Porsche Macan Unveiled

Porsche has unveiled its new Macan compact SUV, tipped to take its sector by storm.

At 4.68 metres long and 1.92 metres wide, the smaller brother to the hugely successful Cayenne is a considerably m

ore manageable size than its full-size sibling, as well as being more affordable and still packed with performance.

Two closely-related turbocharged petrol engines are being touted by Porsche as the initial flagship powerplants. The Macan S uses a 3.0-litre unit with 336bhp and 339lb ft, while the 3.6-litre Macan Turbo puts out 395bhp and 406lb ft.

Performance figures for the Turbo model include a top speed of 165mph and the ability to sprint from 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds – a length of time that falls by 0.2 seconds if the optional Sport Chrono pack is specified.

A diesel model is offered as the ’touring’ Macan, with a larger cruising range linked to its lower fuel consumption. The Macan S Diesel can return more than 46mpg for a range of 611 miles, despite weighing almost 1.9 tonnes and boasting both 254bhp and 428lb ft – more torque than the Macan Turbo.

In the UK the Macan S and the Macan S Diesel will both cost £43,300, with the Turbo starting at £59,300.

Story curtasy of Cambridge News