But Porsche's sales chief f Detlev von Platen told Automotive the company is planning to launch a diesel engine for the new Cayenne and possibly offer
it in the Macan.
With the choice of a 340hp 3.0 L twin turbo V6
in the Macan S, a retuned version of the same engine producing 360hp
in the Macan GTS, or a 400hp 3.6 L twin turbo V6
in the Macan Turbo you can achieve maximum performance with moderate emission and fuel consumption.
In both Macan models, the intake and exhaust camshafts are each equipped with a fully variable vane - cell controller for stepless timing adjustments.
The base level of the Macan aso comes with most of the same luxury features found
in the Macan S, including tri-zone automatic climate control, front and rear parking sensors, and a 10 - speaker sound system.
In both vehicles the torque — 339 lb - ft
in the Macan S, 406 in the Turbo — comes on at around 1,400 RPM to whenever the crankshaft flies out of the 38 - lb one - piece stamped aluminum hood.
Pile into a corner
in a Macan with PTV, feed in throttle, and you can feel the slight initial understeer become oversteer as the rear end starts to wiggle under full throttle.
Porsche says the 0 - 60 mph times drop from 5.2 seconds
in the Macan S to 4.6 seconds in the Turbo.
So when you plan a weekend getaway
in the Macan, pack creatively.
Two gasoline engines are expected initially for Canadian duty: a twin - turbo V6
in the Macan S and a twin - turbo V6 in the range - topping Macan Turbo.
Powered by the familiar 3.0 - liter, twin - turbocharged V - 6 found
in the Macan S, the GTS gets an extra 20 horsepower and 30 extra pound - feet of torque.
The eight - way powered seats aren't found
in the Macan S or Turbo.
Those numbers are still down by 40 horses and 37 pound - feet compared to the 3.6 - liter turbocharged V - 6
in the Macan Turbo, but the GTS can sill hold its own during acceleration.
Positioned below all three variants
in the Macan range, this is the 4th variant in the line - up that sources power from the 2.0 litre, four cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine making 248bhp and 370Nm.
«Get
in a Macan, hit the gas, and objections about a hot - rod compact crossover disappear.
Get
in a Macan, hit the gas, and any objections about a hot - rod compact crossover disappear — which earns it a 2017 10Best award.
We tackled some slippery inclines and descents
in the Macan, helped by pressing the «off - road» button.
As for connected features, the PCM
in the Macan shows traffic on the navigation system, but all other data comes in through optional integration with the Aha app.
«We've spent a lot of time
in the Macan and recognise it as the benchmark,» he said «We reference it with a lot in our data.
With its air suspension and Offroad driving mode, Porsche promises trail - driving capability
in the Macan.
Mud - rutted paths and steep, weed - covered hills still seem odd locales for driving a Porsche, but
in a Macan they're a good starting point.
In the Macan Turbo, this results in an official 0 - 62 mph time of 4.8 sec (or 4.6 sec when ordered with an optional Sport Chrono package) and a 165 mph top speed together with combined cycle fuel economy of 31.7 mpg.
All of the child restraints for which the car is designed can be properly installed and accommodated
in the Macan.
Three engines are offered
in the Macan.
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus has been specially developed to appeal to the discerning viewers
in your Macan.
Standard
in the Macan Turbo with performance paket and Macan GTS, part of the Turbo exterior package.
As an option (standard
in the Macan Turbo and Macan GTS), it can be upgraded to include optional Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
In the Macan GTS, exclusive eight - way Sports seats convey the thrilling feel typical of a genuine sports car, while «GTS» logos embroidered on the headrests catch the eye.
In the Macan Turbo with performance package and Macan Turbo, the adaptive Sports seats with 18 - way adjustment are completely upholstered in leather.
In the Macan Turbo, the alarm system is fitted as standard, and ultrasonic interior surveillance can be added on request.
Optional
in the Macan Turbo with performance paket and Macan Turbo at no extra charge.
Standard amenities
in the Macan include 18 - inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic headlight leveling and cleaning, along with LED running lights and fog lights.
In the Macan GTS, exclusive eight - way Sport seats convey the thrilling feel typical of a genuine sports car, while «GTS» logos embroidered on the headrests catch the eye.
The boot capacity is 632 litres with the rear seats in place, and 1,731 with them lowered down; both of these sizes are comfortably clear of the space offered
in a Macan.
yep by all accounts the Lr v6 is a better more refined unit than the Porche admit that the v8 unit will be good though
in the Macan
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.
The system has been optimally tuned for the models
in the Macan range.
New Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment Plus has been specially developed to appeal to the discerning viewers
in your Macan.
The face of every model
in the Macan range lays bare the dominant sporty genes of their hereditary line.
To enhance efficiency, the electrical system
in the Macan models is recharged on demand during engine overrun phases.
The intake and exhaust camshafts
in all Macan models with petrol engine are each equipped with a fully variable vanecell controller for continuous timing adjustments.
As such, you do not simply sit
in the Macan — the ergonomic architecture integrates you into the vehicle.
The steel spring suspension is standard
in all Macan models.
Given the other two models
in the Macan range - the Turbo and the Turbo Performance Package - are also six - pot but boast slightly larger engines, it's little surprise to hear they deliver slightly lower economy figures and higher CO2 numbers: 31.7 mpg and 30.1 mpg for the Turbo and PP respectively, with 208 and 217g / km of CO2.
Grip levels and outright pace are also very impressive, particularly
in the Macan Turbo, which feels quick enough to easily stay with a properly sorted hot hatch.
The new engine is rated for 252 hp and 273 lb - ft of torque, down from the 340 hp rating of the 3.0 - liter twin - turbo V - 6
in the Macan S.
With how little room they have, backseat passengers may not be as happy to spend long drives
in the Macan.
Although you might assume the GTS would sit at the top of Porsche's small SUV tree, it actually sits between the regular 3.0 - litre petrol engined, twin - turbo S and the full - fat 3.6 - litre Turbo
in the Macan range, both in terms of price and power.
Available as standard
in all Macans, this setting switches all relevant systems to a traction - optimized program.
Not exact matches
The
Macan SUV was released
in 2014, equipped with an optional four - cylinder engine, Porsche's first
in two decades, and sold for almost 50 % less than the Cayenne
in China partly because of reduced taxes on engine size.
Perhaps not quite as tight and sharp as a Porsche Cayenne or
Macan, but the suspension
in dynamic mode (there are also comfort, auto, and individual modes, which can be customized) likes to dig
in, keeping the sway into the curves under control, which is something for a vehicle that tips the scales at over 4,000 pounds.