2017 Porsche Macan: First Look
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Competes with: Audi Q5, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, BMW X3
Looks like: All the other Macans, with some blacked-out trim
Drivetrain: 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; standard all-wheel drive
Hits dealerships: July 2016
MSRP: $48,550, including a destination fee
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We’re just a little over a week away from the 2016 New York International Auto Show, and automakers are starting to let us know what they’ll be showing off in the Big Apple. Porsche announced that in addition to the North American debuts of the 911 R and 718 Boxster, a new turbocharged four-cylinder version of the 2017 Macan SUV will be there. The new Macan is a base model, slotting below S, Turbo and GTS trims.
Exterior
Outwardly, the new base Macan isn’t all that different from the rest of the lineup. Its window surrounds are in matte black instead of chrome or body color, and it has stainless-steel dual exhaust ports. The rest of the look matches the Macan S, including the front bumper shape and the black side blades.
Interior
It’s not all that different inside either, with a piano black interior trim package and standard eight-way power seats finished with faux suede inserts. Porsche’s latest multimedia system, the Porsche Communication Management system, as well as a lane departure warning system are standard.
Under the Hood
The biggest changes between the Macan and Macan S come under the hood. The new base model features a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder engine making 252 horsepower and propelling the Macan from zero to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds, according to Porsche (when equipped with the optional Sport Chromo Package with Launch Control). The only transmission is a standard seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic, mated to a standard all-wheel-drive system. Stop-start technology improves fuel economy. According to Porsche, the base Macan is expected to be rated at 20/25/22 mpg city/highway/combined, up 18 percent from the Macan S’s mileage.
The new Macan is available for order now at Porsche dealers nationwide, with deliveries expected to start in July. It will start at $48,550 including a destination fee.
Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 18 to correct Macan engine information.
