Porsche Macan compact SUV revealed

Those people who were aghast when Porsche first entered the SUV segment with the Cayenne aren’t going to like the smaller Macan. However, the new arrival will probably fly out of showrooms, even if a planned production volume of 50,000 units per year could harm Porsche’s exclusivity.

Measuring 4,681 mm (184.3”) long and 1,624 mm (63.9”) high, the Macan is 316 mm (12.4”) longer but 11 mm (0.4”) lower than a five-door Range Rover Evoque. Those dimensions give it a comparatively sleek profile for an SUV, although the styling does predictably resemble a shrunken Cayenne.

Porsche Macan S (2014) Front Side
2014 Porsche Macan.
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The initial line-up consists of three different models, with all featuring a V6 engine, active all-wheel drive and the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Another sign that the days of traditional manual gearboxes are numbered, perhaps?

UK prices start from £43,300, although that figure is likely to be inflated by the various cost options on offer. They include rear-axle torque vectoring, adjustable air suspension, larger diameter alloy wheels and the performance-enhancing Sport Chrono package.

2014 Porsche Macan - Prices, Specs and Performance
Model Macan S Macan S Diesel Macan Turbo
UK price £43,300 £43,300 £59,300
Engine 3.0 V6 petrol 3.0 V6 turbo diesel 3.0 V6 biturbo petrol
Power 335 bhp (250 kW / 340 PS) 255 bhp (190 kW / 258 PS) 394 bhp (294 kW / 400 PS)
Torque 460 Nm (339 lb/ft) 580 Nm (427 lb/ft) 550 Nm (405 lb/ft)
0-62 mph (100 km/h) 5.4 secs 6.3 secs 4.8 secs
0-62 mph (100 km/h) with Sport Chrono 5.2 secs 6.1 secs 4.6 secs
Top speed 157 mph (254 km/h) 142 mph (230 km/h) 165 mph (266 km/h)
Combined fuel economy 31.4 - 32.5 mpg (9.0 - 8.7 l/100km) 44.8 - 46.3 mpg (6.3 - 6.1 l/100km) 30.7 - 31.7 mpg (9.2 - 8.9 l/100km)
CO2 212 - 204 g/km 164 - 159 g/km 216 - 208 g/km

Sales of the Porsche Macan are due to begin in April 2014.

Porsche Macan Turbo (2014) SidePorsche Macan S Diesel (2014) Dashboard

Porsche Macan S (2014) Rear SidePorsche Macan S Diesel (2014) Front Side

Porsche Macan Turbo (2014) RearPorsche Macan S (2014) Interior

Porsche Macan Turbo (2014) Front SidePorsche Macan S (2014) Front

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