Porsche Macan Explained

Porsche Macan
Manufacturer:Porsche AG
Production:February 2014 – present
Class:Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)[1] [2] [3]
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

The Porsche Macan is a compact luxury crossover SUV (D-segment) produced by German manufacturer Porsche since 2014. It is the smaller SUV from Porsche below the Cayenne. The first-generation Macan went on production from February 2014 with petrol and diesel engine options. In 2024, Porsche released the second-generation Macan which is a battery electric vehicle built on the dedicated Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform. The first-generation and second-generation electric Macan will be sold side-by-side, providing multiple powertrain options for consumers.

Since 2015, its first full year in the market, the Macan has been the best-selling Porsche model globally ahead of the larger Cayenne.[4]

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First generation (2014)

First generation
Production:February 2014 – present
Model Code:Type 95B
Assembly:Germany: Leipzig
Designer:Michael Mauer
Transmission:7-speed PDK
Related:Audi Q5 (8R)
Wheelbase:28071NaN1
Length:4681-
Width:19231NaN1
Height:16241NaN1
Weight:NaN1NaN1 (DIN)
Sp:uk

Initially announced in November 2010 as a development project,[5] and formally announced by Porsche in March 2011, the 'Macan' model name was decided in 2012 and is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger.[6] [7] It was known by its code name, a portmanteau of Cayenne Junior or comes from a name of a member of ethnic group descended from Acadia living in the U.S. state of Louisiana (not to be confused with Porsche-Diesel Junior tractor).[8] [9]

The production version of the Macan was unveiled at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show[10] [11] and 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.[12] European models went on sales in spring 2014 and the initial line-up of models included the Macan S and Macan Turbo.[13] [14] U.S. market models arrived at dealerships in late spring 2014 as 2015 model year vehicle. Early models included Macan S and Macan Turbo.[15]

The Porsche Macan shares its platform and wheelbase with the first generation Audi Q5 (2008–2017).[16] [17] The suspension configuration is based on, and heavily modified from the Audi, but the engine, transfer case, suspension tuning, interior and exterior body are unique to the Macan. It is also 1.7inches longer and 1.4inches wider than a Q5.[18]

The Macan is produced alongside the Panamera with which it shares a strong resemblance, in Leipzig, Germany in a newly extended factory.[19] The Macan is also intended to be 'sportier' than the Cayenne; for instance the Macan has a standard 7-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox, which is more responsive, while the Cayenne has an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission for smoother shifts.[20] [17]

In July 2018, Porsche announced that more than 350,000 units of the Macan have been delivered worldwide since 2014, with over 100,000 deliveries in the Chinese market alone.

Drivetrain and performance

At launch, three different models and engines were available, all being V6 format:[21] a 3.0-litre Macan S with 3400NaN0, a 3.6-litre Macan Turbo with 4000NaN0 and a 3.0-litre, 2580NaN0 Diesel, with a emissions of 159 g/km. The Macan GTS was announced in October 2015 to fit into the gap between the Macan S and Macan Turbo.

All Macans feature a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive, with several options available including air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

Porsche subsequently released a base Macan for select Asian markets and the United Kingdom. Using a reworked version of the Volkswagen Group's 2.0-litre inline-four EA888 Gen 3 engine used in multiple applications such as the Audi Q5, the Macan was the first Porsche to be powered by a four-cylinder since the Porsche 968, just preceding the four-cylinder Porsche 718 (Boxster and Cayman). This engine became offered globally for the Macan's 2017 model year following an announcement in March 2016. A 2040NaN0, 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel was due to join the range at a later date.[22] But this engine variant was never actually offered in any market worldwide.

ModelDisplacement &<br>ConfigurationMax. Power at rpmMax. Torque at rpmMax. Speed EmissionsNotes
Macan 19841NaN1 I4 turbo 2520NaN0 at 5,000–6,800 370Nm at 1,500–4,500 2290NaN0 167–172 g/km Initially available in the United Kingdom and some Asian, Latin American and South American markets only. Globally available from March 2016. Front brakes: 4 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 345mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan S Diesel2110NaN0 at 2,750–4,000 580Nm at 1,750–2,500 2160NaN0 159–164 g/km Available in Norway and Belgium. Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 350mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan S Diesel 29671NaN1 V6 turbodiesel 2580NaN0 at 4,000–4,250 580Nm at 1,750–2,500 2300NaN0 159–164 g/km 245 hp version available in some Asian, African & South American markets. Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 350mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs. (discontinued)
Macan S 29971NaN1 V6 twin-turbo 3400NaN0 at 5,500–6,500 460Nm at 1,450–5,000 2540NaN0 204–212 g/km Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 350mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan GTS 29971NaN1 V6 twin-turbo 3600NaN0 at 6000 500Nm at 1,650–4,000 2560NaN0 207–215 g/km Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 360mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 330 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan Turbo 36041NaN1 V6 twin-turbo 4000NaN0 at 6,000 550Nm at 1,350–4,500 2660NaN0 208–216 g/km Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 360mm internally ventilated brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 356 mm internally ventilated brake discs.
Macan Turbo w/Perf. Pkg 36041NaN1 V6 twin-turbo 4400NaN0 at 6,000 600Nm at 1,500–4,500 2700NaN0 208–216 g/km Front brakes: 6 piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers with 396mm internally ventilated ceramic composite brake discs, rear: single-piston floating calipers with 356 mm internally ventilated ceramic composite brake discs.

The Macan S and Macan Turbo have 0mph60mph times of 5.2 seconds and 4.6 seconds respectively.[23] Both times are improved by 0.2 sec when employing Launch Control (feature of the optional "Sport Chrono" package).[24]

Updates

2016 update

Changes to the Macan for 2016 include Porsche Communication Management system, optional full-LED headlights, redesigned steering controller, extended exterior and interior packages for Macan Turbo.

Macan GTS

The Macan GTS was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicles went on sale at Porsche dealers in early 2016, while orders began in Germany in 2015.[25]

Four-cylinder model

Unveiled at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, the base Macan joined the range with an inline-four turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, matte black window surrounds, brake calipers in black, unique dual exhaust pipes in stainless steel, front fascia and lava black side blades from the Macan S, seat centres in Alcantara, the newest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), Piano Black interior package, park assist and a lane departure warning system. The engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, closely related to the engine found in the Golf GTI ‘Performance Pack’ and sending 233bhp and 258lb ft of torque to the wheels through Porsche's seven-speed ‘PDK’ gearbox. The four-cylinder model went on sale in the United States and globally as a 2017 model year vehicle, with deliveries beginning in July 2016.[26]

2019 update

The 2019 model year Macan was first unveiled in July 2018 in Shanghai as petrol four-cylinder base model and received its European debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. It went into production in August 2018. Changes to the previous model include an overhauled chassis, a gasoline particulate filter fitted as standard, a new front and rear fascia with LED head- and tail-lights as standard, new exterior colours and wheel designs, and a redesigned interior with Porsche Communication Management with 10.9-inch touchscreen display and Connect Plus with Porsche Offroad Precision App as standard. Optionally available systems include active suspension management, air suspension, torque vectoring, Sport Chrono package including Launch Control as well as park and traffic assistance systems.[27] [28] [29]

Specifications
Model Years of Production Engine &<br>Displacement Power at rpm Torque at rpm DIN Kerb Weight 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Top speed Emissions
Macan* 2019–2021 1984cc Turbo I4 2530NaN0 at 5,000–6,750 370Nm at 1,600–4,500 1795kg (3,957lb) 6.7 s (6.5 s Sport Chrono) 1400NaN0 185–186 g/km
Macan S 2019–2021 2995cc Turbo V6 3540NaN0 at 5,400–6,400 480Nm at 1,360–4,800 1865kg (4,112lb) 5.3 s (5.1 s Sport Chrono) 1590NaN0 204 g/km
Macan GTS 2020–2021 2894cc Twin Turbo V6 3800NaN0 at 5,200–6,700 520Nm at 1,750–5,000 1910kg (4,210lb) 4.9 s (4.7 s Sport Chrono) 1640NaN0 218 g/km
Macan Turbo 2019–2021 2894cc Twin Turbo V6 4400NaN0 at 5,700–6,600 550Nm at 1,800–5,600 1945kg (4,288lb) 4.5 s (4.3 s Sport Chrono) 1690NaN0 224 g/km

2021 update

Model Years of Production Engine &<br>Displacement Power at rpm Torque at rpm DIN Kerb Weight 0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
Top speed Emissions
Macan* 2021–present 1984cc Turbo I4 2650NaN0 at 5,000–6,500 400Nm at 1,800–4,500 1845kg (4,068lb) 6.4 s (6.2 s Sport Chrono) 1460NaN0 198-200 g/km
Macan T 2022–present 1984cc Turbo I4 2650NaN0 at 5,000 400Nm at 1,800 2000kg (4,000lb) 6.2 s 1460NaN0 200 g/km
Macan S 2021–present 2894cc Twin Turbo V6 3800NaN0 at 5,200–6,700 520Nm at 1,800–5,000 1865kg (4,112lb) 4.8 s (4.6 s Sport Chrono) 1590NaN0 224 g/km
Macan GTS[31] 2022–present 2894cc Twin Turbo V6 4400NaN0 at 5,700–6,600 550Nm at 1,900–5,600 1960kg (4,320lb) 4.5 s (4.3 s Sport Chrono) 1680NaN0 225 g/km

Safety

Second generation (2024)

Second generation
Production:May 2024 – present
Model Years:2025
Assembly:Germany: Leipzig[32]
Designer:Michael Mauer, Woosung Chung[33] [34]
Platform:Premium Platform Electric (PPE)[35]
Related:Audi Q6 e-tron
Audi A6 e-tron[36]
Motor:2× permanent magnet synchronous
Transmission:Single-speed automatic
Battery:95 kWh Li-NMC
Range: (WLTP Combined)
Charging:270kW DC
11kW AC
V2L: 0.15kW
Weight:NaN0NaN0 (DIN)
Sp:uk

On 25 January 2024, Porsche revealed the second-generation Macan which will be available only with a battery electric powertrain.[37] Production began in May 2024 at the Leipzig plant alongside the older ICE version of the Macan.[38] Porsche sells the new electric model alongside the original Macan which it updated in 2021.[39] It uses the same Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform shared with the upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron.[40] [41] [42]

The Macan features three screens: a curved 12.6-inch instrument cluster, a 10.9-inch infotainment system, and an optional 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger.[43] It also utilizes a voice assistant and other driver aid technology. [44]

Model Years of ProductionMotorsPower TorqueDIN Kerb Weight0– Top speedWLTP
Macan Electric[45] 2024–presentOne (rear)5.7 s
Macan 4 Electric[46] Two (front & rear)5.2 s
Macan 4S Electric[47] 4.1 s
Macan Turbo Electric[48] 3.3 s

Sales

!Year!Europe[49] !U.S.[50] !Global
2013134
201414,5697,241
201523,31713,53380,000+
201624,90419,332
201726,55521,429
201819,32123,50486,031[51]
201924,46922,66799,944[52]
202016,86518,631N/A[53]
202115,75724,71688,362[54]
202223,688[55] 86,724[56]
202326,947[57]

Awards and recognition

External links

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