A look at the New
Porsche Macan
When he cayenne was released back in 2002 Porsche aficionados were
furious. They said that it tainted
to Porsche name, and that only sports cars
should be released under the Porsche banner. Much to those people's dismay the
Cayenne became the brand's best seller, and now it seems that they are trying
to expand on those good numbers with a new addition to the SUV family, the
Porsche Macan.
The Macan is a power-packed compact SUV or crossover, that is
trying to fill in the gaps for all the people who don't want a large SUV to
drive around, but don't want to pack into a small sports car either. The
Porsche Macan is a welcome addition for anyone looking for a compact crossover
under the high-quality Porsche brand.
A Serious
Powerhouse
The Turbo Macan comes packed with a massive amount of power to get
you around. The V6 engine comes with a whopping 395 HP built-in. The engine
produces 406 lb-ft of torque and that's nothing to laugh at when it's packed
into the compact shell of the Macan.
Advanced
Transmission
The Macan is expected to come with a few different transmission
options. It should be released with a manual transmission or the advanced
automatic PDK that Porsche is so well-known for now. The crossover should
handle very nicely even in poor driving conditions thanks to the all-wheel
drive system it is going to come with. The drive favors the rear wheels which
adds an extra boost of power to the vehicle as well.
Based off the
Audi Q5
If you're interested in what the Macan is going to look like take
a look at the Audi Q5. It will be built off the platform of the Q5 even though
it is going to feature a unique body, and a lower suspension system. Porsche
assures their fans that the Macan will be quite different from the Q5.
Fortunately, with a quality base like the Q5 the Porsche should perform very
well, and there will be plenty of enhancements as well.
If you're looking for a compact crossover with the same level of
quality and power that is expected of Porsche vehicles, the Macan is the answer
you've been waiting for. With it's impressive specs, and Q5 base the Macan
should be a very respectable addition to the Porsche lineup.
