The Macan combines much of the performance and feel of Porsche's sports cars in a small SUV.
Turbocharged four-cylinder and V6 engines are available.
Though based on the previous-generation Audi Q5, the power, handling, and engine sound are true Porsche.
In fact, this is one of the best-handling SUVs we've ever tested.
The seats, fit and finish, and attention to detail are first-rate.
The firm ride is steady and controlled but not plush.
The cabin is snug, and the center console has a dizzying array of buttons that are confusing at first.
It's disappointing that BSW is optional and RCTW isn't offered.
The Macan EV uses a different platform and comes with a 95-kilowatt-hour battery that gives it an estimated range of 315 miles.
It also has an impressive maximum acceptance rate of 270 kW at public DC fast chargers.
Porsche's compact luxury SUV combines much of the performance and feel of its sports cars with the functional package of a small SUV.
Two engines are offered; a 3.0-liter V6 turbo in the S and a 3.6-liter V6 turbo in the uplevel Turbo.
Though based on the Audi Q5, the power and handling are true Porsche, as are the seats, controls, fit and finish, and attention to detail.
The firm ride is steady and controlled.
The cabin is quite snug, and the center dashboard is a dizzying array of buttons.
Porsche's latest addition combines much of the performance and feel of its sports cars with the functional package of a small SUV. Updates for 2019 included standard LED headlights, a new 10.9-inch touch screen for the infotainment system, reworked suspension, and standard voice controls and navigation.
Both the 2.0-liter and V6 turbo engines received horsepower increases. A 2022 freshening brought a cleaner cockpit with haptic switchgear as well as a stubbier electronic gear selector.
LDW is now standard.
An electric model is in the works.
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