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| Porsche Macan | |
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| Porsche | |
| aka | Type 95B |
| Production | 2014- Present |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover
(European: J-segment) |
| Body Style | 5-door hatchback |
| Length | 4.681 mm (184.3in) |
| Width | 1,923 mm (75.7 in) - 1,933 mm (76.1 in) |
| Height | 1,610 mm (63.4 in)[2] - 1,624 mm (63.9 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm (110.5 in) |
| Weight | 1,865-1,925 kg (4,112-4,244 lb) (DIN) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Engine | litre I4 Turbo (Macan)
3.0 litre V6 Turbo-diesel (Macan S Diesel) 3.0 litre V6 TT (Macan S & Macan GTS) 3.6 litre V6 TT (Macan Turbo) |
| Power | {{{Power}}} |
| Similar | Audi Q5 |
| Designer | Michael Mauer |
The Porsche Macan (Type 95B) is a high-performance five-door luxury crossover SUV produced by the German car manufacturer Porsche from 2014. It is built in Leipzig, Germany. The Macan range includes many variants, including the Macan, Macan S, Macan S Diesel, Macan GTS and the Macan Turbo. The Macan shares a platform with the Audi Q5. It is the cheapest vehicle currently sold by Porsche.
Name[]
The Macan was originally known by its code name Cajun, a portmanteau of Cayenne Junior. On February 16, 2012 Porsche announced the final name for the car to be Macan. The word Macan was taken from the Bahasa Indonesia meaning Tiger.
Development[]
Initially announced in November 2010 as a development project, and formally announced by Porsche in March 2011, the Macan was formally launched at both the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, with European sales commencing in spring 2014.
The Macan is produced alongside the Panamera and the Cayenne in Leipzig, Germany in a newly extended factory. The Macan compact crossover SUV offers a more compact body than the Cayenne midsize crossover SUV. The Macan is also intended to be sportier than the Cayenne; for instance the Macan has a standard 7-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox which is more responsive while the Cayenne has an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission for smoother shifts.
The Porsche Macan shares its platform with the Audi Q5. The wheelbase and suspension configuration are based on and heavily modified from the Audi, but the engine, transfercase, suspension tuning, interior and exterior are unique to Porsche for the Macan. It is also 1.7 inches (43 mm) longer, 1.4 inches (36 mm) wider and 1.8 inches (46 mm) lower than a Q5.
First generation (2014–)[]
The production version of the Macan was unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show[13] and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.[14] European models went on sales in spring 2014 and the initial line-up of models included the Macan S and Macan Turbo.
US models arrived at U.S. dealerships in late spring 2014 as 2015 model year vehicle. Early models included Macan S, Macan Turbo.
Drivetrain and performance[]
At launch, three different models and engines were available, all being V6 format: a 3.0-litre Macan S with 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp), a 3.6-litre Macan Turbo with 400 PS (294 kW; 395 bhp) and a 3.0-litre 258 PS (190 kW; 254 bhp) Diesel - with CO2 emissions of 159 g/km - which is not available in the US. The Macan GTS was announced in October 2015 to fit into the gap between the Macan S and Macan Turbo.
All Macans feature a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive, as well as dual-zone automatic air conditioning, cruise control, Xenon headlights, adaptive and auto-leveling suspension, and eight airbags. Several options are available, including air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
Porsche subsequently released a base Macan for select Asian markets and the United Kingdom. Using a reworked version of the Volkswagen Group's 2.0-litre inline-four engine used in multiple applications such as the Audi Q5, the Macan is the first Porsche to be powered by four cylinders since the Porsche 968. A 204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp) 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel is due to join the range at a later date.
| Model | Displacement& Configuration |
Max. MotivePower @ rpm | Max. Torque@ rpm | Max. Speed | CO2Emissions | Comments |
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| Macan | 2.0 litre (1984cc) I4turbo | 252 PS (185 kW; 249 bhp) @ 5,000–6,800 | 370 N·m(273 lbf·ft) @ 1,500–4,500 | 229 km/h(142 mph) | 167–172 g/km | Available in the United Kingdom and some Asian, Latin American and South American markets. |
| Macan S Diesel 211hp | 3.0 litre (2967cc) V6 turbodiesel | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 bhp) @ 2,750–4,000 | 580 N·m (428 lbf·ft) @ 1,750–2,500 | 216 km/h (134 mph) | 159–164 g/km | Available in Norway and Belgium |
| Macan S Diesel | 3.0 litre (2967cc) V6 turbodiesel | 258 PS (190 kW; 254 bhp) @ 4,000–4,250 | 580 N·m (428 lbf·ft) @ 1,750–2,500 | 230 km/h (143 mph) | 159–164 g/km | 245hp version available in some Asian, African & South American markets |
| Macan S | 3.0 litre (2997cc) V6twin-turbo | 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp) @ 5,500–6,500 | 460 N·m(339 lbf·ft) @ 1,450–5,000 | 254 km/h(158 mph) | 204–212 g/km | |
| Macan GTS | 3.0 litre (2997cc) V6twin-turbo | 360 PS (265 kW; 355 bhp) @ 6000 | 500 N·m(369 lbf·ft) @ 1,650–4,000 | 256 km/h(159 mph) | 207–215 g/km | |
| Macan Turbo | 3.6 litre (3604cc) V6twin-turbo | 400 PS (294 kW; 395 bhp) @ 6,000 | 550 N·m (406 lbf·ft) @ 1,350–4,500 | 266 km/h (165 mph) | 208–216 g/km |
The Macan S has a 0–60 miles per hour (0–97 km/h) time of 5.2 seconds and the Macan Turbo 4.6 seconds. Both times are improved by 0.2 sec when employing Launch Control (feature of the optional "Sport Chrono" package).
Updates[]
2016 update, Macan GTS[]
Changes to the Macan for 2016 include Porsche Communication Management system, optional full-LED headlights, redesigned steering controller, extended exterior and interior packages for Macan Turbo.
The Macan GTS was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicles went on sale at Porsche dealers in early 2016, while orders began in Germany in 2015.
Four-cylinder model (2016–)[]
Unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, the base Macan joined the range with an inline-four turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, matte black window surrounds, brake calipers in black, unique dual exhaust pipes in stainless steel, front fascia and lava black side blades from the Macan S, seat centres in Alcantara, the newest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), Piano Black interior package and a lane departure warning system.
The four-cylinder model went on sale in the United States and globally as a 2017 model year vehicle, with deliveries beginning in July 2016.
2019 update[]
The 2019 model year Macan was first unveiled in July 2018 in Shanghai as petrol four-cylinder base model and received its European debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. It went into production in August 2018. Changes to the previous model include an overhauled chassis, a gasoline particulate filter fitted as standard, a new front and rear fascia with LED head- and tail-lights as standard, new exterior colours and wheel designs, and a redesigned interior with Porsche Communication Management with 10.9-inch touchscreen display and Connect Plus with Porsche Offroad Precision App as standard. Optionally available systems include active suspension management, air suspension, torque vectoring, Sport Chrono package including Launch Control as well as park and traffic assistance systems.
Safety[]
Safety[]
| Euro NCAP test results | ||
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| Porsche Macan, Small Off-Road (2014) | ||
| Test | Points | % |
| Overall: | ||
| Adult occupant: | 33 | 88% |
| Child occupant: | 43 | 87% |
| Pedestrian: | 22 | 60% |
| Safety assist: | 9 | 66% |
Second generation (EV)[]
Porsche is currently developing the next generation of the Macan, which will be fully electric. It is planned to use two electric motors with all-wheel drive and the same two-speed automatic transmission from the Taycan.[30] The new Macan is expected to begin production in 2023. Before then, Porsche will update the first-generation Macan in 2021, which Porsche intends to sell alongside the all-electric Macan at its debut.
Awards[]
- South African Car of the Year 2015
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