A passing glimpse at the Porsche Macan 2019
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2019 Porsche Macan: A Luxury Crossover SUV Review
Introduction
Following the massive success of the Cayenne, Porsche decided to launch yet another luxury crossover. This time, the new car would be a size smaller than their flagship. Introduced back in 2014, the Porsche Macan is a luxury crossover SUV based on the same platform as the Audi Q5. Porsche chose the name "Macan," which is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger.
Performance and Rivals
Over the years, the Macan has undergone minor changes, improvements, and tweaks to enhance its capabilities. Available with a choice of powerful petrol engines and a finely-tuned chassis, Porsche’s intention with the Macan was clear: to make it the best performance SUV in its class. The 2019 Porsche Macan’s main rivals include:
Exterior
The form factor of the Macan resembles a smaller Cayenne, which is intentional. Similar to its elder sibling, the athletic front fascia of the Macan features Porsche’s latest LED headlights, a streamlined hood, and a substantial bumper fitted with a lower lip spoiler, LED turn indicators, and multiple vents and airflow channels.
The Macan’s tapered front leads to an aerodynamic side profile with swooping yet smooth lines, which look neat and aren’t overdone. The steeply raked A-pillar, gently sloping roof, huge 20-inch wheels, broad fenders, and relatively short overhangs create a confident and sporty stance. The rear of the Macan is more rounded, featuring a sharply raked window and wide haunches that give the SUV a composed demeanor. The rear also includes ultra-modern wrap-around LED taillights, a roof-mounted spoiler, sporty dual exhausts, and an integrated air diffuser.
The 2019 Porsche Macan stands at:
- Length: 4.697 meters
- Width: 1.923 meters
- Height: 1.624 meters
- Wheelbase: 2.807 meters
Despite its compact dimensions, the Macan boasts an impressive boot volume of 500 liters.
Interior
The 2019 Porsche Macan’s scrumptious interior looks modern, sporty, and inviting. Top-grade materials, impeccable build quality, and faultless fit & finish are the most discernible traits of this cabin. However, the sleek exterior design means that the Macan’s interior doesn’t offer much space—it's best suited for four occupants.
This Porsche comes loaded with features, including:
- Radar cruise control
- Adaptive suspension
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Leather seats
- Multi-zone climate control
- Powered front seats with heating and cooling
- Panoramic glass roof
- Touchscreen infotainment unit with navigation
- Premium audio system
- All-around parking sensors with a surround-view camera system
The Macan also features a vast array of passive and active safety systems, including:
- Multiple airbags
- Dynamic stability and traction control
- Rollover mitigation
- Collision detection
- Blind-spot warning
- Lane-departure warning and assist
- Hill-descent control
Engine and Performance
The 2019 Porsche Macan is available in Base, S, GTS, and Turbo variants, equipped with 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines (S, GTS, and Turbo). All versions come with a 7-speed PDK gearbox and all-wheel-drive as standard. The specifications are as follows:
- Base 2.0-liter turbo: 248 HP and 370 Nm of torque
- Macan Turbo (twin-turbo V6): 435 HP and 600 Nm of torque
The Macan can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, with a top speed of 272 km/h. The fuel consumption rates are 7.2 and 9.7L/100 km for the Base and Turbo variants, respectively.
Verdict
The market value for the 2019 Porsche Macan varies between AED 196,500 and AED 408,500, while the cost of insurance ranges from AED 4,421 to AED 9,191.
