Everything you need to know about the Porsche Macan

• Is the Porsche Macan a good car? 
• Who is the Porsche Macan a good car for?
• Is the Porsche Macan a good first car?
• Is the Porsche Macan a good family car?
• Is there a Hybrid Porsche Macan?
• What’s it like to drive? 
• Reviewer’s opinion
• What does it look like?
• What is the Porsche Macan like inside? 
• Tech features
• Price and specs
• Which is the cheapest Porsche Macan?
• How much does it cost?
• Similar Cars to the Porsche Macan

Porsche's baby crossover SUV is a blend between the Cayman and the Cayenne, offering compact proportions with SUV-like practicality. It's the perfect entry point into the prestigious brand.

In this article:

Is the Porsche Macan a good car? 

The most affordable Porsche product on offer, the Macan is the entry point into Porsche ownership. Agreeable proportions and a range of powertrain options that range from mild to wild ensure that there’s a Macan to fit your personality. Backed by Porsche’s renowned build quality and durability, the Macan is sure to serve you well.

Who is the Porsche Macan a good car for?

Trendsetters and discerning individuals, looking to make a statement will appreciate what the Macan has to offer. Despite sharing its platform with the Audi Q5, the Macan is crafted in a decidedly upmarket manner that will let all those around you know that you have made it.

Is the Porsche Macan a good first car?

The Macan is no more difficult to drive than any other compact SUV or crossover. Macan and Macan T models have sensible 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engines that produce an agreeable amount of power that will be manageable for most. If you’re just starting out, the Macan may be a little on the large side but one will soon get accustomed to the overall size of the Macan.

Is the Porsche Macan a good family car?

With 5 doors and a 458-litre boot, the Macan actually makes a wonderful family car. The visibility outwards is excellent and the interior space is generous enough to last you for several years while your youngster grow to their full potential.

Is there a Hybrid Porsche Macan?

The Macan is only available with a choice of a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine or a 2.9-litre turbocharged V6, both utilizing petrol alone. There is no hybrid offering at this stage but the upcoming electric version will use the powertrain from the electric Taycan and will be sold alongside the petrol derivatives.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

“Driving the GTS proved more enjoyable than we had anticipated, with the rear-bias all-wheel drive system allowing for impressive rotation and less understeer than you may expect, while the sounds produced by the V6 with the active exhaust engaged is impressive for a car fitted with a particulate filter. The product also featured the sports air suspension with PASM, which includes stiffer springs, thicker anti-roll bars, revised dampers and a 10mm lower ride height.”

– Sean Nurse, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Porsche Macan like inside? 

Stylish and upmarket, there’s a distinct air of quality to the interior of the Porsche Macan. Dark materials are prevalent but soft-touch contact points remind you that you’re in a premium vehicle. The style is a blend of modern simplicity and traditional approaches with a large manual tachometer taking centre stage in the classic instrument binnacle.

Style

The Macan is unashamedly Porsche with an overall shape that echoes the lines found in the 911 sports car. Where the Cayman is a rounded, softer approach to this design style, the Macan scales it up, taking the harder edges of the Cayenne and creating a sleek, rounded shape that is pleasing and well-proportioned.

Tech features

• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
• Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
• Eight-way electrically adjustable heated sports seats
• Heated multifunction GT sports steering wheel
• 10.9-inch touchscreen

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Porsche Macan?

Prices for the Porsche Macan start from as little as R1 112 000 for the Macan with a variety of options to choose from.

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How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Porsche Macan

BMW X3

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Audi Q5

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