automobile company.
The Sports Chrono package
gets you to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, but the basic
Macan Turbo hits the 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
With plenty of perks and benefits to drivers and passengers, it's no wonder drivers in the Chicago - area are looking to
get behind the wheel of the new
Macan S. That's where we here at Loeber Porsche come in.
If you're interested in
getting behind the wheel of the 2018 Porsche
Macan, we here at Loeber Porsche will be happy to help you find the model that's right for you.
First of all, the new 2019 Porsche
Macan will
get a new grille.
Drivers interested in
getting behind the wheel of the latest model of the Porsche
Macan need look no further than our lot here at Loeber Motors.
Just as the German automaker did with the Cayenne, Porsche turned to its parent Volkswagen Group parts bin to
get the all - wheel - drive, five - passenger, four - door
Macan up and running in only three years, borrowing the basics from Audi's Q5 crossover (itself based on the Audi A4 sedan).
Dynamically, the Porsche
Macan is at least its equal (if not slightly better), but when you squeeze the throttle and that AMG V8 bellows its full song, the Porsche's advantages
get lost in the sound of an era that may soon be behind us.
The 2017 Porsche
Macan is
getting a new base model, powered by a 2.0 - litre turbocharged four - cylinder engine producing 252 horsepower and 273 lb. - ft.
While you can
get a four - cylinder Q5, both the base $ 54,300 (all base prices do not include freight and pre-delivery inspection fees) 2015
Macan S and topline $ 82,200
Macan Turbo sport twin - turbocharged, six - cylinder gas engines.
In the
Macan S, your money
gets you a 340 HP 3.0 - liter twin turbocharged V6, while the
Macan Turbo steps up to a 3.6 - liter twin - turbocharged V6 good for 400 HP.
While the new X6 is pretty much a swollen X4, the revised Cayenne
gets Macan - like front grille and headlamps slapped to its face.
But that does mean we should see the new Audi 3.0 litre twin - turbo V6
getting a bit of Porsche fairy dust sprinkled on its mapping to give us what will almost certainly be the range topping Porsche
Macan Turbo.
Maybe Porsche is already
getting strong feedback from dealers on
Macan interest or maybe they've learnt lessons from the Cayenne that SUVs can transform sales?
It's
got more character than an Audi SQ5, and while it's not as sharp as a Porsche
Macan its breadth of abilities is strong.
The Porsche
Macan — Porsche's take on a smaller version of the Cayenne to tap in to the more compact SUV market — will arrive at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November and
get V6 turbo power.
What you
get is a really fast crossover on wheels i.e. the Porsche
Macan Turbo.
The Velar itself will be about # 15k cheaper than the entry - level Range Rover Sport, too - but it's worth noting that the entry point is for the 176bhp diesel in Standard trim only; if you want to
get close to matching the performance of even the most modest
Macan, the # 43,500 model that has 249bhp, you'll need a Velar S D240, which costs # 10,000 more, at # 53,720.
From that info we
get a re-confirmation that the
Macan will be revealed at the LA Auto Show in November.
Other than the V6 engine, the
Macan S
gets 19 - inch wheels, additional exterior trim options, larger brakes and a set of twin exhausts.
The
Macan S can
get from zero to sixty in just 5.4 seconds, while the
Macan Turbo will
get to sixty mph in just 4.6 seconds.