2015 Porsche Macan Thread
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To put things into perspective how compact on the inside the German SUVs are, a RAV4 has 73 cu ft and an RX 80 cu ft.
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From poking through the window, I'd say yes. A touch narrower and less legroom. Also compare from the spec sheet, total cargo space with seats folded is also a good indicator: 53 cu ft Macan to 57 cu ft Q5.
To put things into perspective how compact on the inside the German SUVs are, a RAV4 has 73 cu ft and an RX 80 cu ft.
To put things into perspective how compact on the inside the German SUVs are, a RAV4 has 73 cu ft and an RX 80 cu ft.
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Also the dimensions are close but there are small differences as you'd expect with platform sharing. The Macan is 1.7" longer in length, 1.7" wider,and 1.26" shorter in height than the SQ5.
Well that, and they are thinking Empty nesters and DINKs (Double Income No Kids) and for that matter anyone who has the cash to pay for it LOL
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Saw one at the Sony Open, some nice cars there on display. It is very small and compact which is to be expected but really shows how this market is about image and not about utility. I have no issue with that. Supposedly it drives amazing for a SUV.
It looks really good, amazing proportions.
It looks really good, amazing proportions.
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From: Toronto, Canada
Saw one at the Sony Open, some nice cars there on display. It is very small and compact which is to be expected but really shows how this market is about image and not about utility. I have no issue with that. Supposedly it drives amazing for a SUV.
It looks really good, amazing proportions.
It looks really good, amazing proportions.
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/04/dac...-of-stuck.html
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It's definitely a Porsche in the purest sense. I'm shocked these automotive journalists attempted offroading with this, only to get rescued by a Dacia!
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/04/dac...-of-stuck.html
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/04/dac...-of-stuck.html
Shhh…Porsche Introduces 2.0-liter Turbo 4-Cylinder Macan in Asia
Porsche notified us about its intentions to fit the Macan with its first-four cylinder engine since the days of the 968 in the beginning of the 1990s, but we weren't expecting it so early, as the brand's bosses had indicated a release towards the end of the year.
Today, however, it was discovered that Porsche added a 2.0-liter base version to its Macan range in a number of Asian markets, including Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong and Japan.
While Porsche hasn't announced the news yet through its press channels, we found detailed specs on the base model on the brand's local websites. The 2.0-liter turbocharged unit doesn't appear to be the 4-cylinder boxer engine that Porsche is currently developing for the next Cayman and Boxster sports cars, but a traditional inline-four like the ones powering a number of Audi models including the Q5.
It is rated at 237PS (234hp)at 5,000-6,800 rpm and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of peak torque at 1,500-4,500 rpm, and is paired to Porsche's dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
The base Macan with this mill reaches 100km/h (62mph) from standstill in 6.9 seconds and tops out at 223km/h (139mph), with Porsche claiming a combined fuel economy of between 8.4l and 8.7l per 100km (27-28mpg US / 32.5-33.6- mpg UK).
Today, however, it was discovered that Porsche added a 2.0-liter base version to its Macan range in a number of Asian markets, including Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong and Japan.
While Porsche hasn't announced the news yet through its press channels, we found detailed specs on the base model on the brand's local websites. The 2.0-liter turbocharged unit doesn't appear to be the 4-cylinder boxer engine that Porsche is currently developing for the next Cayman and Boxster sports cars, but a traditional inline-four like the ones powering a number of Audi models including the Q5.
It is rated at 237PS (234hp)at 5,000-6,800 rpm and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of peak torque at 1,500-4,500 rpm, and is paired to Porsche's dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
The base Macan with this mill reaches 100km/h (62mph) from standstill in 6.9 seconds and tops out at 223km/h (139mph), with Porsche claiming a combined fuel economy of between 8.4l and 8.7l per 100km (27-28mpg US / 32.5-33.6- mpg UK).
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/04/shh...oduces-20.html
