The 1st Generation Porsche Macan was introduced in 2014. Porsche Macan is a front engine four wheel drive subcompact SUV. The Macan is the 2nd SUV model produced by Porsche, the Macan slides in below it's larger more premium brother the Cayenne. The Macan offers a more compact body size compared to the Cayenne and is also meant to be the sportier model among Porsches current SUV range. The Porsche Macan 1st Generation also shares a platform with various other cars in the Volkswagen Group range that includes the mid-range Audi Q5. The Porsche Macan is amongst the bestselling SUV’s in the United States. The 1st Generation Porsche Macan is available in 5 variants Macan, Macan S, Macan GTS, Macan Turbo and Macan Turbo with performance package. The price of the Porsche Macan 1st Generation is not very competitive when compared with other cars in the same class that offers a similar amount of interior space and practicality.
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The Porsche Macan features a distinctive design language that is very similar to that seen on the Porsche Cayenne. The front end houses sleek angular upswept headlights, a large trapezium styled air intake flanked by two smaller trapezium styled air intakes, daytime running lights and standard circular fog lights. The rear end houses side swept tube designed taillights, a standard tailgate with a lip spoiler and a rear diffuser. Options include a choice between 3 standard rims and 6 optional extra rims, Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), LED Headlights and taillights, roof rails, trailer hitch, side skirts, stainless steel skid plate and sport tailpipes.
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The interior of the 1st Generation Porsche Macan sports the usual Porsche design language. The front and rear seats are covered in a choice of Agate grey, black or Luxor beige leather. Standard equipment on the Macan includes 8-way power seats with memory package, voice control, 2-zone climate control, multifunction steering wheel, traction control, stability control and a multi information display. Features on the higher end S variant includes a 14-speaker stereo audio system, heated steering wheel, parking sensors, rearview camera and auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors. Features on the highest end Turbo variant includes satellite navigation as standard and a power moonroof. Options include a choice between 14-way power seats with memory package or 18-way adaptive sports seats with memory package, park assist, panoramic roof, Thermally and Noise Insulating Privacy Glass, heated front and rear seats, front and rear seat ventilation, a choice between a BOSE surround sound system or a Burmester High-End Surround Sound System, auto-dimming mirrors, adaptive cruise control, lane change and keep assist, heated steering wheel, fire extinguisher, sport chrono package, ski bag, custom colour instrument cluster and seatbelts, custom colour contrast switching, a choice between wood, aluminium and carbon fibre trim, rear seat entrainment system with 10.2 inch dual touchscreens, satellite navigation and a 6-CD/DVD disc changer. The overall interior of the Porsche Macan 1st Gen offers a decent amount of interior space, it also offers a great amount of interior comfort and refinement.
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Engine
Porsche Macan is offered in a choice of 3 engine options
(Macan) 2.0 Liter Twin Turbocharged Inline-4 Engine
(Macan S) 3.0 Liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 Engine
(Macan Turbo) 3.6 Liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 Engine
Gearbox
7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission
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The main competitors of the Porsche Macan 1st Gen are the BMW X5, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes GLC, Jaguar F-Type, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.
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3.0 Liter Twin-Turbocharged V6 340bhp_@_5500-6500RPM, 460Nm_@_1450 rpm
0-100 KM/H 5.2s(standard)/5.0s(with sport chrono package), Top speed 156mph
3.6 Liter Twin Turbocharged V6 400bhp_@_6000RPM, 550Nm_@_1350 rpm
0-100KM/H 4.6s(standard)/ 4.4s(with sport chrono package )
2.0 Liter Twin Turbocharged Inline-4 234bhp_@_5000-6800RPM, 350Nm_@_1500-4500RPM
3.0 Liter Twin Turbocharged V6 Diesel 254bhp_@_4000-4250RPM 580Nm_@_1750-2500RPM
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Pros
Great handling and drive
great performance
comfortable Interior
Great ride quality
very good off-roading abilities
very quiet interior
High resale value