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2017 Base 4dr All-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $47,500
2017 S 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $54,400
2017 GTS 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $67,200
2017 Turbo 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $76,000
2017 Turbo w/Performance Package 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $86,445

Overview

In the Indonesian language, “Macan” means tiger. No model designation could be more appropriate for Porsche’s initial foray into compact crossover SUV territory. Based upon the Audi Q5 and introduced for 2015, Macan has brought Porsche’s recipe for high-level motoring to a segment that’s often been viewed as bland.

Competing against such premium crossovers as the BMW X3, the Macan promises exceptional agility and impeccably precise steering, along with dazzling acceleration. After all, it’s a Porsche—billed as “the sports car of the SUV segment.”

What's New for 2017

A new “entry-level” Macan has joined the lineup. Its turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder engine develops 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. During the 2016 model year, a Macan GTS became available, joining the original two versions.

Porsche Macan

Choosing Your Porsche Macan

To develop the Macan, designers adapted a number of design elements from Porsche sports cars, highlighted by a wraparound hood and gently sloping roof. Bi-xenon headlights have dynamic leveling. Integrated foglamps and LED taillights are installed. Front occupants have knee airbags, and full-length side-curtain airbags incorporate rollover sensing. The sizable cargo area holds 17.7 cubic feet of luggage.

  • A four-cylinder turbocharged engine and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission go into the new base-model Macan.
  • The Macan S holds a twin-turbo 3-liter V6 engine developing 340 horsepower, also driving a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
  • The Macan GTS holds a 360-horsepower version oft the 3-liter V6, producing 369 pound-feet of troque.
  • Topping the performance scale is the Macan Turbo, whose 3.6-liter V6 generates 400 horsepower.

Active all-wheel drive is standard, with an electronically controlled, multi-plate clutch, augmented by Porsche Traction Management. A Macan S can accelerate to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds (5 even with the optional Sport Chrono package). Acceleration to 60 mph in the Macan GTS takes 4.8 seconds with the Sport Chrono package. With the Macan Turbo, acceleration figures dip to 4.6 and 4.4 seconds, respectively.

With any V6 engine, fuel economy is estimated by the EPA at 17 mpg in city driving and 23 mpg on the highway (19 mpg combined). The four-cylinder Macan earns an estimate of 20/25 mpg (city/highway).

Four trim levels now are offered: new Macan (base), Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo:

Porsche Macan

Macan

Appearance and equipment of the new base model are similar to the Macan S, including matte black window surrounds and black brake calipers. The front fascia and lava black side blades also match the Macan S. Standard equipment includes 8-way power front seats with Alcantara centers, lane-departure warning, and 18-inch wheels. Fuel-conserving start-stop technology is standard. Sales begin in July 2016, starting at $47,500 (plus destination charge). At 3,902 pounds, the Macan is the lightest SUV built by Porsche.

Porsche Macan

Macan S

For $54,400, the Macan S comes with the twin-turbo 340-horsepower 3-liter V6 and all-season tires on 19-inch wheels. Also included are a multi-function sport steering wheel with paddle shifters; a power tailgate; three-zone climate control; CDR Plus 11-speaker, 235-watt audio system; Bluetooth connectivity; and power heated mirrors. Options also include 18-, 20- and 21-inch wheels.

Porsche Macan

Macan GTS

Fitted with the 360-horsepower V6, priced at $67,200, the GTS also uses a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Exterior differences from upper Macan models include matte black window surrounds and black brake calipers (as on the base model), plus unique dual-exhaust pipes. An air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management are optional.

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Macan Turbo

For $76,000, you get the turbocharged 400-horsepower 3.6-liter V6, which generates 406 pound-feet of torque. In addition to all the equipment of lesser models, the Macan Turbo comes with a Bose 14-speaker, 545-watt surround-sound system; SiriusXM satellite radio; and an Alcantara headliner. Adaptive 18-way Sport seats have a memory and front-seat heating.

Options include Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, which distributes levels of drive torque to the rear wheels.

Options include Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, which distributes levels of drive torque to the rear wheels.

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Considering the eye-popping price of the 400-horsepower Turbo, most buyers are sure to settle for the Macan S, with its still-bountiful 340 horsepower, or the new four-cylinder base model. Whatever the powertrain, you’ll probably pay full MSRP, without discounts, since vehicles of this sort have had extensive waiting lists.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

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Since arriving in 2015, the Porsche Macan has become the legendary sports car manufacturer’s top-selling model. While its quick adoption is incredible, it should come as no surprise, as this is no ordinary crossover.

Pricing and Equipment

Performance like the Porsche Macan offers doesn’t come cheap, but for the brand, it’s relatively affordable with a starting price of $48,550. On the top end, however, things get a lot pricier at $77,050 for the Turbo model. Both of those prices can increase fast, thanks to Porsche's notoriously extensive options catalog. Because this crossover caters to the younger Porsche crowd, we're betting the base Macan and sportier Macan S will be the most popular among buyers. In its base trim, the Macan comes standard with:

  • Eighteen-inch wheels
  • Power liftgate
  • Automatic bi-xenon headlights
  • Tri-zone climate control
  • Partial leather and simulated-suede upholstery
  • Seven-inch touchscreen
  • Ten-speaker sound system

There are also plenty of options to choose from, even in its lowest trim. A few popular choices include 14-way power front seats ($1,710) or 18-way adaptive sport seats ($2,080), LED headlights with adaptive lighting ($1,890), adjustable suspension ($2,745), and much more. Suffice it to say, if you want a piece of equipment added to the Macan, be it for comfort or performance, Porsche can probably accommodate you (for a price).

Performance Pros

Porsche Macan

The Macan boasts a range of outstanding engines and pairs them to the perfect transmission to deliver this power to all four corners. It's truly a sports car in crossover clothing.

  • Even in its base trim, the Macan has a slick seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
  • Plenty of engines to choose from: the base Macan uses a 252-horsepower 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder, while Porsche offers a quartet of power levels for its twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter V6. The Macan S gets 340 hp, the Macan GTS offers 360 hp, while the Turbo pumps out 400 hp. An optional performance pack on the top-end trim kicks the output up to a staggering 440 hp.
  • From bottom to top, acceleration is simply incredible, ranging from 6.3 seconds in its base trim to a blistering 4.2 seconds in the Turbo trim with the Performance Package.
  • The Macan is about as curve-carving as a crossover can get, especially with its optional adjustable suspension.

Performance Cons

  • The dual-clutch transmission doesn't have the best city manners, but it's the only available gearbox (and in terms of outright performance, it's arguably the best automatic on the planet).
  • The potent V6 engines are thirsty, leading to fuel-economy ratings of just 19 miles per gallon combined.

Interior Pros

  • The Macan’s interior is plenty roomy for four adults.
  • Feels very Porsche-like with its slew of buttons surrounding the fear shifter and on the center stack.
  • Options, options, and more options to choose from, allowing for easy customization inside the cabin.

Interior Cons

  • The Macan is considered a five-seat crossover, but its rear seats are tight for five adults.
  • Its 17.7 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats up is tight.
  • The high-cost options can turn customization into quite an expensive process.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

Porsche buyers expect performance – that the Macan delivers on-road is not shock, but it's the off-road abilities that surprise, thanks to an available off-road transmission mode, 7.8 inches of ground clearance, and hill-descent control. What’s more, the available air suspension adds an extra 1.58 inches of ground clearance at the push of a button.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

Not really a surprise, per se, but it's genuinely shocking how quickly the Macan’s price can increase. It's not an exaggeration to say that customers can literally double a base model's starting price just with optional extras.

The Bottom Line

It’s tough to find any crossover that can truly top the Macan’s performance, handling, and luxury trimmings, but its costly options could leave some potential buyers second guessing a purchase.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 252 HP / 273 ft.lbs.
Transmission
7-spd sequential shift control auto-shift man w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
20 / 25 / 22 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 252 HP / 273 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Full-time All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
20 / 25 / 22 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
19.8 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$76
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
53.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
184.3 "
Exterior Width
76.1 "
Exterior Height
63.9 "
Front Headroom
Rear Headroom
Front Legroom
Rear Legroom
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,902 Lbs.
Wheel Base
111 "
Turning Radius
19.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 21.0 " Black Aluminum / 19.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 20.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 20.0 " Silver Aluminum / 21.0 " Silver Aluminum / 21.0 " Painted Aluminum / 21.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum / 21.0 " Body-colored Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated / Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated Passenger
Bumpers
Body-colored / Front Body-colored With Stainless Steel Insert / Body-colored With Stainless Steel Insert
Grille Moldings
Black
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Dual Stainless Steel With Powdercoated Tailpipe Finish / Dual Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish / Dual Stainless Steel With Black Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather / Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket / Sport Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power) / (10-way Power) / (12-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power) / (10-way Power) / (12-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power) / (10-way Power) / (12-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center / Center With Pass-thru And Skibag
Rear Seats
40-20-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
8 / 11 Bose / 16 Burmester
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt Style / Power Telescopic Tilt Style
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
4
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Rear Side-impact Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Blind Spot
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Directionally Adaptive
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
24 Months / Unlimited Miles

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