Automotive
To thrive in the evolving market, Porsche needed to broaden its lineup. After the success of the Boxster/Cayman, Panamera, and Cayenne, a new star emerged: the Macan.
While a large SUV is useful for long-distance travel, it’s often less practical as a daily driver in congested city environments - not just due to higher running costs, but also because of parking challenges. A smaller SUV like the Macan was designed to appeal to a wider range of buyers.
Styling-wise, the Macan borrowed heavily from the second-generation Cayenne, only scaled down. Its headlights, doors, and sharply raked rear end echo the design language of its bigger sibling.
Inside, the Macan seats five, though it’s best suited for four adults comfortably. The infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay but lacks Android Auto compatibility. The dashboard design draws inspiration from other Porsche models, especially the Cayenne. Despite a relatively short wheelbase, rear legroom is generous, and the split-folding rear seatbacks allow for expanded cargo space when needed.
Under the hood, the Macan is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine producing 252 horsepower, a powerplant shared with Audi. This engine provides sufficient performance for the lightweight Porsche SUV. Every Macan comes standard with an advanced active all-wheel-drive system featuring an electronically controlled, map-managed multi-plate clutch. Power is transmitted via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which delivers seamless shifts and enables the Macan to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 6.7 seconds. A manual transmission option was never offered for this model.
