Stack Porsche's new Macan Turbo up against Alfa's Stelvio Quadrifoglio and Audi's RS Q3 in a drag race and you've got a proper battle of the European sporty compact SUVs. They're all very expensive, very heavy, and very powerful. So which company makes the quickest one? From a standstill, the Macan Turbo has a clear advantage with Porsche's …
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The 2020 Porsche Macan GTS Is Quite A Remarkable Thing
If you give a gorgeous Miami Blue Macan GTS to Henry Catchpole in Portugal, you're going to end up with an edifying and insightful video about the car in question, and because the Carfection crew is so good, it'll have delightful visuals and editing to boot. The real question here is whether or not the new Macan GTS is as good as the old one was. …
Continue to the full articleThe New Macan GTS Is Finally Here
One key model was missing from the Macan model range following the 2019 updates to the model- the GTS. The updated model range did somewhat confuse the old nomenclature wherein the model branded as the "Turbo" received a larger displacement engine, despite all models being equipped with turbochargers. Today all V6-powered Macans, including the …
Continue to the full articleThe New Macan Turbo Is A Practical Performance Porsche
Porsche has already confirmed that this will be the final generation of Macan to be powered by a gasoline engine, moving to a fully electric lineup in the next generation. The thing is, when Porsche changes tack, they always move the nameplate to its ultimate progression before making that commitment to change. The new Macan Turbo is perhaps the …
Continue to the full articleIs The 2019 Macan A Practical Sports Car?
"Think of it as a sports car with enhanced practicalities." The svelte, agile, and compact Macan has been a hit since its start in 2014, and to freshen the SUV for 2019, Porsche sharpened the exterior, the powerplant, and even the interior. New visual tweaks include a a wider grille, revised LED headlamps, and a broad LED tailight strip give it …
Continue to the full articleNew Macan Production Begins in Leipzig
The very first of many refreshed Porsche Macans has been completed, and it's Mamba Green Metallic. This fresh Macan was completed for a Chinese customer, adding his to the more than 100,000 sold in the country since its Chinese launch in 2014. Production is ramping up in Leipzig rapidly. Though the series may start with a single car, Porsche …
Continue to the full articleNew Macan Premiers In Shanghai With Updated Body, Interior
Porsche's new Macan looks more or less like the old Macan. A minor facelifted mid-cycle refresh was launched earlier today in Shanghai, and represents an update of the model that has been on sale since 2014. With some minor aesthetic changes, including headlights and taillights, the Macan is brought into the current Porsche visual lineup to more …
Continue to the full articleHigh Altitude Training In Lesotho With The New Macan
I respect a deeply focused tool. The Land Rover Defender remained very true to its original intent right through the end of production. Wranglers only began attempting to be comfortable relatively recently. If the sort of sport you prefer frequently takes you miles off the beaten path, having the correct vehicle is key. But with that comes …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Plans Huge Addition To Leipzig Plant Ahead Of Next-Gen Macan
Porsche has expanded their Leipzig plant four times already to make room for additional production, and are set to break ground on a fifth expansion since the factory was opened in 2002. The Saxony-based Porsche Werks was built to facilitate the production of Porsche's Cayenne, and the limited Carrera GT. When Porsche announced the Panamera, they …
Continue to the full articleThis Rally-Raid Macan Wins The Award For Best Use Of A Macan
The singular tenet of my passion for the Porsche brand is rooted in the fact that, traditionally, enthusiasts have truly used their Porsches. While there are some who would hide them away as private jewels in a vault, many prefer to get out and flog their Porsches as often as humanly possible. The Macan, since its inception, has been truly built to …
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