Porsche Macan CUV takes shape

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Our spy photographers have given us our first clear glimpse at the upcoming Porsche Macan. While the test machine we see here wears some Cayenne camouflage, there's little hiding the small CUV's roof line.

Based on the Audi Q5, the Macan will boast plenty of suspension tweaks by the minds at Porsche to put the crossover more in line with the sports car maker's stable. Likewise, while the Macan will borrow a host of gasoline and diesel powerplants from the Volkswagen parts bin, each one will be tuned for more horsepower than we've seen so far.

There's also some indication that Porsche may lift the hybrid system from the Q5 into the Macan's bones, as well. That means buyers would see a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder coupled to a 44-horsepower electric motor.

Porsche may also look to offer a more athletic three-door version of the Macan later down the line to more effectively compete with the likes of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/09/p...v-takes-shape/

 

really sharp little CUV. As long as they offer a range topper V6 over the turbo 4, I'd be interested

 

With the right engine choices this is looking like a great alternative to those of us who'd want might a smaller Cayenne.

 

not just that, but allows buyers who previously couldn't afford entry into Porsche, that entry point

 

Oh hell yeah

 

The Cayanne is the best selling Porsche. This is going to replace it I think. The price point will allow more buyers to get into one

 

Porsche insists on coming out with more reasons to dismiss them.

The styling here resembles a Mazda CX-7.

 

Porsche Macan snapped testing, first glimpse of interior seen

What's this? More spy shots of the same Macan test mule we saw a few months ago? Yes. But this time, we've also got a few glimpses into the interior.This Macan is also wearing different wheels, has roof rails, and sports quad exhaust pipes.

We're still waiting for some concrete information about Porsche's Audi Q5-based crossover, which goes into production next year, especially regarding powertrain. The obvious assumption is that the Porsche will be powered by a tweaked version of the Q5's supercharged 3.0-liter V6. New for 2013, it makes 272 horses, though we've also heard rumors of an S version with a more potent powerplant like the one in the Audi S4 that is rated at 329 horsepower. Then there's the mother of all rumors: The Macan might be had with a 370-hp, twin-turbo V6.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/01/p...interior-seen/

 

370Hp TT V6! Cool!

 

could be the wife's next car if she gets over the 7 passenger feature. She is loving the QX56. I like it as well ( no its not ugly...lol)

 

Porsche bacon

 

I typically don't like the idea of these smaller SUVs/CUVs but this could be interesting - not that I'd buy it. 370hp TT V6 does sounds good though!

 

Porsche ups forecast, predicts 75,000 Macan sales in first year

At the same time that Volkswagen is lowering its sales forecast for the year due to Europe's weak economy, Porsche is predicting huge business next year for its Macan.

The Audi Q5-based crossover will give Porsche entry into the same money-pool where compact luxury CUVs like the Range Rover Evoque and the Macan's donor Audi continue to frolic. Earlier, Porsche predicted 45,000 sales for the Macan when it goes on sale next year, but a report in Automotive News Europe says the sales number has been raised all the way up to 75,000.

To up the prediction for its newest model by 66 percent is a sign of massive confidence by Porsche. It's also a gamble on an overall upward trend for markets outside of Europe. Should Porsche actually hit the 75,000 unit mark, the company's global sales would benefit from a percentage gain that would seem remarkable, to say the least. Porsche sold 118,865 vehicles in 2011. Assuming the automaker could increase sales of its other product lines lines by ten percent (not an insignificant jump) both this year and next, adding 75,000 Macans to the mix would indicate a 52-percent boost to the line at the bottom that everyone loves.

If the Porsche purist in you chokes on the idea of a sea of little Porsche crossovers, just remember that each Macan sold helps pay for the return of a 928.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/12/p...in-first-year/

 

How can you make a nice front end, interior, all around a nice suv and **** it all up by giving it those disgusting looking tail lights is beyond me...

 

the one company vw, audi, porsche (nice, nicer, oh hell yeah ) approach seems to be a really good one!